City hires project manager for IRS site

The inside of the sprawling former IRS facility.

City hires project manager for IRS site

J.S. Held to oversee complex preparation of 23 acres for private development   COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington is hiring a global multi-disciplinary consulting firm to oversee the complex and time-intensive work of preparing the 23-acre former IRS site for private development.   J.S. Held is a familiar name. The company has performed or is performing similar work for several projects

Toyota Reinforces Commitment in the Commonwealth as Georgetown Site Prepares for the Future

$461 million investment, transition of 1,400 team members to direct jobs helps modernize and expand production capabilities

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 29, 2021) – The future is now for Kentucky’s automotive industry, as today Gov. Andy Beshear announced Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky Inc. (TMMK) in Georgetown will transition 1,400 indirect employees to direct Toyota roles and invest $461 million in upgrades, including preparation for future vehicle electrification.

“Kentucky’s automotive industry is growing at a record pace, and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky is at the center of that growth,” Gov. Beshear said. “Toyota changed the landscape of manufacturing in our state when the Georgetown facility first

Gov. Beshear Presents Nearly $1 Million in Transportation Funds to Perry County

 

During visit to support health care expansion, Governor presents transportation, school safety funding

HAZARD, Ky. (Oct. 29, 2021) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear presented $735,500 in discretionary transportation funding and $230,000 in school safety funding to Perry County.

The Governor made the announcement as he joined legislators, local leaders and Molina Healthcare executives to celebrate the grand opening of Molina Healthcare’s new One Stop Help Center in Hazard, which will create 25 full-time jobs.

Gov. Beshear Presents $735,500 for Road Resurfacing in Perry County

Special streetside dining extended to Feb. 28

CAPTION: One of the pandemic-related RecoverCovington outdoor dining areas, this one on Court Street.

Special streetside dining extended to Feb. 28 But changes are in store for pandemic-related ReCov program

COVINGTON, Ky. – A special program that temporarily created additional outdoor dining and drinking areas in public spaces in Covington – including parking spaces, alleys, and medians – will be extended until Feb. 28, 2022.   Come March 1, however, there will be new rules that will curtail those areas.   The four-month extension is the latest of many extensions and expansions

Gov. Beshear Announces More Than 1,750 New Jobs and $822 Million in Investment in One Day

Gov. Beshear offers support for bipartisan federal infrastructure bill, discusses adjustments in COVID-19 vaccination numbers

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 28, 2021) – On Thursday during his weekly Team Kentucky update, Gov. Andy Beshear announced 1,755 new jobs and $822.7 million in investment, as the commonwealth’s record-setting economic momentum continues to grow.

“I’d like to thank all of you for your belief in Team Kentucky and for all of the families that are going to be impacted so positively,” said Gov. Beshear. “We like big numbers, but what they mean is more Kentucky families can put food on the table and provide more opportunities for their kids.”

Today, Gov. Beshear said GE Appliances, a Haier company, will add over 1,000 full-time

ARGI to Expand in Louisville, Create 245 High-Wage Jobs

 Financial services company to grow headquarters in Jefferson County

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 28, 2021) – Kentucky companies continue to create well-paying jobs for residents, and today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced financial services provider ARGI Financial Group LLC will create 245 quality job opportunities in the years ahead with a $2.7 million investment.

“I welcome this investment and job creation from ARGI, as yet another company grows their headquarters in Kentucky,” Gov. Beshear said. “ARGI has built its business in the commonwealth over the past 25 years, and it is great to see the company continue to create

GE Appliances to Add 1,000-Plus Jobs, Invest $450 Million by End of 2023

 

Company to continue upgrades at Appliance Park in Louisville

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 28, 2021) – As Kentucky celebrates Manufacturing Month, one of the state’s largest manufacturers is making major plans for the future. Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced GE Appliances, a Haier company, will add over 1,000 full-time jobs and invest $450 million over the next two years as the company continues its commitment to the commonwealth with upgrades at Appliance Park in Louisville.

“As GE Appliances grows, Kentucky and our residents stand to benefit. This substantial investment will better position the company for the years ahead and will create quality job opportunities for Kentuckians,” Gov. Beshear said. “I want to congratulate the Louisville