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COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY (CEDS)

2016 UPDATE

COMPILED FOR:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1

II. SUMMARY BACKGROUND 2 A. COUNTY PROFILES 2 B. INTEGRATION OF STATE’S ECONOMIC PRIORITIES 7

III. ECONOMIC SWOT ANALYSIS 7

A. ECONOMIC BACKGROUND OF THE REGION 7 i. ECONOMY 7

ii. INDUSTRIAL PARKS 9 iii. EDUCATION 10 iv. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 12 v. TRANSPORTATION 13

vi. INFRASTRUCTURE 14 vii. TECHNOLOGY 15

viii. ENVIRONMENT 16 ix. DISASTER MITIGATION 19 x. AGRICULTURE 19

B. ECONOMIC CLUSTER ANALYSIS 20 C. OTHER PLANS & STRATEGIES 21

IV. ACTION PLAN 22

V. EVALUATION/PERFORMANCE MEASURES 28

VI. APPENDICES 32

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FIVCO AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY FIVCO Area Development District’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy is the cumulative effort of numerous participants from throughout the five-county service area. Our committees are organized to ensure efficiency and effectiveness and observe ethical guidelines using responsible government resources. Drawing on the expertise of local committee members as well as staff from area colleges/universities, various local units of government, businesses, health care industry representatives, school system employees, local services providers, and several others, we present this document as a working resource for the FIVCO region counties of Boyd, Carter, Elliott, Greenup, and Lawrence. The very uniqueness of our area that creates barriers to economic development also provides opportunities. It is our goal to showcase our area’s resources and strengths in this CEDS document and to disseminate this information so that it can be utilized as an area-wide resource and planning document. In an attempt to keep abreast of the changing economy, the FIVCO Area Development District compiled this update to the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. The following text covers significant changes in our service area, with respect to the current economic landscape, as well as updates to goals, objectives, and priority activities as we move forward.

Sherry McDavid Executive Director

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(Boyd County Courthouse)

II. SUMMARY BACKGROUND

A. COUNTY PROFILES

BOYD COUNTY was formed in 1860 from parts of surrounding Greenup, Carter, and Lawrence counties and was the 107th of 120 counties founded in Kentucky. It is named for Linn Boyd of Paducah, former U.S. congressman, and Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. It is 160 square miles (410 km2) and is located at the northeastern edge of the state, near the Ohio and Big Sandy rivers. Catlettsburg is the county seat. The county, which is part of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), had a population of 49,542 in the 2010 Census. The MSA has a population of 287,702.

Historically, industry in present–day Boyd County began with the steam-powered Clinton iron furnace in 1832. Twenty-nine charcoal-fueled iron furnaces operated on the Kentucky side of the Ohio River. The Kentucky Iron, Coal and Manufacturing Company (incorporated March 8, 1854) was formed in Ashland (then within Greenup County). It purchased thousands of acres of coal, timber, and ore lands throughout the county. It invested $210,000 in bonds of the Lexington & Big Sandy River Railroad Company, with the stipulation that the eastern division of that line extend into Ashland instead of ending, as originally planned,

in Catlettsburg. Ashland Oil, Inc. is best known for its Valvoline Oil products. The company relocated to Covington, Kentucky in 1999. It merged with Marathon Oil and sold its remaining petroleum shares to Marathon in 2005, dissolving their petroleum division. The original oil refinery in Catlettsburg is still in operation. The

Federal Bureau of Prisons operates the Federal Correctional Institution, located five miles southwest of Ashland in Summit, an unincorporated area of Boyd County. The institution houses approximately 1,200 men.

Boyd County allows alcohol sales in restaurants seating over 100 people and deriving over 70% of income from food sales. The only exception is Ashland, where all retail alcohol sales are allowed with a permit. PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Boyd County Public School District—serves Catlettsburg and the surrounding communities outside Ashland and Westwood

Ashland Independent School District—serves Ashland Fairview Independent School District—serves the Census designated place of Westwood

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Holy Family (affiliated with the Holy Family Catholic Church, offering K-8) Rose Hill Christian (affiliated with the Rose Hill Baptist Church, offering K-12) Calvary Christian School (a ministry of Grassland Community Church, offering K-12)

OTHER SCHOOLS

Ramey-Estep School

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(Carter County Courthouse)

UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE Ashland Community and Technical College (Ashland/EastPark), is one of 16 two-year, open-

admissions colleges in the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS) Morehead State University has a satellite campus located in Ashland

CITIES Ashland ● Catlettsburg

OTHER TOWNS/COMMUNITIES

Westwood ● Ironville ● Rockdale Burnaugh ● Kavanaugh ● Rush Cannonsburg ● Lockwood ● Summit Coalton ● Meads Durbin ● Princess

CARTER COUNTY is located on the edge of the Eastern Kentucky Coal Field in northeastern Kentucky. It was formed on February 9, 1838 from portions of Greenup and Lawrence counties. It was named after Colonel William Grayson Carter, a Kentucky State Senator. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 27,720. Its county seat is Grayson. Also according to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 412.15 square miles, of which 410.60 square miles (or 99.62%) is land and 1.55 square miles (or 0.38%) is water.

Historically, Carter County was known for its strong fire brick and garment manufacturing industries. Both continue today, although on a much smaller scale. Other active industries in the county include rock quarrying, timber harvesting and finishing, and clay mining. An AT&T Mobility Call Center and Smithfield Packing are both located in Carter County. The county is also home to two state parks: Carter Caves State Resort Park and Grayson Lake State Park. Carter Caves boasts a nine-hole golf course, cabins, a pool, lake, tennis courts, playgrounds, picnic areas, hiking trails, and a natural bridge, in addition to the caves. Grayson Lake features the Hidden Cove Golf Course, boating, fishing, campground, and other attractions. Carter County is a dry county. However, alcohol sales are permitted at a single approved winery in the Iron Hill precinct, near the unincorporated community of Carter City; both the cities of Grayson and Olive Hill are wet.

PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Carter County Public School District

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(Elliott County Courthouse)

PRIVATE SCHOOL Carter Christian Academy—an interdenominational Christ-centered school offering preschool-12

education UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE

Kentucky Christian University (Grayson, KY)

CITIES

Grayson Olive Hill

OTHER TOWNS/COMMUNITIES

Denton ● Carter City ● Soldier Grahn ● Hitchins Willard ● Star Globe ● Lawton Carter City ● Upper Tygart

ELLIOTT COUNTY was formed on April 1, 1869, from parts of Morgan, Lawrence, and Carter counties. The county is named for John Milton Elliott, U.S. Congressman; Confederate Justice of the Kentucky Court of Appeals.

The land is characterized by small family farms scattered through rolling hills. Agriculture is the main stay

of the economy with many farmers diversifying land use. The Laurel Gorge Cultural Heritage Center directs visitors to other places of interest. Out the backdoor of the center, the Kentucky Native Flora Garden welcomes visitors to the Laurel Gorge Hiking Trail, a two-mile interpretive area with the first portion accessible to everyone. Seventy heritage quilt squares mounted on tobacco barns decorate the landscape as part of the Kentucky Quilt Trail driving tour. As of the 2010 Census, the county’s population is 7,852. Its county seat is Sandy Hook. Elliott County is a dry county, meaning the sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited everywhere in the county. The county has a total area of 235.20 square miles. Little Sandy Correctional Complex is a medium-security prison located near Sandy Hook. The facility, which opened in 2005, is operated by the Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC). According to the DOC, it is the state's newest and most technologically advanced correctional institution. Little Sandy Correctional Complex currently houses 1,010 inmates in two living units at Little Sandy Correctional Complex. Housing also includes a 100 bed minimum security unit and a 90 bed special management unit.

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(Greenup County Courthouse)

PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT Elliott County Public School District—serves the entire county

CITY

Sandy Hook OTHER TOWNS/COMMUNITIES

Bruin Isonville Newfoundland

GREENUP COUNTY was formed by an act of the General Assembly of Kentucky on December 12, 1803 from Mason County, which covered the majority of eastern Kentucky at the time. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 36,910. The county seat is Greenup. The county is named in honor of Christopher Greenup, who was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative and the third Governor of Kentucky.

Greenup County is a part of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). The county has a total area of 354.51 square miles. U.S. Highway 23 is the primary route for travel through Greenup County. It enters at the southeastern most point and follows the

Ohio River north along the eastern border passing through Russell, Flatwoods, Raceland, Wurtland, and Greenup. It exits just west of South Shore, crossing the Ohio River again via the U.S. Grant Bridge into Portsmouth, Ohio. It continues north toward Columbus, Ohio. The AA Highway begins at U.S. 23 and connects to U.S. Highway 52 via the Jesse Stuart Memorial Bridge. The AA Highway (KY 10) runs west intersecting Route 7 and eventually exiting west into Lewis County. Since its completion in 1995, the AA Highway has allowed Greenup residents to more easily travel to Maysville, as well as northern Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio. The northern terminus of the Industrial Parkway (KY 67) ends at U.S. Highway 23 at Wurtland. It connects Wurtland and the surrounding towns of Greenup, Flatwoods, and the unincorporated area of Argillite to the EastPark Industrial Park and I-64 in Carter County. Greenup County is predominantly made up of rolling hills and valleys. Land in the Ohio River Valley is generally flat and mostly populated by industry, commerce, and residential development. Beyond this, the land gives way to a series of hills and valleys that are representative of the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and is relatively sparsely inhabited by farmers. Among these hills, popular fishing spots can be found among the Little Sandy River, Greenbo Lake, and Tygarts Creek. Greenup County's land is still predominantly covered by forest, with minimal clear-cutting of the old forests. Greenup County's soil has long been supportive of a healthy agriculture and livestock industry. Traditionally, this has meant a sizeable tobacco base and cattle ranching, but in recent years, growth has been seen in non-traditional products, such as American Quarter Horses and ostriches.

