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A big week for economic development in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Continued economic investment in the Commonwealth as he announced $160 million in new business investment this week, generating 740 full-time jobs for Kentuckians.

The announcements, which the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority approved, include:

  • American Welding and Gas invests nearly $9.7 million in Scott County, creating 10 new jobs.
  • Chaney’s Dairy Barn Inc. invests over $2.6 million in Warren County.
  • Four Roses Distillery is investing nearly $60 million in Bullitt County.
  • Kanbol is investing over $10 million in Logan County, creating 40 new jobs.
  • Kentucky Oak Capital invests over $6 million in Ohio County, creating 30 new jobs.
  • LB Manufacturing is investing over $3 million in Washington County, creating 20 new jobs.
  • Marksbury Farm Foods invests $3.3 million in Garrard County, creating 30 new jobs.
  • Midea America Corp. invests over $35.6 million in Jefferson County, creating 110 new jobs.
  • Optomi, an information technology firm, will be located in Monticello with a $3 million investment that will create 200 full-time jobs – the largest job-creation investment in Wayne County since 2010.
  • P.L. Marketing is investing over $1 million in Campbell County, creating 180 new jobs.
  • Webasto Roof Systems is investing over $25.6 million in Fayette County, creating 120 jobs.
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