GRADD Board of Directors Meeting

FEMA intergovernmental affairs representatives will be on hand to discuss disaster relief and recovery efforts underway across the seven-county region following the historic Ice Storm 2009 and to answer questions.

*To attend please RSVP to Kim Wells.

 

KCADD Legislator Appreciation Breakfast

City / County Employment Tax Training

Green River Regional Citizens Corps Council

Green River Housing Corporation

Southern Growth Policies Board Forum

Owensboro-Daviess County MPO Technical Advisory Committee

GRADD Legislative Breakfast

GRADD Named One of "Best Places to Work in Kentucky"

GRADD has been recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work in Kentucky" for 2009 by the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management and the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.  This is the fifth annual competition held by KYSHRM and the Chamber, as part of a multi-year initiative designed to motivate companies in the Commonwealth to focus, measure, and move their workplace environments toward excellence.  GRADD was the only governmental agency in the state to be selected.  "This award is testament to a strong sense of teamwork and commitment to a common goal," noted executive director Jiten Shah, "improving the quality of life among the citizens of our seven-county region."  Click here to see a complete list of this year's winners.

 

GRADD Staff Earn Prestigious Finance Designation

Two GRADD staff members, economic development specialist Adam Lister and community development planner Misty Sampson, recently completed the National Development Council's (NDC) Economic Development Finance Professional Program.  This certification better enables GRADD to meet the economic development needs of our communities, providing Lister and Sampson with expertise in business credit analysis, real estate finance analysis, loan packaging, deal structuring, and negation.

*For more information on how we can meet your specific needs, please contact Adam Lister.

 

UK Officials Energize GRADD Board

John Dunaway (right) and David Williams (left) discussed the outlook for the future of the energy industry in western Kentucky at the January Board of Directors meeting.  Dr. Dunaway serves as Field Representative for the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy, and Mr. Williams is Western Kentucky Regional Office Manager for the Kentucky Geological Survey.

 

Owensboro City Officials Visit GRADD

On January 15, GRADD hosted a lunchtime summit between department heads from the City of Owensboro and GRADD, where staff from the two agencies exchanged ideas for partnership and collaboration.

GRADD Serves as Temporary KHC Headquarters

Staff from the Kentucky Housing Corporation's Madisonville office have been temporarily headquartered at GRADD this month, while the agency awaits the return of power to its facilities in Hopkins County in the aftermath of Ice Storm 2009.

Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG)

OPENING IN MARCH

This grant helps fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical services organizations to obtain necessary equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training, and other resources needed to protect the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards.  Click here for additional details about the AFG program.

*Please contact Brad Alley for assistance in preparing an application.

 

Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste Grant

DUE APRIL 1

The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet's Division of Waste Management is currently accepting grant applications from cities, counties, solid waste management districts, and schools for projects that develop an integrated recycling infrastructure, manage household hazardous waste, and offer public education programs.  Click here for additional details about this grant.

*Please contact Sheryl Chino for assistance in preparing an application.