News Archive
HHO Carbon Clean Systems to Locate Manufacturing Operation in Paducah-McCracken County
June 30, 2022 - Greater Paducah Economic Development is pleased to announce HHO Carbon Clean Systems will be investing $6.65 million in a new facility and equipment providing hydrogen based mobile carbon cleaning systems for diesel fuel combustion engines and production of hydrogen-based torches. The mobile carbon cleaning systems improve fuel efficiency by an average...
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Update on Bridge Project
May 11, 2022 - Thought you might like an update of the Smithland Bridge project that is being accomplished by Jim Smith Contracting, American Bridge Co. and Paducah-McCracken County Riverport Authority. The project continues to move along well and they have now begun painting the bridge. We have been advised that the barge flotilla...
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Kentucky United Marketing Trip
April 18, 2022 - Bruce Wilcox, GPED President and CEO, recently attended a marketing mission to Atlanta along with other KAED Kentucky United Team Members.
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Wilcox Speaks to Rotary Club
March 21, 2022 - Bruce Wilcox, Greater Paducah Economic Development (GPED) President and CEO, recently spoke to the Paducah Rotary Club and highlighted the key role local utilities play in economic development and projects.
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Power In Motion - Recreation
January 14, 2022 - Outdoor recreation in Paducah, KY puts families in motion for more fun and more great together time in a river city with beautifully designed assets for play and relaxation. The scenic Greenway Trail links neighborhoods, a nature preserve + 3 city parks, including Noble Park, 135-acre showcase for sports and events. And...
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Paducah KY - Power in Creativity
January 5, 2022 - In the vibrant river city of Paducah, KY, the currents of creativity power an arts scene both exciting and enriching and always rolling out something new in a designated UNESCO Creative City. At the inviting Riverfront 50 panoramic murals make history a beautiful experience; in the Downtown Arts District, the vibe...
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Dr. Anton Reece on the Importance of Apprenticeships
December 7, 2021 - Dr. Anton Reece, President of West Kentucky Community & Technical College, describes the College’s advanced manufacturing apprenticeships as “an incredible opportunity for employers” with a placement rate in the high 90 percent. The College works closely with business and industry along with economic development leaders to align...
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Keeping Student Skills Aligned to Industry Needs
November 16, 2021 - For Superintendent Dr. Donald Shively, and his staff at Paducah, KY Public Schools, the cycle of improvement never ends to keep student skills aligned to industry needs. “It is a constant process of turning out more talented students, more specific skills for our industry partners. That’s what...
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Routes That Move Students & Industry To The Top
November 10, 2021 - In Paducah, KY, we’re turning out leaders today in high-performing K-12 schools with aligned career tracks and dual enrollment at West Kentucky Community and Technical College allowing students to earn up to 60 credit hours. A Paducah education means world-class readiness with resources like the Innovation Hub where students...
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Steve Powless, Executive Chairman of the Board of CSI on Paducah
November 2, 2021 - “We’re bullish on where we are in Paducah,” says Steve Powless, Executive Chairman of the Board of Computer Services, Inc., a leading global provider of fintech, regtech and cybersecurity services, based in Greater Paducah-McCracken County, KY. While Murray State University and West KY Community & Technical...
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