Posts with the category “pennyrile-area-development-district”

Janitorial Services RFP
by Melissa Thompson on February 20th, 2024
The Pennyrile Area Development District (PADD) is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors for janitorial services to include cleaning materials and labor for the Pennyrile ADD office located at 300 Hammond Drive, Hopkinsville, KY.  Cleaning equipment, paper and soap supplies will be provided by the PADD.   The contractor is responsible for their own liability and workers compensation insur...  Read More
FY 2024 Audit RFQ
by Melissa Thompson on January 31st, 2024
The Pennyrile Area Development District (hereinafter referred to as PEADD) is accepting proposals to obtain the services of a public accounting firm, whose principal officers are independent certified public accountants, certified or licensed by a regulatory authority of a state or other political subdivision of the United States, hereinafter referred to as the "Offeror" to perform a financial and...  Read More
Campbell Strong Audit RFQ
by Melissa Thompson on January 25th, 2024
Fort Campbell Strong Defense Alliance, a 501(c)(6) tax exempt organization, is requesting an audit and tax proposal from several CPA firms with experience providing audit and tax services to not-for-profit organizations. The Fort Campbell Strong Defense Alliance, Inc. was the result of a collaborative planning effort that began in 2015 in response to the inactivation of the 159th Combat Aviation B...  Read More
Current Funding Opportunities
by Melissa Thompson on January 11th, 2024
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)Program provides federal grant funds to protect important natural areas, acquire land for outdoor recreation and to develop or renovate public outdoor recreation facilities such as campgrounds, picnic areas, sports and playfields, swimming facilities, boating facilities, fishing facilities, trails, natural areas, and passive parks.Application deadline: May 31...  Read More
December 2023 PeADD Board of Directors Meeting
by Melissa Thompson on December 15th, 2023
The PeADD Board of Directors held the Annual Christmas Board Luncheon and Legislative Update at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park on Monday, December 11, 2023. Board Chair, Ms. Crissy Carter, chaired the meeting which began at noon and welcomed everyone to the Clifty Creek Restaurant which was decorated with holiday charm.Federal and state reports were provided by Field Representatives Ms. Whitne...  Read More
2023 Forgotten Angels
by Melissa Thompson on November 1st, 2023
District Ombudsman Cindy Tabor is blessed to kick off the 2023 Forgotten Angels project.  400 Angels are in need of adoption.  You can adopt by several different methods; you can come by our office and select you angel(s) or call or email Cindy Tabor / Miranda White and we can email or mail them to you per your request.  Bless you in advance for your support of this most special project. Guess wha...  Read More
2023 CEDS Public Comment
by Melissa Thompson on October 6th, 2023
A Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is the result of a local planning process designed to guide the economic growth of an area. The primary objective of the CEDS process is to help create jobs, foster more stable and diversified economies, and improve overall living conditions. It provides a mechanism for coordinating the efforts of individuals, organizations, local governments, a...  Read More
2023 Pride of the Pennyrile
by Melissa Thompson on September 29th, 2023
Rain might have slowed things down, but it didn't stop the 34th Annual Pride of the Pennyrile industry appreciation event from taking place on Thursday, September 28, 2022, at the beautiful Lake Barkley State Resort Park.  Pennyrile Area Development District in partnership with Economic Development professionals and volunteers from each county hosted this Industry Appreciation Event in recognition...  Read More
PeADD 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Applications
by Melissa Thompson on August 28th, 2023
The Pennyrile Area Development District is preparing a regional application for funding under the 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP), administered through the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security.Grant funding will be utilized to assist eligible entities in the following areas:Developing cybersecurity governance structures, including developing, implementing, or revising cybe...  Read More
Cyber Tabletop Exercises
by Melissa Thompson on August 12th, 2023
The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security (KOHS) is proud to host training events like this one in support of Kentucky's local units of government, communities, and critical infrastructure.Exercises will be no-cost and In-Person only. There are no prerequisites for this training. These events are intended for a wide range of attendees NOT ONLY IT personnel, including but not limited to:• City • Cou...  Read More
PeADD 54th Annual Dinner Meeting
by Melissa Thompson on June 13th, 2023
