Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development

06/01/2026

We're celebrating family-owned success during National Dairy Month! 🐮

Greg and Joy started Goode's Riverside Creamery to create agricultural opportunities for the next generation: their three daughters, Emily, Leann, and Breanna. What started as J-G Springs Dairy, known for producing high-caliber cattle and exhibiting across the country, has transformed into a care facility for 55 cows to produce high-quality milk. Opened in 2025, the creamery began as a retail space offering hand-dipped ice cream, sandwiches, and its dairy products. They even ship to over 30 locations across Kentucky. 📦

🔗: https://www.goodesriversidecreamery.com/home

05/29/2026

Manufacturing success is strong in Louisville, KY, this World Trade Month!⚙️

HeXalayer LLC manufactures unique, innovative carbon-based materials for broad applications such as energy storage, communication, and electronic devices. It produces novel beneficial material for advanced batteries for EVs, drones, robotics, and other mobile devices.

The Kentucky State Trade Expansion Program (STEP), a CED program and partnership between CED and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), has helped them participate in international workshops in the U.S. showcases, pitching their technology and traveling to Dubai to explore new funding opportunities.

🔗: https://hexalayer.com/ | https://kyexports.com/export-events/

KY Innovation

05/29/2026

Next week, Tribeca will feature films made in Kentucky, highlighting our state's talent and beauty. Hear from Veronica Radaelli, one of the producers of 'The Revisionist,' about her experience creating in Kentucky 🎥 ⬇️:

"Having produced several films in Kentucky, the state's robust tax incentive is an unparalleled resource that works for your budget both above and below the line. I can say that the local crew are among the most talented, hardest working, and kindest individuals with whom I have had the pleasure of working." Veronica Radaelli

🔗: https://tribecafilm.com/films/revisionist-2026

05/29/2026

As World Trade Month comes to a close, we want to reflect on the success exporting has created for Kentuckians. 🤝📦

"Exporting is proven to be one of the best ways to grow businesses because international markets represent over eight billion potential buyers. KY Innovation is honored to help Kentucky exporters reach those consumers and advance global sales of their highly sought-after products and services. World Trade Month recognizes the importance of the hard work shown by these Kentucky companies. For that, we couldn’t be prouder!”- Mary NeCamp, Senior Project Manager, KY Innovation

"As Kentucky continues to break records for exports, it is a great time to recognize the importance of international trade to businesses of all sizes. Breaking into new markets is perhaps the most powerful way for small companies to grow revenue. We are proud to continue supporting these businesses by providing the SBA's State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) funds, as well as partnering on the Kentucky Export Initiative. We look forward to helping even more Kentuckians build their dream businesses and expand them through trade across the globe."- David Brock, Executive Director, Office of Entrepreneurship & Innovation

🔗: https://kyexports.com/export-events/

KY Innovation

05/28/2026

Momentum is building in Kentucky's distribution and logistics sector. 💪

Governor Andy Beshear shared that Abastos Wholesale, a specialized distributor and supply chain partner, will expand its Louisville operation. This $10.3 million investment will create 20 new Kentucky jobs.

🔗: https://cedky.com/s/1fsd2687

05/28/2026

🚨 Attention Kentucky Small Business Owners! 🚨

Did you know that you could qualify for up to $25,000 in tax credits with the Kentucky Small Business Tax Credit (KSBTC)? If your business has 50 or fewer employees, has added at least one new full-time position in the last two years, and has invested $5,000+ in qualifying equipment or technology, you have the chance to grow your business and contribute to Kentucky's thriving economy.

Click the link below to find out more information! ⬇️

🔗: https://newkentuckyhome.ky.gov/Entrepreneurship/KSBTC

KY Innovation

05/28/2026

The Kentucky Derby may be over, but success continues to trot this World Trade Month! 🏇

In 2025, Kentucky exported over $210 million in live horses for purebred breeding and exported more than $810,000 in saddlery, harnesses, traces, leads, etc., equipment used in the equine industry.

🔗: https://kyexports.com/export-events/

KY Innovation

05/28/2026

We’re grateful to SMPS Kentucky for inviting SPEDA President & CEO Chris Girdler to participate in this week’s Economic Development Panel in Frankfort alongside leaders from across Kentucky and the region.

The conversation focused on the future of economic development — including workforce growth, infrastructure and funding strategies, public-private partnerships, and the evolving role of the architecture/engineering and construction industry in helping communities and businesses move projects forward.

Events like this create valuable opportunities to share ideas, discuss challenges, and strengthen the relationships that continue driving progress in the Commonwealth. We appreciate the thoughtful discussion and collaboration from everyone involved.

05/27/2026