Below is a list of all current press releases.  To view the full text, click on the press release title.

• Gov. Beshear Breaks Ground on Second Recent Expansion for Kobe Aluminum in Bowling Green; Company to Add 100 Jobs
  Wednesday, May 15, 2013
  BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (May 15, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today joined company and local officials at Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products LLC (KAAP) in Bowling Green to break ground on the company’s second expansion in recent months. Kobe Aluminum plans to add an 87,000-square-foot building, resulting in 100 new, full-time jobs and a capital investment of up to $66 million.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Glass Door Solutions to Establish Operations in Elkton, Create 110 Jobs
  Monday, May 13, 2013
  ELKTON, Ky. (May 13, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today joined local and company officials in Elkton to announce Glass Door Solutions LLC, a newly-formed company, plans to lease a facility, create 110 new, full-time jobs and invest more than $3.5 million in the Commonwealth.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Domtar Paper to Upgrade Operations in Hancock County, Retain 452 Jobs
  Thursday, May 09, 2013
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 9, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today announced Domtar Paper Company LLC plans to upgrade and add equipment at its Hawesville facility, retaining 452 jobs and investing up to $20 million in capital improvements.
• Gov. Beshear Celebrates Grand Opening for Birtley in Lexington, First Chinese-owned Manufacturer in Kentucky
  Monday, April 29, 2013
  LEXINGTON Ky. (April 29, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today joined local leaders and company officials in Lexington for the grand opening of Birtley, a subsidiary of Shandong Borun Industrial Processing Equipment in China. The company, Kentucky’s first Chinese-owned manufacturing firm, has built a new 67,500-square-foot facility at Blue Grass Business Park in Lexington, and is creating 30 to 50 new, full-time jobs and investing approximately $10 million in the project.
• Gov. Beshear Announces ARaymond Tinnerman Increases Scope of Expansion in Flemingsburg
  Friday, April 26, 2013
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 26, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today announced ARaymond Tinnerman Manufacturing has expanded its growth plans in Flemingsburg, increasing both jobs and investment from its originally planned project.
• Gov. Beshear Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting for Nifco America Corp.’s Expansion in Shelbyville, 100 Additional Jobs
  Thursday, April 25, 2013
  SHELBYVILLE, Ky. (April 25, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today joined local leaders and company officials at a ribbon-cutting and grand opening for Nifco America Corp.’s expanded operations in Shelbyville. The Japanese-owned automotive supplier has invested more than $4.3 million to purchase new, state-of-the-art injection molding equipment and has spent $3 million to add 73,000 square feet to its existing 115,000-square-foot facility, creating 100 new jobs.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Tiffany & Co. to Expand Operations in Lexington, Add 75 Jobs
  Thursday, April 25, 2013
  LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 25, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today joined local and company officials to announce Tiffany & Co. is expanding manufacturing operations in Lexington, creating 75 new, full-time jobs and investing $2 million in the state. The expansion comes less than two years after the company’s grand opening in Lexington.
• At Global Biotechnology Convention, Gov. Beshear to Promote Kentucky, Pursue Tech-Driven Businesses
  Wednesday, April 24, 2013
  FRANKFORT, KY (April 24, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today leads an economic development visit to promote Kentucky at the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) international convention, held this year in Chicago. The convention attracts governors from several states each year, as well as 2,000 exhibitors and 20,000 biotech executives, scientists and industry leaders from more than 65 nations.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Lyons Magnus to Expand in Northern Kentucky, Add 50 Jobs
  Wednesday, April 24, 2013
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 24, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today announced Lyons Magnus Inc. plans to expand operations in northern Kentucky, adding 50 jobs and investing $5 million in the project.
• Gov. Beshear Announces ACE Compressor Parts & Services to Expand in Mayfield, Create 10 Jobs
  Tuesday, April 23, 2013
  FRANKFORT Ky. (April 23, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today announced ACE Compressor Parts & Services Inc. will create 10 new, full-time jobs and invest more than $1.1 million as part of an expansion project in Mayfield.
