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For Immediate Release
Hopkinsville, Kentucky - June 11, 2013
Pennyrile Area Development District Holds 44th Annual Meeting
Contact: Cheri Farmer, 270-886-9484, cheri.farmer@ky.gov
A crowd of over 500 gathered at the James E. Bruce Convention Center in Hopkinsville, KYon June 10th to celebrate the 44th Annual Dinner Meeting of the Pennyrile Area Development District.
The annual event, sponsored by Planters Bank of Hopkinsville, gives all local officials, legislators, business and civic leaders, and others from throughout the Pennyrile the opportunity to look back on the year’s activities.
PADD presented the W.W. “Bill Bryan Memorial Award to the Southern Pennyrile Chamber Alliance. The award was to recognize exemplary regional cooperation and efforts to improve the Pennyrile Region. Special service awards were also presented to Mr. John H. Carner of Lyon County and Mr. Kenneth Guinn of Trigg County in recognition of their outstanding contributions and 20 years of dedicated service to the PADD Loan Fund Committee.
In other business, Board Members Mayor Jenny Sewell - City of Dawson Springs and Judge Executive Brock Thomas – Caldwell County were recognized for five years of service to the PADD Board of Directors. Board Members Gary Jones, Citizen Member of Muhlenberg County, Judge Executive Chris Lasher – Livingston County, and Mayor Lee McCollum – City of Kuttawa were recognized for 10 years of service to the PADD Board of Directors. In addition, several citizen members were reappointed to serve for three year terms from throughout the region including: Bernard Standard (Christian County); Mayor Frank Stafford (Hopkins County); Charles Cooper (Livingston County); and Gary Jones (Muhlenberg County).
In presenting the Annual Report, Executive Director Chris Sutton thanked all those who contributed to the mission of PADD and stated that the Area Development Districts’ goals of regionalism, sound planning, efficient coordination of programs, and support to local government are more important now than they were 44 years ago.
Mark Klein “Corp Jester” and Pianist Ron Creager provided entertainment for the evening.
The PADD consists of the nine county area of: Caldwell, Christian, Crittenden, Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon, Muhlenberg, Todd and Trigg. The 39 member Board of Directors is currently chaired by Princeton Mayor, Gale Cherry.
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PADD 44th Annual Dinner W.W. "Bill" Byran Award presented to Southern Pennyrile Chamber Alliance
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Service Award presented to Kenneth Guinn Service Award presented to John H. Carner "Corp Jester" Mark Klein
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May 2013 PADD Board of Directors Meeting
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The PADD Board of Directors held their monthly meeting on Monday, May 13th at the PADD Office in Hopkinsville, KY. Keynote speaker, KY Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes shared measures and legislation taken to reduce ineffectiveness, redundancy and inconsistencies regarding tax forms, online filing, etc. Measures have been taken to increase accessibility for both large and small businesses via the business portal website onestop.ky.gov.
Ms. Amy Frogue, Director of PADD Community Development, presented a recommendation from the Pennyrile Area Development Fund Committee to allocate funds totaling $90,000 to 16 project applicants for 2013; the recommendation was approved by the PADD Board of Directors.
KY Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes
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City of Dawson Springs Designated "Trail Town"
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First Lady Jane Beshear announced on May 9th that the community of Dawson Springs is Kentucky’s first “Trail Town,” part of an effort to promote and develop adventure tourism opportunities across the state. “We are proud that Dawson Springs is the first community to become a ‘Trail Town’, as we continue to develop more top-quality tourism sites throughout the Commonwealth,” Mrs. Beshear said. “We look forward to working with local officials and businesses in many more Kentucky communities to help them receive this beneficial designation.” Trail Towns is a designation and assistance program that will guide travelers to trails, food, lodging, campgrounds, museums, entertainment and other services. The designation will help communities improve their tourism economy, add more jobs and more tourism opportunities for the entire state.
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Dawson Springs Mayor Jenny Sewell Mayor Sewell and First Lady Jane Beshear Trail Town Horses
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Mortons Gap Breaks Ground on New City Hall
On Wednesday, May 8th, the City of Mortons Gap held groundbreaking ceremonies for the construction of a new municipal building. The new 3,200 square foot building will replace the former city hall which is less than 1,000 square feet. Construction is slated to begin in May and should be completed by the end of October 2013. Funding for the new municipal building is coming from USDA Rural Development and Coal Severance dollars.
