Gov. Beshear announces state funding for Lyon County

Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday further investment in Kentucky's build-ready, job-ready site development efforts as Lyon County was approved for $2 million in state funding to spur future investment and job creation.

"When it comes to setting up the commonwealth for long-term economic success, our collaboration with local communities is paving the way," said Gov. Beshear. "I am thrilled to see further investment into a site that was previously approved for funding for crucial upgrades. This site in Lyon County will attract quality business and will generate well-paying jobs for Kentucky families."

The funding is through the Kentucky Product Development Initiative which is overseen by the Cabinet for Economic Development. The initiative provides funding for local communities statewide to increase investment in site and building upgrades to attract future job creation and economic growth.

The city of Eddyville, on behalf of the Eddyville Riverport and Industrial Development Authority, plans to construct a spec building on Site B in the Eddyville Industrial Park. 

This site was part of a regional project including Caldwell, Crittenden, Livingston, Lyon and Trigg counties that received approval in June 2023 for $34,715 in state funding. In May 2023, the Governor announced the location received Build-Ready certification.