Richmond, KY, Delivers Shovel-Ready Sites and Skilled Workforce

Richmond, Kentucky, offers certified, shovel-ready industrial sites, a proven workforce and cost advantages that give companies a faster path to market. The community has three adjacent build-ready sites totaling 110 acres, as well as a certified CSX rail 29-acre site with a 300,000-square-foot pad.

Both of Richmond’s top industrial parks are city-controlled, fully graded and equipped with utilities, giving businesses confidence to move forward without delays. Companies also benefit from a workforce ready environment to step into on day one. 

Following the decommissioning of a nearby Chemical Demilitarization Plant, skilled professionals are available with experience in aerospace and defense, specialty materials, automotive equipment and advanced manufacturing. Talent attraction is supported by consistent housing growth, with 500 new homes built annually over the past five years, and the cost of living 16% below the national advanced manufacturing average.

Richmond pairs these assets with quality-of-life advantages that help retain employees long term. The community boasts top-rated schools, outdoor recreation, multiple golf courses, diverse dining options, and family-friendly amenities. For businesses seeking a shovel-ready location, a skilled workforce and a pro-business partner, Richmond checks every box.