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(Lawrence County Courthouse)

Greenup County is a limited dry county, meaning that selling alcohol in the county is prohibited except in certain areas as voted on by the residents of the area. Russell voted to become wet in 2014. The Bellefonte Country Club (City of Bellefonte) allows alcohol sales under a provision that allows voters of an otherwise dry precinct to allow alcohol sales at a specific, voter approved, USGA regulation golf course. PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Greenup County School District—serves Greenup, Wurtland, South Shore and rural Greenup County Russell Independent School District—serves the cities of Russell, Flatwoods and Bellefonte Raceland-Worthington Independent School District—serves the cities of Raceland and Worthington

PRIVATE SCHOOL

Harvest Christian Academy—an interdenominational, Christ-centered school offering K-12 education

CITIES/TOWNS

Bellefonte Flatwoods

Greenup Raceland

Russell South Shore

Worthington Wurtland

LAWRENCE COUNTY was founded in 1822, which made it the 69th county formed in Kentucky. It is located in the Eastern Coal Field region of the state. The county seat is Louisa.

The county is named for Captain James Lawrence, a distinguished American Naval Officer of the

Tripolitan War and co-founded by Isaac Bolt, who served as a Lawrence County Commissioner and Justice of the Peace. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 15,860. The county has a total area of 420.12 square miles. Lawrence County is a dry county, although the City of Louisa voted in December 2014 to go wet. The bridge from Louisa, in eastern Lawrence County, to Fort Gay, West Virginia is something of a geographic and architectural oddity. The quarter-mile concrete spans two forks of the Big Sandy River, connects two states and has a right turn at its halfway point, which connects traffic to the Point Section neighborhood of Louisa. PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Lawrence County Public School District—serves the entire county

PRIVATE SCHOOL Trinity Christian Academy—an interdenominational, Christ-centered school, offering preschool-3

education

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UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE

Sullivan University Center for Learning is located in Louisa

CITIES/TOWNS Blaine Fallsburg Louisa Lowmansville Webbville

B. INTEGRATION OF STATE’S ECONOMIC PRIORITIES

The FIVCO ADD Board previously adopted a set of goals put forth by the former governor. With the change in administration at the state level, FIVCO now adopts the priorities outlined in the 2012 “Kentucky’s Unbridled Future Strategic Economic Development Plan.” The six priorities from the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development’s plan are listed below.

1. Continue to Create a More Competitive Business Climate 2. Attract, Develop and Retain Business 3. Create and Market a Powerful Kentucky Brand 4. Work Toward Sustainability 5. Foster Innovation and Technology Support 6. Create an Entrepreneurial Culture

III. ECONOMIC SWOT ANALYSIS

A. ECONOMIC BACKGROUND OF THE REGION This section contains a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis of the region. The following 10 characteristics are reviewed: ECONOMY

INDUSTRIAL PARKS EDUCATION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGY ENVIRONMENT DISASTER MITIGATION AGRICULTURE

i. ECONOMY

Strengths

Area certified for confidential data storage

Elected officials work together and want to see the area developed further

Tourism efforts are strong in the cities and state parks system

Strong specialized labor force and health system

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Two Certified Work Ready Communities: Boyd and Greenup counties; one Certified Work Ready in Progress Community: Lawrence County

Availability of local healthcare systems offering specialized services so that citizens can receive needed care in the region

Weaknesses Educational attainment of most of working population is considered low Availability of economic development programs and personnel are inconsistent across the region More specialized housing is needed for elderly, handicapped, and single individuals Lack of formal, detailed vision for the region

Opportunities

Encourage students to get college credit before graduating high school

Develop a team of local business owners dedicated to developing communication lines with large industry in an attempt to expand transportation efforts in the area

Identify, preserve, and market rich cultural heritage of the area in a regional effort

Create business retention and expansion programs in the region, while simultaneously focusing on recruitment efforts

Assist businesses with resiliency planning efforts to resume operations after a disaster or economic downturn

Continued education about being responsible for managing our own health to make for a healthier workforce and overall community

Explore incentive programs for communities/downtowns, especially in regard to negotiating building/land prices to make them more appealing for businesses to locate there

Look at opportunities for region in relation to aerospace/aviation industry Threats

Not supporting educating the workforce at a regional level

Not working on a regional effort to market the area’s quality of life

General apathy of public for public good

Drugs in the workforce and communities

Conversion of coal-fired unit to natural gas unit at Big Sandy Power Plant in Lawrence County

Recent downsizing at AK Steel and CSX

Undeveloped/underdeveloped infrastructure in various areas that could boost development

Continued changes with healthcare regulations and the Affordable Care Act

Increasing energy rates hampering startups and growth of existing businesses The FIVCO ADD service area’s economic base is varied, consisting of business and industry in and around the FIVCO region. Boyd and Greenup counties; included in the Huntington, WV and Ironton, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area, have historically been, and continue to be, the economic center of the FIVCO area. However, within the last two decades, the face of the area’s economy has changed because of the sale or downsizing of local steel mills, railroad operations, and the Catlettsburg refinery. King’s Daughters Medical Center (KDMC) is the largest medical facility in the tri-state region, having a licensed bed count of 465. Also, KDMC is the FIVCO region’s largest employer with about 3,500 employees. The heart and vascular center, hospitality house, and medical plaza significantly impact the economic and quality of life for all citizens in the tri-state area. Regarding the role education plays in the economy, Governor Bevin introduced the Kentucky Dual Credit Scholarship Program in June 2016 by Executive Order. The program’s goal is for all Kentucky public high school (resident) students to graduate with at least nine postsecondary credit hours. The program covers two college courses per academic year, no more than nine hours total.

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Over the last several years, the area experienced a decline in higher paying executives in professional jobs, due to changes at AK Steel and the relocation of Ashland Oil’s headquarters to Covington. After Ashland, Inc. sold its 38 percent interest in Marathon-Ashland Petroleum (MAP) to Marathon in 2005, additional executive staff were relocated. Reductions in workforces at AK Steel, CSX railroad, and other area employers, forced regional leaders to think outside of the box and work collectively to attract new jobs. Ashland is focused on its cultural heritage; the city has worked very hard to achieve this goal by designating five city blocks as the Ashland Arts District. The Pendleton Art Center complements the Paramount Arts Center, Highlands Museum and Discovery Center, and other art-related businesses. The Paramount Arts Center is continuing its promotional campaign of the U.S. 23 Country Music Trail series in keeping with the Kentucky tourism drive. Other popular attractions in and around Ashland include the Steen Military Museum, First Friday events, various festivals, and Rush Off-Road. Tourism plays a large role in the regional economy as well. Designating US 23 as a Scenic By-Way and the state’s Country Music Highway have encouraged tourism development. The City of Olive Hill was recently designated an official Kentucky Trail Town by the state’s Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet. In Greenup County the newly formed EK Bikeway provides over 300 miles of trails with more set to be added in the future, making it one of the largest trail networks in the state. Water activities, such as kayaking, are growing in the region in areas such as Carter and Lawrence counties. Also, in Boyd and Lawrence counties, the Heritage Harvest Tour gives visitors a sampling of rural life and traditions during the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries. Two of the FIVCO state parks (Grayson Lake & Yatesville Lake) are trying to secure funding to build cabins, which should further boost the popularity of the championship golf courses at both parks. Broadband expansions to Greenbo Lake and Carter Caves state resort parks have recently been added to make a tourist’s stay more attractive. In addition to tourism, agri-businesses and agri-tourism ventures dot the countryside. All of the FIVCO ADD counties worked together to form the Northeast Kentucky Regional Industrial Park Authority, in concert with the state. EastPark, the industrial park created through the Northeast Kentucky Regional Industrial Park Authority, is located off the Industrial Parkway (KY 67), which connects I-64 in Carter County with US 23 in Greenup County. The parkway terminates adjacent to the connector road to the Wurtland Riverport where rail, barge, and trucking facilities are located. The Boyd/Greenup Riverport area, in the corporate limits of the City of Wurtland, is home to Vesuvius USA, Great Lakes Minerals, Expro, Jacob & Thompson, and The Wells Group. The port is located within the Port of Huntington Tri-State, the largest inland river port, by tonnage, in the nation.

ii. INDUSTRIAL PARKS Strengths

EastPark is located 13 miles from largest inland river port by tonnage in the US with access to/from site by US 23 & I-64

On-site training for manufacturers at the ACTC Technology Drive Campus, located off the Industrial Parkway

KY tax incentives

Newly designated Foreign Trade Zone for Wurtland River Port and pending Foreign Trade Zone application for a site in EastPark

McCallum-Sweeney Site Certification for EastPark Weaknesses

Unrelated industries located in park

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Lack of marketing strategy for EastPark

The other two Industrial Parkway KY 67 lanes will have to be built to promote expansion in the park Opportunities

With the right recruitment and skilled workforce, the opportunities are unlimited

A study based on current businesses, then develop a strategic plan to determine clusters to target for further development

EastPark would benefit from improved website and search engine optimization (SEO)

Having additional certified sites provides added opportunities, especially for marketability of sites/parks

Threats

Scattering effect instead of continuity/clustering

Potential for conflicting interest between regional industrial park and local industrial parks The 1,000-acre EastPark Industrial Park Authority is an example of the regional approach to economic growth. This multi-county park is currently home to AT&T Wireless, Cintas Corporation, H.T. Hackney Wholesale, General Sales of Ashland, KOA Campgrounds, and FIVCO ADD. Businesses within the park employ over 1,500 people. EastPark is also home to the Ashland Community & Technical College (ACTC)-Technology Drive Campus, the first college campus located within an industrial park in Kentucky. The Industrial Authority has a 110,000 sq. ft. speculation building located on South Commerce Drive, situated on six acres of property with substantial contiguous acreage available. The FIVCO region’s industrial parks are shown in a table on page 40 of the Appendices.

iii. EDUCATION Strengths

Colleges/Universities from three states work together to promote smooth transfer of college classes

Colleges/Universities give out-of-state students in-state rates or rates slightly higher but less than out-of-state rates

KCU drastically reduced tuition rates so students can obtain credit hours before graduation from local high schools

ACTC can retro-fit and provide training for new industry to locate in EastPark

Lawrence County High School has the first mining technology school in the nation

ACTC received an $815,000 grant from the AEP Foundation in 2016 to work with Lawrence County schools over the next five years to increase STEM educational exploration and dual credit opportunities

Sullivan University Center for Learning recently located in Louisa and has discounted tuition rate for all surrounding counties, making it affordable to attend a private college

Weaknesses

Not all counties in FIVCO region can attend Marshall University at slightly higher than in-state rates