• Gov. Beshear Participates in Grand Opening for Taica Cubic Printing Kentucky in Winchester
  Monday, April 22, 2013
  WINCHESTER, Ky. (April 22, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today joined community leaders and company officials from Taica Corp. of Japan to celebrate the grand opening of the company’s manufacturing facility in Winchester. The facility is managed and operated by one of the company’s two North American subsidiaries, Taica Cubic Printing Kentucky LLC. The project represents 30 new, full-time jobs over the next several years and an investment of more than $8 million.
• Toyota to Build Lexus ES 350 in Kentucky
  Friday, April 19, 2013
  GEORGETOWN, Ky. (April 19, 2013) – Proving once again that Kentucky is a powerhouse in the global auto industry, Gov. Steve Beshear today announced Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) will be the first-ever U.S. production site for the Lexus ES 350 model, the top-selling Lexus sedan in the world.
• Lt. Gov. Abramson Welcomes Southern Air to Northern Kentucky, Participates in Ribbon-Cutting for New Headquarters
  Thursday, April 18, 2013
  FLORENCE, Ky. (April 18, 2013) – Lieutenant Governor Jerry Abramson today joined company and local officials in northern Kentucky to participate in a ribbon-cutting for Southern Air’s new global headquarters, which will create up to 150 jobs and an initial investment of $3.5 million in the project.
• Lt. Gov. Abramson Participates in Ribbon-Cutting for ZoomEssence in Northern Kentucky
  Thursday, April 18, 2013
  HEBRON, Ky. (April 18, 2013) – Lieutenant Governor Jerry Abramson today joined company and local officials in northern Kentucky for a ribbon-cutting for ZoomEssence Inc. The research and development firm is creating 20 full-time jobs and investing more than $3 million in the Commonwealth.
• Gov. Beshear Celebrates Grand Opening for International Law Firm Bingham McCutchen in Lexington
  Thursday, April 18, 2013
  LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 18, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today joined local leaders and officials from Bingham McCutchen LLP for a ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony at the ‘Bingham Building’ in the University of Kentucky’s Coldstream Research Campus Business Park in Lexington.
• Cabinet Awards $100,000 in Prizes to Kentucky University Students in Statewide Business Plan Competition
  Tuesday, April 16, 2013
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 16, 2013) – The Cabinet for Economic Development awarded $100,000 in prize money this past weekend to university students who developed plans for 18 new Kentucky companies.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Imperium Health Management to Establish Headquarters in Louisville, Create 40 Jobs
  Monday, April 15, 2013
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 15, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today announced Imperium Health Management is establishing a headquarters operation in Louisville, creating 40 new, full-time jobs and investing more than $1.3 million in the project.
• Gov. Beshear Breaks Ground on New U.S. Headquarters for Balluff in Northern Kentucky
  Thursday, April 11, 2013
  INDEPENDENCE, Ky. (April 11, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today joined local and company officials to break ground on Balluff Inc.’s new U.S. headquarters building in Independence. The company expects to add 24 new, full-time Kentucky resident jobs and invest $6 million as part of the expansion.
• Gov. Beshear Announces IEH Laboratories & Consulting Group to Establish Operations in Scottsville
  Monday, April 08, 2013
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 8, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today announced IEH Laboratories & Consulting Group (IEH) is opening a new testing laboratory in Scottsville, creating six jobs. IEH owns and operates an extensive network of 70 laboratories across the United States that provides comprehensive testing and consulting services to the food industry.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Macco Organiques to Establish Manufacturing Facility in Paducah, Create 40 Jobs
  Friday, March 29, 2013
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 29, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today announced Macco Organiques Inc., a Canadian manufacturer of chlorides used in the food and pharmaceutical industries, plans to establish a production facility in Paducah. The project will create 40 new, full-time jobs and entail an investment of $9.55 million in the Commonwealth.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Hayashi Telempu North America Corporation to Establish Operations in Frankfort, Create 103 Jobs
  Tuesday, March 26, 2013
  FRANKFORT Ky. (March 26, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today announced Hayashi Telempu North America Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hayashi Telempu Corporation, based in Japan, plans to establish manufacturing operations in Frankfort. The project will create 103 jobs and represents an investment of more than $10.7 million in the Commonwealth.
