Sen. Mitch McConnell talks economics at gathering
August 31st, 2010
http://www.courierpress.com/news/2010/aug/30/growth-opportunity/
Henderson County High School Students with Senator McConnell
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Interesting Article from the Southern Growth Policies Board
August 31st, 2010
Here is a link to a great article published by the Southern Growth Policies Board on the importance of providing training for manufacturing careers through our school systems.
Local Family Expands Business
August 30th, 2010
Conducting more wetland and stream delineations than any other company in the U.S. in 2007, 2008, and 2009, Wetland Services, Inc. has extensive experience in regulatory permitting and restoration of streams and wetlands.
Due to substantial business growth, plans are in place to expand the family owned business in Henderson. The two generations of environmental scientists, Tim and Mike Sandefur now manage the operation, and believe the location on Amiet Drive is ideal as it is central to much of their business activity.
To read the full article visit: http://northwestky.com/news/index.html
Click on Local Family Expands Business link.
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell scheduled to speak in Henderson next week
August 23rd, 2010
The longest-serving U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell in Kentucky’s history, plans to travel to Henderson next Monday (August 30th) to present a Federal Update.
Northwest Kentucky Forward will host the event which will take place at the Sullivan Technology Center at noon, lunch will be provided. Attendees for the luncheon include local business leaders from the surrounding four counties and any individual interesting in hearing the Senator speak on such topics.
This event is possible thanks to our sponsors:
Hazex Construction Company
KMAC
Ohio Valley Financial Group
Stoll, Keenon, & Ogden
In order to attend you must register by calling 270.826.7505 or e-mail us at results@northwestky.com. *Lunch is free
International Paper Receives Stimulus Grant
August 13th, 2010
International Paper’s Henderson Mill received a $400,000 grant today from Kentucky’s federal stimulus funds. The company will use the grant to install new equipment which will allow it to be use water efficient. NWKF was pleased to support IP’s grant efforts. You can read more about the grant at our website.
Wildcat’s Coach Cal to Speak at Colonels2College Fundraiser
August 10th, 2010
UK Coach John Calipari is the featured speaker celebrating Henderson Community College’s 50th anniversary which will benefit the Colonels 2 College scholarship program.
The event is scheduled for 17 September 2010 at HCC. All of the proceeds will support scholarships to Henderson Community College for Henderson County High School graduates who sign up as freshmen and maintain good standing with the program. The first class to benefit is the class of 2013.
The event will begin with a “Close-Up” reception with Coach Calipari at 6 pm for premium ticket holders. At 7:30, Coach Cal will speak at the Fine Arts Center McCormick Performance Hall.
Tickets are three prices: $75 includes the reception and reserved seating, $50 for reserved seating and $45 for balcony seating. Tickets are on sale now at Independence Bank. Call or visit your local Independence Bank location to purchase your tickets.
The Colonels 2 College program is a local initiative from NWKF’s Rally 4 Education Excellence.
Northwest Kentucky Selected as SET Region
August 6th, 2010
NWKF has been named 1 of 2 regions in Kentucky to participate in the Stronger Economies Together program by USDA Rural Development. We are excited to be recognized by RDA and look forward to participating in this innovative program. You can view the announcement from RDA here.
Workforce Survey Experiences 47% Response Rate
August 2nd, 2010
We recently closed our Northwest Kentucky Workforce Survey. This online survey sought to understand what companies thought of their current workforce, the applicant pool, and schools/colleges/training providers.
We sent links to the survey to all of the companies served by NWKF’s Existing Business program and we had 47% response rate! We will be analyzing the results over the next few weeks and then meeting with our education providers to discuss. We will also make the results available then.
Thanks to all of our companies for participating!