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Friday, June 25, 2021
‘A job that’s never dull’
Conner Logistics Inc. to Relocate HQ to Somerset, Create 20 Full-Time Jobs
Third-party logistics provider capitalizing on Kentucky’s prime location to better serve customers nationwide
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 25, 2021) – Kentucky continues to show its strength in the distribution and logistics sector as today Conner Logistics Inc., a third-party logistics provider, announced plans to relocate its corporate headquarters from California to Kentucky with a starting investment of $1.3 million, creating 20 full-time jobs in Pulaski County.
“Distribution and logistics continues to be a
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Continues to Build on Positive Economic Momentum
New jobs, incentives, federal funding signal progress across the commonwealth
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 24, 2021) – On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear hosted his weekly Team Kentucky update to share good news directly with Kentuckians, as the commonwealth emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to build on positive economic momentum.
“The theme of today’s update is progress,
Gov. Beshear: Paris-Bourbon County Economic Development Authority Awarded $2.3 Million in CARES Act Recovery Funds
U.S. Department of Commerce’s investment will support business expansion, job growth
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 24, 2021) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.3 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to the Paris-Bourbon County Economic Development Authority.
The funding will allow for roadway infrastructure improvements to accommodate the expansion of the Paris-Bourbon County
Gov. Beshear Announces Return-to-Work Incentive
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 24, 2021) — Gov. Andy Beshear announced a new incentive plan today to pay as many as 15,000 Kentuckians on unemployment insurance a one-time $1,500 bonus to rejoin the workforce by July 30.
The Governor set aside $22.5 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds to pay for the program to
Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Child Care Providers Awarded $763 Million in Federal Funds
Projects focus on sustainability, stabilization of industry
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 24, 2021) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced today that Kentucky has been awarded more than $763 million in federal funds to provide relief for child care providers in the commonwealth that have been financially impacted by the global pandemic, in turn helping families with young children.
The Governor said the funding supports more
Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Student-Athletes Now Allowed to Profit from their Name, Image and Likeness
Governor signed executive order after consulting with leadership of the General Assembly
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 24, 2021) – After talking with higher education and legislative leaders in the commonwealth, Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order on Thursday allowing student athletes in Kentucky to receive fair compensation for the use of their name, image and likeness.
Gov. Beshear is the first governor to allow