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News Release
Lisa Tolliver
Lisa.Tolliver@ky.gov
Office of Public Affairs
502.564.3419
Asphalt rehab projects awarded for counties across the state
More than $27 million for projects in 45 counties
FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 22, 2013) – More than $27 million in asphalt rehabilitation projects have been awarded by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet as the
spring construction season gets underway.
The first asphalt projects of the season are distributed over 45 counties.
“Maintaining our roadways is one of the most important responsibilities of the Transportation Cabinet,” Kentucky Transportation Secretary Mike Hancock said. “Well-maintained roads are safer for motorists. They’re also important for economic development and community growth.”
The awarded projects span the Commonwealth, from Ballard County in the west to Boyd County in the east. They range in cost from $1.9 million for improvement of Dixie Highway (U.S. 31W) in Hardin County to $41,000 for improvement of Bloomfield Road (KY 55) in Spencer County.
In all, nearly 60 asphalt rehab contracts were awarded in April with more to be awarded this year.
A list of awarded projects, by county, is provided by clicking here.
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PRESS RELEASE: Tuesday, April 23, 2013
START-UPSLAM! An Entrepreneur Networking Event
SHARE LEARN AND MOTIVATE
Connecting with innovative minds has never been easier. Entrepreneurs - from ‘thinking of a start-up’ to an ‘already in business’ are all encouraged to attend the START-UP SLAM event, May 20th from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Pennyrile Area Development District (PADD) office located at 300 Hammond Drive, Hopkinsville.
Start-Up Slam is a networking platform aspiring to make your entrepreneurial endeavour a success by sharing ideas and stories on what works and what doesn’t with other entrepreneurs throughout the region. What better way to get helpful insight, solve a problem and find the right people, resources or tools that is essential to the growth of your start-up than from others who have been there and done that!
Take advantage of this Start-Up Slam Event – a unique opportunity focused on entrepreneurship......driven by innovation at every level, Start-Up Slam is for your community … start-ups - start here. The event is being sponsored by Murray State University Regional Business & Innovation Center, Christian County Chamber of Commerce, Pennyrile Area Development Districts and West Kentucky Workforce Board.
Cost is only $10 to register, everyone receives a free gift and appetizers and drinks will be provided. Register at http://hopkinsvilleslam.eventbrite.com or by calling Loretta Daniel at 270-809-6071 or Sandy Richey at 270-886-9484.
To download and print a copy of the flier, click here:
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PADD Monthly Board of Directors Meeting - April 8, 2013
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The PADD Board of Directors held their monthly meeting on Monday, April 8th at 12:00 Noon at the PADD Office in Hopkinsville, KY. Keynote speaker, Commissioner Elaine Walker, gave an overview of the Kentucky State Parks System, challenges being faced, future enhancement plans, and the work being accomplished by the "Friends" groups of the parks. Guest Harry Carver, DLG, presented information on Energy Savings Performance Contracting available to cities and communities tor the purpose of using utility savings as capital to make needed upgrades & modernizations to building environment systems. A General Assemby Report was provided by Rep. Lynn Bechler, Rep. John Tilley, Sen. Whitney Westerfield, and Sen. Stan Humphries. Staff reports were also given and the Board approved the Aging Service Contract Awards which were recommended by the Aging Advisory Council.
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Commissioner Elaine Walker Mr. Harry Carver
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Rep. Lynn Bechler Rep. John Tilley Sen. Whitney Westerfield Sen. Stan Humphries
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PENNYROYAL HISTORIANS MEET IN TRIGG COUNTY
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The Trigg County Historical Society hosted a meeting on March 21, 2013 of the Pennyroyal Historians Committee. Representatives from Christian, Hopkins, Lyon, Todd and Trigg counties gave an update on activities and upcoming events. The group enjoyed lunch and a tour of the Civil War Exhibit on display at the museum.