• TeleTech Expands to Paducah; Gov. Beshear Celebrates 450 New Jobs
  Thursday, March 21, 2013
  PADUCAH, Ky. (March 21, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today joined local and company officials to announce TeleTech Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEC), a global customer service company, is expanding its Kentucky presence with a state-of-the-art customer experience center in Paducah, which will create 450 new jobs.
• National Magazine Honors Three Kentucky Companies for Investment, Community Impact
  Thursday, March 14, 2013
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 14, 2013) – Trade & Industry Development, a leading magazine dedicated to site selection, has included three Kentucky companies, General Electric (GE), Berry Plastics and Amazon, in its 8th Annual CiCi (Corporate Investment & Community Impact) Awards. The projects are among the top 30 economic development projects in 2012 and were selected from hundreds submitted from across the country.
• Gov. Beshear to Lead Inaugural Kentucky Trade Mission to Canada
  Tuesday, March 12, 2013
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 12, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today announced that in June he will lead an international business trade mission to Toronto, Canada, which is the Commonwealth’s number one export destination.
• Wausau Paper Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Harrodsburg Expansion
  Thursday, March 07, 2013
  HARRODSBURG, Ky. (March 7, 2013) – Cabinet for Economic Development Secretary Larry Hayes joined company and local officials at Wausau Paper (NYSE:WPP) in Harrodsburg today, celebrating a ribbon cutting for the company’s $220 million expansion, representing 76 new, full-time jobs.
• Kentucky Ranked 10th in Nation for Industry Activity
  Tuesday, March 05, 2013
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 5, 2013) – Site Selection magazine’s annual Governor’s Cup rankings have placed Kentucky 10th in the nation for new and expanded industry activity in 2012.
• Gov. Beshear Announces MVP Group International to Establish Manufacturing Operations in Fulton, Create 150 Jobs
  Monday, March 04, 2013
  FULTON, Ky. (March 4, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today joined local and company officials to announce that MVP Group International Inc. plans to establish a manufacturing operation in Fulton, creating 150 new, full-time jobs and investing more than $5.2 million in the Commonwealth.
• Gov. Beshear Announces U.S. Bank Home Mortgage To Expand in Owensboro; Adds New Facility and 332 Jobs
  Friday, March 01, 2013
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 1, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today announced U.S. Bank, a subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB), plans to expand its mortgage operations in Owensboro by adding a new facility and 332 jobs with an investment of more than $15.2 million.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Hummingbird Nano to Expand Operations in Lexington, Add 18 Jobs
  Friday, March 01, 2013
  LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 1, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today joined company and local officials to announce Hummingbird Nano Inc. is expanding manufacturing operations at the University of Kentucky’s Coldstream Research Campus, adding 18 jobs and investing more than $550,000 in the project.
• Gov. Beshear Announces The J.M. Smucker Company to Upgrade Jif® Operations in Lexington, Retain Nearly 280 Jobs
  Thursday, February 21, 2013
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 21, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today announced J.M. Smucker LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The J.M. Smucker Company, plans to retain 279 jobs and invest more than $43 million in upgrades to its Lexington facility, home of the famous Jif Peanut Butter brand.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Legion Logistics to Expand in Florence, Create 24 Jobs
  Wednesday, February 20, 2013
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 20, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today announced Legion Logistics LLC is expanding its facility in northern Kentucky, with plans to create 24 jobs and make a $1 million investment in Boone County and the Commonwealth.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Total Quality Logistics to Expand Operations in Lexington, Will Create At Least 75 Jobs by 2015
  Monday, February 18, 2013
  FRANKFORT Ky. (Feb. 18, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today announced Total Quality Logistics (TQL) is expanding its Lexington facility, creating at least 75 new, full-time jobs by 2015 and investing more than $1.7 million in the project.
• Kentucky Exports Set All-Time Annual Record in 2012
  Wednesday, February 13, 2013
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 13, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today announced Kentucky’s 2012 exports set a new all-time annual record, with $22 billion in sales of Kentucky-made products and services. With exports to 199 nations, the record represents a 10 percent growth from 2011, more than double the U.S. average growth rate of 4.5 percent.
