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09/04/2026

Bluegrass Community and Technical College has received the largest philanthropic gift in its history with a $2 million commitment that will help transform a former Amazon call center in Wi******er into a regional workforce and health care training hub.

The gift from the James A. and Martha R. Brown Charitable Foundation will support the development of BCTC’s new workforce and health care education facility in Wi******er.

The facility will expand training opportunities across Central Kentucky in manufacturing, skilled trades, health care, transportation and industrial technology. The project will also more than double nursing enrollment capacity at BCTC’s Wi******er campus, helping address Kentucky’s growing demand for nurses and other health care professionals. Read more:

BCTC has received a record $2 million gift from the James A. and Martha R. Brown Charitable Foundation for its new Wi******er workforce and health care training center.

09/02/2026

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09/02/2026

Governor Andy Beshear highlighted continued growth within Kentucky’s EV manufacturing sector as Astemo Americas announced a $112 million expansion and the creation of 114 new jobs at its Madison County facility.
Upon completion, Astemo’s total investment in the project will reach $379 million and support 282 jobs.
Governor Beshear credited Kentucky’s strong manufacturing foundation, stating: “Kentucky continues to lead the way when it comes to advanced manufacturing and EV operations, and this project represents another great company choosing to reinvest in the commonwealth.”
This investment represents another major milestone for Madison County and reinforces the region’s growing role in Kentucky’s advanced manufacturing and electric vehicle supply chain. Read more here:

Project will increase company's production capacity of hybrid motors

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

The City of Richmond’s Economic Development Project Manager Grayson Eaves recently completed the Kentucky Institute for Economic Development (KIED), an intensive, four-hour-per-day, four-day training course hosted by the Kentucky Association for Economic Development (KAED).

Designed for local government officials, community leaders, and new or seasoned economic development professionals, it serves as a core module for state-level professional development and fulfills a key prerequisite for the international Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) exam.
The course elevates economic development expertise as it is designed to meet the core prerequisites for professionals pursuing the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) credential through the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Congratulations, Grayson! Select Richmond- Richmond Industrial Development Corporation

08/17/2026

Great Overnight Stop: Richmond, KY (I-75 Exit 87)

Traveling between Southern Michigan (Detroit) and Northern Georgia (Atlanta) and looking for a halfway stop? Richmond, Kentucky makes a great overnight stop! Find out why...

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08/06/2026

The Cincinnati Airport is launching a new Transatlantic initiative for airport innovation. The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), in partnership with the German GATE Alliance, signed a Memorandum of Understanding which establishes a firm partnership to foster supplier innovation, technology improvement, and international business. Read the full story here:

Erlanger, Ky. (July 31, 2026) – A leading association of airport technology companies and an international airport in the American Midwest are creating a new transatlantic pathway for testing emerging technologies and expanding into new markets. At the recent Farnborough International Airshow in t...

07/30/2026

Richmond is one of eight Kentucky sites to receive state funding for site and building development through Governor Beshear's announcement this morning. A total of $5.2 million has been approved, with Richmond receiving $398,430 for an entryway at Duncannon Lane. Read more here:

Round 2 projects to encourage future investment and job creation in 8 communities