PeADD) 54th Annual Dinner Meeting held June 12, 2023, at The Bruce Convention Center in Hopkinsville, KY.  The evening was sponsored by Planters Banks Hopkinsville and under the chairmanship of Crissy Carter, PeADD Board Chair and Citizen Member representing Livingston County.  A crowd of over 400 state and local officials, legislators, business and civic leaders, and others from throughout the Pe...  Read More
PeADD 54th Annual Dinner Meeting
by Melissa Thompson on May 2nd, 2023
The 54th Annual Dinner Meeting will be held Monday, June 12th at The Bruce Convention Center with a reception and registration beginning at 5:30 pm and the dinner and meeting beginning at 6 pm.  Please join us as we celebrate the past year and all that has been accomplished in the Pennyrile Region.  Service awards and the John C. Mahre Regionalism Award will be given at the event.An award-winning ...  Read More
April PeADD Board of Directors Meeting
by Melissa Thompson on April 5th, 2023
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Pennyrile Area Development District (PeADD) Board of Directors will occur on Monday, April 10, 2023, at 12:00 Noon (CDT) and will be held in person at the PeADD office located at 300 Hammond Drive, Hopkinsville, KY 42240.  A buffet lunch will be offered beginning at 11:00 a.m.  The meeting will also be streamed live on YouTube (@pennyrileareadevelopmentd...  Read More
February PeADD Board of Directors Meeting
by Melissa Thompson on February 14th, 2023
Deputy Secretary Beth Brinly of the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet was the guest speaker at the meeting.  She began by stating that the National Governor’s Association met last week and two major topics were re-entry and the justice involved population.  She stated that a collaboration of education and workforce partners who are investing in justice involved individuals, which included Secre...  Read More
Grant Funding Opportunities Available
by Melissa Thompson on January 23rd, 2023
The application period is currently open for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, Recreational Trails Program, Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Management Grants Programs. Cities, counties, state and federal agencies are eligible to apply for funds under these programs. The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) provides federal grant funds to protect important natural areas, acquir...  Read More
January PeADD Board of Directors Meeting
by Melissa Thompson on January 6th, 2023
The next regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Pennyrile Area Development District (PeADD) Board of Directors will occur on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 12:00 Noon (CT) and will be held in person at the PeADD office located at 300 Hammond Drive, Hopkinsville, KY 42240. A virtual option will be available on our YouTube channel located at https://www.youtube.com/@pennyrileareadevelopmentdi3739/li...  Read More
2022 PeADD Board of Directors Annual Christmas Luncheon and Legislative Update
by Melissa Thompson on December 14th, 2022
The PADD Board of Directors held their Annual Christmas Board Luncheon and Legislative Update at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park on Monday, December 12, 2022 after not meeting for the past two years due to COVID then the tornadoes that touched down in the Pennyrile region last year. Board Chair, Judge Hollis Alexander, chaired the meeting which began at noon and welcomed everyone to the Clifty ...  Read More
Radon Research Study
by Melissa Thompson on December 8th, 2022
Researchers at the University of Kentucky are conducting a research study to learn more about how environmental conditions affect radon levels inside homes. Participants are invited to take a brief survey and test their home for radon three different times over the course of the next year.You may be eligible to participate if you:• Live in Christian County, Kentucky• Are age 21 or older and own yo...  Read More
PeADD Annual Christmas Luncheon
by Melissa Thompson on December 2nd, 2022
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Pennyrile Area Development District (PeADD) Board of Directors will occur on Monday, December 12, 2022, at 12:00 Noon (CT) and will be held in person at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park located at 20781 Pennyrile Lodge Road, Dawson Springs, KY 42240.A copy of the tentative agenda detailing the meeting is enclosed. A buffet lunch will be offered beginni...  Read More
State Association Seeking Executive Director
by Melissa Thompson on November 4th, 2022
November 3, 2022  -  The Kentucky Council of Area Development Districts (KCADD) and the Kentucky Association of District Directors (KADD) are seeking applicants for the position of Executive Director for their office located in Frankfort, Kentucky.  The position serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of both organizations.Applicants must possess a master’s degree in public administration, bus...  Read More
Ascend Elements Ground Breaking on Hopkinsville Facility
