Business & Development Archives

Hendricks slated to present plan to EDC board Monday

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 25, 2020

The outgoing mayor's "Plan of Action" is on the EDC board's meeting agenda.

The Local, an Irish pub and restaurant, coming to downtown

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 24, 2020

Owners Lisa and Peter Hussey plan to open their Hopkinsville restaurant this spring. They also own a popular restaurant in Princeton.

Workshop slated to help local nonprofits learn about finances, branding and more

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 23, 2020

Among several topics, speakers will cover IRS regulations, grant writing, marketing, partnerships and volunteer recruitment.

WHOP radio marks its 80th anniversary of broadcasting from a hill at the edge of town

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 8, 2020

The Hopkinsville station has been rebroadcasting historic programming and newscasts. The audio clips are also available on the station's website.

Mayor Carter Hendricks leaving office to become EDC executive director

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 6, 2020

Hendricks has three years remaining in his second term of office.

Museum slates grand re-opening for late February; capital campaign continues

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 2, 2020

The building renovation and a new exhibit design will provide the first major improvement to the former post office building since the museum was established there in 1976.

Downtown business reps chosen for Community Reinvention Program

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 23, 2019

Planters Bank will provide a $1,700 tuition grant to each of the participants to cover their attendance at a boot camp in Longmont, Colorado.

The Mixer opens downtown following years of planning by owners Graham and Heather Dawson

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 19, 2019

The Sixth Street restaurant is in the former Young Hardware building.

Idalia Luna unanimous choice to be next Human Rights Commission executive director

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 13, 2019

Bernard Standard is retiring after 29 years with the commission. Luna will take her new post next month.

Newspaper’s move back to downtown planned before end of year

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 9, 2019

Twenty employees of the Kentucky New Era will work from the former J.C. Penney building that has been under renovation for about six months.

Open house set for downtown office building Michael Venable renovated for insurance firm

by Jennifer P. Brown
December 5, 2019

The State Farm agency recently moved from the boulevard to 11th and Virginia streets.

Local shop owners and Renaissance District promoting Small Business Saturday with downtown events

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 29, 2019

In addition to special sales and open houses at local businesses, Small Business Saturday will offer live music and drawings for prizes at Founders Square between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday.