Scott County and Georgetown proclaim October 2025 Manufacturing Month; economic development director outlines retention work

Scott County Fiscal Court and the city of Georgetown on Sept. 25 proclaimed October 2025 as Georgetown-Scott County Manufacturing Month, recognizing manufacturing’s large role in the local economy and announcing outreach and visibility efforts.

Judge Executive Joe Pat Covington read the proclamation noting manufacturing’s payroll and workforce contribution. County economic development director Jack (last name not stated at the meeting) described ongoing recruitment and retention work after a recent local plant closure and outlined community outreach plans for October, including industry visits for students.

Key figures cited in the proclamation and presentation: the court recorded a manufacturing-related payroll of roughly $2,200,000,000 for 2024 and said manufacturing and related employees account for “over 55% of all employment in Scott County.” Jack told the court the county sees about 17,000 people commuting into Scott County daily for work and emphasized retention as well as recruitment following a recent announcement of local job losses.

Planned activities: The county will run billboards and digital signage during October and host 13 days of industry visits that include tours (Toyota was cited as the first stop) for roughly 330 students from local high schools, middle schools and CTE programs to expose students to manufacturing careers.

Court comments: Covington and others praised Jack’s long service and noted manufacturing’s role in funding county services via occupational and net profit taxes. The court reflected support for continued retention efforts and for promotional investments such as billboards.

No formal action requiring county funding beyond routine proclamation was recorded during the discussion.