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Join Us in Paducah for the 2025 KAED Collaboration Conference! We’re excited to invite you to the 2025 Kentucky Association for Economic Development (KAED) Collaboration Conference on April 14-16 in beautiful downtown Paducah!?Known for its vibrant arts scene and rich cultural heritage as a UNESCO Creative City, Paducah is the perfect backdrop for a conference that dives into the critical issues shaping Kentucky’s economy. Our dynamic lineup of sessions will cover: ? Consultants panel ? Impacts of tariff policies on manufacturing, agriculture, and automotive sectors ? Future of nuclear energy in Kentucky? ? How agribusiness drives economic growth across the Commonwealth ? What it means to be a UNESCO City ? Creative housing development happening across Kentucky ?? Kick off the event with an exclusive tour of the Paducah Innovation Hub on April 14, 3:00-4:00 PM CT. This cutting-edge facility is a powerhouse of creativity, workforce development, and technological advancement. Registration is free, but spots are limited—secure yours now! A HUGE THANK YOU to our incredible sponsors: Greater Paducah Economic Development BFW/Marcum Murray State University Tennessee Valley Authority AEI, an STV Company CSX Branscum Construction Company, Inc. McBrayer PLLC Denton Law Firm, PLLC LG&E and KU Energy LLC Eddyville Riverport & Industrial Development Authority, Inc. Kentucky Cornerstone Thoroughbred Architects & Engineers Paducah & Louisville Railway, Inc. Agracel, Inc. Solid Ground Consulting Engineers, PLLC Big Rivers Electric Corporation Jackson Purchase Energy Cooperative CFSB - Community Financial Services Bank Your support makes this possible! ?? Interested in becoming a sponsor? Show your support for economic growth in the Commonwealth and gain valuable visibility and networking opportunities. Contact Terri Bradshaw at [email protected]?or 502-330-1732 for more details. ? Reserve your spot and lodging today to get the best rates!? Register here: https://lnkd.in/gMbHwA_f Reserve your room here: https://lnkd.in/gY73ywrv We can’t wait to see you in Paducah this April! #kaed #economicdevelopment #paducahky #EVBattery #nuclearenergy #agribusiness #InnovationHub #kentuckybusiness

Excellent experience at the Kentucky League of Cities Ecomomic Accelerator in Elizabethtown! KLC’s innovative partnerships for building community capacity through collaboration is an impressive approach and should make all of us excited about Kentucky’s economic future. Thank you, KLC, for allowing Thoroughbred to sponsor this event. And thanks to KLC members for valuing this opportunity to help your cities grow! #Etown

?? Exciting News for City Officials! ?? KLC is launching the KLC Economic Development Accelerator, a hands-on workshop designed to empower city leaders with the tools to excel in economic development. The one-day event, scheduled in four cities across the state, includes an immersive Economic Development 101 session and the popular KLC Economic Development Simulator, where you’ll apply your knowledge in a real-world scenario. ?? ??First up: Elizabethtown on Feb. 12, 2025 Space is limited to 50 participants, so don’t wait to register! https://lnkd.in/gE_R4yBB

THOROUGHBRED EXPANDS AGAIN, OPENS WEST KENTUCKY OFFICE MAYFIELD, KY. (January 22, 2025) – Today, Thoroughbred announced the opening of the firm’s newest office in western Kentucky.? Thoroughbred executives and local leaders are happy to share news of the expansion??which makes the company’s fifth office in the Commonwealth. “We are humbled to be part of this community,” said CEO, Darrin Croucher, PE. “Our company believes in helping where it is most needed, and we are grateful for so many partners who have welcomed us to join them in the work here in Mayfield and the surrounding areas.” As the community of Mayfield/Graves County continues to rebuild physical assets from recent natural disasters, local leaders welcome the budding business growth. “We are honored and excited with the announcement of the coming location of the Thoroughbred Architecture and Engineering firm in Mayfield,” said Mayor Kathy O’Nan.??“During this time of recovery and growth in our community, it is indeed a pleasure to welcome this new establishment and wish them much success.” Jason Lemle, Graves County Economic Development Corporation president looks forward to the future. “Thoroughbred provides a wide array of technical skills and knowledge to design and build.??I am looking forward to the experience they bring to Mayfield/Graves County,” Lemle said. “We need further commitments from new businesses to accelerate recovery, and they are a great addition to the area.” Thoroughbred is a full-service architecture and engineering firm that is uniquely structured to assist at any point in the project cycle. “Whether it is taking a project from concept through completion, or only providing a survey or geotechnical evaluation, we are here to help where it is needed.??Our focus is on the private industry and building strong relationships through quality services” said Jeff Garrison, PE, the company’s COO. The 40-year-old company is Kentucky owned and operated with over 70 employees located in now 5 offices across the state.??Thoroughbred specializes in surveying, geotechnical engineering, civil engineering, architecture, structural engineering, construction management, and special inspections.

It's been a fantastic day at the AMFP Kentucky - Association of Medical Facility Professionals Healthcare Summit in Louisville, where we’ve been discussing pressing issues affecting the healthcare facility industry. Jonathan Hale, PE, PMP, led an insightful panel on Economic Development in healthcare, focusing on its impact on attracting talent and creating jobs in communities across the state. The panel featured experts from UK HealthCare, Greater Louisville Inc., and Covington Life Sciences Partners.

Thoroughbred leads from the foundation of Community, Client, Team by intentionally investing in these core values of our company. This week, Jordan P. Haney, P.E. and Lana McCann, CPA attended the “Ready to Win” leadership workshop with Coach Matthew Mitchell, provided by the Kentucky League of Cities. Thoroughbred is a proud supporter of KLC and is grateful for this outstanding opportunity to invest in our own winning #team!

Position your city for job growth! Thoroughbred proudly sponsors the Kentucky League of Cities Economic Development Accelerator. Join us for these informative seminars in 2025, beginning in Elizabethtown. Register now."

?? Thoroughbred at the Hardin County Middle School Career Fair ?? Today, Thoroughbred had the privilege of participating in the Hardin County Middle School Career Fair! It was an incredible opportunity to engage with the next generation of problem-solvers, innovators, and leaders. We loved sharing insights about the world of architecture, engineering, and construction management with these bright young minds. At Thoroughbred, we’re passionate about inspiring students to dream big and consider careers in STEM fields. Events like this allow us to build connections with our communities and encourage students to see how their talents and interests can shape the world around them. Thank you to Hardin County Schools for hosting such a fantastic event! We’re proud to support initiatives that empower and educate young learners. #ThoroughbredArchitectsandEngineers #CommunityEngagement #STEMEducation #CareerFair #InspiringFutureEngineers

Congratulations to Nathaniel Kidd for passing the exam and meeting the requirements to be a Geologist-In-Training (GIT) !!! Nathan is a huge part of our geotechnical team and quickly becoming a technical expert in geophysical exploration using electrical resistivity imaging.