by Melissa Thompson on October 20th, 2022
Company approved for $480 million in federal grants to boost EV battery production in the United States FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 20, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined local officials in Christian County and leaders from Ascend Elements Inc., a manufacturer of advanced, sustainable battery materials made from recycled lithium-ion batteries, for the groundbreaking of the company’s largest operatio...  Read More
2022-2045 Draft Kentucky Long Range Statewide Transportation Plan
by Melissa Thompson on October 4th, 2022
 The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is seeking input from Kentuckians on its policy-based 2022-2045 Long-Range Statewide Transportation Plan (LRSTP) to support a multi-modal network well into the future. The public can review and comment on the draft plan via a survey at GetThereTogetherKY.org between Oct. 3 and Nov. 2.Input gathered will be used to help finalize the plan, which outlines t...  Read More
2022 CEDS Draft
by Melissa Thompson on September 30th, 2022
A Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is the result of a local planning process designed to guide the economic growth of an area. The primary objective of the CEDS process is to help create jobs, foster more stable and diversified economies, and improve overall living conditions. It provides a mechanism for coordinating the efforts of individuals, organizations, local governments, a...  Read More
2022 Pride of the Pennyrile
by Melissa Thompson on September 23rd, 2022
The Pride of the Pennyrile was held on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at the beautiful Lake Barkley State Resort Park.  Pennyrile Area Development District in partnership with Economic Development professionals and volunteers from each county hosted this Industry Appreciation Event in recognition of the major employers of the Pennyrile Region for their contributions to our local economy and quality...  Read More
September 2022 PeADD Monthly Board of Directors Meeting
by Melissa Thompson on September 13th, 2022
The Monthly PeADD Board of Directors Meeting took place at noon on Monday, September 12th and was held at the PeADD office in Hopkinsville and streamed on YouTube Live.  PeADD Board Secretary, Crissy Carter, chaired the meeting.In PeADD staff reports, Angela Herndon, Regional Transportation Planner, discussed the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Report for which the PeADD office ...  Read More
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Funding Available
by Melissa Thompson on September 7th, 2022
Local Emergency Management, County and City Officials,Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding as a result of DR-4663 Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides and Mudslides, July 26, 2022 through August 11, 2022, is now available.Below you will find the Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) Notice of Funds Available (NOFA).  To be considered for funding, the Mitigation Actions Forms (MAF) must be ...  Read More
Pennyrile ADD One of Three Selected as Peggy Satterly Award Winner
by Melissa Thompson on August 22nd, 2022
The award was presented at the 2022 Governor’s Local Issues Conference by Senior Advisor to Gov. Beshear, Rocky Adkins. The award represents excellence in service to Kentucky.LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 22, 2022) – At last week’s Governor’s Local Issues Conference, Senior Advisor to Governor Beshear, Rocky Adkins, presented the Peggy Satterly Spirit of Kentucky Award to the Pennyrile Area Development Di...  Read More
August 2022 PeADD Board of Directors Meeting Recap
by Melissa Thompson on August 9th, 2022
The August PeADD Board of Directors Meeting took place Monday, August 8th and was held at the PeADD office in Hopkinsville and streamed on YouTube Live.  Trigg County Judge Executive and PeADD Board Chair, Hollis Alexander chaired the meeting.Sheila Clark, WKWB Director, gave a brief update on workforce activities and discussed upcoming job fairs happening in the area to include the Step Into A Jo...  Read More
July 2022 PADD Board of Directors Meeting Recap
by Melissa Thompson on July 11th, 2022
The July PeADD Board of Directors Meeting took place Monday, July 11th and was held at the PeADD office in Hopkinsville and virtually via Zoom which was streamed live on YouTube.  Crittenden County Judge Executive and PeADD Board Chair, Perry Newcom chaired the beginning of the meeting.Judge Executive Steve Tribble, PeADD Nominating Committee Chair, administered the Oath of Office to officially in...  Read More
Muhlenberg County Fiscal Court Awarded Coal Communities Commitment Program Funding
by Melissa Thompson on July 5th, 2022
Congratulations to Muhlenberg County Fiscal Court for their $169,600 investment award.  This EDA investment supports the Muhlenberg County Fiscal Court with developing a competitive and sustainable industrial park through a comprehensive master plan, feasibility study and marketing package to diversify the economy and ensure economic resiliency following significant impact from the coal economy an...  Read More
