Posts with the category “pennyrile-area-development-district”

HOPKINSVILLE, KY, October 29, 2024 – Pennyrile Area Development District (PeADD) is delighted to announce an investment in the Pennyrile region of more than $2.4 million from the Delta Regional Authority’s (DRA) Community Infrastructure Fund (CIF). CIF provides direct investment into community-based projects that address flood control, basic public infrastructure, and transportation infrastructure...  Read More

HOPKINSVILLE, KY, October 23, 2024 – Pennyrile Area Development District (PeADD) is pleased to announce that the Delta Regional Authority (DRA), in collaboration with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, has recently invested over $1 million toward three projects in the Pennyrile region through its States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP).This coordinated effort focuses on enhancing basic ...  Read More

The Lyon County Comprehensive Planning Committee is working in conjunction with the Planning Commission, the cities of Kuttawa, Eddyville, and Lyon County to update the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan will give an overview of the community, outline future goals and objectives for development, and include an implementation plan for the goals and objectives. The Comprehensive Plan will an...  Read More

HOPKINSVILLE, KY – The Princeton Water & Wastewater Commission received $130,000 to update the facilities plan for a wastewater treatment plant, addressing efficiency and biological hazards.  The funding, secured with assistance from Pennyrile Area Development District (PeADD) staff, comes from The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) Strategic Planning Program, which aims to support communities by prom...  Read More

The Christian County Fiscal Court is seeking qualified engineering firms to submit qualifications for the design of thirteen (13) tornado safe rooms. The project includes six (6) safe rooms with a capacity of 500 persons each and seven (7) safe rooms with a capacity of 110 persons each. These safe rooms must meet the FEMA P-361 standards for tornado safe rooms. The objective of this project is to ...  Read More

Join us for a free one-day brownfield grant workshop to learn how to utilitze servies offered by federal and state brownfield programs. As a result of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), there is a historic level of funding available to address brownfield properties and we want that funding in the hands of Kentucky communities! This workshop will focus on how brownfield programs can support y...  Read More

The Cadiz Trigg County Planning Commission will host a training session for Planning Commissioners and Board of Zoning Adjustment members, city and county officials and other interested parties to meet the KRS requirements (KRS 147A.027) for training on July 17, 2024 at the Renaissance Center (49 Jefferson Street, Cadiz) from 8am -5pm. This training will be provided by David Pike, Pike Legal Group...  Read More

A Journey Through the Pennyrile was the theme of the night at the Pennyrile Area Development District’s (PeADD) 55th Annual Dinner Meeting held June 10, 2024, at The Bruce Convention Center in Hopkinsville, KY.  The evening was sponsored by Planters Banks Hopkinsville and under the chairmanship of Ms. Crissy Carter, PeADD Board Chair and Citizen Member representing Livingston County.  A crowd of o...  Read More

The 55th Annual Dinner Meeting will be held Monday, June 10th at The Bruce Convention Center with a reception and registration beginning at 5:30 pm and the dinner and meeting beginning at 6 pm.  Explore the dynamic activities and ongoing advancements happening in the Pennyrile as we take you on a journey through the region.  Service awards as well as the John C. Mahre Regionalism Award, which hono...  Read More

Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)Program provides federal grant funds to protect important natural areas, acquire land for outdoor recreation and to develop or renovate public outdoor recreation facilities such as campgrounds, picnic areas, sports and playfields, swimming facilities, boating facilities, fishing facilities, trails, natural areas, and passive parks.Application deadline: May 31...  Read More

The Pennyrile Area Development District (PADD) is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors for janitorial services to include cleaning materials and labor for the Pennyrile ADD office located at 300 Hammond Drive, Hopkinsville, KY.  Cleaning equipment, paper and soap supplies will be provided by the PADD.   The contractor is responsible for their own liability and workers compensation insur...  Read More

The Pennyrile Area Development District (hereinafter referred to as PEADD) is accepting proposals to obtain the services of a public accounting firm, whose principal officers are independent certified public accountants, certified or licensed by a regulatory authority of a state or other political subdivision of the United States, hereinafter referred to as the "Offeror" to perform a financial and...  Read More

Fort Campbell Strong Defense Alliance, a 501(c)(6) tax exempt organization, is requesting an audit and tax proposal from several CPA firms with experience providing audit and tax services to not-for-profit organizations. The Fort Campbell Strong Defense Alliance, Inc. was the result of a collaborative planning effort that began in 2015 in response to the inactivation of the 159th Combat Aviation B...  Read More

Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)Program provides federal grant funds to protect important natural areas, acquire land for outdoor recreation and to develop or renovate public outdoor recreation facilities such as campgrounds, picnic areas, sports and playfields, swimming facilities, boating facilities, fishing facilities, trails, natural areas, and passive parks.Application deadline: May 31...  Read More

The PeADD Board of Directors held the Annual Christmas Board Luncheon and Legislative Update at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park on Monday, December 11, 2023. Board Chair, Ms. Crissy Carter, chaired the meeting which began at noon and welcomed everyone to the Clifty Creek Restaurant which was decorated with holiday charm.Federal and state reports were provided by Field Representatives Ms. Whitne...  Read More

District Ombudsman Cindy Tabor is blessed to kick off the 2023 Forgotten Angels project.  400 Angels are in need of adoption.  You can adopt by several different methods; you can come by our office and select you angel(s) or call or email Cindy Tabor / Miranda White and we can email or mail them to you per your request.  Bless you in advance for your support of this most special project. Guess wha...  Read More

A Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is the result of a local planning process designed to guide the economic growth of an area. The primary objective of the CEDS process is to help create jobs, foster more stable and diversified economies, and improve overall living conditions. It provides a mechanism for coordinating the efforts of individuals, organizations, local governments, a...  Read More

Rain might have slowed things down, but it didn't stop the 34th Annual Pride of the Pennyrile industry appreciation event from taking place on Thursday, September 28, 2022, at the beautiful Lake Barkley State Resort Park.  Pennyrile Area Development District in partnership with Economic Development professionals and volunteers from each county hosted this Industry Appreciation Event in recognition...  Read More

The Pennyrile Area Development District is preparing a regional application for funding under the 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP), administered through the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security.Grant funding will be utilized to assist eligible entities in the following areas:Developing cybersecurity governance structures, including developing, implementing, or revising cybe...  Read More

The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security (KOHS) is proud to host training events like this one in support of Kentucky's local units of government, communities, and critical infrastructure.Exercises will be no-cost and In-Person only. There are no prerequisites for this training. These events are intended for a wide range of attendees NOT ONLY IT personnel, including but not limited to:• City • Cou...  Read More

PeADD) 54th Annual Dinner Meeting held June 12, 2023, at The Bruce Convention Center in Hopkinsville, KY.  The evening was sponsored by Planters Banks Hopkinsville and under the chairmanship of Crissy Carter, PeADD Board Chair and Citizen Member representing Livingston County.  A crowd of over 400 state and local officials, legislators, business and civic leaders, and others from throughout the Pe...  Read More

The 54th Annual Dinner Meeting will be held Monday, June 12th at The Bruce Convention Center with a reception and registration beginning at 5:30 pm and the dinner and meeting beginning at 6 pm.  Please join us as we celebrate the past year and all that has been accomplished in the Pennyrile Region.  Service awards and the John C. Mahre Regionalism Award will be given at the event.An award-winning ...  Read More

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Pennyrile Area Development District (PeADD) Board of Directors will occur on Monday, April 10, 2023, at 12:00 Noon (CDT) and will be held in person at the PeADD office located at 300 Hammond Drive, Hopkinsville, KY 42240.  A buffet lunch will be offered beginning at 11:00 a.m.  The meeting will also be streamed live on YouTube (@pennyrileareadevelopmentd...  Read More

Deputy Secretary Beth Brinly of the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet was the guest speaker at the meeting.  She began by stating that the National Governor’s Association met last week and two major topics were re-entry and the justice involved population.  She stated that a collaboration of education and workforce partners who are investing in justice involved individuals, which included Secre...  Read More

The application period is currently open for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, Recreational Trails Program, Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Management Grants Programs. Cities, counties, state and federal agencies are eligible to apply for funds under these programs. The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) provides federal grant funds to protect important natural areas, acquir...  Read More

The next regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Pennyrile Area Development District (PeADD) Board of Directors will occur on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 12:00 Noon (CT) and will be held in person at the PeADD office located at 300 Hammond Drive, Hopkinsville, KY 42240. A virtual option will be available on our YouTube channel located at https://www.youtube.com/@pennyrileareadevelopmentdi3739/li...  Read More

The PADD Board of Directors held their Annual Christmas Board Luncheon and Legislative Update at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park on Monday, December 12, 2022 after not meeting for the past two years due to COVID then the tornadoes that touched down in the Pennyrile region last year. Board Chair, Judge Hollis Alexander, chaired the meeting which began at noon and welcomed everyone to the Clifty ...  Read More

