GOEDC to host Social Media in Full Bloom with Kate Higdon OWENSBORO, KY (February 18, 2026) – The Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC) will host Social Media In Full Bloom: Planting Posts That Perform with social media influencer Kate Higdon on Thursday, March 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bayside at The Party Space Place. Designed as an intermediate-level course, the workshop will build on foundational social…
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Regional Partners to Host Community AI Seminar in Owensboro
Regional Partners to Host Community AI Seminar in Owensboro Owensboro, KY (February 23, 2026) - Four organizations serving the Greater Owensboro region are partnering to present “From Chat to Change: Leading in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” a community seminar focused on helping people better understand how artificial intelligence is changing the way we work and do business. The event will be held Friday, March 20 at 9 am at…
Sprocket & GOEDC Partner to Host Founders on Tap
Sprocket & GOEDC Partner to Host Founders on Tap: A Panel Discussion for Entrepreneurs Navigating Growth Alongside Real Life Owensboro, KY (February 19, 2026) – Building a business while managing a full-time job, family responsibilities, and limited resources is a reality for many entrepreneurs across the region. To support founders navigating this challenge, Sprocket and the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC) will co-host Founders on Tap: Real Talk for…
Downtown Owensboro Inc. Announces 2026 Officers
Downtown Owensboro Inc. Announces 2026 Officers OWENSBORO, KY (February 13, 2026) - Downtown Owensboro Inc. has announced its officers for 2026, continuing the organization’s momentum as a driving force behind the growth in Downtown Owensboro. Elected officers for 2026 include: President: Derek Stone, Mellow Mushroom Past President: Amy Gilmore, Gramp’s Secretary: Isabell Higgins, Willow & Pine / Magnolia Mercantile Treasurer: Tamarra Brasher, Brasher’s Lil Nashville Downtown Owensboro Inc. is a…
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton bringing Starbucks, other new amenities to downtown Owensboro
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton bringing new amenities to downtown Owensboro OWENSBORO, KY (Feb. 12, 2026) – BryantCorp, owner, developer, and manager of the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Downtown Owensboro/Waterfront, announced a major redevelopment project on its first and second floors that includes a new first-floor Starbucks in the hotel and a new second-floor fitness center overlooking the Ohio river. The project reinforces BryantCorp’s commitment to drawing…
Owensboro Selected as Flagship Location for Maui’s Indoor Theme Park
Owensboro, Ky. - One of Owensboro’s most anticipated development projects is taking an exciting next step. The indoor entertainment destination previously announced as Malibu Jack’s will now operate as Maui’s Indoor Theme Park, a reimagined, resort-style indoor theme park with Owensboro selected as the flagship location for the brand’s evolution. The project represents an $18.3 million private investment and is expected to create 125 new jobs, adding a major family-friendly…
GOEDC, SBDC, Chamber, and Fastek Launch “Plugged In: A Tech Series for Small Businesses”
Small business owners are under constant pressure to keep up with technology, protect their data, and run more efficient operations, often without internal IT support. To help address those challenges, the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC), in partnership with the Kentucky Small Business Development Center in Owensboro, the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce, and Fastek, has launched Plugged In: A Tech Series for Small Businesses, a new four-part professional…
GOEDC President & CEO Claude Bacon Elected Chair of Kentucky Travel Industry Association
Claude Bacon Elected Chair of Kentucky Travel Industry AssociationGOEDC President & CEO brings Owensboro leadership to statewide stageOWENSBORO, KY (November 7, 2025) – Tourism isn’t just fun and games; it’s serious economic development, and few understand that better than Claude Bacon, President and CEO of the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC) and current board chair of Visit Owensboro. Bacon has been elected to serve as the 2026 chair of…
GOEDC and SBDC to Host Fearless Posting with Local Influencer Kate Higdon Oct. 30
Join us for Fearless Posting, a hands-on social media workshop designed to help small business owners turn posts into profits!OWENSBORO, KY (October 9, 2025) – The Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC) and the Kentucky Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are partnering to host Fearless Posting: From Posts to Profits on Wednesday, October 30, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The Party Space Place in Owensboro.Fearless Posting: From…
Balance Your Business: Bookkeeping Basics for Small Business Owners Oct. 22
GOEDC and SBDC to Host Balance Your Business: Bookkeeping Basics for Small Business OwnersOWENSBORO, KY (October 5, 2025) – The Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC) and the Kentucky Small Business Development Center are partnering to host Balance Your Business: Bookkeeping Basics for Small Business Owners on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Brescia University’s Field Center, Room 112.This hands-on training, led by Amber Ebelhar of Bold Venture Bookkeeping, is designed…