ECTC Springfield Campus Construction Completed!
Several local residents recently had the chance to go back to the classroom when they were treated to a tour of the new Springfield campus of Elizabethtown Community and Technical College. Visitors were given a first-hand look at the new campus which will open early next year.
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Small Businesses Continue to Invest and Grow
It is one thing to start a business but entrepreneurs in Springfield have seen opportunities to expand their business during these economic times to add more value added services to their customers.
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Springfield Academy Opens
It may look like your ordinary pre-school with toysscattered on the floor and books on the shelves, but the learning curriculum at Springfield Academy is anything but run of the mill.
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Marion County ATCÂ Inducts New Members
On December 1, 2009, forty-six new members were inducted to the Marion
County Area Tech Center's Chapter of the National Technical Honor Society.
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KAED Announces Newly Elected Board
Frankfort, Ky. (November 16, 2009) - - - The Kentucky Association for Economic Development (KAED) held elections and honored select members during their annual conference, held in Bowling Green recently.
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Goode Graduates from KECI
Lexington, KY - After 18-months of intensive leadership and entrepreneurial training, Hal B. Goode has graduated from the Kentucky Entrepreneurial Coaches Institute. Goode and 26 other entrepreneurial leaders, advocates and coaches throughout South Central Kentucky received this prestigious honor on November 12th in Bowling Green, KY.
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Director's Report
Job cuts, foreclosures, and bailouts stole the headlines as the U-S struggled through another year of economic turmoil. 2009 finally brought the official end of the recession... but not the end of the nation's financial troubles.
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ECTC Springfield Campus nearing completion!
The Springfield campus of the Elizabethtown Community & Technical College will open officially in January 2010. The facility is located in the Springfield-Washington County Commerce Center.
Washington County Employment Office re-locates to Downtown Springfield Courthouse Annex
The Springfield-Washington County Office of Employment and Training has moved to the "Historic" 1816 Courthouse Annex in downtown Springfield on the second floor of the Courthouse Annex in the former PVA office. The same employment services received previously will be available at the new location. Plans are to add services from the Adult Education Office and Resume Building classes from St. Catharine College and the new Springfield branch of the Elizabethtown Community & Technical College.
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Bluegrass South Coalition hosts Consultant Luncheon at Maker's Mark Distillery
Bluegrass South Coalition, which SWEDA is a partner, recently held their first recruiting event at Marker s Mark Distillery in Loretto. Consultants and developers from the Louisville area were in attendance at this event to unveil the Bluegrass South Coalition's presentation explained the 9-county region of vibrant, progressive communities in Central Kentucky.
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City Offers Financial Assistance to Businesses
The city of Springfield is hoping to lure more businesses into downtown by offering an attractive bait. Through the Springfield Main Street Renaissance Program, the city is offering financial assistance to retail and service-oriented businesses to locate in Springfield's historic commercial district, which encompasses Main Street from Doctor Street to Walnut Street and Cross Main Street across from the 1816 courthouse.
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Joseph Thomas True Candles re-opens
Gary and Gail Jarboe, owners of Joseph Thomas True Candles, held a "Grand Re-opening" on September 11th and 12th at its new location on Lebanon Hill in Springfield. Joseph Thomas True Candles manufactures high-end fragrance products including candles, botanicals, diffusers and atomizers in nine fragrances.
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SWEDA shows Industrial Appreciation
The Springfield-Washington County Economic Development Authority hosted its annual Industrial Appreciation Breakfast Sept. 2 at Mordecai's on Main. The event was to show the organization's appreciation for local businesses and their commitment to the Springfield and Washington County Community.
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Director's Report
The second quarter in our area saw some return to the workforce from the fourth quarter of 2008 and first quarter of 2009. Our country is far from seeing the economy making a big shift but speculation in the market seems to be on-going.
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INOAC Automotive in Springfield Receives BSSC Workforce Training Funds
INOAC Automotive in Springfield, KY will be acquiring an additional manufacturing process (consoles for Ford F-150 trucks) at its facility in Springfield. As a result, 20 employees who have been on layoff will be recalled by the company while also retaining 184 jobs for Kentuckians. The 20 recalled employees will require extensive training since they will be performing a different job than the one they left.
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Ukrainians Visit Springfield/Washington County
Springfield and Washington County officials recently hosted a group of elected officials from the Ukraine. This is the sixth tour over the past 4 years that SWEDA has partnered with the World Affairs Council to highlight our community to the world.
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Newly Organized Bluegrass South Regional Economic Development Coalition Meets in Lancaster
The Lancaster Higher Education Learning Center hosted the third meeting of a newly organized economic-development group composed of nine officials from surrounding counties that will focus on regional economic growth.
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Valley Hill General Store Celebrates Grand Opening
Owners David and Holly Zoller celebrated the Grand Opening of Valley Hill General Store located at 65 Valley Hill Rd., Springfield, KY (just past The Donkey Tree).
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Director's Report
The second quarter in our area saw some return to the workforce from the fourth quarter of 2008 and first quarter of 2009. Our country is far from seeing the economy making a big shift but speculation in the market seems to be on-going.
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KCTCS to be complete this fall!
KCTCS/ECTC-Springfield Facility scheduled to be completed by November 2009.
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Today's Gases Locates to Springfield, KY
Today's Gases does more than have supplies in stock such as welding wire and torch tips. The company prides itself on being able to do what the big boys can, but with the personal feel you don't see much anymore.
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Washington County Youth Entrepreneurship "Growing business from the Ground Up"
The Kentucky Entrepreneurial Coaches Institute (KECI) met in Springfield and Lebanon for their Spring meeting from March 3rd - 6th.
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Future still promising for local economy
Hal Goode, executive director of SWEDA, points out that the workforce of the community and their employability go a long way toward a community bouncing back from tough times. Some of the "hot jobs" in the future will be in the healthcare industry, and training for many of those jobs is being offered locally at St. Catharine College.
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2nd Annual Job Fair to be held at St. Catharine College
The SCC IDS 401 students are excited to provide this opportunity for you to connect with job applicants from Marion, Nelson, and Washington Counties and the surrounding area.
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Upcoming Events in Springfield/Washington County
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Director's Report
SWEDA will continue to help strong companies increase their market share, help laid-off workers hatch business ideas they've incubated for years with focusing on entrepreneurial programs, and continue to put Springfield and Washington County in the correct position when recovery occurs.
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