Economic Development

Shipping and Logistics

For NS, $3.1B in 2023 Economic Development

The projects created more than 4,150 new jobs, according to NS. Scout Motors was among the customers in 2023 tapping the railroad’s

Career and Workplace

Terri Bradshaw named Vice President of State Economic Development Association

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Association for Economic Development (KAED) announced that Terri Bradshaw—an industry leader with three decades of experience spanning

Economic Development

Nation’s Top Economists Are Short-Term Happy, Long-Term Glum

SAN ANTONIO—The good news: the U.S. is headed for growth this year, not recession. The bad news: there is as yet little

Automotive

Why the Southeast Is Winning EV Projects, With More on the Way

The southeastern United States has become a focal point for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and their suppliers as automotive original equipment manufacturers

Aerospace

From Alabama to space: ULA’s Vulcan rocket blasts off on inaugural mission

APE CANAVERAL, Florida — United Launch Alliance’s next-generation Vulcan rocket lifted off for the first time early this morning on a mission

Features

Primordial Ventures selects Birmingham for medical supplies production hub

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — Alabama Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair announced today that startup Primordial Ventures plans to launch a manufacturing operation in Birmingham

Defense

RTX subsidiary wins $345M Air Force contract

Raytheon, a subsidiary of Arlington County-based aerospace and defense contractor RTX, won a $344.6 million U.S. Air Force contract modification, the Department

Manufacturing

Gov. Beshear Joins WPT Nonwovens To Cut Ribbon on New $19.5 Million Manufacturing Center in Ohio County, Creating 35 Jobs

BEAVER DAM, Ky. (Jan. 8, 2024) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined local officials and leaders from WPT Nonwovens Corp. to cut

Shipping and Logistics

Transportation and logistics company to invest $50 million in Botetourt County site, create 45 jobs

A Warren, Michigan-based transportation and logistics company will invest $50 million to open a new facility in Botetourt County, creating 45 new

Manufacturing

Crown Verity’s $9.7M expansion in Bowling Green will grow 73 jobs

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Crown Verity USA Inc., a Canadian-owned grill and cookware maker, will expand its operation in Warren County with a

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