The Time is Now.
In a 24/7 global marketplace, “slow” is not an option, “wait” is the way to obsolescence. True industrial strength is power in motion. Now is the time to plug into the power of Paducah-McCracken County, offering dynamic connectivity in a heartland location proximate to key markets.
Paducah is a community inspired through its diverse and dynamic culture. The community has embraced its river heritage and risen up a thriving and memorable downtown area around those rivers which is rich with historic architecture and unique, local commerce and hospitality.
Greater Paducah Economic Development uses a joint approach to ensure the economic success of our region: attracting new businesses and ventures combined equally with nurturing and fostering growth in existing businesses.
Plug into the power of Paducah and tap into the energy and speed to propel top-ranked global performance, beginning with the omni-modal logistics put at your command by our low-cost, high-velocity transit network. Plug into the power of Paducah to mobilize a world-class manufacturing team drawn from Greater Paducah-McCracken County’s robust, can-do labor pool, with customized, job-specific training available through the Kentucky Skills Network and local training and educational leaders. Link to our dedicated support, and leverage expertise that empowers your operation and expands your opportunities. And in a delightful river city, connect to currents of life-enhancing quality. Paducah is enlightened, vibrant, high energy—and ready to work for you. Time to run stronger and to set greater success in motion. Plug into Paducah-McCracken County today.
Interstate Speed
Reach 67% of the U.S. within 24 hours with immediate access to I-24 and the I-69 corridor nearby.
Five River Routes
Where three rivers join, with the Mississippi River just 50 miles away, plus access to the Tenn-Tom Waterway.
Class I Connections
Direct service by CN and BNSF, with low-cost, high-quality short line access to CSX and NS through P&L Railroad.
Interstate Speed
Reach 67% of the U.S. within 24 hours with immediate access to I-24 and the I-69 corridor nearby.
Five River Routes
Where three rivers join, with the Mississippi River just 50 miles away, plus access to the Tenn-Tom Waterway.
Class I Connections
Direct service by CN and BNSF, with low-cost, high-quality short line access to CSX and NS through P&L Railroad.
American Bridge-Paducah McCracken Co. Riverport Authority Announcement
Greater Paducah Economic Development, in partnership with the Paducah McCracken County Riverport Authority, is pleased to announce American Bridge Company, in coordination with Jim Smith Contracting Company, will be constructing...
West McCracken Water to Merge with Paducah Water
Greater Paducah Economic Development in partnership with McCracken County, City of Paducah, West McCracken Water District and Paducah Water is excited to announce the merger of West McCracken Water District...
Drake Lighting Expanding to Paducah-McCracken County
Greater Paducah Economic Development is pleased to announce Drake Lighting is expanding to Paducah, KY. Drake Lighting is the American distributor for Canada based Technostrobe, Inc. Drake Lighting...
Greater Paducah Economic Development President/CEO Bruce Wilcox knows Paducah and knows how to make Paducah work for you. A leading member of Paducah’s business community for over twenty-five years, Bruce has served in senior-level corporate roles including CFO, VP, President, and CEO. He brings a diverse and expansive skillset to the GPED mission, with a wealth of expertise in economic development, business acquisition, finance, accounting and operational management.
A veteran of Paducah-McCracken County economic development, Nora Rikel first began working with GPED in 1989, assisting in the recruitment of Atomic Vapor Laser Isotope Separation project (AVLIS). Today in her role as CFO she brings vast institutional knowledge of local government as well as area business that makes her an invaluable resource in GPED’s effective and pro-active support of industrial growth.
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