Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is touting a new initiative that would spur job growth, reduce costs and provide enhanced supply chain security.
Per Beshear, Supply Kentucky has initiated a partnership with the Cabinet for Economic Development and the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM) to launch CONNEX Kentucky, an online platform establishing a searchable supply chain database for Kentucky manufacturers.
“As we grow our state’s already incredible manufacturing presence, it is crucial we continue to provide companies in every corner of the state with the resources they need to support new good-paying jobs,” Beshear said. “This new statewide platform fills a critical void in that effort and ensures Kentucky will continue to meet the needs of growing companies. Thank you to the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers for their partnership in making the commonwealth the best place to do business.”
Supply Kentucky is slated to coordinate marketing efforts while providing workforce-related resources, connecting Kentucky companies to suppliers nationwide, and fostering the growth of minority and female-owned businesses.
“Thanks to this important new partnership between the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers and the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, Kentucky’s manufacturers and countless other companies will have access to one of the best tools in the marketplace to help grow their revenue, strengthen their supply chains and enhance the job security of their employees,” KAM President and CEO Frank Jemley said. “We are grateful to Gov. Beshear, Secretary Jeff Noel, and the great team at the Cabinet for Economic Development for this collaboration that will create new opportunities for the Kentuckians who make world-class products.”
Via the CONNEX Kentucky, Kentucky manufacturers can register for free to connect with 140,000 manufacturers locally and nationally, officials noted.