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The connectivity of Richmond, KY, with strategic proximity to major interstates and metropolitan areas creates massive location advantages for area businesses. Companies in Richmond are at the center of a prosperous environment that offers reduced distribution costs, faster delivery times, and easy access to a massive customer base.Why do Richmond’s...
What are Richmond, KY’s Target Industries?
Mar 4 2026The target industries of Richmond, KY, are wide-ranging and include aerospace & defense, advanced manufacturing, automotive equipment, chemical & specialty materials and IT & data center operations. Select Richmond helps link these industries with applicable workforce talent, development-ready sites, incentives, and additional support to ensure stability and growth.What Advantages Exist...
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky once again has secured its place in the top five for economic development projects per capita as Site Selection magazine posted its 2025 Governor’s Cup rankings. The commonwealth has held a top-five ranking during all six years of the Beshear administration.“2025 was the second-best...
Every year around this time, the world’s birdwatchers get out their specialized binoculars, cameras, phones and notebooks to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count, a community science project held over three days in February that helps scientists track and analyze bird population health and migrations. Hot spots for sightings...
February 27, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThe City of Richmond, Kentucky, is among 12 communities selected for further investment in available industrial sites in an announcement by Governor Andy Beshear on Thursday.Adding to the momentum of current industrial growth, this is the third time Richmond has been awarded a Kentucky Product Development...
“Select Richmond - Richmond Industrial Development Corporation is requesting assistance in providing an entryway to the property from Duncannon Lane that is sufficient for truck traffic. The project was approved for $249,019 in state support.”Governor Andy Beshear announced further investment toward the state’s sites and building portfolio as 12 projects...
Select Richmond highlights a range of featured properties in the region, all of which are shovel-ready and tailored to firms in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, automotive equipment, and information technology. Companies in these industries will find close access to transportation networks, sufficient infrastructure capacity, workforce support, and utility certification,...
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What Kind of Skilled Talent does Richmond Offer?
Feb 18 2026A plentiful, versatile workforce of skilled talent is critical for any community seeking to host major industries and prosper economically. Richmond’s workforce exceeds 21,000, with direct access to approximately 240,000 workers in a 30-mile range. In addition, over 1,200 skilled professionals will be available as the local Blue Grass Army...
Three months ago, a Series B SaaS founder told me his organic traffic was down 40% year-over-year, but he couldn’t figure out why. His content was performing well. His domain authority hadn’t changed. His rankings were stable. Everything looked fine in Google Search Console.Then we looked at what was actually...
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...
It’s official — manufacturing projects are the hottest ticket in town. Manufacturing projects are among the most competitive investments in today’s site selection landscape. For companies evaluating expansion or relocation, a single manufacturing facility can represent a multiyear commitment of capital, labor and operational risk. Construction costs, supplier contracts, salaries...
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...
For much of the past decade, defense, aerospace, and maritime manufacturing were discussed as strategic priorities more often than they were treated as operational ones. In 2025, that changed.Federal funding accelerated. Reshoring efforts gained urgency. Supply-chain security moved from talking point to mandate. Across the country, communities competed to position...
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...
As a site selector, I have seen promising projects fail, not due to any one major factor, but because communities weren’t truly aligned and ready to solve problems that come with large industrial projects. Communities are not just the ZIP codes where we invest capital; they are our workforce, regulators,...
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...
