Welcome to The GOEDC Scoop: your monthly update from the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation! Each month, we’ll bring you the top highlights from our work across the community, important upcoming events and deadlines, and a look at what’s on the horizon for economic growth in Owensboro.Top News from May 2025Owensboro Athletic Club Earns 2025 SBDC Pacesetter AwardREAD MORETexas Gas Announces Natural Gas Pipeline Expansion ProjectREAD MOREMarketing On Tap Helps Sold-Out Crowd…

Owensboro is making headlines once again... this time on the national stage. LinGate Hospitality has been named IHG’s 2025 Owner-Operator of the Year, an award that honors excellence in guest service, brand loyalty, and sustainability across IHG hotels nationwide. This prestigious recognition celebrates the best in the business, and LinGate is leading the way.With standout properties like the Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront anchoring Downtown Owensboro’s hotel scene, LinGate is proving…

Hotel occupancy in Owensboro has reached an all-time high, according to the latest reports, signaling a surge in both tourism and economic momentum. The city is riding a wave of growth, continuing to draw major conventions, meetings, and sporting events—living up to its title as Kentucky’s number one sports town. In the month of April alone, Owensboro played host to national conferences, The Great Race, Spring Rally, All “A” Baseball…

Owensboro hosted its first-ever Downtown Small Biz Crawl in celebration of National Small Business Month, and the turnout was nothing short of amazing. Local residents filled the sidewalks to shop, sip, snack, and support more than 30 small businesses, from boutiques and breweries to bakeries and pop-up vendors. The event also featured live music and a festive atmosphere that brought new energy to downtown.The Crawl was organized by the Greater…

Marketing on Tap welcomed a sold-out crowd of 50 for a hands-on workshop focused on drafting better content and the tools that make it possible.We took a deep dive into identifying target audiences and explored practical AI tools that can help small businesses grow more efficiently.Huge thanks to our partners who brought this event to life - we couldn't have pulled it off without support from Wonder Boy Media, the…

Texas Gas Transmission, LLC ("Texas Gas"), a subsidiary of Boardwalk Pipelines, LP and a leader in reliable energy infrastructure, is announcing a non-binding Open Season for the Borealis Natural Gas Pipeline Expansion Project ("Borealis" or "Borealis Project"). This transformative project aims to bolster America's energy future by tapping into the abundant Marcellus and Utica shale gas reserves, delivering reliable and affordable natural gas to meet the growing energy demand across…

Downtown Owensboro Inc., in partnership with the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC) and the City of Owensboro, is excited to announce the Downtown Small Biz Crawl, happening on Thursday, May 22 during National Small Business Month. This new event invites the community to shop, dine, and explore all that downtown Owensboro has to offer while celebrating the power of small businesses. Participating businesses within the Downtown Overlay District can register to…