• Gov. Beshear Celebrates Grand Opening for Tempur-Pedic’s Global Headquarters in Lexington
  Wednesday, February 13, 2013
  LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 13, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today joined local and company officials at Tempur-Pedic (NYSE: TPX), marking the company’s 20th anniversary in Lexington and celebrating the grand opening for the company’s new global headquarters. The project will create 65 new jobs, retain more than 230 jobs, and represent a $17 million investment.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Alpla to Establish Manufacturing Operations in Bowling Green, Create 72 Jobs
  Tuesday, February 12, 2013
  FRANKFORT Ky. (Feb. 12, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today announced Alpla Inc. plans to establish manufacturing operations in Bowling Green, creating 72 new, full-time jobs and investing $22.4 million in the Commonwealth.
• Gov. Beshear, Lt. Gov. Abramson Announce Westpack to Establish Manufacturing Operations in Covington, Create 63 Jobs
  Monday, February 11, 2013
  COVINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 11, 2013) – Lieutenant Governor Jerry Abramson joined local and company officials to announce Westpack, a bottle decorating and packaging company based in Russia, plans to establish manufacturing operations in Covington. The project will create 63 new, full-time jobs and will represent a $4.49 million investment in the Commonwealth.
• Gov. Beshear Announces SERVPRO of Pulaski and Laurel Counties to Establish a Regional Headquarters in London
  Friday, February 08, 2013
  FRANKFORT Ky. (Feb. 8, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today announced Roberts Ventures LLC, through the name of SERVPRO of Pulaski and Laurel Counties, is establishing its headquarters in London, creating 10 jobs and investing $666,500 in the Commonwealth.
• Gov. Beshear Announces VMV Paducahbilt to Expand Manufacturing in Paducah, Add 25 Jobs
  Tuesday, February 05, 2013
  FRANKFORT Ky. (Feb. 5, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today announced NRE Acquisition Co. LLC, doing business as VMV Paducahbilt, plans to expand operations in Paducah, create 25 new, full-time jobs and invest $920,000 in the Commonwealth.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Newly Weds Foods to Invest $57 Million, Create 115 Jobs in Northern Kentucky
  Monday, February 04, 2013
  ERLANGER, Ky. (Feb. 4, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today joined Newly Weds Foods executives, Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation and local officials to announce that the company will launch a regional food production facility in northern Kentucky, with plans to create 115 jobs and a $57 million investment in Boone County and the Commonwealth.
• Gov. Beshear Announces KentuckyOne Health to Locate Headquarters in Louisville, Add 10 Jobs
  Thursday, January 31, 2013
  FRANKFORT Ky. (Jan. 31, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today announced KentuckyOne Health plans to locate its headquarters in Louisville, adding 10 new, full-time jobs and investing $5.5 million in the project.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Ashland Inc. to Invest $15 Million in Calvert City Facility, Retain 500 Jobs
  Wednesday, January 30, 2013
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 30, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today announced Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) plans to invest $15 million and retain 500 full-time jobs at its Calvert City plant. The company plans to add three high-efficiency heat recovery steam generators to the facility, thereby reducing emissions and improving energy efficiency.
• Kentucky: Here We Grow Business Tour Kicks off in February
  Wednesday, January 30, 2013
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 30, 2013) – The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development is partnering with a number of local, state and federal organizations to host a series of free seminars designed to educate small business owners and entrepreneurs on resources available to help them start, grow and sustain their businesses.
• Kentucky’s Auto Manufacturers Produce More Than One Million Vehicles in 2012, Best Output Since 2007
  Wednesday, January 23, 2013
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 23, 2013) – Kentucky’s thriving automotive industry enjoyed a banner year in 2012, with annual production reaching more than one million vehicles for the first time since 2007, before the national economic downturn.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Unique Granite and Marble to Expand Manufacturing in Owensboro, Create 25 Jobs
  Tuesday, January 22, 2013
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 22, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today announced Unique Granite and Marble Inc. plans to expand manufacturing operations in Owensboro, creating 25 new, full-time jobs and investing $400,000 in the project.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Kemmerich USA to Establish Manufacturing Operations in Murray, Create 120 Jobs
  Wednesday, January 16, 2013
  MURRAY, Ky. (Jan. 16, 2013) – Following a productive meeting with company officials in Germany this summer, Gov. Steve Beshear today joined company and local officials in Murray to announce Kemmerich USA will establish a manufacturing operation and its U.S. headquarters in Calloway County.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Dippin’ Dots to Expand Manufacturing in Paducah, Create 30 Jobs
  Tuesday, January 15, 2013
  FRANKFORT Ky. (Jan. 15, 2013) – Governor Steve Beshear today announced Dippin’ Dots LLC plans to expand operations in Paducah, creating 30 new, full-time jobs and investing more than $3.1 million in the project.
