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Opportunity Zones Workshop Planned Feb. 22 in Lexington
2019-02-11
Owensboro Manufacturer Adding 20 Jobs with Latest Expansion
2019-02-07
Investment Planned for OFS Brands' Leitchfield Facility
2019-02-07
STEP Program Expands Funding for Kentucky's Small Businesses
2019-01-29
Second Opportunity Zones Workshop to Be Held in Bowling Green
2019-01-09
PPI to Locate 134-Job Manufacturing Operation in Maysville
2018-12-28
Gov. Bevin: Kentucky Scores $5.3 Billion in Planned Business Investment for Second-Best Year Ever
2018-12-28
Newly Opened Kobelco Aluminum Plant inBowling Green to Grow by $42 Million
2018-12-19
Investment Projects Sought in Kentucky Opportunity Zones
2018-12-18
University of Louisville, Healthcare CEO Council, XLerateHealth, GLI and Partners to Lead Region's Innovation Efforts
2018-12-18
Frost-Arnett to Relocate Within Campbellsville
2018-12-14
Winchester-Based Hemp Company GenCanna to Establish New Facility near Mayfield
2018-12-14
Global Healthcare Company to Add134 Jobs in Louisville
2018-12-13
Diageo to Locate New Distillery in Lebanon
2018-12-13
Cabinet Names New Executive Director of Workforce Development
2018-12-12
U.S. Chamber of Commerce, U.S.-India Business Council Taps Gov. Bevin to Lead Economic Development Mission to India
2018-12-07
Governor Bevin Announces Newest `Kentucky Work Ready Community'
2018-12-05
NKU Foundation Selected to LeadNorthern Kentucky Innovation Efforts
2018-11-29
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