Researchers at the University of Kentucky are conducting a research study to learn more about how environmental conditions affect radon levels inside homes. Participants are invited to take a brief survey and test their home for radon three different times over the course of the next year.You may be eligible to participate if you:• Live in Christian County, Kentucky• Are age 21 or older and own yo...  Read More

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Pennyrile Area Development District (PeADD) Board of Directors will occur on Monday, December 12, 2022, at 12:00 Noon (CT) and will be held in person at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park located at 20781 Pennyrile Lodge Road, Dawson Springs, KY 42240.A copy of the tentative agenda detailing the meeting is enclosed. A buffet lunch will be offered beginni...  Read More

November 3, 2022  -  The Kentucky Council of Area Development Districts (KCADD) and the Kentucky Association of District Directors (KADD) are seeking applicants for the position of Executive Director for their office located in Frankfort, Kentucky.  The position serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of both organizations.Applicants must possess a master’s degree in public administration, bus...  Read More

Company approved for $480 million in federal grants to boost EV battery production in the United States FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 20, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined local officials in Christian County and leaders from Ascend Elements Inc., a manufacturer of advanced, sustainable battery materials made from recycled lithium-ion batteries, for the groundbreaking of the company’s largest operatio...  Read More

 The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is seeking input from Kentuckians on its policy-based 2022-2045 Long-Range Statewide Transportation Plan (LRSTP) to support a multi-modal network well into the future. The public can review and comment on the draft plan via a survey at GetThereTogetherKY.org between Oct. 3 and Nov. 2.Input gathered will be used to help finalize the plan, which outlines t...  Read More

A Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is the result of a local planning process designed to guide the economic growth of an area. The primary objective of the CEDS process is to help create jobs, foster more stable and diversified economies, and improve overall living conditions. It provides a mechanism for coordinating the efforts of individuals, organizations, local governments, a...  Read More

The Pride of the Pennyrile was held on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at the beautiful Lake Barkley State Resort Park.  Pennyrile Area Development District in partnership with Economic Development professionals and volunteers from each county hosted this Industry Appreciation Event in recognition of the major employers of the Pennyrile Region for their contributions to our local economy and quality...  Read More

The Monthly PeADD Board of Directors Meeting took place at noon on Monday, September 12th and was held at the PeADD office in Hopkinsville and streamed on YouTube Live.  PeADD Board Secretary, Crissy Carter, chaired the meeting.In PeADD staff reports, Angela Herndon, Regional Transportation Planner, discussed the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Report for which the PeADD office ...  Read More

Local Emergency Management, County and City Officials,Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding as a result of DR-4663 Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides and Mudslides, July 26, 2022 through August 11, 2022, is now available.Below you will find the Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) Notice of Funds Available (NOFA).  To be considered for funding, the Mitigation Actions Forms (MAF) must be ...  Read More

The award was presented at the 2022 Governor’s Local Issues Conference by Senior Advisor to Gov. Beshear, Rocky Adkins. The award represents excellence in service to Kentucky.LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 22, 2022) – At last week’s Governor’s Local Issues Conference, Senior Advisor to Governor Beshear, Rocky Adkins, presented the Peggy Satterly Spirit of Kentucky Award to the Pennyrile Area Development Di...  Read More

The August PeADD Board of Directors Meeting took place Monday, August 8th and was held at the PeADD office in Hopkinsville and streamed on YouTube Live.  Trigg County Judge Executive and PeADD Board Chair, Hollis Alexander chaired the meeting.Sheila Clark, WKWB Director, gave a brief update on workforce activities and discussed upcoming job fairs happening in the area to include the Step Into A Jo...  Read More

The July PeADD Board of Directors Meeting took place Monday, July 11th and was held at the PeADD office in Hopkinsville and virtually via Zoom which was streamed live on YouTube.  Crittenden County Judge Executive and PeADD Board Chair, Perry Newcom chaired the beginning of the meeting.Judge Executive Steve Tribble, PeADD Nominating Committee Chair, administered the Oath of Office to officially in...  Read More

Congratulations to Muhlenberg County Fiscal Court for their $169,600 investment award.  This EDA investment supports the Muhlenberg County Fiscal Court with developing a competitive and sustainable industrial park through a comprehensive master plan, feasibility study and marketing package to diversify the economy and ensure economic resiliency following significant impact from the coal economy an...  Read More