Barren County Economic Authority

06/01/2026

📢 Newly Posted Jobs in Barren County

Looking for your next opportunity? New positions have been added to our Chamber Member Job Board.

Explore openings from local businesses and organizations that are helping drive our community forward.

View available positions here: https://barreinc.mcjobboard.net/jobs

Know someone searching for a job? Share this post with them!

05/18/2026

The application is NOW OPEN for an exciting new signage opportunity brought to you by German American Bank! The BCEA Sign Scholarship is open to Barren County based businesses who are looking to establish new or upgrade existing signage. Funds will be deployed in a 1:1 match with business owners, providing up to $1000 for signage costs. Deadline for applications is July 3, 2026. Apply today: https://barrencoea.com/sign-scholarship-program

04/28/2026

The SEDC Site Selectors Summit is one of my favorite economic development events of the year! Always valuable to stay up to date on the latest trends and emerging markets shaping economic development. Even better catching up with familiar faces and making new connections along the way. Looking forward to putting these insights into action!

04/23/2026

Bringing Advanced Manufacturing to Barren County

Barren County is proud to welcome Tate to Glasgow, Kentucky: the location of their new advanced manufacturing facility.

The new facility will be Tate’s largest site worldwide, significantly expanding the company’s production capacity and reflecting Tate's commitment to investing in U.S. manufacturing and creating high quality jobs. Producing precision-engineered power and cooling infrastructure for data centers located worldwide, the new site will bring:

400 new, high quality manufacturing jobs (the largest job creation announcement in Barren County for at least two decades)
A $76 million investment to renovate the former R.R. Donnelley building in Glasgow to create a state-of-the-art facility with advanced fabrication, assembly, and testing capabilities
A key role for Barren County in supporting the digital systems that power everything from healthcare and finance to AI and cloud computing

Tate is a global company with more than 60 years’ experience in engineering and manufacturing, and we’re thrilled they’ve chosen Barren County for the next chapter in their continued growth.

03/31/2026

We’re proud to see our CEO join Jim DeCesare on the podcast to highlight the momentum and opportunities happening right here in Barren County.

From economic growth to community impact, this conversation reflects the work being done every day to move our region forward. Strong leadership and collaboration continue to drive meaningful progress across our community.

Take a listen to the full conversation and hear more about what’s ahead for Barren County!

New Episode Alert
🎙 This week on The DeCesare Group Podcast, join Jim DeCesare for his conversation with Maureen Carpenter, President and CEO of the Barren County Economic Authority .

Carpenter talks about Barren County’s recent milestone - tying for ninth nationally among micropolitan communities in the 2025 Site Selection Governor’s Cup rankings.

She shares how this recognition is the result of more than six years of strategic planning and collaborative effort across the region.

The conversation also highlights:
• Future development at South Cooper Industrial Park
• Differences in economic development strategies between Kentucky and her home state of New York
• The continued growth and positioning of Glasgow and Barren County

🎧 Listen to the episode wherever you get your podcasts or at https://rss.com/podcasts/tdg-podcast/

📺The TDG podcast episodes are also on YouTube :
https://www.youtube.com/The DeCesare Group .

03/13/2026

LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT CAREER MOVE? Phorus Industries LLC is HIRING talented professionals across sales and marketing. 👉 Check out the job descriptions and apply now using the links below:
BDR Position: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3d8bd501b7df0885&from=shareddesktop_copy

Sales Rep: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=30957a2ae745d09e&from=shareddesktop_copy

Account Manager: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b65e4078279993b1&from=shareddesktop_copy

B2B Marketing Associate: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a81c9a8e1f396ea4&from=shareddesktop_copy

Social Media Specialist: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4ab5de472897a30e&from=shareddesktop_copy

03/12/2026

Barren County is on the rise!

The latest economic indicators show strong momentum across our community. From population growth and rising educational attainment to expanded housing market, Barren County continues to move forward.

Key highlights include:
✔ Population growth outpacing the state
✔ Expanding housing
✔ Higher educational attainment

These trends show that Barren County is a great place to live, work, and grow.

03/03/2026

Glasgow, KY continues to shine on the national stage! 🌟 Ranking 9th in the Site Selection 2025 Governor’s Cup for Top Micropolitans by number of economic development projects, our highest ranking in history! Our community is proving that strategic growth, strong partnerships, and a forward-thinking vision deliver real results.

We’re proud of this achievement and excited to keep building momentum for an even brighter future!

02/24/2026

It was my distinct honor to present Charles Huang and Jon Felty with the commission of Kentucky Colonel at last night’s Glasgow City Council meeting in recognition of their steadfast commitment to our community and their instrumental roles in securing a major new industry for Barren County. Their leadership and dedication will have a lasting economic impact on our region.

02/23/2026

Do you have an early-stage tech-based company or innovation, or an idea for one? If so, answer a brief questionnaire, at no cost and submit. The winning entrepreneurs will be recognized and provided with in-kind support and services to assist in getting your idea off the ground, courtesy of CREATE (Central Region Ecosystem for Arts, Technology & Entrepreneurship. Submit by 3/15: https://create-ic.com/ideas/