Not all classroom hours will transfer from one state to another Opportunities

Continue working with Marshall University to allow students from all FIVCO counties to attend at lower rates

Check requirements from all states to see if uniformity in credited classes can be obtained

Support more elementary and high school specialty programs Threats

Colleges/Universities may drop out of uniformity program in order to be more competitive

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Affordability of higher education is a growing concern, especially in the Appalachian Region, where FIVCO ADD is located

Decreased population; decreased numbers of high school graduates FIVCO ADD educational opportunities include: Ashland Community & Technical College (ACTC) and Morehead State University (MSU)-Ashland Campus in Boyd County; Kentucky Christian University (KCU) in Carter County; and Sullivan University Center for Learning in Lawrence County. These institutions are accredited by the regional accreditation body (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools). KCU offers degrees in theology, nursing, education, and music. The nursing department started five years ago with support from King’s Daughters Medical Center (KDMC). KCU and KDMC built a new facility to house the College of Nursing and KDMC Family Care Center. The Carter County Board of Education and KCU have formed a collaborative effort by offering college credit for students attending East and West Carter high schools in an effort to make obtaining a college degree more affordable. Out of the Blocks, developed by KCU and the Carter County Board of Education, offers high school students college credits (up to 18 hours) for classes taken by juniors and seniors. ACTC, part of the Kentucky Community & Technical College System, has three campuses in Boyd County. The newest campus is the Technology Drive Campus, the first college campus located in an industrial park in the state of Kentucky. Much thought went into the location and design of this campus. Since ACTC is actively involved in economic development and workforce training, the campus includes space designed to allow business/industry to (re)train employees without the necessity of workers leaving the park. The college also offers dual credit coursework in all FIVCO public schools. In addition to the technical programs offered at Technology Drive Campus, the college offers a wide variety of transfer, health-related, and general college courses and programs. ACTC is also the hub of numerous other educational activities designed to meet regional needs.

ACTC has agreements with nine school districts/technical centers to offer dual credit/dual enrollment courses to students.

ACTC has funded an engineering pathway to create a local stream of future engineering students who can help meet the international shortage of engineers. ACTC has committed to providing 100 and 200 level engineering courses for a four-year period, regardless of course enrollment.

ACTC has actively sought to develop 2 + 2 programs with other universities in the area. The college now has over 20 program tracks that lead from an associate degree at ACTC to a bachelor’s degree at other colleges in the region.

Responding to growing demand for properly trained linemen and power plant operators within the power industry, ACTC has added Power Industry Options to its Applied Process Technologies program. The power industry is facing the retirement of nearly half of its current workforce within the next few years. These programs will help industry meet manpower needs while providing residents with training for high skill jobs.

Morehead State University’s (MSU) extended campus located on ACTC's College Drive Campus offers junior- and senior-level courses for baccalaureate degrees in business administration, elementary education, social work and university studies, as well as master's degrees in business administration and education. Lindsey Wilson College also offers classes at the ACTC College Drive Campus for baccalaureate and master's degrees in professional counseling. ACTC, MSU, Shawnee State University (Portsmouth, OH), Ohio University (Athens, OH), Ohio University Southern (Ironton, OH), University of Rio Grande (Rio Grande, OH), Marshall University (Huntington, WV) and Mountwest Community & Technical College (Huntington, WV) continue to collaborate to create a wide range of transfer possibilities for FIVCO students. The FIVCO region has 12 high schools, 10 middle schools, 31 elementary schools, and 5 private schools serving all

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educational needs, in addition to home school programs and educational child care programs in communities.

iv. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Strengths

We have many locations for residents to choose from to obtain training and certificates

Two Certified Work Ready Communities: Boyd and Greenup counties; one Certified Work Ready in Progress Community: Lawrence County

Weaknesses

The FIVCO counties are served by two workforce investment areas: TENCO Workforce Innovation Board (WIB), which serves Boyd and Greenup counties, and Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program (EKCEP) WIB, which serves Carter, Elliott, and Lawrence counties

There is no close relationship between the ADD and the workforce development boards/offices Opportunities

Expand on the resource booklet telling what the Workforce Investment Opportunities Act (WIOA) program has to offer

There is room for additional collaboration between the ADD and workforce development offices and local businesses

Assist counties in achieving Certified Work Ready status and meeting related goals

Work more closely with TENCO and EKCEP to address workforce resiliency needs when local economic changes impact the workforce

ACTC has received a second USDA grant for Emerging Technologies to enhance the development of entrepreneurial skills of the workforce, focusing on 3-D printing, drones, and microprocessors. (The college offered training sessions in drone and 3-D printing through the first grant and plans to build upon that for persons looking to develop businesses in these topic areas. The Spring Emerging Technologies Conference hosted via the first grant drew over 300 participants.)

Threats

As the economy advances and technology changes, so should training programs When discussing the workforce of an area you must look at two areas: one is the educational levels of the workforce and second is the job training opportunities in the area. Educational institutions are discussed in earlier sections. The two main workforce development programs are TENCO WIB, which includes Boyd and Greenup counties; and Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program (EKCEP) WIB, which includes Carter, Elliott, and Lawrence counties. TENCO has a career center located in the employment and training building in Ashland. EKCEP has offices located in Carter County (one career center located in Grayson and one in Olive Hill at Northeast Kentucky Community Action Agency’s main office); Elliott County (office located in the Rocky J. Adkins Elliott County Public Library); and Lawrence County (office located at the Lawrence County Community Center). Sarah’s Place (Sandy Hook) offers WIN/National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC), a state-wide, job skills assessment system. These skills are valuable for any occupation, skilled or professional, and at any level of education. NCRC assessments measure these abilities in three key areas: communications, problem solving and interpersonal skills. WIN/NCRC training is available in all FIVCO counties. All programs provide job placement opportunities. Both TENCO & EKCEP offer individual tutoring, GED and financial counseling. TENCO offers career counseling, relocation assistance, financial counseling, and business services. One of the governor’s goals has been to improve workforce’s educational skill level. The governor’s employment certification program,

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WIN/NCRC is an eight-week training course in which a participant is given a certificate stating the individual is trainable. The Kentucky Work Ready Community certification program is a measure of the quality of a county’s workforce. A county’s status in the certification process can be found by using the following link http://workready.ky.gov/Certified/CountyMap.aspx.

v. TRANSPORTATION Strengths

Approximately 60% of the nation’s population is located within an 8-hour drive of the FIVCO region

The highway network provides adequate connections to interstates and other modes of transportation

Existing waterway system is the largest inland river port in the nation

Well-connected system for some of the area’s larger industries (ex. connecting Industrial Parkway with I-64 and US 23)

Weaknesses

East/West railroad system for commercial and passenger use

4-lane road from I-64 into City of Ashland needs improvements

Lack of a regional airport

Process for development of roads is lengthy Opportunities

Build railhead on south side of US 23 at Wurtland Riverport—promote industrial park growth

Develop rural transportation system to address the elderly and handicapped populations Threats

Too many projects and not enough money to develop roads

Private industry does not participate in local groups’ efforts for improvements

Fluctuation of cost for road maintenance and decreasing revenue METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION In May 1988, FIVCO ADD became the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the KY portion of the Huntington, WV—Ashland, KY—Ironton, OH urbanized area. On July 1, 2014 KYOVA Interstate Planning Commission became the MPO for this entire area. MPO’s are designated entities, which coordinate and direct transportation planning efforts in the nation’s urbanized areas (>50,000 in total population). The federal government requires MPO’s to develop transportation plans, the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), unified planning work programs, and to base such products on a “3C” (comprehensive, continuing, cooperative) planning process. The basic mission of the local MPO is to meet federal requirements for both product and procedure, while focusing efforts on the attainment of the area, highway, and transit system needs. FIVCO’s MPO activities include, but are not limited to:

Database and traffic model development

Monitor, amend, or modify Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP)

Maintain/meet with Technical Coordinating Committee (TCC) and Policy Committee (PC) as required

Provide technical support for short-range planning to public agencies/officials, and private groups

Intermediary between Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and organizations that need traffic projections, technical data, etc.

Develop Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

Coordinate planning activities with other regional planning agencies/groups

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Assist KYTC and Division of Air Quality (DAQ) with projects, plans, and programs that assure compliance with State Implementation Plan (SIP)

Implement and continue to improve the Public Participation Process

Follow and implement air quality programs for the region TRANSPORTATION PLANNING FIVCO ADD’s major activity in transportation planning is to support KYTC’s statewide transportation planning process. Activities of establishing/maintaining a statewide transportation planning process are still necessary to identify, evaluate, and prioritize needs. The Regional Transportation Planning (RTP) develops regional goals/priorities to establish regional guidelines and recommendations to KYTC. The long-range element covers the non-MPO counties (Carter, Elliott, and Lawrence). RTP activities include, but are not limited to:

Coordination of public review/input process of Statewide Transportation Plan in accordance with KYTC

Review statewide transportation planning requirements

Use of Transportation Facility and Systems Information

Identification and evaluation of transportation needs

Establish priorities for transportation needs and forward priority projects to highway district office and KYTC

Implement and continue the Public Participation Plan

Maintain and meet with Regional Transportation Planning Committee on a quarterly basis

Maintain/update Regional Concept Plan (Traffic Generators, Unfunded Project List, Six-Year Highway Plan, etc.)

Maintain socioeconomic database for the FIVCO region

Review/update Unscheduled Project List descriptions (Project Identification Forms) as needed

Update data for KYTC’s city and county maps

FIVCO ADD HIGHWAY PROJECTS The current FIVCO ADD Highway Projects that are in Kentucky’s Six-Year (2012-2018) Highway Plan can be found on the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s website at: http://transportation.ky.gov/Program-Management/Pages/2016-Highway-Plan.aspx. These projects will have to be approved by the General Assembly. Project totals include all four phases of a project (Design, Right-of-Way, Utilities, and Construction). All projects, once completed, will provide significant changes to the region.

vi. INFRASTRUCTURE

Strengths

Kentucky requires continuing education for all its water/wastewater operators as well as requiring ongoing inspection of our facilities. For this reason, our infrastructure is well maintained within the confines of financial realities. We have a nearly complete system of interconnects between water systems to allow emergency water to pass between systems whenever necessary.

