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Regional economic-development staff report cautious optimism amid mixed progress on major projects
Summary
West Kentucky economic development officials updated Hopkinsville City Council on project activity including Ascend Elements, Toyota Boshoku, Kitchen Food Company and Buc-ee’s, reporting progress on several investments and noting uncertainty around one project whose federal grant was rescinded.
West Kentucky economic development officials told Hopkinsville City Council on Oct. 21 that the region has seen substantial recent investment but that momentum varies by project.
Carter (West Kentucky economic development) briefed the council on several major projects and regional indicators. He said Ascend Elements (also referenced in the meeting as “Ascend Element” and “Ascend”) has had a Department of Energy grant withdrawn; company and local representatives issued statements saying the project remains committed to its planned investment and workforce ramp but that construction…
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