Business & Development Archives

Boosting EV market share to 67% of US car sales is a huge leap – but automakers can meet EPA’s tough new standards

by Alan Jenn
April 14, 2023

Can automakers pull off boosting electric vehicle market share to 67% in the next decade? Here's why one expert who studies EV industry and policy thinks they can.

Big Fella’z restaurant awaits repairs to reopen after storm damage

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 7, 2023

The small eatery sits next to Hopkinsville's old fire station and iconic clock tower.

A gut punch: Storm delivers blow to owners of The Mixer

by Jennifer P. Brown
April 2, 2023

Severe storms Friday night in Hopkinsville dealt owners of The Mixer a devastating blow. Now, they're working to rebuild their business — and a piece of the community's history.

Two new industries will build plants in Hopkinsville and employ more than 700 workers

by Jennifer P. Brown
March 30, 2023

Microvast Advanced Membrane Inc. will produce materials for the EV battery industry, while Toyota Boshoku America will have an auto sector plant.

Christian County Chamber of Commerce hosting Women’s Summit

by Hoptown Chronicle
March 23, 2023

The event on March 30 is billed as a "day of women's empowerment."

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.