Henderson Economic Development

Henderson Economic Development Facilitating economic development and job growth in Henderson, KY.

A home run of an episode coming to you soon!⚾🏦🎙️From the baseball field to the boardroom, Wade Gaynor, Henderson County ...
06/18/2026

A home run of an episode coming to you soon!⚾🏦🎙️

From the baseball field to the boardroom, Wade Gaynor, Henderson County Market President at Independence Bank, joins us to talk about Henderson’s natural advantages, what it means to stay competitive and driven on and off the job, and shares some great advice for the next generation of leaders and decision-makers.

Be sure to tune in next Thursday to a great episode of Growth Spurts!

To check out past episodes, click the links below:
Apple Podcasts: https://hubs.la/Q04lTZ8p0
Spotify: https://hubs.la/Q04lTZhQ0
HED Site: https://hubs.la/Q04lTXGH0

We're having a blast recording Growth Spurts, sharing our secret sauce, and helping tell the stories behind economic dev...
06/09/2026

We're having a blast recording Growth Spurts, sharing our secret sauce, and helping tell the stories behind economic development in Henderson, KY! But we have to know... If you had the mic, what would you ask?🎙️

We want Growth Spurts to be your go-to resource for understanding local projects, infrastructure, incentives, workforce, and more. Let us know the types of professional topics, questions, and conversations you'd like to hear about in a future episode, and we may feature them on the show!

To listen to past episodes, click the links below:
Apple Podcasts: https://hubs.la/Q04kLNb70
Spotify: https://hubs.la/Q04kLMCG0
IHeart: https://hubs.la/Q04kDKN50

The Green River Area Wellness Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) is returning to Henderson and surrounding communities ...
06/08/2026

The Green River Area Wellness Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) is returning to Henderson and surrounding communities to provide a variety of free healthcare services! Here is the information for the Henderson area :

The 2026 KAM Wage & Workforce Study is now open! ⚙️ 🏭️ The Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Wage & Workforce Study ...
06/03/2026

The 2026 KAM Wage & Workforce Study is now open! ⚙️ 🏭️

The Kentucky Association of Manufacturers Wage & Workforce Study is only open through June 15. Participation from our existing industries provides valuable insights into compensation, workforce trends, and industry benchmarks that can help employers make informed business decisions.

Note:
*Participation is FREE
*KAM membership is NOT required
*Businesses that complete the survey will receive a free Executive Summary, along with a discount on the full statewide report

To learn more about the survey and this year's study, click here: https://iqsresearch.com/kam-wwf-2026

This week, as a part of our business retention and expansion program, our team had the opportunity to tour Royster's Pro...
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/

On this week's episode, we’re climbing into the world of tanks, towers, and large-scale infrastructure and ideas with Be...
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

What does growth look like from the perspective of one of Henderson, KY's oldest existing industries? This question and ...
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!🙌

In Henderson, KY, over 5,000 white crosses are standing watch over our Central Park in honor of Memorial Day and our hom...
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! 🫶

As ICSC Las Vegas officially wraps up for 2026, we want to acknowledge how proud this team is to represent Henderson, Ke...
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!

Address

207 North Elm Street
Henderson, KY
42420

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+12708549455

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