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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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.