Weaknesses

In the area of wastewater, there are sections of most systems that show signs of failure due to the age of the infrastructure. These known problems and aging sections of the collection systems are being upgraded through a series of projects throughout the area. Some areas may need to increase capacity in order to better meet needs of industry.

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Water problems are not as severe as wastewater, but some failures in distribution system do occur. Lines may need to be upsized to deal with pressure problems in areas that saw unexpected growth. Other areas may wish to upgrade an existing line size to at least 6 inches to provide fire protection.

Opportunities

Most of our water systems are interconnected for emergency purposes, but there are some constraints on shipping treated water over long distances, so true consolidation of water treatment plants is generally not considered in most areas. Pumping wastewater long distances has even bigger problems to solve. Only in areas where systems exist in close proximity are there possibilities for consolidation of services.

In Greenup County, there are several cities so closely situated that consolidation of services, both water and sewer, is possible. Ashland (Boyd County), Russell, and Worthington are water producers that currently meet the needs of four other cities in the county while the City of Greenup provides water to a large portion of the county’s rural population.

In the area of wastewater treatment, it would be feasible to use the Wurtland Wastewater Treatment Plant to treat the sewage from Greenup and Lloyd and shut down the treatment plant in Greenup. This would provide service to the northern half of the county through a single plant. Funding for the first phase of this is available and plans are finalized.

Threats

The area shows very little susceptibility to drought conditions for most of its water systems, because of the Ohio River and the Big and Little Sandy rivers that serve as raw water sources for many of our water providers. The City of Olive Hill has some susceptibility to drought when Tygarts Creek is running low, but the problem has been addressed through an interconnect project.

Contamination problems along rivers may represent some short-term risks, but such problems are monitored to allow utilities time to shut down their water intakes until pollutants have passed by.

Kentucky continues with its emphasis on providing potable water to all its citizens where it is economically feasible to do so. Kentucky shows better than 95% coverage in the area of water service. In the FIVCO region, coverage is slightly less, but still approaches the state average. Remote areas and spurs off existing water lines remain to be serviced, but the need is being met as funds become available. The region has 18 community water systems, two of which are privately owned. Municipal water service in rural areas increases by a factor of four times the amount of waste that comes from a household. Because of this, a new emphasis from state and local planners for construction of waste treatment facilities now exists. In many cases, construction of municipal gravity feed systems of buried pipe is both desirable and feasible, but large areas of our rural counties cannot be economically covered in this manner. Preliminary plans to address waste treatment with onsite systems have been discussed and sample ordinances are available for guidance. Wastewater infrastructure is growing. While all systems are dedicated to maintaining existing infrastructure, the majority of projects are to extend coverage into underserved areas. The table on page 41 of the Appendices lists the utility providers in the region. All of FIVCO ADD’s current water and wastewater projects can be found on Kentucky Infrastructure Authority’s (KIA) website: https://wris.ky.gov/portal/PrjData.aspx. Pages 42-46 of the Appendices show water/wastewater lines for each of the five counties.

vii. TECHNOLOGY Strengths

KDMC, through its vascular center, is one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in the nation

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Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) and KentuckyWired are putting more emphasis on expanding and upgrading technology in the region

Ashland is working on its E-nnovation Broadband Strategic Plan Weaknesses

Poor educational background and understanding of wireless and broadband technology in general and what advantages it can provide a community

Poor infrastructure in area Opportunities

Extend broadband technology in rural areas and improve homeland security technology

Establish committee dedicated to educating the public about new and emerging technology

Promote the development of more wireless and broadband applications in the area

Work more closely with Ashland office of Kentucky Innovation Network and other resources to attract technology-based businesses to area

Work more closely with ACTC and other entities to advance technology use and understanding in region

Develop a relationship with the Tri-state Angel Investment Group as a resource for economic development

Threats

Without constant technology updates on equipment/systems, terrorism potentially excel in the area

Industry will not locate in area if technology advances are not utilized Investments in new technology are risky, by nature. Much technology is outdated a few months after being developed. As such, policy makers make decisions based on promises of any given technology without precedent of success. Understanding costs/benefits of technology should be a deliberate path of investment in development of any technology advancements and investing more in technology should become the norm. Numerous private educational and governmental services depend on Internet access and high levels of broadband. A local (regional) technology team could be established to promote growth through technology. Leaders from business, industry, government, health care, and education should come together to develop a plan. For example, Kentucky upgraded Carter Caves and Greenbo Lake state resort parks to wireless Internet and other broadband capabilities so visitors will be accommodated. Existing broadband hotspots should integrate into a region-wide network, thus providing cost sharing measures. Additional research could be performed to find grants and low-interest loans to encourage providers to invest in bridging communication gaps such as in wireless Internet capability, cable expansion, increased development of telecommunications, and municipality radio interoperability. Residents must be encouraged through education measures to use broadband/other technological advances. Residents need to develop into tech-savvy consumers to become aware of the available digital applications that provide convenience, growth, productivity, and employment to the area. Just as geography of each county is different, so is access to broadband for its citizens. The KentuckyWired initiative is intended to increase broadband access for citizens.

viii. ENVIRONMENT Strengths

Abundant natural resources and some preservation groups are active in the area

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There are designated trails and agritourism ventures in operation, and possibly potential for scenic rivers in the region

Statewide initiative, Kentucky Agriculture Development Information System (KADIS), which is helping the region better plan for agriculture lands with its identified and mapped agricultural resources

River Sweep cleanup effort Weaknesses

Lack of funding or support for conservation efforts

A lack of a unified effort to focus on top priorities

Lack of planning to address economic resiliency when hazards impact the region Opportunities

Organize a regional committee to look at levels of support or lack thereof

Opportunities to establish more scenic rivers, trails, and develop agritourism/agribusiness ventures Threats

Without checks and balances, industry can overtake certain nature areas and can also potentially pose pollution concerns

Apathy could occur because of the lack of a regional approach All of FIVCO’s counties are located close to a navigable waterway. Boyd County is at the mouth of the Big Sandy River, which empties into the Ohio River. Lawrence County, a little farther south, has the Big Sandy River as its most eastern border. Greenup County lies just west of Boyd County and shares the Ohio River and the Little Sandy River, along with Carter and Elliott counties. The River Sweep event is a riverbank cleanup of the Ohio River and its tributaries. The event encompasses the entire length of the river, from its origin in Pittsburgh, PA to its end in Cairo, IL, including 3,000 miles of shoreline and many tributaries. Each year, more than 21,000 volunteers from the general public and various groups/organizations in six states bordering the river come together to collect more than 21,000 tons of trash and other debris from the banks of the Ohio River and its tributaries. County clean-up efforts encourage environmental stewardship measures. The Greenup County Environmental Club, and Ashland’s Sierra Clubs are two groups that are active in the area. With the help of area fishing organizations, Greenbo Lake State Resort Park and Grayson Lake State Park collect Christmas trees, and the US Army Corps of Engineers’ personnel work together to strategically place old trees in the lakes to provide environmentally friendly spots for fish to feed and breed. Another local group is trying to preserve the Tygart’s Creek area, an area that runs through both Carter and Greenup counties by having the area designated as a federal scenic waterway. A documentary film was produced and being distributed to gain more attention to this undisturbed, pristine waterway. The old Elizabethtown and Lexington railroad bed is being converted into bike trails. Healthy outlets for physical activity, safety plans/programs and health-care facilities are being developed to address everyday needs of the citizens. All ADDs are involved in developing an interconnected water system that will divert water in a number of ways to help provide water in times of droughts and disaster. To the credit of those systems providing service in our ADD, emergency interconnects between systems is the norm rather than the exception. Among the 16 water systems, no single system was in a stand-alone position, meaning that all had some kind of emergency connections with a neighboring system. When the study was completed, five new interconnects were recommended to complete the network, two of which have already been completed. Municipal water service in rural areas increases by four times the amount of waste that comes from a household. Because of this, a new emphasis from state and local planners for the construction of waste

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treatment facilities now exists. In many cases the construction of municipal gravity feed systems of buried pipe is both desirable and feasible, but large areas of our rural counties cannot be economically covered in this manner. For this reason, all five counties have instituted preliminary plans to address waste treatment with onsite systems. Environmental impact of such a program will go a long way toward transforming our streams/rivers into a useable recreation resource. The Environmental Protection Agency recently announced that Boyd County has no SO2 restrictions. A “green” industry that has sprung up from the demand to find an alternative way to produce energy naturally is the Green Valley Landfill (GVL). GVL, one of the first environmental landfills built to convert gases produced from garbage decomposition to clean electric power, is located just west of the industrial park. It was constructed by Grayson Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation (GRECC). FIVCO ADD staff work with each of the county emergency managers to make sure that each agency in each county that has federal financial support or may apply for funding in the future is compliant with the National Incident Management System (NIMS). This program is evolving as communication equipment and language codes used on radios are being changed over to “plain English” to make communications among all first responders understood by businesses and the general public in case of a disaster. Also “who is in command” issues are addressed to make sure that disaster recoveries are more efficient than the Hurricane Katrina incident in New Orleans. Other quality of life issues are being addressed in the region. Healthcare is a major issue to address, due to the large number of baby boomers. Kentucky is conducting health forums to determine problems that exist and develop ways to address the ever growing needs of the senior population. The grassroots group, Emmanuel Health System, Inc., in Carter County, worked diligently to build/provide a primary care center (PCC) to replace the closed Stovall Hospital that once operated in the City of Grayson. The group was successful in the fact that KDMC built a combined nursing and outreach center on KCU’s campus. This facility is not the answer to providing the citizens of Carter, Elliott, western Greenup, and eastern Lewis counties an emergency room facility. Presently, an emergency room facility can be located at a hospital facility. An ambulatory surgery center/emergency room could stabilize patients faster. A PCC would be the best option overall that would help provide the extra beds needed to fill the 138-plus bed shortage that exists in that designated area. A certificate of need (CON) must be obtained in order to construct that facility. Additional funds for construction would be sought from federal agencies and non-profit organizations. The area has an abundance of environmental beauty. There are two state resort parks, Carter Caves and Greenbo Lake. The two state parks without lodging, Grayson Lake and Yatesville Lake, do have campgrounds. Grayson and Yatesville lakes both have championship golf courses that have been named among the best golf courses in the nation by golf magazines and by individual golfers. Ashland received a $10 million federal grant to develop its riverfront property. Additionally, the city has designated five city blocks as an arts district to give opportunities to its arts community. The Pendleton Arts Center, a satellite of the Cincinnati Pendleton Center, is still growing and offering studio space for area artists. The center along with the Ann Davis Gallery, Paramount Arts Center, Highlands Museum and Discovery Center, Jesse Stuart Foundation, and other arts retail businesses, are helping provide the arts industry, both visual and performing, an outlet.

