Building Kentucky: Manufacturing Month spotlights rapidly growing sector in Kentucky
Berry Craig
By the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
As Kentucky’s economy grows at a record-breaking pace, the state’s manufacturing sector serves as a clear cornerstone of that success, driving billions of dollars of ongoing investment and thousands of new jobs across the commonwealth.
October is Manufacturing Month
While the state’s rapidly growing manufacturing sector provides a year-round boon for the economy, October marks a fitting time to recognize its importance. Gov. Andy Beshear recently proclaimed October as Manufacturing Month in the commonwealth, celebrating the industry’s nearly 5,000 facilities statewide.