Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development

Lights, camera, Kentucky! 🎥 Did you know that the Kentucky Entertainment Incentive (KEI) provides a 30% refundable tax credit, which can grow to 35% in qualifying counties, carrying a $250,000 minimum spend for up to $10 million back? KEI encourages the film and entertainment industry to choose the commonwealth for filming and producing motion pictures or entertainment productions, showcasing our great locations and talented workforce. Read more in our ED Guide below! 🎬 🔗: https://lnkd.in/exDtY7eB 📷: FilmLex #TeamKentucky #EconomicGrowth #JobOpportunities #QualityofLife #NewKYHome #Success #Investment #Film #Movie #Incentive #TV #Television #Broadway #MovieTheareDay | Site Selection Magazine

More than ever, we need to stand together and help our impacted communities recover from these disastrous floods. CED wants to give a huge shout-out to Ale-8-One Bottling Company for stepping up and helping their neighbors by donating their products when disaster strikes. By spreading joy one bottle at a time, they help communities in need during unforgettable weather. Even through tragedy, kindness will overcome tribulations. 🥤🤝 #TeamKentucky #GivingBack #Ale8One #Community #Donating

Hello, #TeamKentucky | Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman welcomes you to the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Monthly Virtual Job Fair on May 21, 2025. “I think Kentucky is the greatest place to live and raise a family.” – Lt. Gov. Coleman Last month, 48 incredible employers—including, but not limited to, Humana, Jabil, Norton Healthcare, Nucor Tubular Products, Secretariat Center, Starbucks, the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, UPS, and the U.S. Postal Service—participated across multiple industries. Job Seeker’s Registration: https://lnkd.in/eNyXvazc Employer’s Registration https://lnkd.in/ex25cc7j Event Details: Virtual Job Fair Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EST Schedule: - 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Veterans & Military Families - 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Open to All Job Candidates This event is completely free for both employers and job seekers, providing an excellent opportunity to connect and explore career opportunities. Looking ahead, our #jobfair will take place on the third Wednesday of each month in 2025. Here’s a preview of the upcoming dates: - June 18, 2025 - July 16, 2025 - August 20, 2025 - September 17, 2025 - October 15, 2025 - November 19, 2025 - December 2025 – no virtual job fair Make sure to mark your calendars, and feel free to share this with anyone who might benefit from attending. We look forward to seeing you there! #veterans #TeamKentucky #Kentucky #opentowork #jobs #jobsearch #kyshrm #SHRM #fortknox #fortcampbell #kentuckynationalguard #kynationalguard #fortcampbellky #management #leadership #innovations The White House U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs United States Department of Defense U.S. Department of State U.S. Department of Education United States Department of the Army United States Air Force United States Marine Corps UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY U.S. Coast Guard United States Space Force Andy Beshear for Governor Michael G. Adams Whitney Allen SHRM KYSHRM #shrm Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Commonwealth of Kentucky #commonwealthofkentucky Fred Hockett, SPHR MG Brett Sylvia Lindy Casebier Roy Young Christopher R. Jim M. Bradford Colonel (R) Walter M. Herd Crystal Staley Hal Lamberton Kentucky Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Kentucky National Guard Premier Virtual Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development Kentucky League of Cities

Are you ready for your venture to take the stage? 💼🎤 Derby Pitch '25, hosted by the Louisville Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on April 30th from 3:00 - 9:00 PM, is your opportunity to showcase your business or start-up to the largest gathering of Latin/Hispanic business leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors in Kentucky. Receive valuable feedback, network with key stakeholders, and gain exposure at this one-of-a-kind event below! ⬇️ 🔗: https://lnkd.in/euQqjaFz #TeamKentucky #Entrepreneur #Startup #Business #Investors #Logistics #Healthcare #Agriculture #Manufacturing #Network #Marketing #Technology #Funding

Kentucky's commitment is green this Earth Day! 🌎 Did you know that we've supported 16 green/renewable projects under the Beshear Administration? With investments totaling over $746 million and creating 343 jobs for Kentuckians, we're moving toward a more sustainable Kentucky! 🌱 Fun facts: 🌊 Hydropower is Kentucky's leading source of renewable energy. ☀️ 40 solar companies in the state employ 1,701 people. 🌞 Over $902 million has been invested in solar energy in the state, with $487 million invested in 2024 alone. #TeamKentucky #EarthDay #RenewableEnergy #GreenEnergy #Sustainable #JobOpportunities #Investment #GreenCommitment #SolarEnergy #Hydropower

Join CREATE Programs Director Henry "Buddy" Steen on tomorrow’s Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development webinar on the KY Innovation Hubs program, organized by Kentucky Science & Technology Corporation (KSTC), as he shares some update the innovation ecosystem of this region. https://lnkd.in/ge3T9iGM

Innovation and success are taking flight! 🚀 Last week, Gov. Andy Beshear joined local officials and leaders from L2 Aviation, a comprehensive avionics design, consulting, manufacturing and engineering company, for the grand opening of the company's first Kentucky location in Boone County. This $12.2 million investment is creating 250 jobs for Kentuckians! 👏 🔗: https://lnkd.in/eQDVCsSx #TeamKentucky #Aviation #Aerospace #Manufacturing #Engineering #Groundbreaking #Investment #JobOpportunities

For Bunch, a single email shaped the trajectory of her studies, when she reached out to the Central Region Ecosystem for Arts, Technology, and Entrepreneurship—CREATE… "I reached out…after seeing their name listed on the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development website…They have supported me all the way and provided me with numerous opportunities to pursue my interests…and provided me with the tools I need to get my startup off the ground," Bunch explained. https://lnkd.in/gq6n4Yq4

From a Top 10 busiest cargo airport in the world to the best Riverwalk in the United States, Louisville, Kentucky is a global leader and home to internationally recognized brands, The Greatest of All Time Muhammad Ali, the "Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports," and much more... 🥃⚜️🥊 CC: Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development #economicedevelopment #econdev #siteselection #Louisville #LouisvilleKY #Kentucky #TeamKentucky

This is why we do what we do! We are thankful for our partners Kentucky Nonprofit Network and the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development who help us meet the needs of our state!