• Grants Available to Help Kentucky’s Small Businesses Export to International Markets
  Thursday, December 20, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 20, 2012) – Kentucky’s Cabinet for Economic Development is now accepting applications from Kentucky small businesses for grant money made available through the State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP).
• Gov. Beshear Announces YH America to Expand Operations in Versailles, Add 10 Jobs
  Wednesday, December 19, 2012
  FRANKFORT Ky. (Dec. 19, 2012) – Governor Steve Beshear today announced YH America Inc. plans to expand manufacturing operations in Versailles, adding 10 new, full-time jobs and investing more than $5 million in the Commonwealth.
• Gov. Beshear Announces NHK Louisville to Expand Manufacturing Operations, Add 50 Jobs
  Wednesday, December 19, 2012
  FRANKFORT Ky. (Dec. 19, 2012) – Governor Steve Beshear today announced NHK Spring Precision of America Inc. (NHK Louisville) plans to expand operations in Louisville. The company plans to add 50 new, full-time jobs and invest more than $19 million in the Commonwealth.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Indatus and Mocura to Establish Headquarters in Louisville, Create 100 Jobs
  Tuesday, December 18, 2012
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Dec. 18, 2012) – Governor Steve Beshear today joined company and local officials in Louisville to announce that two companies, Indatus and Mocura, both under the ownership of ICIM Corporation, plan to establish headquarters on 118 East Main Street in Louisville. Indatus and Mocura will create 100 new jobs and establish a tier-2 datacenter with full network operations center and staff in the renovated historic building.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Anchor Packaging to Establish Manufacturing Operations in Rockcastle County, Create 150 Jobs
  Monday, December 17, 2012
  MOUNT VERNON, Ky. (Dec. 17, 2012) – Governor Steve Beshear today joined company and local officials to announce Anchor Packaging Inc., a specialized packaging manufacturer for the food service industry, plans to establish operations in Rockcastle County, creating 150 new, full-time jobs and investing more than $7.6 million.
• Gov. Beshear Announces Airline Industry Supplier Indy Honeycomb to Expand in Northern Kentucky
  Monday, December 10, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 10, 2012) – Governor Steve Beshear today announced Barnett Industries Inc., doing business as Indy Honeycomb, is expanding its northern Kentucky facility, adding 13 new, full-time jobs. The project entails an investment of $915,000 in the Commonwealth.
• Gov. Beshear Announces German Automotive Supplier iwis to Establish Manufacturing Operations in Murray, Create 75 Jobs
  Friday, November 30, 2012
  MURRAY, Ky. (Nov. 30, 2012) – Governor Steve Beshear today joined company and local officials to announce iwis, a German automotive supplier, plans to establish its first U.S. manufacturing operation in Murray. The project will create 75 new, full-time jobs and entail a more than $12.5 million investment in the Commonwealth.
• Gov. Beshear Unveils Hemispheres Feature on Kentucky
  Friday, November 30, 2012
  FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 30, 2012) – Governor Steve Beshear today unveiled a 32-page editorial supplement that will be featured in Hemispheres, the onboard magazine of United Airlines. The special section, which is dedicated to showcasing Kentucky’s business climate, will be available to approximately 12.3 million passengers during December.
• Lt. Gov. Abramson Celebrates Grand Opening for Clopay in Augusta
  Friday, November 30, 2012
  AUGUSTA, Ky. (Nov. 30, 2012) – Lieutenant Governor Jerry Abramson today joined company and local leaders in Augusta at a grand opening ceremony for Clopay Plastics Products Company Inc. The company has added 62,000 square feet to its existing 289,000-square-foot facility, a project that is responsible for retaining 290 full-time jobs and creating a $12.3 million investment in the state.