Barren County is within 600 miles of over 65 percent of the nation’s population, personal income and manufacturing business establishments. When it comes to logistics, we have got you covered, interstate access and just 90 miles to the UPS Worldport.
Workforce recruiting and training assistance for new and existing employees at no charge. We also offer a personalized approach to your workforce needs – you tell us what you need, and we custom-design a solution, saving you time and money.
Enjoy lower cost, Kentucky ranks 1st in the nation for cost of doing business according to CNBC, and Barren County’s cost of living is 13% less than national average. We also offer some of the lowest energy rates east of the Mississippi.
44,249 (Median age of 40.3 years)
2,246,320
(Labor Market Area)
31,639 $ (2.3% increase in GDP over last 10 yrs)
20,063
1,638,764
(Within 60-minute drive)
Advanced Manufacturing, Agriculture / Agri-Tech / Agribusiness, Automotive, Aviation / Aerospace, Food / Beverage Processing, Healthcare / Medical Devices / Life Sciences / Pharma, Warehousing / Distribution / Logistics
List of European Companies who have already invested
| Name | Industry | No. of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| Halton Company (Finland) | Manufacturing | 164 |
| Essity (Sweden) | Manufacturing | 143 |
| Alpla Inc (Austria) | Plastics Manufacturing | 90 |
| 3A Composites (Switzerland) | Manufacturing/Composites | 80 |
| Suntec Industries (France) | Automotive | 15 |