




Northern Kentucky
Northern Kentucky (NKY to the locals) combines small town charm with large city amenities. Just across the river from Cincinnati, you’ll have close access to CVG International Airport, museums, universities and professional sports teams.

Key Areas:
- Covington
- Newport
- Florence
- Maysville
Major Employers:
- Newport Steel Company
- FEAM Aero
- Amazon
- FedEx and DHL Aviation
- Arlinghaus
- CVG Airport
- PSA Airlines
West Central Kentucky
West Central Kentucky is home to Louisville, Kentucky’s largest metropolitan region. The area is a major hub for transportation and distribution, being within a day’s drive of two-thirds of the U.S. population. There’s plenty to do and see, with Churchill Downs, the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and Fort Knox all nearby.

Key Areas:
- Louisville
- Bardstown
- Elizabethtown
- Fort Knox
Major Employers:
- UPS Worldport
- Ford
- GE Appliances
- University of Louisville Health
- Norton Healthcare
- Churchill Downs
- Baird
- Heaven Hill Distillery
- Gillett Distillery
- Arvato
East Central Kentucky
Kentucky’s capital, Frankfort and nearby Lexington can be found in the East Central Kentucky – the Horse Capital of the World. You’ll find beautiful horse farms and bourbon distilleries among the regions rolling Bluegrass hills.

Key Areas:
- Lexington
- Frankfort
- Richmond
- Danville
- Berea
Major Employers:
- Toyota
- Lexmark
- Valvoline Corporate
- Lockheed Martin
- Gray Construction
- CHI Common Spirit
- University of Kentucky Health
- Longship
Western Kentucky
Bordered by the Mississippi and Ohio rivers and home to Kentucky’s two largest lakes, Western Kentucky is where you want to be if you like life on the water. The region is also known as the birthplace of Bluegrass music and for its legendary BBQ.

Key Areas:
- Owensboro
- Paducah
- Murray
- Hopkinsville
- Fort Campbell
Major Employers:
- Humana
- Owensboro Health
- City of Paducah
- Carmuse, Audubon Metals
- i5Design
- Swift and Staley
- Coco-Cola
Southern Kentucky
Nestled in between Kentucky’s major cities and Nashville, Southern Kentucky is where you go when you want to have the best of all worlds. Home to one of Kentucky’s fastest growing economic regions, you can spend your days outdoors at Mammoth Cave or Lake Cumberland and still enjoy city nightlife.

Key Areas:
- Bowling Green
- Somerset
- Corbin
- Glasgow
Major Employers:
- Blue Oval SK
- Western Kentucky University
- Baptist Health
- Hiller
- Bowling Green Works
- Taz Trucking
- Hardin County Schools
- Elizabethtown Independent Schools
Eastern Kentucky
Eastern Kentucky is bordered by the Appalachian Mountains and is a beautiful backdrop for outdoor adventures, Bluegrass music, and folk art. Whether you like fishing, hiking or caving, you’ll find something you love in Eastern Kentucky’s mountain landscape.

Key Areas:
- Ashland
- Morehead
- Pikeville
- Harlan
- Hazard
Major Employers:
- Pikeville Medical Center
- Appalachian Regional Health
- Teleworks EKECP
- Rajant
- Abound Credit


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