Manufacturing (MFG) Month is held annually during the entire month of October. This recognition helps show the reality of modern manufacturing careers. Not only is the goal of MFG Month meant to change perception, but also to bring awareness of the careers and living wages manufacturing jobs have to offer. The manufacturing environment in a facility is much cleaner than the past and there is more automation, as technology is constantly…
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GOEDC Roundtable Discussion With Plant Managers
GOEDC held the first “Biz Buzz” meeting Thursday, September 19, 2019. This was a great opportunity for our local Plant Managers of our various industries to network with each other and share with us challenges and successes. We will continue to hold these meetings quarterly in order to stay in touch with the leadership of our existing industries and to regularly discover how we can better serve them. We are…
GOEDC In Motion Q2
The GOEDC has received a great deal of continued support from our investors, and we like to keep them informed of what we are working on during the year. Quarterly reports are sent out to our investors, partners and supporters. In case you missed it, you can view it here.Highlights from this quarter's report include Swedish Match's $100M expansion, 42 visits to business and industries, and work with 14 active…
OBKY Local Look – Toyotetsu MidAmerica (TTMA)
This video features Toyotetsu, also known as TTMA, which is a stamping and welding automotive facility.
Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation Hires Business Retention & Expansion Manager
Elizabeth Griffith has been hired as the Business Retention and Expansion Manager of the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation. Griffith will begin her role with the organization on May 20th, 2019.Elizabeth Griffith, a native of Owensboro, has been the Executive Director of the Wendall H. Ford Government Education Center since June 2016. Griffith earned a Bachelor of Science degree in communication arts from Kentucky Wesleyan College and Master of Public…
Completion of Owensboro Riverport’s Rail Expansion
The installation of a $1.5 million inner loop rail track at the Owensboro Riverport Authority will be an added boost to infrastructure around an inner loop with acreage to be developed for potential projects. The riverport is thrilled to now have more line for future rail-product companies and a road entrance into the loop’s center. On a daily basis, the riverport expects to receive approximately 15 trucks with auto frames from…
Future Downtown Owensboro Development Revealed
An exciting announcement for downtown Owensboro was made in April! Plans were revealed of building a 12 to 15 story structure in just two years. The building will be a mix of a hotel, residential apartments, and a parking structure, which will be located across from the Owensboro Convention Center. In the "3D Mass Model" shown, orange represents the hotel, yellow represents the parking structure, and blue represents the apartments.…
OBKY Local Look – OMICO Plastics Inc
OMICO Plastics has spent more than 50 years in Owensboro, KY creating blow molded plastic products for various industries such as automotive, toy and appliance manufacturers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY-pwsJ6CVc
Now Hiring for a Manager of Business Retention and Expansion & Workforce Development
SUMMARY: The Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation is seeking an experienced economic development professional to lead our business retention and expansion (BRE) and workforce development efforts. We seek an energetic individual who is passionate about building communities. Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: 1) The implementation of existing BRE objectives as described in the GOEDC Strategic Plan; 2) Leadership of GOEDC’s numerous existing workforce development efforts…
Essential Skills Program Offer Advantage To Employers
The Workplace Essential Skills Certification for high school seniors help employers identify high school graduates who have dedicated time and effort to preparing to enter the workforce. Junior Achievement and Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation have partnered with high schools in the area to contribute to the development of soft skills within students and future employees. The Workplace Essential Skills program is one program that supports Daviess County becoming a…
