Business & Development Archives

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.

Focus 21st Century Minority Leadership slates class graduation

by Hoptown Chronicle
April 28, 2023

This year marks the 30th class for the minority leadership program.

With few rentals available, states push local officials to allow more housing

by Tim Henderson
April 27, 2023

Last year, Kentucky ranked among the states with rental vacancy of less than 5% — a level that experts say is a sign of a severe housing shortage.

Chamber recognizes small businesses with Compass Awards

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 25, 2023

The honorees included The Apron Wife owner Hailee Isom, who received the Horizon Award for a new business.

Rural Main Street program says revitalization starts at home

by Kristi Eaton
April 25, 2023

Main Street America is launching an initiative for small towns. One goal is to move from simply recruiting businesses to incubating the business ideas that arise locally.