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Marshall County Has Major Interstate, Railway, and Waterway Access

Monday, September 16, 2019

Marshall County is the leader in several industries such as the automotive, manufacturing, infrastructure, shipping, and transportation industries. Consumers and suppliers from nearby cities such as Nashville, Memphis, Atlanta, and St. Louis are all just a few hours away, thanks to the interstate system that runs through the county. Marshall County has several major interstates running through it that provide easy access to these major cities for their residents. Marshall County also has incomparable riverway access for its businesses and residents, providing access to major rivers such as the Mississippi River, the Tennessee River, the Cumberland River, and the Ohi...

Marshall County is a Leader for the Manufacturing and Automotive Industries

Monday, August 26, 2019

The steel and automotive industries have been the backbone of the American workforce. In Marshall County, the industry is thriving and there is room for growth. Not only does Marshall County have several successful Metalworking and Automotive plants, but we also have educational programs training individuals who will work within these industries. For example, the West Kentucky Community & Technical College as well as the University of Kentucky both have programs that train and educate students in these fields of interest, such as Engineering. Marshall County is not only a leader in workforce production in these fields, but it als...

By Road or Waterway, The Kentucky Lake Region Has Your Business Covered!

Monday, August 19, 2019

The Kentucky Lake Region is fortunate enough to be located in a prime spot for highway, rail, and waterway transportation, making it a perfect place for manufacturing and distribution companies to locate. There are several transportation industries that are thriving in the Kentucky Lake Region such as the inland water freight industry, the long-distance trucking industry, and the shipbuilding and repair industry, just to name a few. The inland water freight industry alone produces 137 times the jobs for that sector compared to anywhere else in the United States. The Kentucky Lake Region is located by the Tennessee River which provide...

Marshall County: A Leader in Chemical and Plastics Production

Monday, August 12, 2019

Marshall County is a leader in job production for several industries, including the Chemical industry. Since 2012, Marshall County has had more than $400 million dollars in expansions within this industrial sector. Companies like Ashland Chemical, Westlake Vinyls, and Estron Chemicals (to name a few) have expanded millions of dollars worth within Marshall County alone. The Chemical & Fertilizer industry employs three times the amount of employees within this region compared to the average US labor statistics. Crop harvesting, animal production and aquaculture, crop production, animal food manufacturing, and medicinal and botanical manufacturing have all grown their workforce tremendously sinc...

An Emerging Science Ripens, and the Ad Industry Will Benefit

Thursday, August 01, 2019

The back 40 are a living lab for high-tech farming in the Bluegrass State. Agriculture innovation isn't new to Kentucky. Just ask Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles, whose family has been farming in the Commonwealth for nine generations. "Traditionally, Kentucky has had a reputation of being a hotbed of what's new in agriculture, so it's not surprising that no-till corn was invented here," he points out. "We turned a tobacco plant into an ebola-fighting vaccine, and we have the largest industrial hemp test project in the country. Kentucky continues to lead the way in ag innovation, particularly among millennials who ar...

Why Marshall County? Check Out Our Available Incentives!

Monday, July 29, 2019

Kentucky Lake and Marshall County is an excellent location for businesses who are looking to grow and thrive. Kentucky Lake offers businesses several great incentives to help them achieve these goals, such as Community Development Block Grants and Industrial Revenue Bonds which help businesses obtain low-interest financing for loans and gain local financing for industrial businesses within the area. We also offer businesses an option to participate in the Kentucky Business Incentive Program, which offers income tax credits for new and existing companies alike. To learn more about incentives in our area visit our incentives page and sort by features incentives...

MegaFit Meals Announces Plans to Expand in Southwest One Industrial Park

Thursday, July 25, 2019

PRESS RELEASE : Thursday, July 25, 2019 Kentucky Lake Economic Development is excited to announce that MegaFit Meals, LLC, plans to expand into a new 16,000 square foot company headquarters and food processing facility at Southwest One Industrial Park in Marshall County, Kentucky. The approximate $3 million investment will expand the MegaFit Meals, LLC, custom fitness meals production process and distribution operations nationwide. The company’s expansion will retain 65 jobs while creating an additional 50 new full time jobs. Billy Georgiou, owner and co-founder of MegaFit Meals, LLC, states, “When we started this company 4 years ago, we never expected it t...

