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 2012 West Kentucky Thank-You Night Reception to honor Governor, Legislators

 

More than 60 businesses, economic development organizations, local governments, chambers of commerce, area development districts, and educational institutions have joined together to sponsor the 2012 West Kentucky Thank You Night Reception on Thursday, February 9th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. EST at the Frankfort Convention Center, which will be hosted by the West Kentucky Regional Chamber Alliance (WKRCA) and Chamber Leadership Initiatives for Northwest Kentucky (C-LINK). Business leaders, representatives of city and county governments, and members of more than 20 Chambers of Commerce throughout West Kentucky will hear remarks from Governor Steve Beshear and members of the General Assembly during this special reception. The Pennyrile Area Development District is one of the sponsors of this event.   RSVP to (270) 753-5171 or lallison@mymurray.com by February 1st.

 

Kentucky's FY 2012 - FY 2018 Recommended Highway Plan

To view the Kentucky’s FY 2012 – FY 2018 Recommended Highway Plan, a six year blueprint for improvements and additions to Kentucky’s road and bridge system, click the link provided here:   www.transportation.ky.gov

 

PADD Board of Directors - January 

  Pennyrile region Judge Executives  signed a proclamation proclaiming 2012 as “The Year of the Entrepreneur” in the Pennyrile Region on January 9th during the Board of Directors meeting.
In 2012, we are going to make a concerted effort to truly celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurs and help promote the many activities and efforts underway in the region. Please join us in declaring 2012 “The Year of the Entrepreneur” and demonstrating our region’s commitment to entrepreneurs. 
 
 Greg Armstrong, Command Sergeant Major for the Joint Force Headquarters, Kentucky, presented a great deal of information to the PADD Board about the history and development of the Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center in Muhlenberg County, and it's impact on the region and the members of our National Guard.
 
 

Plymouth Tube Invests $12.1M in Hopkinsville Plant 

 Plymouth Tube announcement Governor Steve Beshear today joined community leaders and officials from Plymouth Tube Company to announce the company will make a more than $12.1 million investment in its 130,000-square-foot Hopkinsville plant, allowing it to meet customer demand and retain its existing 93 employees.   
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December 2011 Water Management Council Meeting

 The Pennyrile Water Management Council met on December 2, 2011 to ratify new Water and Wastewater Profiles and to ratify the Regional Prioritization List to be sent to the State Legislature.

Mr. Randall Kelley with the Kentucky Rural Water Association was the guest speaker.  Mr. John Covington with KIA also spoke on funding issues

 



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