Business & Development Archives

Job growth in rural communities focus of Kentucky Economic Development Cabinet

by Hannah Saad
March 2, 2023

The cabinet director told legislators his agency needs to make sure job opportunities reach Kentuckians across the state.

Fate of a third building on South Main Street is in question

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 1, 2023

The building that housed Boyd's Boutique & Bridal needs an entire wall replaced, an engineer said after an adjacent structure was demolished.

Pizza restaurant planned in downtown Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 28, 2023

Business partners Mallory Lawrence and Mindy Hargrove hope to open The Crusty Pig by late this year.

White Drive Motors plans $16M expansion in Hopkinsville Industrial Park

by Jennifer P. Brown
February 1, 2023

The expansion is expected to create 25 additional jobs for the company.

Madisonville coffee venture expands with Hopkinsville’s Campfire Roasters

by Chip Hutcheson
January 31, 2023

The family of Madisonville pastor Kevin Maples opened Campfire Roasters last fall on Fort Campbell Boulevard.

Community groups receive more than $100,000 from Season of Giving campaign

by Hoptown Chronicle
January 30, 2023

Planter Bank made the contributions to match the value of items donated to organizations such as Joy Closet, Aaron McNeil and Alpha Pregnancy Care.

Hopkinsville’s L&N Freight Station sells at auction

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 27, 2023

Two men who own construction-related businesses bought the East Ninth Street property.

Kentucky lands another electric vehicle battery plant

by Tom Latek
January 26, 2023

Gov. Andy Beshear announced that a company will locate a new facility in Simpson County that is expected to create 141 jobs.

Railroad freight station slated for Friday auction

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 25, 2023

The Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority has owned the station since 2006 but no longer needs it for storage, said general manager Derrick Watson.

Hopkinsville workshop for entrepreneurs will feature creator of Magnolia Network home show

by Jennifer P. Brown
January 24, 2023

The daylong SEED Summit sponsored by Planters Bank will be Feb. 21 at the James E. Bruce Convention Center.

SBA loans available for businesses, nonprofits affected by storms

by Hoptown Chronicle
January 24, 2023

The loans are for working capital needs caused by storms on Dec. 31, 2021, and Jan. 1, 2022

Christian County has 4 residents in regional leadership group

by Hoptown Chronicle
January 23, 2023

Martha Argot, Ruth Lynch, Josh Ryan and DeeAnna Sova are among 30 picked for Leadership West Kentucky.