Kentucky Economic Development Guide 2026

The math adds up in the Bluegrass State; the data and rankings are evidence of steady progress.

The Kentucky Entertainment Incentive is putting the Bluegrass State both on the big screen and on the radar of site selectors.

A pictorial tour of the sights and byways of Our New Kentucky Home.

Ford, Toyota and a vast supply chain commit big bucks to build plants and hire even more Kentuckians in high-wage factory jobs.

Kentucky is taking an all-of-the-above approach to energy as nuclear, solar and battery projects get charged up.

Innovative Kentucky companies are sending America into space and creating good jobs on the ground.

Alltech, Meridian Biotech and Grissan are just three of the many techfocused, ag-related businesses flocking to fertile soil in Kentucky.

A 2026 Impact Study reveals just how much the world loves Kentucky Bourbon and the many events tied to this signature Kentucky product.

Three success stories show the way forward as evidence that the state’s GRANT Program is working.

The Kentucky Blueprint is put into action through a series of Turf Meetings statewide, and the results are in.

From the University of Kentucky to the University of Louisville to the vast Kentucky Community and Technical College System, the Bluegrass State delivers best-in-class education.

LifeSciKY provides collaborative lab space for students and researchers.

A steady supply of engineering grads keeps Kentucky firms growing.

LifeSciKY provides collaborative lab space for students and researchers.

Kentucky sends in the SWATT team to make it easier for businesses to navigate the state’s workforce system.

An innovative site readiness initiative has transformed Kentucky into a magnet for large corporate projects.

All those international house calls are paying off, as Kentucky now ranks No. 1 in the U.S. in FDI manufacturing jobs.

From meeting with CEOs to shoring up policy, Gov. Andy Beshear makes Kentucky a business-friendly state.