A 45-minute drive-time labor shed includes 150,000+ workers, with upward trends in new workforce entrants.
Our partnerships with various organizations, businesses, and community groups help us to better serve our residents and achieve our goals. Here are some of our valued partners
Hear from the businesses, industries, and organizations we're proud to partner with in Graves County.
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"We greatly value our partnership with the Graves County Economic Development team. Through our collaboration, we have successfully hosted student tours through the Power in Partnership program that provide meaningful exposure to our operations and help strengthen future talent pipeline within our community. Their team is consistently responsive, proactive, and committed to supporting our needs. They play a vital role in promoting workforce development initiatives and are a trusted partner in helping drive our continued business growth."
"As a sponsor of the MakeMyMove initiative, WK&T has seen firsthand how GCED brings people, ideas, and opportunity together in a way that truly benefits the community. Their commitment to local progress makes them a trusted partner and we're proud to support the work they do every day."
"Osmundson's experience working with Jason Lemle and the Graves County Economic Development team has been instrumental in establishing our operations in Mayfield and Graves County.
From the early stages, Jason and the GCED team were highly responsive, well-connected, and proactive in supporting our needs. Whether it was helping us connect with local workforce resources, sharing qualified candidate referrals, or providing introductions to key service providers, their support has been both practical and impactful.
What stood out most was their willingness to stay engaged throughout the process and offer solutions quickly as needs arose. Their local knowledge and network have made a meaningful difference in helping us navigate and build within the community.
We appreciate the partnership and look forward to continuing to work together as we grow our presence in the region."
"First Kentucky Bank is proud to be a Skybox investor with Graves County Economic Development, supporting initiatives that drive economic growth in Mayfield and Graves County. Through this relationship, we have contributed to impactful projects like the Exit 25 Interchange Enhancement, including the bridge beautification effort, as well as Power in Partnership, a workforce program connecting students with local professionals.
Our partnership with GCED has been both meaningful and far-reaching. Beyond financial support, we have engaged in community and school initiatives that strengthen our region and reflect GCED’s commitment to collaboration and long-term impact. We value the strong relationship we’ve built and are proud to support GCED as they continue helping our community prosper."
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