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A true multimodal logistics hub relies on seamless connections to global maritime routes. While Richmond, Kentucky, offers premium inland shovel-ready land, it simultaneously acts as a direct gateway to the world's most critical waterways.For regional supply chains and bulk commodities, manufacturers sit within a short haul of top inland riverports,...Continue Reading

Operational speed relies on strong distribution channels. Richmond offers the specialized air and rail infrastructure modern industries require. Local transit begins at the Central Kentucky Regional Airport, featuring dual 5,001-foot runways engineered precisely for corporate aviation. For high-volume international freight and global logistics, teams sit just 40 miles from Blue Grass...Continue Reading

Operational speed relies on strong distribution channels. Richmond offers the specialized air and rail infrastructure modern industries require. Local transit begins at the Central Kentucky Regional Airport, featuring dual 5,001-foot runways engineered precisely for corporate aviation. For high-volume international freight and global logistics, teams sit just 40 miles from Blue Grass...Continue Reading

Governor Andy Beshear reported that Kentucky's crime rates have dropped in back-to-back years, with an 8% decline from 2024-2025. This coincides with Beshear's plan to create a safer New Kentucky Home. Read more about this hereContinue Reading

Location drives growth. Richmond stands at the center of one of the most connected logistics corridors in the nation. Strategically positioned along Interstate 75, Richmond places your operations within a single day’s drive (600 miles) of half the U.S. population, 52 percent of national personal income, and 56 percent of...Continue Reading

The housing market across the Bluegrass region continued to gain momentum in May, according to the latest report released by Bluegrass Realtors, which represents 4,000 realtors in 38 counties. Increased inventory, stronger sales activity and a rise in pending contracts point to a healthy spring market, while home prices remained...Continue Reading

The economy is no longer split between companies doing business here on Earth versus those operating in space, and Kentucky aims to land some of the commercial operations now launching into a megabillion-dollar industry.A newsletter from Kentucky Space Futures, a joint initiative of Kentucky Science and Technology Corp., the Cabinet...Continue Reading

Gray, a nationally recognized construction and design firm, has released a new whitepaper examining the growing adoption of design-build delivery and the factors driving its success across industrial projects.The paper summarizes findings from leading industry, academic, and economic experts to evaluate how project delivery methods influence all aspects of a...Continue Reading

The housing market in the Bluegrass region continued to show signs of steady activity and balanced growth, according to the latest market report released by Bluegrass Realtors®. While inventory levels improved and new listings and pending sales increased, home prices and buyer demand remained resilient heading into the spring market.A...Continue Reading

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) today announced Future LEX, a multiphase development to position the airport for decades of growth while preserving the convenience and charm that define air travel in central Kentucky.In response to increasing passenger volume, Blue Grass Airport is advancing a thoughtful, phased approach to growing its terminal...Continue Reading

EKU College of Business students competed in the 2026 FBLA Kentucky Statewide Collegiate Business Competition earlier this semester, which included business students from the University of Kentucky, Morehead State University, Northern Kentucky University, Western Kentucky University, and many other colleges and universities across the state. EKU students claimed 1st Place,...Continue Reading

Kentucky’s recent 2026 legislative session was intense, stretching to the final hours before crucial matters were resolved or deferred. An exhaustive account would be too long for this writing, but there are a few key wins that we can all celebrate. But first, the state budget.State budget highlightsThe Kentucky General...Continue Reading

Gov. Andy Beshear is celebrating the best first quarter in Kentucky history for economic investment, bringing the total secured under his leadership to over $50 billion and creating more than 70,000 new jobs. The Governor’s administration has also secured the highest three-year average for new wages in state history, with...Continue Reading

According to census data released last week, Richmond grew by 15%, exceeding 40,000 people last year.Richmond topped the list of fastest-growing Kentucky cities from 2020 to 2025.It isn’t the only Madison County city in the top 10. Berea also grew by 7%, with a population of about 17,000.Matt Ruther is...Continue Reading

Richmond Industrial Park IV offers a premier 189-acre industrial site positioned as the most significant expansion opportunity in Madison County. This expansive tract is strategically located off Bill Robertson Way and is currently zoned for heavy industrial use (I-2), making it an ideal canvas for large-scale advanced manufacturing or regional...Continue Reading

The Kentucky Department of Education says Kentucky ranks among the nation’s best in terms of academic recovery in reading and mathematics, according to the 2026 Education Scorecard.The education Scorecard is a collaboration between the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University, The Educational Opportunity Project at Stanford University and...Continue Reading

While commercial and foreign direct investment has cooled considerably heading into 2026, one sector of the U.S. economy is experiencing a renaissance unlike anything seen in decades: defense aerospace. For site selectors and industrial developers paying attention, the implications are profound — and the window for smart positioning is now.A...Continue Reading

Richmond Industrial Park III presents two premier expansion opportunities with its 25-acre and 27-acre industrial tracts. These contiguous sites are specifically zoned for heavy industrial use (I-2) and offer the versatility required for large-scale manufacturing or sophisticated distribution centers. Strategically located along Bill Robertson Way, both parcels benefit from robust,...Continue Reading

Richmond Industrial Park III features a premier 21.84-acre build-ready site located at 3000 Bill Robertson Way, specifically designed for rapid industrial deployment. The centerpiece of this property is a pre-graded 174,000-square-foot building pad, which allows companies to bypass months of site preparation and move directly into the construction phase. Zoned...Continue Reading

There is a moment in almost every economic development project that nobody wants to talk about: the moment when the celebration fades and reality sets in. The announcement has been made, the community is excited, and then something surfaces — a $250,000 tap fee, a privilege tax buried in a...Continue Reading

We are in the middle of the largest infrastructure buildout of our lifetimes, and most people still think we're talking about real estate.We're not.The asset class the industry used to call a "data center" — the windowless shell, valued per square foot, tucked along a fiber route — is gone...Continue Reading

The City of Richmond KY Parks and Recreation is honoring America’s 250th in a BIG WAY at this year’s 4th of July Celebration – and they are kicking things off with an exciting announcement.The department is proud to announce that the live music headliner for this annual event will be...Continue Reading

Richmond Industrial Park III offers a premier 29-acre build-ready site specifically engineered for large-scale industrial operations requiring high-volume logistics. This property features a massive 300,000-square-foot pre-graded and compacted building pad, allowing for immediate vertical construction.As a Bronze-level designated CSX Select Site, the parcel provides a distinct competitive advantage with direct...Continue Reading