Industrial Property Available in Benton, Kentucky

Monday, July 22, 2019

Located in Benton, Kentucky, the Southwest One Industrial Park represents an amazing opportunity for you and your business! With 300 acres, the site has unlimited potential for new or expanding businesses. Southwest One Industrial Park in Benton, KY, is a 300-acre multi-tenant park for light to medium manufacturing operations. Southwest One Park has access to four-lane Highway 641 and is approximately one mile from I-69 and 10 miles from the intersection of I-24 and I-69. The park is served by City of Benton utilities, West KY RECC, and AT&T. The property is owned by the Marshall County Industrial Development Authority. Du...

An Amazing Marine Location is Available in Kentucky Lake!

Monday, July 15, 2019

Businesses looking for marine property in the Kentucky Lake Region should view our featured property for sale! This Marine location is perfect for any business currently in the shipping and trade industry. The site is located at the Port of Calvert City in Kentucky. Kentucky Lake and its surrounding cities have excellent access to major waterways and rivers such as the Mississippi River, Ohio River, the Tennessee River, and the Cumberland River. This makes this property a prime location for industries that depend on waterway access. There are two sites available for this property and both are just a few mile...

Kentucky Lake is the Right Choice for Your Business!

Monday, July 08, 2019

With a skilled workforce and beautiful community, Kentucky Lake is the right choice to locate your business! With a population of a little over 32,000 residents, Kentucky Lake has the workforce businesses need to thrive. From industries such as Agriculture and Wholesale Trade to Construction and Manufacturing Kentucky Lake’s economy is diverse with room for growth! Industry thrives in the Kentucky Lake region for good reason. Our region is ranked as the third lowest for the cost of doing business in the nation and is known for low labor and electricity costs. For more information on the demographics and data on Kentuck...

Follow Kentucky Lake Economic Development and Keep in Touch with Exciting Development Opportunities!

Monday, June 24, 2019

Kentucky Lake Economic Development is excited about presenting relocation and expansion opportunities to companies, big and small alike! Follow us on social media to keep up to date with what exciting new developments and success stories are occurring in Kentucky Lake and Marshall County, Tennessee! Our social media profiles are intended to keep businesses and people up to date with what is happening in the community. Please follow us on Facebook for up to date information. We are also on LinkedIn, where we connect with people in the Kentucky Lake Region about important topics and projects taking place in the region...

Kentucky has a huge appetite for advanced manufacturing businesses

Saturday, June 01, 2019

In this interview with ‘India Global Business’, Vivek Sarin, Executive Officer and Co-CEO, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, touches upon the state’s contribution to India-US relations and what makes Indian businesses different from those in the US. Read full interview.

KCED and KAED Launch Multi-Million Dollar Product Development Initiative

Friday, May 24, 2019

The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, in partnership with the Kentucky Association for Economic Development, has initiated an effort to create more ideal sites that allow companies to locate in Kentucky and begin construction immediately. Kentucky’s new Product Development Initiative (PDI) is an investment program through which up to $6 million may be available to Kentucky economic development organizations and local governments via grant awards to supplement their site or building improvement projects. Additional funding may be available in the future, depending on the availability of state funds. PDI will supplement local investment to address a shortage of top quality locations i...

Chamber holds Ribbon Cutting for Calvert City Subway

Monday, April 15, 2019

The Kentucky Lake Chamber of Commerce in Marshall County was proud to conduct a Ribbon Cutting for the Subway in Calvert City, the newest member of their organization. New owners Susan and Mark Sullivan believe Calvert City is an area that has growth opportunities and still has a “small-town feel.” The Sullivan’s felt the local Subway would benefit from local ownership and they take pride in being a part of the community by providing a fresh, healthy restaurant option. “We had eaten at Subway in Calvert City numerous times over the years as we traveled to Kentucky Lake.” When it becam...