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ix. DISASTER MITIGATION Strengths

There is increased interest in the region for mitigating the impact of disasters, both on communities and the local economy

Weaknesses

Lack of business resiliency planning

No funding is available in the county/city annual budget for disaster mitigation due to the uncertainty of when disasters occur and to what extent damages are sustained

Opportunities

Work with entities like Kentucky’s Small Business Development Centers and the National Association of Development Organizations to help address business resiliency issues

Educate other local governments on success of existing disaster mitigation projects in the region Threats

The FIVCO ADD region is truly unique in that we are always in a constant threat (depending on time of year) of the following disasters: flooding, flash flooding, thunderstorms, severe winds, tornadoes, landslide, snowstorm, blizzard, earthquake, dam failure, drought, and forest fires.

The FIVCO Hazard Mitigation Plan is the result of a local planning process designed to guide the counties and cities in reducing the severity of the impact of natural hazards through planning. Each hazard requires a specific type of mitigation. In some cases, we can use engineering solutions, such as an earthquake-resistant building, to at least temporarily reduce the impact of a natural hazard. In other cases, the only form of mitigation that is guaranteed to be successful is to limit or not allow human activities where the hazard occurs, such as in floodplains.

The mitigation planning effort is a result of the partnership created by the Kentucky Emergency Management Agency and FIVCO ADD through a Hazard Mitigation Planning Grant with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The hazard mitigation plan can be found at www.fivco.org under the Hazard Mitigation tab. Resiliency, or the ability of businesses to resume normal operations after a disaster strikes, is something this region is beginning to address. Flooding, for example, impacts this region. In 2010, the City of Olive Hill suffered greatly from two major flooding events. Businesses were negatively impacted. Some resumed operation more quickly than others, while a number did not reopen. In more recent years, severely freezing temperatures impacted water lines in the region, which negatively impacted local businesses. In 2015, areas in Carter County and other places in the region were once again impacted by flooding. Opportunities exist to assist businesses in planning efforts to address resiliency. The Kentucky Small Business Development Center’s Disaster Recovery Toolkit for Small Business is one way to address this need. To make businesses more economically resilient, this opportunity as well as others, should be seized. Maps on pages 47-51 of the Appendices depict various vital structures located within each county of the FIVCO region. Page 52 in the Appendices shows the flood zones within the region.

x. AGRICULTURE Strengths

Through the Kentucky Agriculture Development Information System (KADIS) and Eastern Kentucky Foothills Exploration of Appalachian Tourism (EKFEAT), there is increasing activity surrounding promotion of agriculture

Cooperative extension programs help farmers, landowners, and home gardeners to be better stewards of the land and offer a wide variety of educational opportunities for citizens

Weaknesses

Agriculture-based businesses have voiced struggles with marketing/promotion

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Opportunities

Work more closely with EKFEAT, cooperative extension offices, farmers markets, and similar organizations to promote local foods

Harness power of local food movement taking place at local, state, and national levels Threats

Fewer young people are considering employment in agriculture KADIS is a partnership between the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, the Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy, the US Economic Development Administration, and the Kentucky Area Development Districts in an effort to link together all organizations, institutions, agencies, and individuals seeking to promote and develop the agricultural sector of the Kentucky economy. The ADDs work with each county in their respective region to gather data that will collectively produce an all-inclusive spatial/non-spatial Geographic Information System (GIS) of all agricultural resources and assets throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky. This web-based GIS driven system will create an emphasis on linkages and integration toward future planning and projects that affect the agriculture economy. Some of the datasets included in KADIS are:

Sites/buildings suitable for agricultural businesses and industry

Soils data

Existing ag businesses and facilities

Disaster prone facilities, crop loss data, etc.

Agricultural friendly land use regulations

Kentucky Proud facilities, farmers markets, organic products, etc.

Bio-energy resources/produce and local food resources

Distribution/aggregation facilities

Livestock resources

Land uses including prime farmland, environmentally sensitive and protected areas, etc.

Workforce development/technical training resources and programs

Crop production information

Transportation resources (rail, ports, etc.)

Linkages to other resources such as water, sewer, etc. The KADIS project can be found online at http://kadisonline.org/.

B. ECONOMIC CLUSTER ANALYSIS The FIVCO area has several economic clusters as identified using economic data and determination by the CEDS committee. The clusters are: coal processing and barge loading terminals; inland marine shipyards and harbor service; refractory materials; chemical plants; steel; electric, gas and hydro-energy manufacturers; technology; transportation; health and natural resources. Using the StatsAmerica tool to identify regional industry clusters, the following industries are noted: primary metal manufacturing; transportation and logistics; chemicals and chemical-based products; biomedical/biotechnical; energy (fossil and renewable); electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing; and mining. These industries were identified using a conservative location quotient estimate of 1.2 or greater, indicating a higher concentration of establishments within this region, when compared to the national average. Because we know what clusters/facilities have driven past economies, we need to study trends to see how these industries can adapt to changing economic conditions. The FIVCO region has the largest inland river port in the nation. Energy providers are now changing to coal-to-fuel industries, which will drive the further development of coal processing and barge loading terminals in addition to inland marine shipyards and

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harbor service. For the steel industry, AK Steel, to continue its operation, new technology and products must be developed to make the factory stand out in the manufacturing arena. Product-driven specialization of general refractory brick manufacturing, have kept this industry alive. Chemical clusters provide products that are continually monitored by the EPA. Providing environmentally friendly, clean products will enhance the area. Electric, gas, and hydro-energy manufacturers are thriving industries because of abundant coal reserves and piped fuels in the area. These clusters will further advance as the area grows. There is an existing industrial corridor along US 23 that could be marketed as such to attract new businesses. However, the most underdeveloped clusters are the Technology, Transportation, Health and Natural Resources clusters. Because of technology’s fast evolvement, it is hard to keep pace. Technology concepts are not readily understood, which is one reason this region has not kept up with the rest of the state and nation in providing readily available broadband service in addition to other services. In order for this region to attract new businesses and industry to the area, technology must become user-friendly to the community in order for the average person to understand what is lacking and for them to demand that services keep up or advance. The broadband initiative through SOAR, as well as KentuckyWired, are anticipated to be a boost to the region’s development and use of technology. Transportation opportunities abound for the FIVCO region, such as the construction of the new Ironton-Russell Bridge (anticipated to be completed in 2016) and the Wurtland Riverport expansion, which can be utilized to make this area more productive. A development of a railhead may allow access from the south side of US 23 to the riverport and would open numerous possibilities in transferring barge materials. Amtrak has two station stops in the FIVCO region, located in Ashland and South Shore. However, rural/urban transit is another area that needs further development. The elderly population is increasing, putting an extra strain on health providers. New advancements in healthcare technology have made hospital experiences quicker and more efficient. The newly implemented federal healthcare law and accompanying changes at the state level will impact future needs and plans for healthcare in this region. One of the most underutilized resources in the area is the natural resource cluster. We need a committee that can collaborate with the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, the logging industry, Kentucky Division of Forestry, and other agencies. Collaboration with conservation groups, such as the Greenup County Environmental Protection Group, Scenic By-Ways, and Scenic Waterways organizations, is also needed. Understanding the role of each, and how every entity can work together to advance natural resource development/preservation in the area, is key. Pages 53-54 of the Appendices lists companies for each cluster. Page 55 of the Appendices includes a map illustrating the major industries within the region. Although not identified by the StatsAmerica tool as prominent clusters in the region, tourism and agriculture are considered underdeveloped clusters. Both are receiving more attention in our region. Due in part to the natural landscape, rural agricultural heritage, and emphasis by SOAR and other initiatives, these are viewed as growing industries in our region. To further emphasize tourism’s growing importance in our area, a tourism-related performance measure was recently added. A FIVCO staff person is pursuing advanced tourism certification by a state travel association in recognition of the assistance needed by our growing tourism industry partners in the region.

C. OTHER PLANS AND STRATEGIES FIVCO consulted on the following plans, which are maintained by specific committees of the ADD.

Regional Transportation Plan

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FIVCO Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Water Management Council Plan Kentucky Agriculture Development Information System (KADIS)—not maintained by a specific

committee of the ADD FIVCO also references the strategic plans compiled by each workforce development entity within its region. Those plans are listed below.

TENCO Workforce Investment Board Strategic Plan 2012-2017 Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program Workforce Investment Board Regional

Strategic Plan 2014-2019

Past and present economic development projects are listed on pages 56-57 of the Appendices.

