SOKY Economic Development and Business News

May 1, 2023

Vol. 1, Issue 14

Content Compiled from Various Sources

Chevrolet Corvette Wins the 2023 Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky Tournament

The Kentucky Association of Manufacturers and Lt. Jacqueline Governor Coleman announced the Chevrolet Corvette as the winner of the first annual 2023 Coolest Thing Made in Kentucky Tournament presented by Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance.

-Kentucky Association of Manufactures

Allen & Simpson Counties Approved for Projects Through Kentucky Product Development Initiative

Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted continued site and building development as Kentucky Product Development Initiative (KPDI) projects in Adair, Allen, Breckinridge, Johnson, Rowan, Russell and Simpson counties, as well as a regional project in Southeastern Kentucky, moved through approvals in the program’s initial round. The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) approved eight projects today for over $4.6 million in state funding.

-Office of the Governor

WKU to recognize more than 2,800 graduates during 2023 Commencement

Western Kentucky University will celebrate more than 2,800 graduates and recognize top scholars during 2023 Commencement on May 4 at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium.

-WKU News

The Hidden Resignation: An Employee Engagement Crisis Businesses Can't Ignore

Employers once held all the leverage over their employees. But now, thanks to the pandemic, the traditional workplace has lost its appeal. And for the first time in what seems like decades, it’s no longer an employer’s market when it comes to recruiting, hiring and retaining talent. The leverage now belongs to the employees.

-Ken Coleman, Ramsey Solutions

The DeCesare Group Podcast: Brooke Mattingly

On this week’s podcast Jim sit's down with the Junior Partner of The DeCesare Group (and his daughter), Brooke Mattingly.

Brooke is an expert in public relations, and social media content creation and management. They'll talk about how The DeCesare Group got started, the services they provide and what it’s like working in a family business. Brooke has a degree in Public Relations from WKU and oversees 17 clients for The DeCesare Group.

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