‘A Vision:’ Small Business Accelerator Opens 

“I couldn’t be any more ecstatic about how things are going.” 

This is how Daniel Gonzalez, owner of the namesake Danny’s Pasta, described recent business at his location in the Housing Authority of Bowling Green’s Small Business Accelerator, which has seen several tenants move in in recent months. 

The Small Business Accelerator was created through a partnership with Houchens and the Housing Authority of Bowling Green’s Live The Dream Development Inc. It seeks to give a hand to small businesses owned by women, minority populations, low-income individuals and those who lost their previous location to 2021 tornadoes.

-Jack Dobbs, Bowling Green Daily News

-Photo: Grace McDowell, Bowling Green Daily News

ValorFlex Holdings of Kentucky to Open New Corporate Headquarters in Bowling Green, KY

ValorFlex Holdings of Kentucky, a veteran-owned leader in manufacturing, real estate and energy resource innovation, announced its plans today to establish its new corporate headquarters in Bowling Green, Kentucky, committing $6.4 million in capital investment and creating 25 new diverse high-paying full-time jobs in Warren County.

“Kentucky’s surging economy is attracting businesses from all over the country ready to tap into our prime location, low energy costs, and skilled workforce,” Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said. “Today’s announcement is an exciting next step for ValorFlex as they further establish operations in Warren County. I want to thank the company’s leadership for their belief in the commonwealth. There are many different places a company can consider when looking to relocate, and we are glad they made the decision to establish their new home here in Kentucky.”

-Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Outlines Policy Solutions to Close Kentucky’s Housing Gap

As Kentucky continues to face a growing housing shortage, the business community is urging lawmakers to treat housing as a top economic issue. During two legislative hearings this week, Chamber leaders explained how the lack of housing is holding back economic growth, raising costs, and making it harder for communities to attract new jobs. The Chamber is actively encouraging legislators to explore a model program in Indiana called the Residential Infrastructure Assistance Program as a key solution.

-Amanda Kelly, The Bottom Line News

Moe’s Southwest Grill to Open Off of Lovers Lane

A new Moe’s Southwest Grill location is getting ready to welcome Bowling Green residents.

According to the restaurant’s website, a Moe’s is expected to open at 1056 Lovers Lane, Suite 300.

The popular chain features burritos, quesadillas, tacos and more.

Although the website says the location is coming soon, no official date has been released.

-WNKY Staff

PSC Panel Oks 250-Megawatt Solar Project in Muhlenberg

Lost City Renewables LLC obtained conditional approval Monday from a state Public Service Commission board to build a 250-megawatt, 400-000-panel solar power project in Muhlenberg County.

The Kentucky State Board on Electric Generation and Transmission Siting (Siting Board) approved Lost City’s application for a construction certificate to build at a 1,413-acre site of land just east of in Muhlenberg County.

-The Lane Report

First Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Kentucky Set to Open in Beaver Dam

Gov. Andy Beshear has announced the state’s first medical cannabis dispensary is approved to operate in Ohio County.

According to Beshear in a social media post on Thursday, The Post Dispensary is set to open this fall.

“This is another step forward as we work to ensure Kentuckians with serious medical conditions have access to the medicine they need and deserve,” Beshear stated.

-WNKY Staff