(Pictured: Back Row - Jerrell White, Curt Holmes, Russ Bingham, David Shore, Lofton Stallons, Ken Oakley, and Gayle Grant; Second Row - Jimmy Harris, Jim Wallace, William Turner, Charlie Morris, Gayle Terrell and Tom Vinson; Front Row - Tammy Keeling, Cheri Farmer, Barbara Shore, Sharon Harris, Evelyn Boone, and Carrie Joy Brookshire)
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March PADD Board of Directors Meeting
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The PADD Board of Directors held their monthly meeting on Monday, March 11th at the PADD Office in Hopkinsville, KY. New Board Members John Sumner and Kim Humphries were welcomed by the group. TVA Paradise Fossil Plant Manager Scott Fallecker was the keynote speaker. Mr. Fallecker discussed plant operational challenges, economic impact, and new technology. The Board approved a loan proposal of $250,000 for Glass Door Solutions, LLC. Six investors are creating the company which is proposed to be located in Elkton, KY (Todd Co) with investments totaling $1M. The Board also passed a resolution encouraging Congress to end the federal sequester and a resolution to support the efforts of Livingston and Lyon County Judge Executives Chris Lasher and Wade White to halt plans of the US Army Corps of Engineers to barricade access to Barkley Dam and other dams along the Cumberland River and leave them open for fishing.
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Paradise Fossil Plant Manager
Mr. Scott Fallecker
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Judge Executive Chris Lasher and
Judge Executive Wade White
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New PADD Board Member
Mr. John Sumner
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New PADD Board Member
Mrs. Kim Humphries
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Regional Entrepreneur Conference to be Held at
Hopkinsville Community College
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A Regional Entrepreneur Conference will be held at Hopkinsville Community College on Wednesday March 13, 2013 from 8:00a.m until 3:00p.m. There is no fee to participate. Refreshments and lunch will be provided along with conference materials. Individuals can register for the event
by calling 270-707-3750 or by visiting http://goo.gl/Cst2k.
Future and existing entrepreneurs and business owners of all stages are encouraged to attend.
Keynote speakers include best-selling author Kim Hodous, a former high school history teacher who started a million dollar company from her kitchen table, and 20 year old serial entrepreneur Jeet Banerjee who specializes in technology and marketing consulting.
For more information and to register, contact T'ana Dixon at Hopkinsville Community College at 270-707-3750 or e-mail tdixon0029@kctcs.edu.
Click here to read details of the Press Release
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Education and Workforce Development Cabinet
Press Release - Feb. 14, 2013
The Kentucky Workforce Investment Board (KWIB) has launched its new more user friendly and professional Kentucky Work Ready Communities website at http://workready.ky.gov.
The website features new logos, a new map of certified counties and those working on applications, the criteria for certification and applications for the program.
The Kentucky Work Ready Communities certification from KWIB and the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet assures employers that a local workforce has the talent and skills necessary to staff existing jobs and to master the innovative technologies new jobs will require.
To read full details of the press release, click here:
http://kentucky.gov/Newsroom/educationcabinet/NewKWIBwebsite.htm
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March is Severe Weather Awareness Month
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Severe weather remains the biggest and most common threat Kentuckians face on a daily basis, according to the Kentucky Department of Emergency Management. Last year’s strong storms and tornadoes that ravaged the Commonwealth Feb. 29 and March 2 are a reminder of how severe weather can impact Kentucky. Those storms left 25 dead, hundreds homeless and thousands of homes damaged.
In an effort to raise awareness and preparation, Gov. Steve Beshear has signed a proclamation declaring March 2013 as Severe Weather Awareness Month. Read the full proclamation
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2013 KCADD Legislative Breakfast
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Bart Frazer, Judge Perry Newcom, Mayor Gale Cherry, Jeremy Wheeler and Mayor Michael Alexander
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The 2013 Kentucky Area Development District Legislative Breakfast was well attended by Legislators and Board Members throughout the State of KY. Several Board Members from PADD attended representing the Pennyrile Region. Following breakfast, a legislative briefing was provided on the 2013 Legislative Session with comments from the Senate President, Robert Stivers, and the House Majority Floor Leader, Rocky Adkins. Individual meetings with Legislators were held as well.
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Chris Sutton, Sen. Stan Humphries, and Chris Sutton and Rep. Lynn Bechler John Mahre and Judge Perry Newcom
Judge Donnie Carroll
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Chris Sutton and Rep. Kenny Imes Tony Wilder, Judge Donnie Carroll, and Mayor David Jackson
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