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South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council

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SWK EDC director highlights incoming, expanding industries

The South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council works to bring new businesses and industries to Christian, Todd and Trigg counties. Council Executive Director Carter Hendricks recently appeared on WHOP to spotlight incoming and expanding industries. Kitchen Food Co. is working to start operations at the Christian County Spec Building on Frank Yost Lane in the fall. Hendricks says the company is focused on hiring employees and would like to have […]

todayJuly 17, 2026 34

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SWK EDC approves budget, receives Ascend Elements facility update

The South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council approved its 2026-27 fiscal year budget, and members received an update concerning the Ascend Elements site at Commerce Park II at Monday’s meeting. Council Executive Director Carter Hendricks presented the proposed budget and says they are projecting a total income of $688,600 for the upcoming fiscal year, which is an increase of 2% compared to the current year. The budget includes projected expenses […]

todayJune 29, 2026 12

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Local development, workforce leaders discuss economic development

A panel of local development and workforce leaders discussed regional economic advancement and growth obstacles at Thursday’s Economic Eye Opener Breakfast hosted by the Christian County Chamber of Commerce at the Silo Event Center. The panel included Pennyrile Rural Electric President Alan Gates, Community Development Services Executive Director Tom Britton and White Drive Motors and Steering Human Resources Manager Jerry Walker. South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council Chair Lee Conrad […]

todayApril 16, 2026 11

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Local education leaders spotlight work-based learning curriculum for the new CCHS

Construction of the consolidated Christian County High School is expected to wrap up in spring, but before the school opens, local education leaders are working to create more work-based learning pathways for students. At Monday’s South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council meeting, Christian County Public School officials and local Chamber of Commerce PreK2Biz Chair Cody Noffsinger shared how work-based learning opportunities would not only support students but the local workforce […]

todayFebruary 24, 2026 4

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SWKEDC Director spotlights continued industrial, workforce development efforts    

South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council Executive Director Carter Hendricks appeared on WHOP on Friday to highlight the council's efforts to attract more industries to the region and expand employment opportunities. In 2025, Hendricks says the council hosted over 40 industry tours for graduating high school students, college graduates and those retiring from the military. He says tours have been vital in showing folks the career opportunities available at local […]

todayFebruary 20, 2026 3

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EDC receives clean audit, industry impact report presentation

The South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council received a clean audit report, and Executive Director Carter Hendricks presented an industry impact report at Monday’s meeting. Ashley Wofford from Calhoun and Company, PLLC prepared the financial statement audit report for fiscal year 2024-25. In the report, financial statements were examined to ensure that the council is reporting accurately and following regulations. Wofford says the audit was clean and there were no […]

todayNovember 24, 2025 6

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Local industries, business leaders receive recognitions, awards at annual luncheon

Awards were presented, and regional industries were spotlighted at the South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council’s Industry Appreciation Luncheon on Wednesday. Over 400 attendees crowded the Bruce Convention Center, and Council Executive Director Carter Hendricks says the luncheon is a chance for them to spotlight local industries that have invested in the region and created jobs for those who call southwest Kentucky home. Before any awards and recognitions were presented, […]

todayOctober 29, 2025 6

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SWK EDC approves budget for upcoming fiscal year

The South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council approved a proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-26 and discussed their 2030 Strategic Plan draft at Monday’s meeting. To start the meeting three new council members were introduced. Jack Gardener from First Southern National Bank and Matt Cothran from the Cadiz Economic Development Council are joining the council. Then Jessica Addison the superintendent of the Todd County Public School System is joining the […]

todayJune 24, 2025 1

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Economic Development Council spotlights their goals for 2030

Members of the South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council focused on their plans and goals for the next five years at their Monday meeting. Before spotlighting the economic development goals for 2030, Council Executive Director Carter Hendricks talked about the progress made toward the five-year goals set in 2020. Hendricks says the council had the goals of establishing 5,000 new jobs and over $1 billion in new capital investments by […]

todayMarch 31, 2025 7

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