IV. ACTION PLAN

The action plan addresses the ten target areas in the above SWOT analysis. Goals, objectives, and priority activities are listed for each. Where able to reasonably identify, key agencies, costs/funding resources, and timeframes are listed. Although only priority activities are listed, a number of other activities may be considered in order to achieve the stated goals and objectives. ECONOMY

GOALS

Decreased unemployment rates

To have strong regional marketing program

Strong entrepreneurial support in the area

Expanding quality of life projects in area

Diversified employment opportunities

Development of cluster industries (existing and potential)

Qualified workforce

Strong regional tourism industry OBJECTIVES

A marketing plan will entice regional businesses to stay and new businesses to locate in area due to high quality of life, educational/technical opportunities, economic advantages, and qualified workforce

Provide financial support through such federal programs as EDA, CDBG, and ARC

Provide financial support for downtown revitalization

Support activities highlighting entrepreneurship and engagement of youth with entrepreneurial workshops

Support cultural heritage conservation measures and development

Support state park and local city, county, and private park development encouraging healthy lifestyles of its citizens and visitors

Support the development of more medical facilities and other health related programs for the aging population

Support retention and expansion of small businesses in order to have diversified economy

Promote varied tourism opportunities as a region PRIORITY ACTIVITIES

Continue to develop/produce marketing pieces; (ADD staff; minimal to moderate cost; ongoing)

Keep area city and county governments informed of federal programs administered through the ADD, and small businesses abreast of programs such as EDA’s revolving loan fund (RLF) program; (ADD staff can do this through e-newsletter, presentations; nil to minimal cost; ongoing)

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Support development of entrepreneurial programs, such as those offered through ACTC Workforce Solutions, the Kentucky Innovation Network, the Kentucky Small Business Development Center, and partners in the East Kentucky Technical Assistance Providers (EKyTAP) Network; (ADD staff partnering with those previously named; nil to minimal cost; ongoing)

Continue to promote SOAR strategies in various sectors with aim of diversifying regional economy; (ADD partnering with various entities; nil to minimal cost; ongoing)

Educate local chambers of commerce on various aspects of SOAR strategies to diversify economy to get buy-in from private sector; (ADD staff; nil to minimal cost; ongoing)

Identify ways to better coordinate promotion of local tourism activities/programs with/through state parks

INDUSTRIAL PARKS

GOALS

To locate more tenants in the regional industrial park

To promote one large regional park for the FIVCO region

Maintain adequate infrastructure

To have increased funding available for the development and marketing of the parks

Aggressively market all industrial parks in the FIVCO ADD service delivery area OBJECTIVES

Build on regional concept of one large regional park with land/infrastructure in place to support large and smaller industries

Work with FIVCO county governments to make certain regional park tax revenues are distributed to all partners in a timely fashion, and develop revenue stream for day-to-day operations

Seek funds from government/private sources to develop and publicize regional/local industrial parks and sites.

Market area and parks electronically via websites, e-mail lists, and advertisements on selected search sites

PRIORITY ACTIVITIES

Support regional industrial park by assisting oversight board; (ADD working with industrial park board members; nil to minimal cost; ongoing)

Work with local economic development personnel to ensure information about local industrial parks is on Cabinet for Economic Development’s website and local website; (ADD working with local officials; nil to minimal cost; ongoing)

Combined funding from cities, counties, state, and grants to develop master marketing plan for region (emphasis on industrial parks); (ADD staff working with local officials and local economic development personnel; cost and timeframe not determined)

Develop regional website that promotes entire FIVCO ADD area and features various local/regional industrial and business sites/parks; (ADD staff working with local officials and local economic development personnel; cost and timeframe not determined)

EDUCATION

OVERALL GOAL: Promote the importance of education and support local education entities in the achievement of their goals

GOALS

Improve the educational achievement metrics across all demographic lines

Encourage 100% graduation rate for high schools in service area

Encourage and support utilization of local adult education programs and services

Encourage all TANF recipients to complete at least high school diploma

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Support all levels of local education (pre-K to college/technical school) OBJECTIVES

Support all local school boards at each level

Support improved educational achievement to improve individual/personal achievement as well as local economic development

Help reduce school drop outs

Promote hiring practices based on minimum of high school education

Support all existing/future improvements utilizing KY Employability Certificates in FIVCO region

Support all elements of the FIVCO region’s public/private P-16 entities PRIORITY ACTIVITIES

Develop a program to support hiring practices based on KY Employability Certificate at Silver level

Participate and support local and regional planning activities/meetings of the P–16 Council

Support programs that will reduce the number of high school dropout or non-completers

Review/investigate the impact of low educational levels in local economic development efforts; (ADD staff, local economic development officials, TENCO, and EKCEP; nil to minimal cost; can conduct initial research within one year)

Promote education as a means of economic development across all strata of FIVCO; (ADD staff, local economic development officials, TENCO, EKCEP, ACTC; nil to minimal cost; ongoing)

Support development of a Regional Educational Task Force to improve education level

Support the close collaboration of area educational institutions to facilitate student transfer and completion as a regional education objective

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

OVERALL GOAL: To increase the marketable skills of our area’s workforce by better promoting the skills they already have or to help build on their current skills so that they are more competitive in our local employment market

GOALS

Improve access to information relating to employment and career choices in the FIVCO region

To provide local businesses with trained employees to meet their needs in the FIVCO region

To understand the gaps local employers face when recruiting employees in the FIVCO region

To understand the occupations that are in high demand in the FIVCO region

To have each county in the region be a certified Kentucky Work Ready Community OBJECTIVES

Support local colleges and universities in their quest for a better trained workforce

Coordinate with other agencies in area that also provide services for workforce development

Support improved access to labor market and workforce development information

Support students in their quest to improve their marketable skills in the FIVCO region

Constantly monitor trends in employment in the FIVCO region PRIORITY ACTIVITIES

Continue supporting teams working to get their respective counties certified as a Kentucky Work Ready Community; Completed for Boyd and Greenup counties; Lawrence County is a Certified Work Ready in Progress county; (ADD staff working with community teams; nil to minimal cost; ongoing)

Work more closely with TENCO and EKCEP through business services teams, for example, to have more fluid relationship between workforce and economic development; (ADD, TENCO, and EKCEP; nil to minimal cost; ongoing)

Support local colleges/universities in efforts to provide our area with educated employees (ADD staff partnering with educational institutions and local employers; minimal cost; ongoing)

Work with local employers to determine their needs regarding recruiting and retaining employees

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Promote partners in One-Stop system to inform job seekers of services they may be eligible for

Review all training programs to determine if they are meeting the needs of our local workforce

Talk with local job seekers to find obstacles they are facing in their search for suitable employment TRANSPORTATION

OVERALL GOAL: Promote efficient, economical, and safe movement of people, goods, and services throughout the FIVCO region by linking population centers with accessible transportation facilities that will enhance economic development and improve the quality of life

GOALS

Improve access (highway, rail, waterway, pedestrian, bicycle, transit, intermodal) to all areas

Encourage economic development and tourism in the FIVCO region

Improve safety of the region’s transportation system

Utilize the transportation system to enhance the quality of life

Improve intermodal access within the FIVCO region

Expansion of aviation services in the FIVCO region

Enhancement of the public transportation system in the FIVCO region OBJECTIVES

Support all transportation projects that improve access to the FIVCO ADD region

Support improved access to the region to encourage economic development and tourism

Reduce fatality rate and improve safety on the region’s transportation system

Promote planning studies and public meetings for community involvement

Support all existing and future improvements for intermodal access within the FIVCO region

Support the expansion of aviation services in the FIVCO region

Support the FIVCO region’s public/private transportation system PRIORITY ACTIVITIES

Continue to support projects in Six-Year Highway Plan, as well as the Regional/MPO Top Ten Lists of Unfunded Projects Lists; (ADD staff; nil to minimal cost; ongoing)

Support incorporation of bicycle/pedestrian facilities with all design/construction on roadways; (ADD staff, local governments, and other local planning bodies; nil to minimal cost for support and education; ongoing)

Coordinate/work closely with Highway District Office 9 and Office 12 and adjoining ADDs/MPOs in development and implementation of transportation studies

Support transportation projects designed to alleviate traffic congestion/improve traffic mobility

Promote transportation projects that improve access to tourist/recreational facilities in region

Support programs that will reduce the highway fatality rate in region by continuing to work with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and area enforcement agencies

Support transportation projects that would minimize hazards on roadways within the FIVCO ADD

Coordinate public meetings or outreach programs to determine if community supports project

Promote existing intermodal operations to assist in enhancing economic development, and provide more efficient movement of people, goods, and services

Provide information to interested cities/counties/citizens/etc. concerning development of public/private transportation systems

INFRASTRUCTURE

GOALS

Have basic infrastructure available at key economic development sites in region

Improved/increased broadband availability in FIVCO region

Provide potable water to all FIVCO citizens

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Continue building the interconnect water system to provide water during a disaster

Encourage regionalization of wastewater systems and encourage infrastructure improvements OBJECTIVES

Identify key economic development sites in region without basic infrastructure available

Identify areas with poor broadband availability

All citizens have access to potable water, which will increase health/safety standards

Complete interconnect water system project to provide access to water during disasters PRIORITY ACTIVITIES

Assist local governments in identifying potential funding sources for infrastructure at key economic development sites

Assist communities in finding ways to improve broadband accessibility, especially through KYWired

Develop strategies and action plans to implement in order to get potable water to all citizens; (ADD staff with local utility providers; minimal to moderate cost; ongoing)

Work with city and county governments to identify their neighborhoods and communities that qualify for funding to build lines; (ADD staff with local governments; nil to minimal cost; ongoing)

Include interconnect water system plan in all area water development plans to make sure funding can be found to build remaining lines needed to make the interconnect project a reality

Meet county judges/mayors to develop a strategy/action plan to bring this problem to the attention of state and federal authorities

Ask for financial support for development of studies and plans to provide wastewater service

Assist local governments with accessing funds to implement infrastructure projects; (ADD staff, local governments, and utility providers; costs of projects vary from minimal to significant; ongoing process with 1 year+ for implementation of projects)

TECHNOLOGY

GOALS

Encourage availability and use of broadband

Establish a regional technology committee

All first responders have interoperable radios and other communications equipment

Alternative way for emergency responders to communicate if centrally located feed goes down

Connect existing local technology hotspots into a regional network

Promote education for citizens regarding technology use

All five counties studies on broadband and wireless capabilities are available OBJECTIVES

Work with communities to identify needs related to broadband

By having plans in place, regional team can work together to expand technology in the region

Have a uniformed communication system for first responders to use at all levels of government

Having alternate bandwidth provider such as wireless communications in addition to cable, cell, and Windstream in alternative location could provide backup in case of communication failure

Identifying hotspots where technology is advanced more than other areas and connecting these sites together will help in the expansion of other technologies in dead spot areas

Having broadband provides residents the capability to interact with global community more efficiently

PRIORITY ACTIVITIES

Identify resources (funding and otherwise) to promote availability and use of broadband for economic development

Establish regional team strategies/action plans that can be developed to expand technology in region (ongoing)

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Work with all first responders to develop strategy and action plan to make sure all municipalities have interoperable capabilities

Identify advanced technology hotspots; ask to join/provide information to help connect region

Make sure that workforce development programs are involved in continuing support of high-tech, educational programs and trainings

