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06/11/2026

As AI disrupts white-collar careers like coding, Lowe’s is investing in skilled trades as a resilient path to stable, well-paying work.

Lowe’s CEO Marvin Ellison says AI can’t replace hands-on work or fix labor shortages— the company is quintupling its investment in the skilled trades.

06/10/2026

U.S. industrial investment is undergoing a massive defense-driven shift. For site selectors and developers, the profound implications require immediate positioning.

A massive shift is underway in U.S. industrial investment — and it’s being driven by defense.

06/09/2026

EKU announced a $2 million endowed gift from Gray Construction to advance EKU’s Construction Management program and strengthen one of Kentucky’s most in-demand workforce pipelines.

RICHMOND, Ky. — Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) announced a $2 million endowed gift from Gray, a nationally recognized construction and engineering firm, to advance EKU’s Construction Management program and strengthen one of Kentucky’s most in-demand workforce pipelines.

06/08/2026

Kentucky’s recent 2026 legislative session was intense, stretching to the final hours before crucial matters were resolved or deferred. An exhaustive account would be too long for this writing, but there are a few key wins that we can all celebrate.

Public Policy: Where Kentucky Put Its Money

06/05/2026

Corporate site selection once focused solely on the lowest cost via labor, taxes, and real estate. However, Area Development’s 2026 Annual Survey of Site Selection Consultants confirms that this era has officially ended. Welcome to the new era of operational certainty.

Welcome to the New Era of Operational Certainty.

06/04/2026

Power capacity, not real estate, now defines the economic map. This massive buildout is an energy evolution, not a property boom.

Why the next economic map will be drawn in megawatts, not square feet.

06/03/2026

The Kentucky Department of Education says Kentucky ranks among the nation’s best in terms of academic recovery in reading and mathematics, according to the 2026 Education Scorecard.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – The Kentucky Department of Education says Kentucky ranks among the nation’s best in terms of academic recovery in reading and mathematics, according to the 2026 Education

06/02/2026

The City of Richmond KY Parks and Recreation is honoring America’s 250th in a BIG WAY at this year’s 4th of July Celebration – with music headliner, Marshull, a rising band with strong local roots and national recognition!

The City of Richmond KY Parks and Recreation is honoring America’s 250th in a BIG WAY at this year’s 4th of July Celebration – and they are kicking things off with an exciting announcement. The department is proud to announce that the live music headliner for this annual event will be Marshu...

06/01/2026

Kentucky's strategic location, allowing 1-day shipping to major global markets, has transformed logistics into a major business cluster while continuing to attract manufacturing growth.

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05/28/2026

Select Richmond congratulates the EKU College of Business Supply Chain students on their winning participation in the 2026 FBLA Kentucky Statewide Collegiate Business Competition! We are also looking forward to the EKU Career Fair on October 6th; so save the date! https://rebrand.ly/xh2ue4h