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POWELL COUNTY
IS OPEN
FOR BUSINESS
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WHAT OUR
BUSINESSES SAY:
“ The entire state should look to Powell
County as an example of how local government can
cultivate an atmosphere for prosperity and job creation”

Michael Thornberry
Vice President – Business Development
Powell Valley Millwork
Clay City, Kentucky
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MOUNTAIN
PARKWAY
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STANTON
LOCAL
AIRPORT
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WHAT OUR
BUSINESSES SAY:
“Powell County is great to work with. They try to make doing business easy so we can grow and succeed.”
Henry Petitt,
Owner Of H&S LUMBER
factory
START-UPS
GROWING
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A LOCAL HUB
MAKES SHIPPING EASY

POWELL COUNTY INFORMATION

Powell County, KY, is seeing significant industrial growth, especially in manufacturing, driven by companies like Tebco(truck bodies) and Powell Valley Millwork (molding/trim), leading to a shortage of marketable land and expansion into new industrial parks like Clay City. The region benefits from strong logistical access via the Mountain Parkway, I-64, I-75, and a local airport, plus incentives for new businesses, with key sectors also including retail, education, and transportation. 

Economic Incentives & Support
  • Enhanced County Status: Powell County qualifies for Kentucky’s best financial incentives for business development.
  • Workforce Support: Access to state resources for recruitment, training, and job placement. 
Why Businesses Choose Powell County
  • Access: Excellent highway and transportation links.
  • Incentives: Strong state and local financial support.
  • Local Support: Quick access to local officials and the Industrial Development Authority. 
Key Industries & Major Employers
  • Manufacturing: A major focus, with Tebco expanding in truck body manufacturing and Powell Valley Millwork investing heavily in its millwork operations, creating jobs and needing more space.
  • Retail Trade & Public Administration: Also significant employment sectors.
  • Transportation & Warehousing: A growing area with high pay potential
Industrial Parks & Infrastructure
  • Strategic Location: Situated near the Mountain Parkway, providing quick access to major interstates (I-64, I-75) and markets.
  • Stanton Industrial Parks (Reed & Manning): Home to major tenants like Tebco, with the last lot recently sold, indicating high demand.
  • Clay City Industrial Park: Under development to meet the increasing need for industrial sites
Recent Developments (2024-2025)
  • Tebco Expansion: Added significant square footage and employees, utilizing available park space.
  • Powell Valley Millwork Investment: A multi-million dollar expansion to update facilities, creating new jobs and retaining existing ones, supported by state tax incentives.