Educate communities on impact of broadband and status of the project through the SOAR initiative and KentuckyWired; (ADD staff working with SOAR; nil to minimal cost; ongoing)

ENVIRONMENT

Goals

Attain SO2 air quality standards region-wide

Improve storm water and wastewater systems

Attain mandatory refuse pick-up in all counties

Be prepared for natural and manmade disasters

Encourage travel access to hospital emergency care is within minutes

Preserve cultural heritage in area

Wider availability of recycling programs OBJECTIVES

Attain SO2 air quality standards to improve health and public safety standards for the region

Provide better control of rainwater run-off and sanitary sewers, health and public safety standards are improved in area

To preserve the beauty of the area, encourage refuse pick-up

Public health and safety must be addressed in the event of a disaster

Locate emergency care facilities to all residents in the area

Update and build new facilities that make state parks more attractive to the traveler

Preserving the cultural heritage of the FIVCO area will strengthen family bonds and provide economic development opportunities, especially within tourism sector

Promote benefits of recycling PRIORITY ACTIVITIES

Encourage industries to purchase equipment with tax incentives to improve air quality standards; (ADD staff, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, local governments, local economic development personnel; nil to minimal cost; ongoing)

Use plans already developed to build storm water and sanitary systems in the FIVCO region

Encourage refuse pick-up

Work with area emergency managers, public officials and media to inform public of safety measures they can use when a disaster hits

Make the four state parks in the area more attractive; tourists stay longer and spend more money

Work with existing Renaissance on Main communities, or other downtown programs, to develop historic districts; encourage other cities to consider downtown development and/or preservation initiatives

Assist communities in creating/identifying recycling programs

DISASTER MITIGATION GOALS

To make local governments more prepared for natural and other disasters

To make the local economy more resilient OBJECTIVES

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To make the local governments and our citizens more actively involved in the FIVCO ADD Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Process

To make the local governments and our citizens more aware of what to do during times of disasters so fewer lives are put at risk

PRIORITY ACTIVITIES

To try and educate our local governments and citizens about the Hazard Mitigation Plan Process; which is required for each county/city to be adopted in order to receive any kind of Hazard Mitigation Funding

To work with all the local media, as well as social media, to try to communicate in times of disasters so the public is made aware of what to do when disasters occur

AGRICULTURE

GOALS

Redefine agriculture to include niches, new outlets, and localist approaches

To have reinvigorated agricultural sector

To have the region be known as a prominent agritourism area OBJECTIVES

Encourage more individuals and entities to eat local foods and patronize local agribusinesses and agritourism sites

Get more financial and technical assistance directed to agribusinesses, especially for marketing purposes

Have agribusinesses identify mutually beneficial relationships with vendors, etc. PRIORITY ACTIVITIES

Increase the visibility of the region’s farmers markets; (ADD working with cooperative extension agents and farmers markets; nil to minimal cost; ongoing)

Promote restaurants and other venues using local foods; (ADD working with local chambers of commerce; minimal cost; ongoing)

Promote agritourism sites through KADIS and other means; (ADD staff, local tourism groups, local chambers, and cooperative extension offices; nil to minimal cost; ongoing)

Focus more on working with agribusinesses to identify funding and promotional outlets; (ADD, Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development (KCARD), USDA RD, ARC; cost minimal; ongoing)

Strategic projects are listed on page 58 of the Appendices.

V. EVALUATION/PERFORMANCE MEASURES

This section looks at various performance measures to evaluate achievements in areas of employment, personal income, and overall economic vitality of each county in the region. To do this, unemployment rates, per capita personal income, and economic status designations by the Appalachian Regional Commission are assessed. Beginning with the 2015 update, a performance measure related to tourism was added. Each performance measure describes the time period and data source utilized. UNEMPLOYMENT RATE: Annual, not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates decreased for each county in the FIVCO region from 2014 to 2015. The unemployment rate also decreased for the entire FIVCO region during that same period. With a decrease of just over one percentage point, Elliott County had the largest drop in its unemployment rate among the five counties from 2014 to 2015. All counties in the FIVCO region had higher unemployment rates than the state average for both 2014 and 2015. Boyd County had the lowest unemployment rate for each of the five counties during both years. Individual counties within the region, and the region as a whole, appear to be following the state trend of decreased unemployment rates

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between 2014 and 2015. FIVCO ADD seeks to continue this trend through various means, such as ensuring that unemployed workers have access to workforce development programs that offer retraining or other needed assistance to aid in their employability. The region hopes to continue assisting startup and expanding businesses that add jobs to the regional economy. The following chart shows the annual unemployment rates for each FIVCO county for 2014 and 2015. For comparison, the regional and state rates are included.

Unemployment Rates (2014 and 2015)

County 2014 Unemployment Rate 2015 Unemployment Rate

Boyd 7.5% 7.0%

Carter 10.7% 10.0%

Elliott 11.3% 10.0%

Greenup 8.5% 7.8%

Lawrence 9.6% 9.4%

FIVCO 8.8% 8.2%

Kentucky 6.5% 5.4% Source: Labor Market Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics Program via Kentucky Labor Market Information (https://kylmi.ky.gov/)

PER CAPITA PERSONAL INCOME: Similar to unemployment rates, per capita personal income (PCPI) saw a positive change during the period of 2013 to 2014. Of the five counties, the greatest change occurred in Carter and Lawrence counties, with a 5.0 percent increase in PCPI from 2013 to 2014. Elliott County had the most moderate increase of 1.8 percent. Carter and Lawrence counties saw percentage changes greater than the state’s percentage change for the same period. The greatest per capita personal income amount among the five counties in 2014 was in Boyd County with an income of $35,347. The lowest for the same time period was in Elliott County; it had a per capita personal income of $19,879. In 2014, Boyd County ranked 31st in the state for per capita personal income. Elliott County ranked last among all counties in the state. In 2014, all FIVCO counties had a PCPI lower than the state average for that year. The table below shows the per capita personal income amounts for each county for 2013 and 2014, as well as each county’s state ranking in 2014 and the percent change from 2013 to 2014. For comparison, the state and national averages for both years, as well as the percent change, are included.

Per Capita Personal Income (2013 and 2014)

County 2013 Per Capita Personal Income

2014 Per Capita Personal Income

2014 Rank in State

2013-2014 Percent Change

Boyd $34,084

$35,347

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3.7%

Carter $27,573

$28,953

88

5.0%

Elliott $19,529

$19,879

120 1.8%

Greenup $34,051

$35,200

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3.4%

Lawrence $26,288

$27,611

103

5.0%

Kentucky $35,967

$37,396

4.0%

US $44,438

$46,049

3.6% Source: US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis (http://www.bea.gov/)

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DISTRESSED COUNTIES: The FIVCO counties of Carter, Elliott, and Lawrence remain on the Appalachian Regional Commission’s (ARC) distressed counties list. When designating a county’s status, ARC uses three key economic indicators: unemployment rate, per capita market income, and poverty rate. Workforce development initiatives may assist in improving these numbers. TENCO and EKCEP are the workforce development agencies covering the FIVCO region, with TENCO being responsible for Boyd and Greenup counties and EKCEP servicing Carter, Elliott, and Lawrence counties. The Office of Employment and Training, within the Department of Workforce Investment in the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet creates occupational outlooks for each local workforce development area (LWDA). Highlights from the “TENCO LWDA Occupational Outlook to 2022” noted the following:

Employment is projected to grow from 67,124 to 69,359, a gain of 3.33 percent.

Total annual job openings are expected to be about 2,204.

Twenty-seven percent of job openings will result from growth; the remaining 73 percent will result from separations from the labor force.

The greatest number of annual job openings will be Food Preparation and Serving Occupations (347) followed by Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (301) and Office and Administrative Support Occupations (272).

The two occupations with the largest projected number of annual job openings are Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food (158) and Registered Nurses (137).

The highest growth rates among occupational groups are likely to be in Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (46.18%), followed by Healthcare Support Occupations (27.42%) and Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (17.27%).

Highlights from the “EKCEP LWDA Occupational Outlook to 2022” noted the following:

Employment is projected to grow from 119,361 to 121,340, a gain of 1.66 percent.

Total annual job openings are expected to be about 3,618.

Twenty-four percent of job openings will result from growth; the remaining 76 percent will result from separations from the labor force.

The greatest number of annual job openings will be Office and Administrative Support Occupations (450) followed by Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (386) and Sales and Related Occupations (385).

The two occupations with the largest projected number of annual job openings are Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food (201) and Cashiers (174).

The highest growth rates among occupational groups are likely to be in Healthcare Support Occupations (28.57%), followed by Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (19.04%) and Protective Service Occupations (18.41%).

TOURISM EXPENDITURES: According to the “Economic Impact of Kentucky’s Travel and Tourism Industry—2014 and 2015” report prepared for Kentucky’s Tourism, Arts & Heritage Cabinet, over $13.7 billion was injected into the Commonwealth’s economy in 2015 via the tourism/travel sector. Direct expenditures by tourists represented an increase of five percent from 2014. The FIVCO region, which is included in the tourism region known as Kentucky’s Appalachians, also benefits from tourism. Data for the FIVCO counties have been extracted from the larger tourism region’s data and are included in the table below. All five counties saw an increase in total expenditures from 2014 to 2015. Carter County had the largest increase (7.8%) in total expenditures from 2014 to 2015. Boyd overwhelmingly shows the most tourism dollars being expended, both direct and total. Newer projects are gaining traction that will likely have a positive impact on tourism expenditures. Olive Hill’s (Carter County) recent Kentucky Trail Town designation may play a role in increasing the county’s tourism expenditures. The EK Bikeway, in Greenup County, is gaining more attention and may play a similar role in increasing tourism expenditures in its county.

