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 2025
Owensboro Athletic Club Earns 2025 SBDC Pacesetter Award
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Texas Gas Announces Natural Gas Pipeline Expansion Project
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Marketing On Tap Helps Sold-Out Crowd Use AI to Draft Better Content
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Downtown Businesses Celebrate National Small Business Month with Small Biz Crawl
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Owensboro Hotel Occupancy Hits All-Time High
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LinGate Hospitality Wins National Owner-Operator of the Year Award
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Mark Your Calendars
June 13 – Elevate Owensboro Announcement
June 16 – 2025 Wage & Workforce Survey Deadline
Manufacturing, energy, and logistics/distribution companies across Kentucky are invited to contribute wage and benefits data to help the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers build one of the state’s most robust, industry-specific reports. This confidential survey provides valuable insights to help shape workforce strategies, support talent retention, and benchmark compensation across sectors. Learn more: iqsresearch.com/kam25
Stay tuned for our next Entrepreneur Meetup and dates for summer training opportunities coming soon!
Available Resources
Small Business Subsidy Program
The City of Owensboro and Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation have developed the Downtown Incentive Program to enhance economic growth by filling vacancies in downtown Owensboro, KY. The program offers rent subsidies or a 50/50 match for building façade improvements to support new or expanding businesses.
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Cheers,
Your friends at the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation