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Adair and Russell projects selected for KPDI grants Projects are the second wave to move through approvals in round one - Adair will build a 150,000-square-foot Build-Ready-certified pad that will enhance potential for plant locations. Russell will extend a road through the Lake Cumberland Regional Industrial Park. Frankfort, KY - Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted continued site and building development as Kentucky Product Development Initiative (KPDI) projects in Adair, Russell and six other counties moved through approvals in the program's initial round. The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) approved eight projects Thursday for over $4.6 million in state funding. The KPDI program was established in 2022 and builds on the state's growing effort to develop land and buildings in local communities to support new, well-paying jobs and economic growth across the commonwealth. "Site selection is crucial in setting up future economic success for Kentucky," said Gov. Beshear. "The funding provided through the KPDI program gives communities around the state the opportunities and advantages they need to ensure they have quality sites and buildings to attract growing companies. The Adair County Fiscal Court, the Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority and the City of Columbia have partnered and will build a 150,000-square-foot Build-Ready-certified pad that will further the potential for economic development. The $918,882 project was identified by an independent site selection consultant and was approved for nearly $460,000 in state support. The Russell County Industrial Development Authority and the Russell County Fiscal Court have partnered to extend a road through the Lake Cumberland Regional Industrial Park. The over $970,000 project was approved today for nearly $440,000 in state funds to help support the development. "KAED is excited to see the statewide participation in KPDI and the success that is already occurring across the Commonwealth," said Haley McCoy, president and CEO of the Kentucky Association for Economic Development. "This program has truly elevated Kentucky's economic development assets, and we are grateful to the many Kentucky utility partners who have joined KAED in covering the cost of independent, third-party consultants at Site Selection Group who evaluate the projects: Atmos Energy, Big Rivers Electric, Duke Energy, LG&E and KU, Kentucky Power, TVA, Touchstone Energy Cooperatives/EKPC and Louisville Water." KPDI was established last year after Gov. Beshear and the General Assembly approved $100 million in funding for KPDI during its regular 2022 session. Applications are first evaluated by an independent consultant based upon all facets a prospective company would consider, from workforce availability, access to all infrastructure and detailed information on costs associated with development. In turn, these projects will generate increased economic development opportunities and job creation for Kentucky residents. KPDI furthers the efforts of the pilot PDI program, which was established in 2019 and provided nearly $7 million in state funding for 20 site and building development projects statewide. Investment in site development throughout Kentucky furthers recent economic momentum in the commonwealth, as the state builds back stronger from the effects of the pandemic. Since the beginning of his administration, Gov. Beshear has announced the creation of 46,000 full-time jobs and more than 850 private-sector new-location and expansion projects totaling $25.9 billion in announced investments. The Governor has now secured the best two-year period in state history for economic growth. In 2021, the commonwealth shattered every economic development record in the books. Private-sector new-location and expansion announcements included a record $11.2 billion in total planned investment and commitments to create a record 18,000-plus full-time jobs across the coming years. That momentum continued strongly into 2022 with 248 new-location and expansion announcements totaling 16,000 full-time jobs behind nearly $10.5 billion in new investment. The robust job creation has been accompanied by rising wages across the commonwealth. The average incentivized hourly wage in 2022 was $26.78 before benefits, the second-highest mark since 2010 and an 11.5% increase over the previous year. Gov. Beshear also announced the two largest economic development projects in state history. In September 2021, Gov. Beshear and leaders from Ford Motor Co. and SK Innovation celebrated a transformative $5.8 billion investment that will create 5,000 jobs in Hardin County. And in April 2022, the Governor was joined by leadership at Envision AESC to announce a $2 billion investment that will create 2,000 jobs in Warren County. These announcements solidify Kentucky as the EV battery production capital of the United States. Kentucky's success has been noted by both S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings, which have upgraded the state's financial outlook to positive in recognition of the commonwealth's surging economy. Site Selection magazine placed Kentucky second nationwide and first in the South Central region for its annual Governor's Cup ranking for 2022, which recognizes state-level economic success based on capital investments. Gov. Beshear's administration is projected to post the four highest years of budget surpluses in Kentucky history, and the state's rainy-day fund has a record balance of $2.7 billion. Gov. Beshear recently announced a new "Supply Kentucky" initiative with the goal of boosting job growth, reducing costs and providing more security in the supply chains of our Kentucky companies. The Governor also recently announced that Kentucky set the record for the longest period with the lowest unemployment rates in state history. Over the past 15 months, the rate has been between 3.8%, the lowest rate ever recorded, and 4%, marking the longest period with the lowest unemployment rates in state history. Kentucky has now achieved a 3.8% unemployment rate during four months since the beginning of 2022. For more information on KPDI, visit kpdi.ky.gov. Information on Kentucky's economic development efforts and programs is available at CED.ky.gov. Fans of the Cabinet for Economic Development can also join the discussion at facebook.com/CEDkygov, on Twitter @CEDkygov, Instagram @CEDkygov and LinkedIn. Read about other key updates, actions and information from Gov. Beshear and his administration at governor.ky.gov, kycovid19.ky.gov and the Governor's official social media accounts Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. This story was posted on 2023-04-27 23:07:48
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