SOKY Economic Development and Business News

March 20, 2023

Vol. 1, Issue 9

Content Compiled from Various Sources

The DeCesare Group Podcast coming next Monday!

Are you interested in the latest economic development and business activities in Southcentral Kentucky? Then you will not want to miss The DeCesare Group Podcast hosted by Jim DeCesare, member of the Kentucky Association of Economic Development Hall of Fame.


The DeCesare Group Podcast is a companion to the SOKY Economic Development and Business newsletter. In each episode, we'll be talking to individuals who are in the know about the latest economic development and business activities in Southcentral Kentucky.


You'll hear from industry leaders, business owners, and other experts in the field, as they share their insights and perspectives on the economic and business landscape. Our first guest will be Warren County Judge Executive Emeritus, Mike Buchanon. Judge Buchanon will share his insights on the last 30 years in relation to the growth of the economy in Bowling Green, Warren County, and Southcentral Kentucky.


-The DeCesare Group

'Worthy women:' BG holds 6th annual women's conference


When Mayfield Mayor Kathy O’Nan went on Good Morning America after the December 2021 tornadoes ravaged her town, she didn’t have time to comb her hair.


She didn’t have a spare second to go hide in a corner to “figure things out,” she told a room full of over 200 women Tuesday morning.


“You just march right into it,” she said. “There’s not time to think.”


O’Nan was one of four speakers at the sixth annual WE3 Women’s Leadership Conference held by the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce at La Gala in Circus Square Park.


-Sarah Michels, Bowling Green Daily News

-Photo Credit: Grace Ramey, Bowling Green Daily News

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Gov. Beshear signs legislation supporting workforce development


Gov. Andy Beshear joined lawmakers to sign five pieces of legislation that support workforce development and the state’s booming economy.



“For the first time in my lifetime, some of the biggest, most advanced companies are picking us for the biggest investments they’ve ever made. Our small businesses are also thriving and growing,” Gov. Beshear said. “Today, we’re doing even more to support our workforce by signing bills to build on our progress.”


-Lane Report

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Partner Spotlight:

Goober 95.1 (WGGC)


Goober 95.1 (WGGC) has been serving our communities since 1960. Locally owned and operated by the Evans family who has over 50 years of broadcasting experience in the Bowling Green and Elizabethtown markets.


Radio is often overlooked in today's digital age, where we have access to an abundance of entertainment options. However, Goober 95.1 is still an essential medium that serves a crucial purpose in the communities they serve. In essence local radio matters and is worth supporting.


-The DeCesare Group

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Editor's Note: We are pleased to announce The DeCesare Group will feature one of our valued clients in a spotlight segment. The DeCesare Group offers Business Solutions and Strategies to small and medium sized businesses. Services include Business Consulting, Business Development, Community Relations, Digital Advertising Sales, Graphic Design, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing/Content Creation, and Web Development and Maintenance services. Contact us to schedule meeting.

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