Kentucky
This section includes articles related to area economic development, corporate relocation, company expansion and site selection news throughout Kentucky.
Summit Polymers Will Invest $37.5M In Kentucky
Tier-one automotive supplier Summit Polymers will locate its third Kentucky facility in Anderson County, and create 218 new jobs.
Toyota Investing $383M In EV Growth Across Four States
Engine, casting investment across Alabama, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee will further Toyota’s vehicle electrification efforts.
Tyson Foods Breaks Ground At New Kentucky Bacon Plant
New $355 million Tyson Foods facility will produce Wright and Jimmy Dean brand bacon and create 450 jobs in Bowling Green, KY.
Quadrant Building $95M Magnet Manufacturing Facility In Kentucky
New $95 million Quadrant magnet manufacturing facility will create 200 jobs in Louisville, KY, provide rare-earth magnets for electric vehicle motors.
Kentucky Experiences Record Year For Economic Growth
New and existing Kentucky companies announced the creation 18,000 full-time jobs, $11.2 billion in investment in 2021.
Locations For The Agribusiness Industry: Setting The Table
The USDA is adding ethanol and whiskey to its annual tally of agricultural products, with U.S. exports expected to outpace imports by nearly $20 billion.
Upgrades To Be Made At Kentucky’s Southwest One Industrial Park
The Product Development Initiative project will include construction of 120,000-square-foot building pad-ready site at the Marshall County property.
Ford Makes Massive Electric Vehicle Investment In Tennessee, Kentucky
Ford and SK Innovation will invest $11.4B and create 11,000 jobs in TN and KY to produce electric vehicles and advanced lithium-ion batteries. Plus, $90M will go to Texas for training.
Amazon Plans To Hire 125,000 Employees Across America
Amazon will add the new fulfillment and transportation positions to the 40,000 corporate and technology jobs announced earlier this month.
Memphis Takes Logistics Crown, NYC Tops In Fintech
Memphis, TN tops the list of Logistics Leaders, New York City leads the new Fintech ranking in Business Facilities' 2021 Metro Rankings Report.
Zeiss Vision Care Opens New U.S. Headquarters In Kentucky
After relocating its corporate offices to Kentucky from California, lens producer Zeiss Vision Care will create 75 jobs in Hebron, KY.
Fidelity Investments To Create Nearly 600 Jobs In Kentucky
Fidelity Investments’ latest hiring effort adds to roughly 730 jobs created at its Covington, KY campus since the beginning of 2020.
Manufacturing: The Jobs Multiplier
A lack of ready or willing manufacturing job candidates could cost the U.S. economy up to $1 trillion unless the industry takes proactive steps.
Bridgestone Creating 250 Jobs With Kentucky Expansion
The $51 million investment in the Firestone Industrial Products’ (FSIP) plant will increase capacity to support the growing demand for advanced air suspension technology in electric vehicles.
Kentucky: Investing In Sustainable Growth
The Bluegrass State is preparing for statewide growth with site upgrades and new partnerships.
Apple To Invest $430B Across U.S. Over Next Five Years
Apple will build a new $1B North Carolina campus, and make job-creating investments in advanced manufacturing and clean energy throughout the country.
March / April 2021 Issue (Volume 54, Number 2)
Business Facilities' March / April 2021 Issue features a look at the Global Supply Chain and our annual tour of top logistics hubs. Plus, a report from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Aerospace: The Sky’s The Limit
While defense spending has remained stable, commercial aviation has been on life support during the coronavirus pandemic. It may take until 2024 to return to pre-pandemic levels of passenger jet air traffic.
Brown-Forman Expanding Louisville Distillery Operation
The bourbon maker will invest $95 million in an expansion of its Louisville, KY distillery and create a nursery on the property for a long-term study of oak tree sustainability.
Material Handling Systems Creating 200 Jobs In Kentucky
The conveyor and automated sortation equipment company's new Bowling Green, KY manufacturing operations will complement its Mt. Washington global headquarters.
Rankings & Awards
March / April 2022 Issue (Volume 55, Number 2)
Business Facilities' March / April 2022 issue focuses on the global supply chain, logistics, foreign direct investment, industrial parks, manufacturing, life sciences, and more.
Virginia’s El Koubi Accepts 2021 State of the Year—Best Overall Business Climate Award
Business Facilities magazine recognized the Commonwealth of Virginia for its commitment to building a strong business environment in 2021.
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