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08/26/2026

08/26/2026

The City of Richmond’s Economic Development Project Manager Grayson Eaves recently completed the Kentucky Institute for Economic Development (KIED), an intensive, four-hour-per-day, four-day training course hosted by the Kentucky Association for Economic Development (KAED).

Designed for local government officials, community leaders, and new or seasoned economic development professionals, it serves as a core module for state-level professional development and fulfills a key prerequisite for the international Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) exam.
The course elevates economic development expertise as it is designed to meet the core prerequisites for professionals pursuing the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) credential through the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Congratulations, Grayson! Select Richmond- Richmond Industrial Development Corporation

08/17/2026

Great Overnight Stop: Richmond, KY (I-75 Exit 87)

Traveling between Southern Michigan (Detroit) and Northern Georgia (Atlanta) and looking for a halfway stop? Richmond, Kentucky makes a great overnight stop! Find out why...

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08/06/2026

The Cincinnati Airport is launching a new Transatlantic initiative for airport innovation. The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), in partnership with the German GATE Alliance, signed a Memorandum of Understanding which establishes a firm partnership to foster supplier innovation, technology improvement, and international business. Read the full story here:

Erlanger, Ky. (July 31, 2026) – A leading association of airport technology companies and an international airport in the American Midwest are creating a new transatlantic pathway for testing emerging technologies and expanding into new markets. At the recent Farnborough International Airshow in t...

07/30/2026

Richmond is one of eight Kentucky sites to receive state funding for site and building development through Governor Beshear's announcement this morning. A total of $5.2 million has been approved, with Richmond receiving $398,430 for an entryway at Duncannon Lane. Read more here:

Round 2 projects to encourage future investment and job creation in 8 communities

07/30/2026

Information is empowering and liberating. Communities that treat transparency as a core discipline, rather than an afterthought, consistently win projects and maintain long-term corporate satisfaction.

Even well-positioned projects can falter when critical details emerge late.

07/28/2026

"Shovel-ready" means different things to different stakeholders, so it's important to understand what you need from a new site before committing.

A roundup of programs—and the consultants who know what they’re worth

07/16/2026

The Bluegrass housing market is gaining momentum, per a Bluegrass Realtors report. With stable prices, the region saw increased inventory, stronger sales, and more pending contracts.

The housing market across the Bluegrass region continued to gain momentum in May, according to the latest report released by Bluegrass Realtors, which represents 4,000 realtors in 38 counties.