Rockcastle County Industrial Development Authority

02/09/2026

ANNOUCEMENT:

Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or existing business owner needing assistance to purchase equipment, purchase real estate, or needs operating capital, Kentucky Highlands can help.

Kentucky Highlands Investment Corporation is a private, non-profit economic development company that serves twenty-two counties in Southeastern and South-Central Kentucky. Their mission is job creation.

If you are a business seeking to expand or an entrepreneur seeking to establish a new business their staff will be at the ROCKCASTLE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM located at 66 Ford Drive Mt. Vernon, KY from 10 AM - 2 PM on TUESDAY FEBRUARY 10th, 2026.

If you cannot attend but have questions or would like get more information, please reach out to their office at (606) 864-5175 between 8:30 AM and-5:00 PM Monday through Friday or visit their website at

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09/14/2024

Last week a Groundbreaking was held to celebrate an important Milestone for Rockcastle County. The Construction of this Natural Gas line will provide economic development opportunities for generations. Rockcastle was 1 of only 6 counties in the state that did not have a Natural Gas transmission line but that has been achieved through a collaborative effort starting with Rockcastle and Lincoln County leaders that evolved into numerous partners across our state.
Utility Partners like Delta Natural Gas and Jackson Energy Kentucky's Touchstone Energy Cooperatives provide much needed support to assist our local rural communities in being viable and competitive for economic development opportunities.

Appreciate Martin Contracting, Inc. for recording this historic event and their continued efforts to deliver this project as quickly as possible to completion. Appreciate Charlie Napier WRVK 1460 AM-Country Charlie Michael French and Mount Vernon Signal for coverage of the event.
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08/22/2024

KET segment of The Business Beat with Renee Shaw. The segment from June is with economic development colleague Jason Rainey Mt. Sterling-Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce

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08/01/2024

Please join us in congratulating our Executive Director Jeff VanHook on receiving the 2024 Jim Walton Community Impact Award at the “Stand Up Rural America Summit” that was held in French Lick, IN earlier this week. We couldn’t be prouder of Jeff and his representation of not only Rockcastle County but the entire region. Through Jeff’s vision and leadership we are seeing opportunities for our county and region come available that were only a pipedream in the not too distant past. We are thrilled that his hard work, dedication and passion to promote and represent our community is being recognized on a national stage. Congratulations Jeff…an honor well deserved!

07/26/2024

https://ced.ky.gov/Newsroom/NewsPage/20240725_JulyKPDI

FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 25, 2024) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced more than $1.1 million in state funding to support site and building development projects in Rockcastle and Rowan counties for future job growth.

07/18/2024

Paving Project to begin Monday July 22 on KY 461 Pulaski - Rockcastle County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Amber Hale
606-677-4017 (office)
606-416-2821 (cell)
[email protected]

Paving to Begin Monday on KY 461 in Pulaski County
SOMERSET, Ky. (July 18, 2024) – A resurfacing project on KY 461 in Pulaski County is set to begin Monday, July 22.

Starting Monday, motorists should expect lane closures on KY 461 between Buck Creek bridge (mile point 4) and the Pulaski/Rockcastle County line (mile point 8.6). Work is expected to last two weeks.

KYTC asks motorists to be aware of the work zone, expect delays, and to utilize safe driving habits when traveling through the area.

The start date and duration of work may be adjusted for inclement weather or other unforeseeable delays.

Motorists can access travel and traffic conditions at http://goky.ky.gov or contribute their own reports at www.waze.com or via the Waze mobile application.

Traffic information for the District 8 counties is also available at www.facebook.com/KYTCDistrict8 or by following us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/KYTCDistrict8.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Dept. of Highways District 8 covers Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Lincoln, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell & Wayne

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Manufacturer with a manufacturing facility located in Mount Vernon, KY and Distribution Center in the US HWY 150 Corridor at Danville, KY

06/15/2024

Appreciate my colleague Chris Girdler SPEDA for their support of Regional Economic Development. He and his organization have been a regional leader for many years.

05/07/2024

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05/03/2024

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