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Kentucky Economic Development Guide 2025: Our New Kentucky Home

Kentucky is rolling out the welcome mat to so that more companies will soon by saying, “This is My New Kentucky Home.” 

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Features

QUALITY OF LIFE

When you think of Kentucky, we’d bet bourbon and horses come to mind. There’s no question these are part of what makes Kentucky special, but there’s so much more to explore in the Bluegrass State. Whether you’re into live music, craft beer, chef-driven cuisine, American history, family fun or exploring the outdoors, there’s a Kentucky […]

KY INNOVATION

KY Innovation Hubs are helping small business entrepreneurs statewide.

AEROSPACE: Flying High

Highlighted by recent corporate investment deals, aerospace has become the No. 1 export in the Bluegrass State.

METALS: Built on COLLABORATION

Steelmaking, aluminum fabrication and other metal factories supply the materials that serve as the foundation for manufacturers in Kentucky and around the country.

WORKFORCE

There are many players in the Kentucky workforce development ecosystem, but they are all part of Team Kentucky.

AUTOMOTIVE

Brands like Ford, Lincoln, Toyota and GM propel Kentucky to No. 1 per capita in passenger vehicle production in the U.S.

KY MAKES

From Hot Pockets to Corvettes, products made in Kentucky have become household names and customer favorites around the world.

DISTRIBUTION & LOGISTICS

From the busiest riverport in the country to the No. 1 air cargo center, Kentucky is the undisputed national leader in moving goods.

Boom Times for Bourbon

The making of bourbon brings economic development and tourism together in a happy and lasting marriage in Kentucky.

ATTRACTING TALENT & INVESTMENT

A new branding campaign positions Kentucky to take advantage of its inherent assets, legacy industries and forward-thinking talent.

GOVERNOR INTERVIEW

Gov. Andy Beshear discusses how Kentucky engineered its best five-year run in state history.

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