Henderson Economic Development

05/29/2026

This week, as a part of our business retention and expansion program, our team had the opportunity to tour Royster's Production Machining, an existing industry in Henderson, KY! ⚙️

RPM's leadership led us on a tour of their facilities, provided updates on what's next for their team, and showed off some of the awesome products they distribute nationwide. We appreciate the RPM and RMS team taking the time to host us and their commitment to Henderson over the last 50 years! 🙌

To learn more about what RPM does, click the link here: https://roystersproduction.com/

05/28/2026

On this week's episode, we’re climbing into the world of tanks, towers, and large-scale infrastructure and ideas with Ben Johnston, Chairman of the Board and CTO of Pittsburg Tank & Tower Group! 🎙️

Episode 5: Building Authentic Relationships features Ben and Missy as they take a dive into defining leadership, choosing to grow in Henderson, KY, natural assets in our community, the Henderson Hospitality Summit, and more. You won't want to miss this!

The episode is out now wherever you find your podcasts! 🙌

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growth-spurts/id1872406378
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GbqY9Ki5Xs14fOqgx7gAz
HED Site: https://hendersonkyedc.com/growth-spurts-podcast/

05/27/2026

⚙️ Looking to jumpstart a technical career? Henderson Community College’s FREE MAINTech program is the perfect place to start!

MAINTech is a no-cost, 6-week hands-on workforce boot camp designed to introduce participants to manufacturing, industrial maintenance, safety, workplace readiness, and technical career pathways available through HCC.

Through classroom learning, hands-on exposure, and career exploration, participants will gain experience with workplace expectations, safety, problem-solving, basic tools, and technical concepts while exploring local career opportunities.

📅 Next cohort begins June 15
⏳ Seats are filling quickly — don’t wait!

Complete your registration form today: https://bit.ly/4wEaIQm

05/26/2026

What does growth look like from the perspective of one of Henderson, KY's oldest existing industries? This question and more are answered on this month's episode of Growth Spurts! 🎙️

Growth Spurts Ep. 5: Building Authentic Relationships features Ben Johnston, the Chairman of the Board and Chief Technical Officer of Pittsburg Tank & Tower Group. Together, Ben and Missy discuss building a culture in the workplace, team huddles, Ben's roles within HED, and more! Be ready to tune in this Thursday, May 28, to hear the full conversation!🙌

05/22/2026

In Henderson, KY, over 5,000 white crosses are standing watch over our Central Park in honor of Memorial Day and our hometown heroes who have served. It's a privilege to be able to pause and honor the brave men and women who've paid the ultimate price to protect our freedoms.

We hope everyone has a safe Memorial Day weekend! 🫶

05/21/2026

As ICSC Las Vegas officially wraps up for 2026, we want to acknowledge how proud this team is to represent Henderson, Kentucky, on a national level! HED, Henderson Tourist Commission, Henderson KY Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Henderson, KY Government partnered, divided, and conquered to build many new relationships and share Henderson's growth and momentum with site selectors, developers, and retailers from across the nation.

We can't wait to continue these conversations and help shape the amazing opportunities that are in Henderson's future!

05/20/2026

Congratulations to our very own board member and Henderson County Schools superintendent, Bob Lawson, who was selected by his fellow superintendents as the 2026 WKEC Superintendent of the Year!

This award is well deserved and speaks volumes about Henderson County Schools' mission to provide extraordinary educational opportunities for every student! Congratulations Dr. Lawson! 🙌👏

05/20/2026

Congratulations to the award recipients and to all the educators who have left a lasting impact on our students! Our gratitude for all the hard work and dedication you all have to our next generation cannot be put into words! 👏🍎

05/18/2026

Congratulations to the Pratt Industries team here in Henderson, KY, for such a monumental milestone! We're so proud of this team and their accomplishments! 👏

Our Henderson, KY paper mill recently hit 1 million tons produced since opening in September 2023! This facility is Pratt’s 6th paper mill in the U.S. and represents a proud legacy: Pratt has built 6 out of the last 8 paper mills in America, all of which are 100% recycled.

We aren't just making paper; we are building the future of sustainable packaging. Congratulations to the Henderson team on this massive milestone!

05/15/2026

What a day!

This week, our community had the amazing opportunity to host over 650 people at The Henderson Hospitality Summit, ready to learn how to become unreasonably hospitable. The day was more than just another event in Henderson; it was the beginning of a movement that would shape Henderson's future.

Kathleen Driskell, Brent Bruner, Brooks Reitz, and Will Guidara all brought such powerful and relatable messages into our community and left them with us to shape, mold, and use them to best fit our jobs.

None of this would have been possible without our presenting sponsors, Field & Main Bank, Pittsburg Tank & Tower Group, and Ben & Denise Johnston, and the many months of hard work and collaboration from our partners at Henderson Tourist Commission, Henderson KY Chamber of Commerce, Henderson County Public Library, Hometown Hospitality, Farmer and Frenchman, Henderson Community College Preston Arts Center, Acropolis and Henderson County Schools students and staff who volunteered their time and energy to make this event come to life.

To many people, collaboration and hospitality are just buzzwords, but Henderson is living proof that they exist in abundance. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this day and helped to make it great.