PeADD Monthly Board of Directors Meeting
by Melissa Thompson on July 5th, 2022
The next meeting of the Pennyrile Area Development District Board of Directors is scheduled to occur on Monday, July 11, 2022, at 12:00 Noon (CT) and will be held in person with a virtual option to participate. A copy of the tentative agenda is enclosed. A buffet lunch will be available beginning at 11:00 a.m.In addition to staff reports, the Nominating Committee will instate newly appointed and r...  Read More
PeADD 53rd Annual Dinner Meeting
by Melissa Thompson on June 15th, 2022
 Moving forward was the theme of the night at the Pennyrile Area Development District’s (PeADD) 53rd Annual Dinner Meeting held June 13, 2022, at The Bruce Convention Center in Hopkinsville, KY. The evening was sponsored by Planters Banks and under the chairmanship of Perry Newcom, PeADD Board Chair and Crittenden County Judge Executive. A crowd of local officials, legislators, business and civic ...  Read More
Western Kentucky Wellness Mission
by Melissa Thompson on June 6th, 2022
Innovative Readiness Training medical mission will be held June 15th-25th in Hopkinsville, KY.HOPKINSVILLE, KY – Delta Regional Authority (DRA), in partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), will host the Western Kentucky Wellness Mission in Hopkinsville from June 15-25, 2022 to bring medical, dental, and veterinary care to residents in need of quality healthcare at no cost to the pati...  Read More
The City of Dawson Springs has been awarded a $750,000 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant
by Melissa Thompson on May 25th, 2022
The City of Dawson Springs has been awarded a $750,000 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant through the National Park Service. The city and the Dawson Springs Historic Preservation Commission will utilize these funds to develop a program to assist owners of qualifying historic buildings in and around downtown Dawson Springs with  structural rehabilitation and revitalization activities, includi...  Read More
Announcing the PeADD 2022 Annual Dinner Meeting
by Melissa Thompson on May 16th, 2022
The Pennyrile Area Development District (PeADD) is excited to announce its 53rd Annual Dinner Meeting on Monday, June 13, 2022 at The Bruce in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.  Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner and the meeting at 6:00 p.m. CT.The annual event is sponsored by Planters Bank of Hopkinsville and gives all local officials, legislators, business and civic leaders, and others from thro...  Read More
May 2022 PADD Board of Directors Meeting Recap
by Melissa Thompson on May 10th, 2022
The May PeADD Board of Directors Meeting took place Monday, May 9th at the PeADD office and virtually via Zoom. Mayor Jan Yonts, PeADD Board Secretary, chaired the meeting. Federal and state reports were given by Morgan Alvey of Senator McConnell’s office, Jason Hassert of Senator Paul’s office, Cory Elder of Congressman Comer’s office, Representative Chris Freeland, Alex Caudill from Department f...  Read More
May 2022 Board of Directors Meeting
by Melissa Thompson on April 28th, 2022
The next meeting of the Pennyrile Area Development District Board of Directors is scheduled to occur on Monday, May 9, 2022, at 12:00 Noon (CT) and will be held in person with a virtual option to participate.In addition to several staff reports, Steve Jones, Program Director of Upward Bound Math & Science through Berea College as well as a leadership and community advocate in Hazard, KY, will pres...  Read More
The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security is Now Accepting Applications
by Melissa Thompson on April 28th, 2022
The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security is now accepting applications through May 31, 2022.The State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) assists states to build, sustain, and deliver capabilities necessary to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to acts of terrorism. City and County governments, area development districts, taxing districts, and school districts can apply for ite...  Read More
Updated Draft Hazard Mitigation Plan
by Melissa Thompson on April 28th, 2022
The updated version of the Draft Hazard Mitigation Plan is now avalaible for review.  Comments may be submitted to Amy Frogue at [email protected] or Kyle Cunningham at [email protected]....  Read More
April 2022 PADD Board of Directors Meeting
by Melissa Thompson on April 11th, 2022
The PeADD Board of Directors held their monthly meeting on Monday, April 11, 2022 in Hopkinsville, KY.  Federal reports were provided by Ms. Morgan Alvey with Sen. McConnell’s office, Mr. Jason Hassert with Sen. Paul’s office, and Corey Elder with Congressman Comer’s office.  Rep. Melinda Gibbons Prunty and Rep. Walker Thomas provided state reports.  Mr. Alex Caudill and Ms. Martha Jane King, Fiel...  Read More

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