Kentucky: A TRIUMPH OVER Tariffs?
Site Selection’s Ron Starner interviews Gov. Andy Beshear, plus other reporting on the Bluegrass State’s booming economy.
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KENTUCKY BY THE NUMBERS 2020 – 2025
The math adds up in the Bluegrass State; the data and rankings are evidence of steady progress.
FILM & ENTERTAINMENT: The Rise of Kentucky-Based Film & TV
The Kentucky Entertainment Incentive is putting the Bluegrass State both on the big screen and on the radar of site selectors.
QUALITY OF LIFE: Your New Kentucky Home
A pictorial tour of the sights and byways of Our New Kentucky Home.
LOGISTICS & INFRASTRUCTURE: Modes Beyond Roads
You don’t get to be the U.S. leader in air cargo by standing pat. Logistics operations are flying high in the Bluegrass State.
Project Bulletin, March 30, 2026: Georgetown, Kentucky, and Princeton, Indiana; Liberty, Missouri; McAllen, Texas
Toyota Motor Company announces facility upgrades in Kentucky and Indiana; Metrobloks plans new data center campus in Missouri; Valeo to deliver new manufacturing capabilities to Texas.
AUTOMOTIVE: ‘Assembly Tree’ Extends Branches Across The Commonwealth
Ford, Toyota and a vast supply chain commit big bucks to build plants and hire even more Kentuckians in high-wage factory jobs.
ENERGY: Diversifying the Energy Landscape in the Bluegrass State
Kentucky is taking an all-of-the-above approach to energy as nuclear, solar and battery projects get charged up.
AEROSPACE & AVIATION: No Turbulence Encountered By Kentucky Aerospace Manufacturers Moving In
Innovative Kentucky companies are sending America into space and creating good jobs on the ground.
AGRITECH: AgriTech: Where Kentucky’s Roots Meet Innovation
Alltech, Meridian Biotech and Grissan are just three of the many techfocused, ag-related businesses flocking to fertile soil in Kentucky.
BOURBON: Pouring A Glass of Kentucky Gold
A 2026 Impact Study reveals just how much the world loves Kentucky Bourbon and the many events tied to this signature Kentucky product.
GRANT SUCCESSES: Vital GRANT Funding Enhances Kentucky’s Community Growth
Three success stories show the way forward as evidence that the state’s GRANT Program is working.
COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS: Job One in Kentucky: BEING PREPARED
The Kentucky Blueprint is put into action through a series of Turf Meetings statewide, and the results are in.
HIGHER EDUCATION: Student Success Translates to Workforce Readiness
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.
LIFE SCIENCES: Kentucky Gets Serious About Life Sciences Growth
LifeSciKY provides collaborative lab space for students and researchers.
ENGINEERING: How Kentucky Engineered a Highly Skilled Jobs Engine
A steady supply of engineering grads keeps Kentucky firms growing.
INNOVATION: Kentucky Entrepreneurs Gain the Advantage
LifeSciKY provides collaborative lab space for students and researchers.
WORKFORCE: Aligning Workforce With New Opportunity
Kentucky sends in the SWATT team to make it easier for businesses to navigate the state’s workforce system.
MEGASITES & KPDI: Kentucky’s Commitment to Quality Sites
An innovative site readiness initiative has transformed Kentucky into a magnet for large corporate projects.
KENTUCKY LEADING ON THE GLOBALSTAGE: Kentucky Welcomes the World
All those international house calls are paying off, as Kentucky now ranks No. 1 in the U.S. in FDI manufacturing jobs.
GOVERNOR INTERVIEW: Opening Doors, Building Bridges
From meeting with CEOs to shoring up policy, Gov. Andy Beshear makes Kentucky a business-friendly state.
THE WORKFORCE HOUSING CRISIS: Building Better Foundations For Workforce Housing
We scoured the U.S. to find the best practices for creating more affordable housing options for workers and their families.
TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY: Town & Country
Blockbuster projects and plans have a way of nudging day-to-day victories out of the spotlight.
Project Bulletin, August 18, 2025: Paducah, Kentucky; Weybridge, England; Chicago, Illinois
General Matter moves in on the former Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Kentucky; A consumer healthcare company delivers new R&D site in England; AbbVie plans manufacturing facility expansion in North Chicago.