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Select Richmond’s video gallery features concise, informational clips detailing the city’s rise from its 1798 founding to the present day, as it has emerged as one of the fastest-growing and most livable cities in Kentucky. Also included in the video are views of Richmond’s charming historic downtown and some of...
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced that he has secured nearly $1 billion in funding for the Blue Grass Army Depot in Madison County, KY. As Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, McConnell was the key driver in this funding coming to Madison County.This funding will further solidify the...
What is Select Richmond?
Feb 3 2026Select Richmond is the marketing arm of the Richmond Industrial Development Corporation (RIDC) serving Richmond, KY. Its overarching objective, pursued through a variety of methods, initiatives, and partnerships, is to sustain the City of Richmond's economic growth. Select Richmond assists area businesses and entrepreneurs, touts the city’s quality of life,...
The Tier III medical cannabis facility Dark Horse Cannabis cut the ribbon on their first harvest in the facility in Richmond, KY. This ceremony signifies the upward progress made in the Commonwealth to enhance the State's medical cannabis program, as well as supply Richmond with up to 100 new jobs...
Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) has been awarded $1.14 million through the U.S. Department of Education’s Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE), as part of a nationwide $169 million investment announced this week to strengthen innovation and workforce alignment in higher education.The grant is part of a...
We’ve all seen the headlines questioning the value of higher education. Families are asking whether a college degree is worth the cost, from KCTCS or anywhere else.Employers are searching for talent wherever they can find it. Students of all ages are looking for education and training that fit their real...
Kentucky is the No. 17 growth state of 2025, according to U-Haul Growth Index migration data analyzing one-way customer transactions from the past calendar year.Kentucky climbs eight spots from its No. 25 growth ranking in 2024 to eclipse its previous highest ranking on the U-Haul Growth Index of 18th back...
A critical shortage of development-ready industrial sites is pushing states to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in product development. These proactive efforts aim to enhance the developability and speed-to-market of industrial property, ultimately attracting capital investment and job creation. Site Selection Group regularly monitors these investments, and this article...
Richmond, KY – KYMBA Bluegrass, the Madison County Mad Hatters mountain bike team, and the City of Richmond are proud to announce that the MadCATR Trail project has been selected for a $70,000 Trail Born grant from Shimano. The funding will support the construction of Richmond’s first-ever purpose-built mountain bike...
The City of Richmond, Kentucky and the Richmond Regional Sports Complex in partnership with the Kentucky Mountain Bike Association (KYMBA) Bluegrass Chapter look forward to a mountain bike trail project plan and design known as the Madison County Adventure Trails in Richmond (MadCATR) to be implemented at the new park.This...
The second fastest-growing city in the Commonwealth of Kentucky just added a member to their team’s economic development roster. The city’s new position will focus on vital recruitment of industries and companies who are ready to break ground on new enterprises in the heart of central Kentucky.With the availability of...
The city of Richmond, Kentucky is once again included in the latest round of funding awards from the state’s Kentucky Product Development Initiative (KPDI) of 2024. This is the third time for the city to be counted among the KPDI recipients.These awards demonstrate the confidence the KPDI has in the...
RICHMOND, Ky. -- Dedication to excellence is paying off to showcase one local golf course.Richmond’s Gibson Bay Golf Course will be hosting the 106th Kentucky Open, supported by Back9PT, July 22-24.This is the first time for the course to host the prestigious tournament (played since 1920) which is open to...
In July of 2024, the Richmond City Commission voted to purchase a new street sweeping vehicle for the Public Works Department. Today, June 18, 2025, the new machine arrived ready to handle a busy festival and community event season.The new vehicle replaces a seven-year-old sweeper with outdated features. The new...
By Kelley McBride, City of Richmond, KY.A group of ladies at Richmond’s Saint Andrews Condominiums formed a walking group several years ago. They meet most mornings to enjoy one another’s company and to get some exercise. At some point over the years, they added another activity to their walks—litter pick-up.The...
RICHMOND, Ky. – The City of Richmond Historical Properties and the Richmond Parks and Recreation Department will unveil historical interpretive markers at Armory Park on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 10:00 AM.“There is a rich history on this property, and many people are not aware of the activity which took...
RICHMOND, Kentucky -- The City of Richmond is in the pathway of history as it hosts three stops on the America 250 Boone’s Trace Hike June 4-5.To mark the 250th anniversary of Daniel Boone and his axe men carving the path from Tennessee to Kentucky, teams of hikers are following...
The City of Richmond is proud to be the host city for the Kentucky Special Olympics Summer Games with EKU serving as the host site. But 2025 is an extra extraordinary year.2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the Kentucky Special Olympics Summer Games being held in Richmond on the “Campus...
As our friends at Kentucky League of Cities say, we are about “cities helping cities.”The City of Richmond stands with our neighbors who were affected by the recent storms. RKY has provided assistance to these areas and is ready to further support recovery efforts. Many city personnel responded immediately to...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECity of Richmond Receives $3,000 Safety GrantThe Kentucky League of Cities awarded the city of Richmond a $3,000 safety grant which will be used toward enhancing employee health and safety-related projects.To read the full article click here »
Bluegrass Realtors® Invests in Richmond's Economic Growth$2,000 presented to the Richmond Industrial Development CorporationContinuing a long-term commitment to healthy communities for central and southeastern Kentucky homeowners, the Bluegrass Realtors® announces its $2,000 investment in the Richmond Industrial Development Corporation. For over 20 years, Bluegrass Realtors® has made available over $745,000...
