Christian County is among the final potential locations for a large-scale beef processing facility.
Southwest Kentucky EDC Director Carter Hendricks tells the News Edge the company is considering the region for a new processing facility.
click to download audioHendricks says the company could employ a significant number of jobs and have a huge impact on the regional economy.
click to download audioHe says the EDC has been working with the potential industry for at least four months.
click to download audioHendricks says the facility could be located near Commerce Park One and Two in Christian County between Hopkinsville and Pembroke.
click to download audioHe says the potential project could move up the priority on the proposed I-24 connector route.
click to download audioHendricks says he feels certain the region will be able to provide enough employees for the facility.
click to download audioHe adds there is no timeline for when the company could finalize its decision on locating in the area.
A public meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 27, at 6:00 at the old Pembroke gym to address questions and concerns about the proposed facility.
Southwest Kentucky EDC Director Carter Hendricks tells the News Edge the company is considering the region for a new processing facility.
click to download audioHendricks says the company could employ a significant number of jobs and have a huge impact on the regional economy.
click to download audioHe says the EDC has been working with the potential industry for at least four months.
click to download audioHendricks says the facility could be located near Commerce Park One and Two in Christian County between Hopkinsville and Pembroke.
click to download audioHe says the potential project could move up the priority on the proposed I-24 connector route.
click to download audioHendricks says he feels certain the region will be able to provide enough employees for the facility.
click to download audioHe adds there is no timeline for when the company could finalize its decision on locating in the area.
A public meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 27, at 6:00 at the old Pembroke gym to address questions and concerns about the proposed facility.
