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Alex Cunningham from Fran Bearing Co. recently offered upper-level machine-tool students at Mayfield/Graves County Area Technology Center an overview of the key role machinists play at Fran Bearing as part of the Power in Partnership Program coordinated by Graves County Economic Development (GCED). Alex talked with students about the company's history and more»

Smith Shows ATC Students How Carpentry Skills Can Build a Business Mayfield, KY – Brad Smith from Smith Home and Design recently met with upper-level carpentry students at the Mayfield/Graves County Area Technology Center (ATC) as part of the Power in Partnership Program coordinated by Graves County Economic Development (GCED). Smith shared not only more»

October 2, 2025 Mayfield, Kentucky - Graves County Economic Development (GCED) is pleased to announce that Mayfield Consumer Products, LLC (MCP), a leading manufacturer of branded candles and home fragrance products, is investing $3,250,000 to expand its production facility in the Hickory Industrial Park as part of a company-wide commitment to meet more»

Graves County Economic Development (GCED) and the Mayfield/Graves County Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the release of a new Community Connections video highlighting the collaboration among local business, industry, and, most importantly, Mayfield Independent Schools and Graves County Schools, that introduces students to local career more»

Linemen Geoffrey Beck and Rex Coleman from Mayfield Electric & Water Systems (MEWS) visited upper-level electrical students at the Mayfield/Graves County Area Technology Center (ATC) on August 29, as part of the Power in Partnership program, a joint initiative between the ATC and Graves County Economic Development (GCED) that brings professionals to the more»

Justin Clapp and Brittany McMinn from Progress Rail spoke to upper-level welding students at the Mayfield/Graves County Area Technology Center (ATC) on Sept. 2. They discussed job opportunities available at Progress Rail, explained the application process, and reviewed the related skills testing. Clapp and McMinn visited the class as part of the more»

Mayfield, Kentucky - Today, Graves County Economic Development (GCED) announced that it was awarded a Workforce Invest Grant by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to support collaborative efforts in training and education. “Graves County Economic Development is grateful to TVA for this commitment to workforce skills training for students in Graves more»

Local business leaders attending Graves County Economic Development’s (GCED) August Plant Managers Roundtable Breakfast learned about three local non-profits that are helping improve the quality of life for the community. “Experts agree that community service benefits business,” said GCED President Jason Lemle. “From enhancing your more»