Business & Development Archives

Recovery-friendly workplaces can help those on the path to healing

by Kristi Eaton
September 11, 2023

While providing an opportunity to do meaningful work for those in recovery, these businesses could also play a role in helping their host communities advance economically.

Christian County Chamber of Commerce has new directors for marketing, military affairs

by Hoptown Chronicle
September 6, 2023

Michael McCoy, in marketing, and Shannon Lane, in military affairs, are new hires for the chamber.

As world’s largest EV battery manufacturing site takes shape, historic Glendale hopes to retain small town identity

by Lisa Autry
August 17, 2023

The largest EV battery plant in the world could help change the future of how we drive. But the future is what historic downtown Glendale prides itself on avoiding.

Barbecue restaurateur Mindy Hargrove is opening another eatery

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 24, 2023

Bar-B-Que Shack 2 at Knockum Hill is set to open Aug. 3 on LaFayette Road.

Kentucky-based AppHarvest files for bankruptcy

by McKenna Horsley
July 24, 2023

The company will seek to transfer its Berea operation to a business partner.

McCoy receives Woman in Leadership Award from Kentucky Chamber

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 18, 2023

The award was presented at the Kentucky Chamber's third annual Women's Summit in Lexington.

EV manufacturer expands presence in Berea, adds jobs

by Shepherd Snyder
July 11, 2023

The investment comes among a boom in EV battery manufacturing across the state.

Members tapped for Hopkinsville Small Business Commission

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 10, 2023

The commission is part of Mayor James R. Knight Jr.'s plan to focus on the needs of small businesses.

Microvast confirms it won’t develop plant in Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 4, 2023

The company had planned to invest $504 million in a plant at Commerce Park II that would employ more than 500 workers.

Work of connecting Kentuckians with broadband could take years

by Liam Niemeyer
June 28, 2023

A state office led by former Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Charles Booker will work on an equitable rollout.

Casey Jones set to produce bourbon for another Kentucky label

by Hoptown Chronicle
June 22, 2023

Casey Jones will begin distilling and storing barrels for B.H. James, a Logan County company, this summer.

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?