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For students who want to do meaningful, purpose-driven work in a high-demand field with job security, strong earning potential, flexibility, and the opportunity for professional growth, careers in healthcare are an ideal choice. To demonstrate that potential locally, the Community Connections program recently organized a field trip for a group of 18 Graves more»

Celebrating the organizations that empower local economic development brought business leaders and local officials together for Graves County Economic Development’s (GCED) Skybox Partners Celebration held Feb. 19 at CFSB in Mayfield. 110 guests were in attendance, representing the partners whose financial support is critical to GCED’s more»

Joe Venice, Director of Sales and Marketing for Mid-America Machine Inc., recently visited the Mayfield-Graves County Area Technology Center (ATC) where he offered career advice to the upper-level machine tool students. The visit was coordinated by the Power in Partnership program, a collaboration between the ATC and Graves County Economic Development more»

Graves County Economic Development traveled to Frankfort to advocate for the continued growth and momentum of both Mayfield and Graves County. These visits are an important part of ensuring our community remains connected at the state level and positioned for future opportunity. While in Frankfort, the team attended West Kentucky Thank You Night — an more»

GCED President Jason Lemle joined Pat Biggs, and Michael and Lisa Crider for the special session of the Kentucky Supreme Court honoring retired Justice John William “Bill” Graves with the unveiling and dedication of his official portrait. The portrait, painted by Mayfield artist Fred Biggs, will be permanently displayed among former justices at more»

Mayfield Electric & Water Systems (MEWS) linemen Geoffrey Beck and Drake Oliver visited students in the advanced electricity class at the Mayfield-Graves County Area Technology Center (ATC) today to discuss what their jobs involve on a daily basis, what kinds of training and experience they have, and offered advice on how the students can prepare for more»

The Hickory Industrial Park expansion continues to make significant progress, representing an important investment in infrastructure and long-term economic development for Graves County. To date, the project includes the construction of a 500,000-square-foot pre-graded pad, the development of a new connector road from Hickory Road to the rear of the more»

The MakeMyMove relocation program continues to pay dividends for Mayfield and Graves County, bringing two new full-time residents to the community in 2025, for a total of four* relocations since local leaders entered a partnership with the innovative online platform two years ago. MakeMyMove connects remote workers who are considering relocation with more»