The Rotary Club of Hopkinsville got a visit from the Executive Director of the South Western Economic Development Council at Tuesday’s meeting, who says Christian County remains an attractive community to potential industries.
Although Christian County has been removed from consideration for a beef processing plant with American Foods Group, Executive Director Carter Hendricks says that’s not stopping the EDC in their mission to bring job and investment to the community. He says Christian County has a lot going for it, including Commerce Park #2, which he calls one of the most attractive sites in the state.
He says local quality of life programs, competitive tax rates and a young and diverse work force are all things the county has those industries look for.
Hendricks says those things have been recognized by the Tennessee Valley Authority, as they graded Christian County a ten out of ten on a livability survey, which is the best you can get.
Hendricks speculated that with the recent announcement of the Ford Company plant locating in Hardin County, Commerce Park #2 might just be the most appealing site in the Commonwealth that businesses could be looking for.