Today, Gov. Andy Beshear broke ground with local officials and leaders of Belmark inc., a manufacturer of printed pressure-sensitive labels, flexible packaging and folding cartons, on their new $99 million manufacturing facility in Allen County creating 159 well-paying, Kentucky jobs! 👏 🔗: https://lnkd.in/em-D2xCV #TeamKentucky #Manufacturing #GroundBreaking #JobOpportunities
Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
Government Administration
Frankfort, Kentucky 16,079 followers
Many of the world’s most successful companies have discovered KY is a great place to build business.
About us
The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development is the state's primary agency responsible for encouraging job creation and retention, and new investment in Kentucky. Programs administered by the Cabinet are designed to support and promote economic development, primarily by attracting new industries to the state, assisting in the expansion of existing industries, leading a statewide network of support for entrepreneurs, small business owners and knowledge-based start-up entities, and assisting communities in preparing for economic development opportunities.
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http://www.ced.ky.gov
External link for Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Frankfort, Kentucky
- Type
- Government Agency
- Specialties
- Economic Development, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Exporting, Workforce Development, Site and Building Selection, Expansion and Availability, and Kentucky Industry Data and Research
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Old Capitol Annex
300 West Broadway
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601, US
Employees at Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
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John Harbison
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Jenny Schenkenfelder
GIS Specialist/Sites & Buildings Coordinator at the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
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Karen Lefler
(Retired Aug. 2017) Deputy Executive Director at Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
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Sharon Butts
South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council - Regional/ Associate Director
Updates
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This week, Gov. Andy Beshear is traveling to Japan and the Republic of Korea, two countries with a significant (and growing) footprint in our state. Check out this video to learn more about why Kentucky is the perfect home for international companies! 🌏 🤝 #TeamKentucky #JobOpportunities #International #InternationalBusiness #GlobalTakeover | Toyota North America
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Today, Gov. Andy Beshear celebrated further recognition of the commonwealth’s economic momentum as Kentucky and several of its communities have been highlighted by major economic development publications as national leaders for growth and business development! 👏 🎉 🔗: https://lnkd.in/eE2Ru87A #TeamKentucky #Recognition #EconomicDevelopment #JobOpportunities #BusinessDevelopment | WPT Nonwovens Corp., Western Kentucky Distilling Co.
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Kentucky is going international! 🌍 Last week, Gov. Andy Beshear announced an exciting venture as he is going on an economic development trip later this week to Japan and the Republic of Korea in order to bring new jobs to the commonwealth. He will meet with leaders at existing Kentucky companies as well as businesses considering future investment in the United States. 🤝 🔗: https://lnkd.in/eQ42Akd3 #TeamKentucky #JobOpportunities #International #InternationalBusiness #GlobalTakeover
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From the birthplace of 'finger-lickin' good chicken to its global takeover, we're celebrating National Fried Chicken Day with KFC! 🍗 Starting in 1930, KFC now has more than 30,000 restaurants in over 145 countries and territories worldwide. Cheers to Yum! Brands headquartered in Louisville, KY, for employing over 1,000 Kentuckians! 🔗: https://lnkd.in/e6tBFNzE #TeamKentucky #NationalFriedChickenDay #SuccessStory | Greater Louisville Inc., Louisville Metro Department of Economic Development
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Kentucky's workforce 🤝 driving economic growth forward! Our commonwealth is bolstered by a wave of talented and skillful Kentuckians, paving the path toward a prosperous future. #TeamKentucky #WorkforceReady #JobOpportunities #EconomicGrowth
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Happy Fourth of July from all of us at CED! Here's to building a stronger, more prosperous Kentucky together. 🇺🇸 #TeamKentucky #FourthofJuly #IndependenceDay #EconomicGrowth
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Cooking up a sizzling highlight for Tuk Tuk Snack Shop in Lexington, KY! 🍽️🔥 Tuk Tuk Snack Shop, the highly-anticipated brick-and-mortar venture by nationally acclaimed Chef Sam Fore, is now a cornerstone of Kentucky's vibrant food scene. With roots in pop-ups that began in 2016, Chef Fore’s journey has taken her from local brunches to the kitchens of Michelin-starred and James Beard-recognized restaurants across the country. Her unique menu at Tuk Tuk Snack Shop harmonizes Sri Lankan techniques with southern classics. This exciting venture was made possible through the support of the Kentucky Small Business Credit Initiative (KSBCI), which provides crucial loan and investment support for small businesses. 👏 Join us in celebrating Tuk Tuk Snack Shop and Chef Sam Fore’s ongoing culinary journey! Learn more about the KSBCI below. ⬇️ 🔗: https://lnkd.in/e726vkqa | https://lnkd.in/eXjbkifD #TeamKentucky #SuccessStory #Inspiration #SupportLocal #Culinary #SriLankanCuisine #SouthernFood | Commerce Lexington Economic Development, Commerce Lexington Inc., VisitLEX, KY Innovation
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Cheers to economic growth! 🥃 Today, Gov. Andy Beshear broke ground with local officials and company leadership at Eastern Light Distilling for their new $143.7 million Morehead distillery. This project is creating 50 new full-time positions! 👏 🔗: https://lnkd.in/e4Yss2_3 #TeamKentucky #Distilling #JobOpportunity #Investment #JobGrowth #Bourbon #BourbonIndustry
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