FRANKFORT, KY – (May 10, 2005) – Listed below are the upcoming meetings involving the Cabinet for Economic Development:

·        The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) will meet on Thursday, May 26, 2005, at 10:00 a.m.  The meeting will be held in the Board of Directors Conference Room located in the Old Capitol Annex, 300 West Broadway, Frankfort, Kentucky.

·         The Bluegrass State Skills Corporation (BSSC) Board of Directors will meet on Friday, May 27, 2005, at 1:00 p.m.  The meeting will be held at 1024 Capital Center Drive, Suite 320, Meeting Room A, Frankfort, Kentucky.

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The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development is the primary state agency in Kentucky responsible for creating new jobs and new investment in the state. New business investment in Kentucky in 2004 totaled nearly $2.3 billion with the creation of just over 16,600 new jobs. Information on available development sites, workforce training, incentive programs, community profiles, small business development and other resources is available at www.thinkkentucky.com.