Supplier Diversity Workshop
May 16, 2012 | 5 PM – 6:30 PM | Fine Arts Center–Stagg Room
Henderson Community College will be hosting an event for area diverse business owners to learn more about opportunities for doing business with the college, 5-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16 in the Stagg Room of the Fine Arts Center on the HCC campus. The event is in support of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System’s (KCTCS) Supplier Diversity Initiative.
The overall objective of the Supplier Diversity Initiative is to ensure KCTCS and HCC meet the 2010-2016 Strategic Plan goal to “reflect the diversity of the students and employees of our 16 colleges and the citizens of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.”
One way the Business Services area of KCTCS is addressing this goal is to try to increase the number of diverse suppliers with whom we do business. This meeting is an opportunity for us to identify and meet more diverse suppliers and to make sure everyone is aware of the potential for the colleges of KCTCS as customers. Local suppliers may be able to provide goods and services to HCC as well as to any of the other fifteen community and technical colleges located throughout Kentucky.
Diverse suppliers include businesses owned by ethnic minorities, women, veterans or individuals with disabilities. Once a diverse business is registered with the Initiative they will be notified by phone and e-mail when a matching opportunity occurs with HCC or any of KCTCS’s 16 colleges. Newsletters and other communications will also keep them updated on future opportunities, Initiative related events and more.
The agenda for May’s event includes an overview of how the Initiative works, a demonstration of the online registration process, and an open question and answer session. A brief tour of the college campus will follow for interested attendees. Purchasing agents for the college will be present. Light snacks will be provided.
To RSVP, or for more information, please contact Jerry Gentry, Chief Business Affairs Officer, (270)831-9620. Interested diverse suppliers may also visit the KCTCS website to learn more about the KCTCS Supplier Diversity Initiative and to register their company.
NWKF and our partners at the Greater Owensboro EDC hosted a joint luncheon today in Atlanta for site selection consultants. More than 30 consultants attended the event and learned more about the advantages to doing business in this region. As a direct result of this luncheon, several consultants have requested follow up to discuss projects and opportunities.
NWKF appreciates the partnership with Owensboro as we promote the greater Northwest Kentucky region and with the Cabinet for Economic Development which also participated in today’s event.
Reps from NWKF are in Chicago this week as a part of the KentuckyUnited marketing mission. The team will be meeting with site location consultants and companies to discuss the advantages to doing business in the Commonwealth.
Would you or your company like to learn more about a state ranked in Site Selection’s Top 10 or about Northwest KY which is ranked in the Top 10 manufacturing locations in the south by Southern Business & Development? Contact us today and we will gladly host you in Northwest KY or bring our presentation to you.
Wellness is important aspect to productive, healthy and happy workplaces. At NWKF, we take that seriously. For several years NWKF has had a wellness program that encouraged exercise. On St. Patrick’s Day, the NWKF team (along with several family members and friends) ran in the St Patrick’s Day 5K. It was a great race, in other words, everyone finished!
Members of the NWKF team ran in the St. Patrick's Day 5K
Northwest Kentucky had 3 counties among the 7 lowest unemployment rates in the most recent report. Webster County reported at 7.2% with Union County at 7.8% and Henderson at 7.9%. The counties ranked 2nd, 6th and 7th in the state for lowest rates.
This report continues a trend reflecting positive job growth in the region. For the complete Labor Market Area (12 counties in KY, IN, and IL) the unemployment rate is below 8%, well below the Kentucky, Indiana, and national rates.
4 Star Industrial Park approved for Foreign Trade Zone
Henderson, KY – The entire 4 Star Industrial Park located on the Henderson – Webster County line in Kentucky has now been approved as a Foreign Trade Zone. The Foreign Trade Zone will include nearly 800 acres in the park adjacent to I-69 with rail access.
A foreign-trade zone (FTZ) in the United States is a geographical area where commercial merchandise, both domestic and foreign receives the same Customs treatment it would if it were outside the commerce of the United States. This tariff and tax relief is designed to lower the costs of U.S. based operations engaged in international trade and thereby create and retain the employment and capital investment opportunities that result from those operations. These special geographic areas – Foreign-Trade Zones – are established “in or adjacent to” U.S. Ports of Entry and are under the supervision of the U.S. Customs & Border Protection under the U.S. Homeland Security.
“This is exciting news for our Region. We feel this is another way that differentiates 4 Star from other industrial parks. It is exciting to announce this at a time when we are seeing an increase in activity in our Region.” said Doug Bell, 4 Star Industrial Park Board Chairman.
For more information about 4 Star Industrial Park visit www.4starpark.com. More information can also be found by visiting Northwest Kentucky Forward at www.northwestky.com.
JOIN NORTHWEST KENTUCKY FORWARD FOR LUNCH AND A PRESENTATION!
WHO: Bobbi Carlton, Business Development Coordinator, Kentucky Procurement Assistance Program
WHAT: What You Need to Know About Government Contracting
WHEN: Thursday, March 8, 2012 @ 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Northwest Kentucky Forward, 1990 Barret Court, Henderson, Kentucky 42420
What You Need to Know About Government Contracting
This presentation is designed for companies interested in contracting with government agencies. Information will be presented on how to market to federal, state, and local government agencies. Participants will learn how to find and respond to government procurement opportunities. Government certification programs that can provide potential advantages to qualifying companies will be discussed. In addition, an overview of the free services provided by the Kentucky Procurement Assistance Program (www.thinkkentucky.com/KPAP) will be provided.
Please RSVP to results@northwestky.com for this event by Tuesday, March 6, 2012.
An Arc Flash Safety Training Class will be held on February 28, 2012, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Sullivan Technology Center, Room 310, Henderson Community College.
The Northwest Kentucky Training Consortium is sponsoring this class as a member-benefit. Please contact us if you would like more information on the Northwest Kentucky Training Consortium. Given this sponsorship, cost per person is only $60 with a 30 student maximum.
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NWKF will be participating in the I-69 Day events in Washington at the end of February. Sponsored by Northwest Kentucky’s Congressman, Ed Whitfield, the day will focus attention on this important transportation project.
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