GCED Celebrates Its Supporters
February 24, 2026

Graves County Economic Development welcomed 110 guests to its annual Skybox Partners Celebration, recognizing the businesses and organizations whose financial contributions support GCED's ongoing mission to attract investment and create jobs in Mayfield and Graves County.

Hickory FONS & RROF
November 25, 2025

The Graves County Fiscal Court published a Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds related to HUD Community Project Funding for improvements at the Hickory Industrial Park.

Graves County Economic Development Receives TVA Workforce Invest Grant To Increase Local Training & Education Efforts
September 4, 2025

Graves County Economic Development has been awarded a Tennessee Valley Authority Workforce Invest Grant to support expanded training and education efforts, helping students in Graves County develop the skills needed by local business and industry.

WKRECC Donation Supports Economic Development 2025
August 21, 2025

West Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation has donated $15,000 to Graves County Economic Development to support its recruiting and marketing efforts aimed at retaining and attracting quality manufacturing and service industries to Graves County.

GCED Receives $15,000 Grant From U.S. Bank Foundation
June 11, 2025

Graves County Economic Development has received a $15,000 grant from the U.S. Bank Foundation to support its mission of retaining and expanding local businesses, attracting new industry, and building innovative workforce and education programs in Graves County.

GCED Received $10,000 Grant From U.S. Bank Foundation
August 8, 2024

Graves County Economic Development has received a $10,000 grant from the U.S. Bank Foundation to support economic and workforce development activities in Mayfield and Graves County, furthering the organization's mission to promote quality of life in the region.

Graves County Economic Development Hosts Skybox Partners Luncheon
July 16, 2024

Graves County Economic Development hosted 74 contributors and partners at its annual Skybox Partners Luncheon, providing updates on recent economic development successes — including new business attractions and multiple expansions — and sharing plans for the year ahead.

WKRECC Donation Supports Economic Development 2024
June 14, 2024

West Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation has donated $15,000 to Graves County Economic Development to support its recruiting and marketing mission, continuing a partnership aimed at bringing quality employers and better job opportunities to Graves County.

WKRECC Donation Supports Economic Development 2023
October 24, 2023

West Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation has donated $15,000 to Graves County Economic Development, continuing its annual support of GCED's recruiting and marketing efforts to attract and retain quality manufacturing and service industries in Graves County.

GCED Receives TVA Workforce Invest Grant To Increase Local Training & Education Efforts
September 26, 2023

Graves County Economic Development has received a Tennessee Valley Authority Workforce Invest Grant to fund Project Precision, a collaboration with the local Area Technology Center designed to expand career certification pathways and meet growing industry demand for trained workers.

Graves County Economic Development And MCP To Provide Mayfield/Graves County Area Technology Center With New Equipment!
March 22, 2023

Graves County Economic Development and Mayfield Consumer Products have donated a forklift to the Mayfield/Graves County Area Technology Center to support the Machine Tool program's day-to-day operations and provide students the opportunity to earn forklift operator certification.

GCED Holds Skybox Partners Celebration
February 11, 2023

Graves County Economic Development hosted its annual Skybox Partners Celebration at CFSB Bank, bringing together business leaders, local officials, and community partners from across Graves County to recognize and thank contributors to the region's economic growth.

GCED Celebrates Business & Industry Awards
November 12, 2022

Graves County Economic Development held its annual Targeted Business and Industry Dinner, honoring local businesses and industry leaders for their contributions to economic development in Graves County following the devastation of the December 2021 tornado.

WKRECC Donation Supports Economic Development 2022
August 13, 2022

West Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation has donated $15,000 to Graves County Economic Development to support its recruiting and marketing efforts, reaffirming the cooperative's commitment to bringing quality employers and economic opportunity to Graves County.

GCED Honors Local Industry At Awards Dinner
November 8, 2021

Graves County Economic Development's Targeted Business and Industry Dinner honored more than 50 individuals and businesses for their contributions to local economic development, with remarks highlighting the community roots and future potential of Graves County industry.

WKRECC Donation Supports Economic Development 2021
July 31, 2021

West Kentucky Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation donated $15,000 to Graves County Economic Development to support its mission of retaining and attracting quality manufacturing, distribution, and service industries through strategic marketing and recruitment efforts.