NEW YORK – Inc. magazine today announced that Fastek Services, LLC has been named to its 2025 Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. Ranked No. 3790, Fastek is one of only two companies from Owensboro to ever earn this honor––joining Canteen’s 2014 recognition.Founded in 2014 by Chris Murphy from his Owensboro home, Fastek has achieved 199% revenue growth over the past three years, serving clients in more…

OWENSBORO, KY – August 8, 2025 – The Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC) and the Kentucky Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are partnering to present Blueprint to Scale, a one-of-a-kind business training focused on helping small business owners grow with purpose. The event will be held on Tuesday, August 19 from 3:00 to 4:30 PM CT at Big Whiskey’s American Restaurant & Bar, located in the former Bar Louie…

 Mizkan America, Inc. (MA), announced today that it has acquired Chicago-based Zing Zang®, America's #1-selling Bloody Mary brand, for an undisclosed sum. Zing Zang's portfolio includes a wide range of popular non-alcoholic drink mixes.This acquisition will contribute significantly to Mizkan's growth and expand its presence in the cocktail-mixers' category, a key growth engine for the company. Also, as one of the leading pasta-sauce manufacturers in the United States, Mizkan will leverage its…

The Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC) is pleased to congratulate the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden (WKBG) on their four-page feature in the July/August edition of Kentucky Homes & Gardens. This engaging spread shines a spotlight on the Garden’s inclusion in the new Kentucky Garden Trail and underscores its role in improving quality of life - a cornerstone of economic development. The feature highlights WKBG’s transformation of Owensboro's public green…

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-Daviess County.Top News from June 2025Owensboro Makes A Splash on Louisville's Whiskey RowREAD MORE GOEDC's Jamie Johnson Selected for Leadership Kentucky Class of 2025READ MORE GOEDC Announces Inaugural…

The Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC) is proud to announce the official mentor-mentee pairings for the first cycle of Elevate Owensboro, a new mentorship initiative designed to support and empower local entrepreneurs.   The program, launched earlier this year, connects small business owners with seasoned professionals to foster meaningful relationships, encourage strategic growth, and strengthen the broader business community. Each pair will meet monthly over the next six months, with structured…

The Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation (GOEDC) is proud to announce that Jamie Johnson, VP of Workforce Development, Small Business, & Entrepreneurship, has been selected for the Leadership Kentucky Class of 2025. Johnson is one of only two participants chosen from Daviess County to take part in the competitive statewide leadership program.Leadership Kentucky brings together professionals from across the Commonwealth representing a wide range of industries and sectors. The flagship…

Owensboro’s own Green River Distilling Co., the 10th oldest licensed distillery in Kentucky, has officially opened its new tasting room in the heart of Louisville’s famed Whiskey Row, bringing “Whiskey Without Regrets” from the banks of the Ohio River to the bustling Main Street district.The new 4,400 square foot space at 714 W. Main Street is a tribute to Green River’s rich, 140-year heritage and Owensboro roots. From copper tanks…