It's Quilt Week in Paducah and we're 'bursting at the seams' with excitement to welcome over 37,000 visitors to our community! Explore how quilting contributes to Paducah's thriving community on our website: shorturl.at/bkMV5
#paducahquiltweek #americanquilterssociety

The Paducah Innovation Hub has been featured in the latest publication from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Institute for Economic Equity. 📚Read more here: shorturl.at/fKS48

When the sun hides, our economy thrives!📷Hundreds of visitors traveled to Paducah to witness the total solar eclipse. Paducah has been shining bright since 1827, and this eclipse was another reminder of the incredible opportunities awaiting those who relocate to our city!

Last week, Bruce Wilcox traveled to Washington DC alongside other local Paducah leaders, advocating for Paducah's DOE cleanup funding and McCracken County's HubZone designation.

Checked all the boxes at The Next Move Group's 2024 conference in New Orleans:

✅ Networking
✅ Economic Development Insights
✅ Celebrated Mardi Gras in style! ⚜️🎭🎺

#paducah #economicdevelopment #siteselection

Yesterday, our team and board members journeyed to Frankfort for the Annual Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce Day! We engaged with state legislators and cabinet officials to drive positive change for our community.

GPED would like to introduce our newest team member, Meg Morrow!🎉 Meg is the new Director of Operations for GPED and is responsible for the company's marketing, finances, and operations. We are excited to have Meg on our team!

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Paducah, KY’s outdoor recreation puts families in motion for more fun, on the scenic Greenway Trail linking neighborhoods, a nature preserve + 3 city parks; and on the river in a city named a national “Boater’s Choice.” See more at epaducah.com. #PowerofPaducah

In the vibrant river city of Paducah, KY, the currents of creativity power enjoyment: Festivals, museums, a Downtown Arts District that’s a Certified Kentucky Cultural District and more, all in a designated UNESCO Creative City. See epaducah.com. #PowerofPaducah

Watch the video for a taste of life in Paducah, KY, a vibrant river city and a designated UNESCO Creative City, where low costs and easy commutes meet the highest quality in the arts and refreshing recreation on land and water. Learn more: shorturl.at/qHIN3. #PowerofPaducah

Dr. Anton Reece, President of WKCTC, describes the College’s advanced #manufacturing apprenticeships as “an incredible opportunity for employers” with a placement rate in the high 90s. See more at epaducah.com. #PowerofPaducah

Watch Dr. Anton Reece, President of
WKCTC, discuss the College’s close relationship with industry and the #manufacturing apprenticeship program offering employers “incredible opportunity.” Watch, then see epaducah.com. #PowerofPaducah

For Superintendent Dr. Donald Shively and staff at Paducah, KY Public Schools, the improvements never end keeping student skills aligned to industry needs. “It’s a constant process of turning out more talented students.” See more at epaducah.com. #PowerofPaducah

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. See more at epaducah.com. #PowerofPaducah

“We’re bullish on where we are in Paducah,” says Steve Powless, Executive Chairman of the Board of CSI a leading global provider of fintech, regtech and cybersecurity services, based in Paducah-McCracken County, KY. Learn more: epaducah.com. #PowerofPaducah

Watch Stan Jones, Chief Development Officer for Dippin’ Dots, discuss the business advantages of Paducah-McCracken County, KY—like great workforce in a central distribution hub and “very business friendly” support. Watch, then see epaducah.com. #PowerofPaducah

Check out Paducah, KY’s tech-driven talent pipeline including a high school Innovation Hub, West KY Community and Technical College’s Emerging Technology Center + local campuses of Murray State University and UK College of Engineering. ow.ly/ivoy50GoAs9. #PowerofPaducah

Why wait? Paducah, KY puts the power of performance at your command now, with a high-achieving workforce of 120,000, skills honed through strategically coordinated efforts, and with 30-day custom training available. See more at epaducah.com. #PowerofPaducah

Learn about the powerful advantages of Greater Paducah-McCracken County, KY in this video featuring Katie Gress, Operations Manager for the Paducah plant of Worthington Industries, a global metals manufacturer. Watch, then see epaducah.com. #PowerofPaducah