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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Northwest Kentucky Forward staff have been in California this week working the MDM show in Anaheim. With the region’s strong machining and metal working industries, medical device and packaging is a natural fit .
A company is considering opening a facility in Northwest Kentucky that would employ several hundred people. The company wants to verify the workforce and we need your help!
We are working to help the company confirm that they can find the workforce they need. in two ways. First, we are encouraging everyone to complete an online survey at http://bit.ly/morganfieldsurvey.
Secondly, representatives from the company will be at the Northwest Kentucky Job Fair on Thursday, 23 February, at the HCC Fine Arts Center. Please make plans to attend and help us demonstrate the best we have to offer in this region.
The Northwest Kentucky Public Policy Roundtable is a new initiative that seeks to provide a common, unified voice for the region to Frankfort and Washington. The Roundtable is composed of approximately 20 people representing a broad cross-section of the region. The group held its first meeting last Friday. McLean County Judge-Executive Kelly Thurman will serve as chair.
In the coming weeks, the Roundtable will sponsor a survey to determine what businesses and organizations in the area see as their great opportunities and threats, as well as to begin to identify projects that are important to the region.
By speaking with one voice, we believe we can have a great impact on issues and projects important to our region.
Job opportunities throughout the region will be exhibited by numerous companies and organizations participating in the Job Fair hosted by Northwest Kentucky Forward on Thursday, February 23 from 9am – 5pm at the Henderson Fine Arts Center.
Beyond meeting companies and learning about job opportunities, participants will have the chance to win door prizes every hour (including gas and Wal-Mart cards).
Participants will also have a chance to learn about job training programs/databases such as The Northwest Kentucky Works.
Companies interested in participating in the Job Fair can register for a fee of $25 (registration is free for Northwest Kentucky Forward Investors), by contacting Northwest Kentucky Forward at 270-826-7505 or by emailing results@northwestky.com. Exhibitors will be provided with a space to setup, refreshments and lunch.
NWKF is currently accepting resumes for the new Industry Partnership Project Manager in conjunction with the Northwest Kentucky Training Consortium. This is a part-time, grant funded position (25 hours) week but one that should be very rewarding.
The IPPM will work primarily with schools, colleges and businesses to identify skills gaps and work to assist with the creation of programs to fill those gaps.
For more information, please go to http://www.northwestky.com/news/nwkf-seeks-industry-partnership-project-manager.html.
