Select Richmond- Richmond Industrial Development Corporation

Select Richmond- Richmond Industrial Development Corporation Welcome to Richmond, Kentucky located in the heart of Madison County and the heart of our Bluegrass State.

You will find Richmond to be a unique blend of small-town warmth and security!

Bluegrass region new construction sales reached their highest April levels since 2007. According to Bluegrass Realtors®,...
06/17/2026

Bluegrass region new construction sales reached their highest April levels since 2007. According to Bluegrass Realtors®, the market shows balanced growth and steady activity. Improved inventory, new listings, and pending sales were met with resilient buyer demand and home prices.

Central KY spring housing market sees positive increases in major categories

Kentucky achieved its best-ever first quarter for economic investment, reaching a total exceeding $50 billion with 70,00...
06/16/2026

Kentucky achieved its best-ever first quarter for economic investment, reaching a total exceeding $50 billion with 70,000+ new jobs under current leadership. The state also set a record three-year high for new wages, averaging nearly $30 hourly in 2025.

In Kentucky, job growth, lifestyle and affordability fire on all cylinders. From landing your dream job and finding the perfect place to live, to chasing adventure around our beautiful state; Welcome to your New Kentucky Home.

Governor Andy Beshear concludes that over 7,400 Kentuckians will receive workforce training through the Bluegrass State ...
06/12/2026

Governor Andy Beshear concludes that over 7,400 Kentuckians will receive workforce training through the Bluegrass State Skills Corp. (BSSC). “Continuing to provide the training and resources necessary for our talented workforce to grow is one of the most important steps in building a strong, sustainable economy,” Gov. Beshear remarked.

In Kentucky, job growth, lifestyle and affordability fire on all cylinders. From landing your dream job and finding the perfect place to live, to chasing adventure around our beautiful state; Welcome to your New Kentucky Home.

As AI disrupts white-collar careers like coding, Lowe’s is investing in skilled trades as a resilient path to stable, we...
06/11/2026

As AI disrupts white-collar careers like coding, Lowe’s is investing in skilled trades as a resilient path to stable, well-paying work.

Lowe’s CEO Marvin Ellison says AI can’t replace hands-on work or fix labor shortages— the company is quintupling its investment in the skilled trades.

U.S. industrial investment is undergoing a massive defense-driven shift. For site selectors and developers, the profound...
06/10/2026

U.S. industrial investment is undergoing a massive defense-driven shift. For site selectors and developers, the profound implications require immediate positioning.

A massive shift is underway in U.S. industrial investment — and it’s being driven by defense.

EKU announced a $2 million endowed gift from Gray Construction to advance EKU’s Construction Management program and stre...
06/09/2026

EKU announced a $2 million endowed gift from Gray Construction to advance EKU’s Construction Management program and strengthen one of Kentucky’s most in-demand workforce pipelines.

RICHMOND, Ky. — Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) announced a $2 million endowed gift from Gray, a nationally recognized construction and engineering firm, to advance EKU’s Construction Management program and strengthen one of Kentucky’s most in-demand workforce pipelines.

Kentucky’s recent 2026 legislative session was intense, stretching to the final hours before crucial matters were resolv...
06/08/2026

Kentucky’s recent 2026 legislative session was intense, stretching to the final hours before crucial matters were resolved or deferred. An exhaustive account would be too long for this writing, but there are a few key wins that we can all celebrate.

Public Policy: Where Kentucky Put Its Money

Corporate site selection once focused solely on the lowest cost via labor, taxes, and real estate. However, Area Develop...
06/05/2026

Corporate site selection once focused solely on the lowest cost via labor, taxes, and real estate. However, Area Development’s 2026 Annual Survey of Site Selection Consultants confirms that this era has officially ended. Welcome to the new era of operational certainty.

Welcome to the New Era of Operational Certainty.

Power capacity, not real estate, now defines the economic map. This massive buildout is an energy evolution, not a prope...
06/04/2026

Power capacity, not real estate, now defines the economic map. This massive buildout is an energy evolution, not a property boom.

Why the next economic map will be drawn in megawatts, not square feet.

The Kentucky Department of Education says Kentucky ranks among the nation’s best in terms of academic recovery in readin...
06/03/2026

The Kentucky Department of Education says Kentucky ranks among the nation’s best in terms of academic recovery in reading and mathematics, according to the 2026 Education Scorecard.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – The Kentucky Department of Education says Kentucky ranks among the nation’s best in terms of academic recovery in reading and mathematics, according to the 2026 Education

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