Business & Development Archives

Jennie Stuart signs letter of intent to join Deaconess Health

by Julia Hunter
September 23, 2024

Reports of a potential acquisition or merger of the two hospitals began swirling last week, prompting concern from local officials and residents.

Planned battery recycling plant Ascend Elements receives $125 million federal boost

by Liam Niemeyer
September 20, 2024

Massachusetts-based Ascend Elements is receiving the federal award for a new battery recycling process at planned facilities in Hopkinsville in partnership with the Mexican company Orbia.

UK’s four-part business workshop, ‘Growing Our Own,’ coming to Hopkinsville

by Hoptown Chronicle
August 29, 2024

The University of Kentucky series is designed to help small businesses compete for local, state and federal contracts. There's no charge to attend.

Lawmakers, military officers cut ribbon on first in series of renovated Fort Campbell barracks

by Lily Burris
August 27, 2024

Originally built in the late 1970s and the early 1980s, the barracks came into use as the U.S. was transitioning away from using a drafted army.

KY housing shortage will worsen without action, low-income renters most vulnerable, says study

by Liam Niemeyer
August 21, 2024

The state’s housing gap, if left unchecked, could worsen the living situations of many Kentuckians, a national real estate researcher told an audience Wednesday.

Investors launch effort to build dozens of houses in Hopkinsville’s inner-city

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 5, 2024

Chris Whitney, a retired pro basketball player, is among the backers who cut the ribbon Saturday on their first home on West Edmunds Street.

New class starts Leadership Hopkinsville-Christian County

by Hoptown Chronicle
July 15, 2024

The 22 class members will spend nine months learning about different aspects of the community.

Ascend Elements slates job fair on July 16

by Hoptown Chronicle
July 9, 2024

The company is seeking chemical operators, analytical lab technicians, logistics, engineering personnel and security guards.

Governor, state officials traveling to Japan, Korea next week on economic development mission

by Kentucky Lantern
July 7, 2024

The Kentucky delegation will meet with “companies and trade organizations to determine future investment and job-creation opportunities in the state,” officials said in a press release from the governor’s office.

Boulevard Bash on June 15 will highlight support for Hopkinsville’s small businesses

by Hoptown Chronicle
June 4, 2024

The idea grew out of a discussion about how to support all of the city’s small businesses — not just those downtown.

6th Street Boutique is closing after 8 years in downtown Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 15, 2024

Janey Moss is retiring but said she is open to meeting with potential new owners who are interested in the business.

Focus 21st Century Minority Leadership Program recognizes graduates

by Hoptown Chronicle
April 30, 2024

Charles Turner, a graduate of the Focus charter class in 1991, gave the graduation speech.