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According to projections from the American Welding Society, the industry needs approximately 330,000 new welding professionals in the next two years. Demand for welders is high in Western Kentucky as well, driven by growth in regional manufacturing, the transportation industry, and new infrastructure projects. With that in mind, Graves County Economic more»

Power Truss Vice President Brad Power recently visited the Mayfield/Graves County Area Technology Center (ATC) to give advanced carpentry students a first-hand look at the role of digital design in truss manufacturing as part of the Power in Partnership program. Power in Partnership is a joint effort between the ATC and Graves County Economic Development more»

The availability of wage reimbursement for training new hires was first on the agenda at the Plant Managers Roundtable Breakfast hosted by Graves County Economic Development on Feb. 26 in Mayfield, followed by an overview of artificial intelligence tools and how they are being incorporated into business applications. Speakers were Mary Anne Medlock, more»

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»