Friday, May 02, 2008

The sounds of success: Warren, Simpson outpace both state, nation in industrial employment growth

By AMEERAH CETAWAYO, The Daily News, acetawayo@bgdailynews.com

A regional outlook, proximity to Interstate 65 and an educated work force are among the factors that have helped drive economic development in Warren and Simpson counties. But challenges loom in both a slumping national economy and an ever-growing need for educated workers.

In past years, economic development has been a complicated process in both Simpson and Warren counties, but the results have paid off - industrial employment growth in both counties outpaces that growth in Kentucky and the nation. In fact, recent jobs announcements have put the Franklin-Simpson area at the top of the commonwealth’s job creation heap for 2008. More here.

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