Kentucky Breaks Export Record in 2018

Monday, April 01, 2019

State sees fourth consecutive year of banner growth FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Matt Bevin announced Kentucky exports reached an all-time high for a fourth consecutive year with $31.76 billion in goods and services shipped abroad from the commonwealth in 2018, a 2.9-percent increase from the previous year. “Once again, Kentucky’s record-setting exports highlight the momentous economic progress we have achieved in recent years,” Gov. Bevin said. “Our rapidly expanding trade is the result of steps we have taken to create a robust business climate and to market Kentucky excellence to a global audience. The quality of Kentucky-made products is unmatched, and more an...

New center at Murray State to focus on hemp industry

Thursday, March 21, 2019

MURRAY, Ky. (AP) - Murray State University has announced a new Center for Agricultural Hemp that will focus on research, education and policy in the state's growing hemp industry. The university in western Kentucky says the center will be administered by its Hutson School of Agriculture in coordination with industry partners. Read full article.

Marshall County High School named to 2019 Elite 50 list of nation’s top hospitality programs

Thursday, March 14, 2019

Marshall County High School has been named to the 2019 Elite 50, an annual selection of the top 50 secondary school hospitality programs in the nation. The Elite 50 list recognizes high schools as well as career and technical centers that have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in hospitality education. These schools set the standard for secondary school training in culinary arts, baking and pastry arts and/or hospitality management. These elite programs are also marked by strong enrollment and a dedication to community outreach. Many of this year’s Elite 50 programs have won state and national competitions for ProStart, SkillsUSA and Family Career and Communit...

Kentucky Lake Has Built Valuable Partnerships

Monday, September 09, 2019

Kentucky Lake has built valuable partnerships that make it easier for the community to grow and businesses to thrive! Our partnerships are with organizations and companies that focus on economic and business development, such as the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. They offer services to help recruitment and retention within businesses to help decrease turnover and increase a stable workforce within the area. This also helps save businesses money on training costs and helps employees find stable work in industries that fit their skill set and talents. We also partner with surrounding communities such as Calvert City and The City o...

Kentucky Lake Has a Robust Infrastructure

Monday, September 02, 2019

The Kentucky Lake Region has the infrastructure businesses need to succeed. Located alongside the Tennessee River, the Kentucky Lake Reservoir has contributed to reliable and low-cost energy. One of the main draws of the Kentucky Lake Region for companies is this low electricity costs. In addition, the regions robust infrastructure makes it easy to move raw materials and finished products throughout the country. With interstate, river, and railway access it is not hard to see why the Kentucky Lake area is so popular among manufacturing and distribution companies. If you are interested in learning more about our robust infrastructure, clic...

Kentucky Lake’s Commitment to Workforce Training and Resources

Monday, August 05, 2019

Everyone knows that a business cannot survive or thrive without the help of their faithful and hard-working employees. The Kentucky Lake Region is a leader in workforce training and offers businesses several workforce resources to ensure the success of companies within their region. Businesses also have access to the Kentucky Skills Network, which helps businesses with recruitment efforts for potential employees and offer custom resources and funding for training. They also offer grant reimbursement services for workforce training within companies as well as several other workforce resources that companies can take advantage of, including their own career center, an apprenticeshi...

Property is Available for Business Owners in Kentucky Lake!

Monday, July 01, 2019

Looking for a place to locate or relocate your business? Think about moving to Kentucky Lake! Marshall County has properties available for your business needs. Our website has an easy to navigate interactive property search tool that allows you to search for raw land and properties within the area. It also gives you demographic information on the areas you search within, such as total population and household data as well as median age and income information. Each available property has detailed information listed for potential buyers, such as building size, whether the building is for sale or lease, square footag...

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