(Mayfield, Ky.) August 13, 2025 – West Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation (WKRECC) recently donated $15,000 to Graves County Economic Development (GCED) to support its mission to retain, expand and attract quality manufacturing, distribution, and service industries to Graves County. The money is earmarked to support GCED’s recruiting and marketing efforts.
“Graves County Economic Development provides an essential service to Mayfield and Graves County. Solid economic development marketing and recruiting strategies are critical in bringing good employers to our community,” said WKRECC President & CEO David Smart. “West Kentucky RECC is proud to support the GCED staff as they strive to bring a better quality of life to Mayfield and Graves County.”
“WKRECC works hard to support and provide reliable service to its members, its community, and economic development,” said Jason Lemle, President of Graves County Economic Development. “We greatly appreciate the leadership and engagement on our board and throughout the region. This investment supports GCED in our mission to support business and industry through product and talent development initiatives. ”
WKRECC also provides technical support to GCED and WKRECC Planning & Applications Engineer Ricky Binkley serves on the GCED board of directors.
About Graves County Economic Development
Graves County Economic Development began in 1981, becoming the driving force behind expansion and development opportunities in the community. It continues to foster strong relationships with existing businesses and attracts new industry to grow in Graves County. There are 44 industrial businesses in Graves County that employ 2,300 people in the community.
