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Graves County business leaders learned more about state and federal legislative issues during the Plant Manager’s Roundtable hosted by Graves County Economic Development (GCED) on April 23. Guests included Kim Holloway, District 2 State Representative, Morgan Alvey, Field Rep., U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, and Austin Wetherington, Field Rep., more»

Community Connections Links Students with Careers in Marketing, Accounting, and Finance Whether local students see themselves working as financial planners, bankers, in corporate finance or in support roles like marketing, Graves County Economic Development (GCED) and its partners are helping them connect with those careers right here at home through the more»

Mid-America Machine speaks to ATC students Local students considering a career in the trades have unique opportunities given Graves County’s worldwide reputation as the centrifugal compressor capital of the world. Students in the Machine Tool Technology Program at the Mayfield-Graves County Area Technology Center (ATC) recently learned more about more»

Greg Wilson, Chief Executive Officer of Murray-based HempWood, recently shared his unique perspective as a successful entrepreneur, inventor, and cutting-edge developer of earth-friendly, alternative construction materials with students in the upper-level carpentry class at the Mayfield/Graves County Area Technology Center (ATC). His visit was part of the more»

Youngblood Excavating & Contracting, LLC (YEC) staffers Brandon Henderson and Todd Jackson recently spoke to the introductory-level welding class at the Mayfield/Graves County Area Technology Center (ATC) and emphasized the future job opportunities that learning skilled trades can provide. Henderson and Jackson visited the class as part of the more»

On February 26, local business leaders enjoyed breakfast with a side of information about the City of Mayfield and Graves County at the latest Plant Manager’s Roundtable Breakfast, hosted by Graves County Economic Development (GCED). The meetings, held bimonthly, are an easy way for business leaders to network and stay ahead of local business-related more»

Community Connections partners with local businesses to help students discover career options. Local high school students recently visited several local businesses to get a first-hand look at the transition from education into a career as part of the Community Connections career program coordinated by Graves County Economic Development (GCED). The more»

Graves County routinely ranks among the top five counties in Kentucky for agriculture sales, providing unique opportunities for young people interested in pursuing careers in agriculture and agri-business. To help local students learn more about the agriculture industry and see themselves in ag-related careers, the Community Connections program recently more»