Fayette County / Lexington, KY
We’re pretty smart cookies. Nearly 46% of our population has a bachelor’s degree or higher making us not only the smartest city in Kentucky, but the 10th most educated city in the nation. Home to 10 colleges and universities including the state’s flagship, University of Kentucky.
- Location, Location, Location – Lexington is located at the crossroads of Interstate 75 and Interstate 64 and within a day’s drive of 2/3 of the U.S. population.
- Access to three major airports – Blue Grass Airport and within an hour’s drive the Louisville and Cincinnati airports.
- Here’s our proof – There are 15 unique bourbon distilleries within 45 miles of downtown Lexington.
- Home to many iconic brands including Lexmark, Valvoline, Tempur-Sealy, Tiffany & Co., and Jif Peanut Butter.
- Lexington is the Horse Capital of the World and was home to the 2015, 2020, and 2022 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Keeneland.
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Gina Greathouse
Commerce Lexington Inc.
859-226-1623
ggreathouse@commercelexington.com
www.locateinlexington.com
Scott County / Georgetown, KY
The “Disputed” Birthplace of Bourbon. The invention of bourbon is often attributed to Elijah Craig, a Baptist minister and distiller, who is also said to have been the first to age the product in charred oak casks, a process which gives bourbon its reddish color and distinctive taste.
- Manufacturing home of America’s #1 bestselling sedan – the Toyota Camry.
- Home of the first U. S. built Lexus vehicle (the luxury ES 350).
- Home of Georgetown College – founded 1829.
- Site of the regional Bluegrass Community and Technical College Advanced Manufacturing Center.
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Jack Conner
Scott County United, Inc.
502-863-5424
jack@gtown.org
http://gtown.org/
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Madison County / Richmond, KY
There are many great reasons to locate in Richmond, Madison County including low cost of living, affordable housing, scenic landscape, and great quality of life.
- Richmond is a certified Kentucky Work Ready Community.
- Richmond Industrial Park, a 187 acre park, is 3 miles from Interstate 75 with access to Interstate 64 that can connect to global markets.
- Home of Eastern Kentucky University, enrollment of 16,000 and offers 165 degree programs leading to associate’s. Has been recognized as one of “America’s Best Colleges.
- Richmond has a unique blend of warmth and small–town friendliness with the advantages of a big city including shopping, entertainment, recreational activities and fine dining.
David Stipes
Richmond Industrial Development Corporation
859-623-1000 (Ext. 1803)
dstipes@richmond.ky.us
http://richmondkyindustrial.com/
Madison County / Berea, KY
Well known for being the best place in Kentucky to find handmade arts and crafts, Berea is much more than meets the eye. An ideal retail destination for tourism, local foods, outdoor recreation, and shopping. Berea is also:
- Home to Hitachi Automotive, Hyster-Yale, and six other industrial manufacturers creating over 3,500 jobs. The industrial park has over 400 acres of industrial zoned property available within minutes of I-75.
- Kentucky’s Folk Art and Craft Capital and home to over 40 unique working artist and galleries, and voted the best place to find “Made in Kentucky” items by Kentucky Living Magazine.
- Home to Berea College, US News & World Report’s top ranked Liberal Arts College in the South.
- Only a few minutes away from several outdoor recreation opportunities including the Pinnacles at Indian Fort, Anglin Falls, Owsley Fork Reservoir, Daniel Boone Trace, and the TransAmerica Bicycle Trail.
Lucas Witt
City of Berea – Business & Economic Development
859-948-5646
lucas@mwm-llc.com
www.bereaky.gov
Woodford County / Versailles and Midway, KY
Bourbon, wines and bloodlines. Small town feel you want…Urban access you need.
- Located in the center of the Bourbon Trail and home to Woodford Reserve and Castle and Key.
- Woodford County High School ranked 7th best in the state of Kentucky.
- Designated by the Commonwealth of Kentucky as a Work Ready Community.
- Over $250 million in committed industrial investment in the last 24 months that will create over 700 jobs.
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Lucas Witt
Woodford Economic Development Authority
859-948-5646
lucas@mwm-llc.com
http://woodfordeda.com
Franklin County / Frankfort, KY
Through partnerships, we seek to build a community that is globally competitive as a place to live, work and do business.
- Located 20 minutes west of Lexington, 30 minutes east of Louisville and about an hour south of Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky, businesses in Frankfort enjoy outstanding access to air, waterways, rail and major highways.
- Frankfort-Franklin County Business Park and Industrial Park #3 has some of the lowest utility costs in the country and has the fiber-optic infrastructure in place to provide the availability of high-speed, fiber-based services.
- Our workforce and employers have access to 41 four-year colleges and universities, 32 two-year colleges and 19 technical schools within 60 miles of Frankfort.
- Frankfort is home to the Buffalo Trace Distillery, a National Historic Landmark with the distinction of being the first ever distillery to ship bourbon down the Mississippi River. Buffalo Trace Distillery continues its over 200 year history of producing spirits in Frankfort and is recognized as a worldwide winner of more than 40 awards for its bourbon.
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Kentucky Capital Development Corporation
502-226-5611
info@kycapitaldevelopment.com
www.kycapitaldevelopment.com
