Pendleton County Economic & Business Development - KY

05/22/2026

Looking for a great new career opportunity? Coca-Cola Consolidated is looking for Material Handlers to join their team in Erlanger!

Whether you are an early riser or prefer working later in the day, they have options to fit your schedule:
☀️ 1st Shift Available
🌙 2nd Shift Available

Ready to refresh your career?
👉 How to Apply:
Scan the QR codes in the image below for your preferred shift or visit work4coke.com to submit your application today!

05/22/2026

Looking to jumpstart a rewarding career without the burden of student debt? 🛠️⚡

Brighton Center’s Trades to Success is a no-cost, four-week pre-apprenticeship program designed to help you explore high-demand trade careers like Electrician, HVAC, Construction, Advanced Manufacturing, CDL, and more!

⏰ Requirement: Commitment to attend Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 3 PM for four weeks.

📢 Want to learn more? Attend an information session!
📞 Call 859-419-8303 ext. 2221
📧 Email [email protected]
🌐 Visit www.brightoncenter.com

Take the first step toward self-sufficiency and a career you can be proud of. Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link to enroll! 👇

05/04/2026

It’s National Small Business Week, May 3–9!

This week, we want to say thank you to the small businesses that help make Pendleton County feel like home.

From our local shops and restaurants to service providers, farms, makers, contractors, and entrepreneurs, small businesses are the heart of our community. They create jobs, support local families, sponsor our events, welcome our visitors, and give Pendleton County its character.

This week — and every week — let’s show our appreciation by shopping local, dining local, booking local, and recommending local.

When you support a small business, you’re supporting a neighbor, a dream, and the future of our community.

Thank you, Pendleton County small businesses — we appreciate you!

04/30/2026

(Hopkinsville, KY) - Pendleton County Economic Development Director, Tami Vater, recently served as a panel speaker at the Kentucky Association for Economic Development’s Collaboration Conference in Hopkinsville.

Vater joined Andy Games with the Elizabethtown-Hardin County Industrial Foundation; Michael Yoder, Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Workforce Development; and Kristina Slattery, Commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Business and Community Development for a discussion on how communities can prepare for and respond to plant closure notifications.

The panel highlighted the importance of a proactive, coordinated response through Rapid Response efforts and Kentucky’s statewide SWATT initiative, which is designed to deliver fast, coordinated solutions during crisis moments.

“When we learned of the upcoming Hammer Strength closure in Falmouth, it was important to bring the right partners to the table quickly,” Vater said. “Our focus was twofold — to help develop a plan to support the soon-to-be displaced workers and to begin working toward recruiting a new industry to take its place.”

Photo caption:
Left, Michael Yoder, Commissioner, Dept of Workforce Development; Kristina Slattery, Commission Dept of Business & Community Development; Tami Vater, Pendleton County Economic & Tourism Development; and Andy Games, Elizabethtown-Hardin County Industrial Foundation

04/30/2026

04/15/2026

The latest unemployment reports shows Kentucky's January 2026 jobless rate at 4.3 percent (article by Northern Kentucky Tribune)

Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted January 2026 unemployment rate was 4.3%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics. The January 2026 jobless rate was down 0.1 percentage points from December of 2025 and down 0.5 percentage points from one year ago. The U.S. seasonally adjusted jobless rate fo...

04/09/2026

Today’s the day for the Pendleton County Job Fair at the Pendleton County Public Library from 5–7 p.m.!

Haven’t registered? That’s okay — come on by anyway. Local businesses will be there looking for their next great hire, and it could be you.

Stop in, make connections, and see what opportunities are waiting for you!

04/02/2026

The Kentucky Career Center and the Pendleton County Library are teaming up to connect you with top local employers. Now is the perfect time to polish your resume and practice your elevator pitch.

Don't wait until the last minute! scan the QR code in the flyer or use the link below to let us know you're coming!

🔗 Registration Link: https://forms.gle/j81zvjx45nWHjG796

03/23/2026

03/23/2026

Enzweiler Building Institute is bringing history out of books and into the workshop with its 2026 Heritage Trade Seminar Series, offered through the Covington Academy of Heritage Trades (CAHT). This spring and summer, students, contractors, and preservation professionals will gain experience restori...