Business & Development Archives

Statehouses debate who should build EV charging networks

by Robert Zullo
June 15, 2023

Electric vehicles sales are expected to surge over the next 10 years and legislators around the country are debating who should build the electric charging stations that will be needed — electric utilities or private businesses?

Microvast EV battery plant in Hopkinsville in doubt after federal agency halts $200M grant

by Jennifer P. Brown
June 8, 2023

The Department of Energy canceled negotiations for the grant after members of Congress alleged the company had improper ties with China.

Toyota’s first EV manufacturing plant in US will be in Kentucky at its Georgetown plant

by Liam Niemeyer
June 1, 2023

The Georgetown factory, which has manufactured millions of cars since 1988, plans to retain nearly 9,000 employees to manufacture electric SUVs.

Leadership West Kentucky graduates first class

by Hoptown Chronicle
May 31, 2023

The inaugural class of 29 included five members from Christian County.

What’s troubling downtown Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 29, 2023

During a History on Tap gathering, a discussion of historic preservation shifted to concerns about the impact of vagrancy on downtown.

Leadership Hopkinsville-Christian County recognizes graduates

by Hoptown Chronicle
May 22, 2023

The 27 class members have raised approximately $12,000 to help renovate a house for the Men2Be mentoring program.

Christian County’s distilleries receive awards

by Hoptown Chronicle
May 22, 2023

MB Roland and Casey Jones both earned recognition in national competition.

Applicants sought for new Hopkinsville Small Business Commission

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 17, 2023

Interested business owners have until May 31 to submit their application online.

Leadership Hopkinsville-Christian County seeks applicants

by Hoptown Chronicle
May 14, 2023

The deadline to apply is June 1, and the class will begin meeting in August.

Square co-founder Jim McKelvey to speak at Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 4, 2023

The dinner will be June 1 at the James E. Bruce Convention Center.

30th class of Focus 21st Century Minority Leadership graduates

by Jennifer P. Brown
May 1, 2023

Class member Jamon Brisby, an employee of Lowe's, received the Focus Spirit Award.

Construction begins to repair storm damage at The Mixer

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 28, 2023

Restaurant owners Graham and Heather Dawson estimate the work will take nine to 10 months.