Business & Development Archives

Analysis: South’s population growth can create prosperity if local govts. support entrepreneurs

by James H. Johnson Jr., Jeanne Milliken Bonds and Wendell M. Davis
December 5, 2022

Rural and small-town Southern communities are attractive destinations for new residents. Creating more opportunities for small businesses could lead to inclusive and sustainable economic development.

Ky. Chamber president outlines pro-business legislative priorities during Hopkinsville visit

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 29, 2022

Ashli Watts told a Hopkinsville audience that Kentucky should eliminate the state income tax and support programs that get more people into the workforce.

LG Chem to build $3.2B EV battery plant in Clarksville

by Julia Hunter
November 25, 2022

As demand for electric vehicles soars, another EV battery manufacturing plant is coming to the region.

Kentucky Chamber CEO to promote legislative agenda at Hopkinsville event

by Hoptown Chronicle
November 10, 2022

Ashli Watts will speak at an eye-opener breakfast on Nov. 29.

Main Street Tavern Restaurant closing at end of year

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 4, 2022

Paul and Adam Barnes opened the downtown restaurant in July 2017.

Sen. Westerfield receives Kentucky Chamber’s MVP Award

by Hoptown Chronicle
November 4, 2022

Chamber officials cited Westerfield support for state legislation that seeks to address addiction issues that affect the workforce.

Kentucky Habitat for Humanity gets nearly $1M donation to rebuild in tornado-impacted towns

by Derek Operle
October 28, 2022

The money will be used to build 30 new homes in impacted communities.

UK Researcher: Expect more recycling of electric vehicle battery components

by Stu Johnson
October 25, 2022

Ascend Elements, which is building a plant in Hopkinsville, turns recycled lithium-ion batteries into parts for electric vehicle batteries.

Ground broken, potential praised for $1B EV battery plant in Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 20, 2022

The Ascend Elements facility will recycle batteries to produce lithium-ion materials for electric-vehicle batteries.

Ascend Elements approved for $480M federal grant

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 19, 2022

The lithium battery plant planned in Hopkinsville's Commerce Park II is receiving the grant from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Economic agency OKs $58,785 for Casey Jones project

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 13, 2022

The funding comes from the Delta Regional Authority.

Western Ky. bourbon distillers nearly tripling Fulton Co. investment to $26M

by Derek Operle
October 11, 2022

Jackson Purchase Distillery is making an additional investment of around $18 million on top of its original investment in the Hickman facility to put toward land acquisition, new equipment and additional staffing.