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Travel Expenditures (2014 and 2015)

County 2014 Direct

Expenditures 2014 Total

Expenditures 2015 Direct

Expenditures 2015 Total

Expenditures

% Change Total

Expenditures 2014 to 2015

Boyd $110,734,470 $174,074,587 $111,731,082 $175,641,261 0.9%

Carter $20,686,298 $32,518,860 $22,299,829 $35,055,331 7.8%

Elliott $1,002,508 $1,575,943 $1,054,185 $1,657,179 5.2%

Greenup $11,610,621 $18,251,896 $12,400,143 $19,493,025 6.8%

Lawrence $14,508,946 $22,808,063 $14,826,745 $23,307,643 2.2% Source: “Economic Impact of Kentucky’s Travel and Tourism Industry—2014 and 2015” (http://www.kentuckytourism.com/industry/industry.aspx)

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VI. APPENDICES

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FIVCO AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER PHONE BOARD POSITION (OFFICE)

BOYD COUNTY Honorable Steve Towler P.O. Box 423 • Catlettsburg, KY 41129

(606) 739-4134 County Judge/Executive

Honorable Chuck Charles P.O. Box 1839 • Ashland, KY 41105

(606) 327-2001 Ashland Mayor (Secretary)

Honorable Randall Peterman PO Box 533 • Catlettsburg, KY 41129

(606) 739-0104 Catlettsburg Mayor

Tom Jackson 4160 Hurricane Road • Catlettsburg, KY 41129

(606) 326-1061 Chairman, Aging Committee

Robert Gillum 30104 Faulkner Road • Catlettsburg, KY 41129

(606) 739-4600 Citizen Member

Tim Gibbs

1730 Winchester Ave.• Ashland, KY 41105 (606) 324-5111 At-Large Citizen Member

CARTER COUNTY

Honorable Mike Malone 300 West Main Street • Grayson, KY 41143

(606) 474-5366 County Judge/Executive

Honorable George Steele 302 East Main Street • Grayson, KY 41143 (606) 474-6651 Grayson Mayor

Honorable Kenny Fankell 225 Roger Patton Drive. • Olive Hill, KY 41164

(606) 286-5532 Olive Hill Mayor

Gayle Smith 813 Old U.S. Route 60 • Olive Hill, KY 41164

(606) 286-5220 Chairman, Transportation Committee

Doug Moore PO Box 427 • Grayson, KY 41143

(606) 474-9010 Citizen Member

Keith Walker 465 Smokey Hollow Road • Olive Hill, KY 41164

(606) 286-6314 At-Large Citizen Member (1st Vice-President)

ELLIOTT COUNTY

Honorable Carl Fannin P.O. Box 710 • Sandy Hook, KY 41171

(606) 738-5826 County Judge/Executive

Honorable Robby Adkins P.O. Box 274 • Sandy Hook, KY 41171

(606) 738-6489 Sandy Hook Mayor

John M. Clevenger 6258 N KY 7 • Sandy Hook, KY 41171

(606) 738-5267 Citizen Member

(President)

Allen Gillum

217 Rocky Branch Rd.• Sandy Hook, KY 41171 (606) 738-6445 Citizen Member

GREENUP COUNTY

Honorable Robert W. Carpenter 301 Main St. • Room 102, Box 2 •Greenup, KY 41144

(606) 473-6440 County Judge/Executive (2nd Vice-President)

Honorable William “Bill” Hopkins P.O. Box 394 • Russell, KY 41169-0394

(606) 836-9666 Russell Mayor

Honorable Ron Fields 2513 Reed Street • Flatwoods, KY 41139

(606) 836-9661 Flatwoods Mayor

Ron McCloud 1625 Gainesway Road • Worthington, KY 41183

(606) 326-2817 Chairman, Regional Development Planning

Committee

James Garthee, Jr. 1104 Riverside Dr. • Greenup, KY 41144

(606) 473-6164 Citizen Member

LAWRENCE COUNTY

Honorable John Osborne P.O. Box 566 • Louisa, KY 41230-0566

(606) 638-4102 County Judge/Executive (Treasurer)

Honorable Harold Slone 215 North Main Cross • Louisa, KY 41230

(606) 638-4038 Louisa Mayor

Neil Wilson

25 Silver Maple St.•Louisa, KY 41230 (606) 638-4954 Citizen Member

Clyde Johns 176 Mount Pleasant Road • Louisa, KY 41230

(606) 638-9856 Citizen Member

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22001166 FFIIVVCCOO CCEEDDSS CCOOMMMMIITTTTEEEE Ron McCloud, Chairman Ron.McCloud@bankatcity.com Lora Bryant, FIVCO ADD (Staff to Committee) lora@fivco.org Judge/Executive Carl Fannin, Elliott County Fiscal Court ejudge@mrtc.com Mick Fosson, Kentucky Innovation Network mick.fosson@kctcs.edu Sue Dowdy, Ashland Convention & Visitors Bureau sue.dowdy@visitashlandky.com Debbie Harman, Olive Hill Trail Town dbharman@hotmail.com Andrew Bledsoe, Northeast Kentucky Regional Health a.bledsoe@nekyrhio.org Information Organization Keith Center, Elliott County Cooperative Extension keith.center@uky.edu Service Jim Skaggs, Elliott County Emergency Management jimskaggsem@gmail.com Don Sammons, City of Raceland rpolice215@yahoo.com Catrina Vargo, Lawrence County Economic Development cvargo66@gmail.com Laura Opell Maggard, Lawrence County Cooperative laura.opell@uky.edu Extension Service Nickie Smith, Boyd County Economic Development nickie@boydfiscal.com Ed Radjunas, Boyd County Fiscal Court ed@boydfiscal.com Nicholas Barker, Carter County Fiscal Court b_a_r_k_e_r@hotmail.com Mark Strother, Commercial Bank of Grayson markstrother@cbgrayson.com Anita Skaggs, Little Sandy Lodge egskaggs@mrtc.com Gayle Clevenger, Eastern Kentucky Foothills Exploration feat@mrtc.com of Appalachian Tourism Tim Gibbs, Ashland Alliance tim@ashlandalliance.com Doug Collins, Boyd/Greenup Riverport Authority dougcollins@zoominternet.net Judge/Executive John Osborne, Lawrence County Fiscal josborne@lycomonline.com Court

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Greg Kiser, Three Rivers Medical Center Greg_Kiser@QuorumHealth.com Dr. Janie Kitchen, Ashland Community & Technical janie.kitchen@kctcs.edu College Dr. Jeff Metcalf, Kentucky Christian University jmetcalf@kcu.edu Kelly Hurt, King’s Daughters Medical Center Kelly.Hurt@kdmc.kdhs.us Bob Hammond, Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital Bob_Hammond@bshsi.org Michelle Sloas, TENCO MichelleL.Sloas@ky.gov Bonnie Conn, Eastern Kentucky Concentrated bonnie.conn@nkcaa.net Employment Program Jeff Elswick, Revolving Loan Fund Committee jdelswick52@gmail.com Tom Saylor, Northeast Kentucky Regional Industrial thomassaylor@roadrunner.com Authority

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ADMINISTRATION Executive Director Sherry McDavid sherry@fivco.org CLERICAL Receptionist Teresa Rayburn teresar@fivco.org FINANCE Accountant Rebekah Michael rebekah@fivco.org Financial Assistant Joy Chapman joy@fivco.org CDO Finance Clerk Lance Hanshaw lance@fivco.org Aging Program Financial Assistant Sandy Hillman sandy@fivco.org ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Community Development Planner Lora Bryant lora@fivco.org Water/Wastewater Coordinator Dan Cheek dan@fivco.org CDBG Administrator Rick Loperfido rick@fivco.org Transportation/GIS Planner Eric Patton eric@fivco.org Transportation Planner/PAS Kelly Ward kelly@fivco.org HUMAN SERVICES Human Services Planner I Vicki Green vicki@fivco.org Case Manager Pam Hale pam@fivco.org Case Manager Supervisor Veronica Horton veronica@fivco.org Case Manager Donna Lambert donnal@fivco.org ADRC Coordinator Amy Kemper amy@fivco.org Homecare Scheduler Rhonda Miller rhonda@fivco.org CDO Support Broker Brenda Salyers brenda@fivco.org

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CDO Support Broker Nickie Lewis nickie@fivco.org MIPPA Staff Lee Gifford lee@fivco.org WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Case Manager Michelle Sloas michellel.sloas@ky.gov Trade Counselor Cindy Leadingham cindy@fivco.org

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POPULATION, HOUSING UNITS, AND INCOME

County 2010

Population 2015

Population %

Change

2010 Housing

Units

2015 Housing

Units

% Change

2010 Per

Capita Income

2014 Per

Capita Income*

% Change

Boyd 49,542 48,325 -2.5 21,803 21,666 -0.6 $22,064 $24,446 10.8

Carter 27,720 27,158 -2.0 12,311 12,273 -0.3 $18,147 $19,536 7.7

Elliott 7,852 7,648 -2.6 3,371 3,359 -0.4 $13,072 $15,159 16.0

Greenup 36,910 36,068 -2.3 16,330 16,279 -0.3 $21,533 $22,360 3.8

Lawrence 15,860 15,745 -0.7 7,286 7,266 -0.3 $15,903 $19,037 19.7 Source: US Census Bureau—American FactFinder http://factfinder.census.gov/ Note: The figures provided for 2015 data are estimates. *The most recent per capita income data estimates available are for 2014.

GENDER AND AGE

County Male

Population %

Change

Female Population

% Change

*Senior Population

% Change

2010 2015 2010 2015 2010 2015 Boyd 24,622 24,051 -2.3 24,920 24,274 -2.6 8,242 8,823 7.0

Carter 13,803 13,363 -3.2 13,917 13,795 -0.9 4,119 4,620 12.2

Elliott 4,401 4,302 -2.2 3,451 3,346 -3.0 1,134 1,429 26.0

Greenup 17,860 17,504 -2.0 19,050 18,564 -2.6 6,288 7,046 12.1

Lawrence 7,836 7,886 0.6 8,024 7,859 -2.1 2,245 2,575 14.7 Source: US Census Bureau—American FactFinder http://factfinder.census.gov/ *Senior Population indicates those 65 and over.

RACE/ETHNICITY

County White

Population %

Change

Black Population

% Change

Hispanic Population

% Change

2010 2014 2010 2014 2010 2014

Boyd 47,139 46,653 -1.0 1,442 1,313 -8.9 714 746 4.5

Carter 27,228 26,685 -2.0 153 213 39.2 321 141 -56.1

Elliott 7,521 7,523 0.0 268 240 -10.4 62 38 -38.7

Greenup 36,007 35,586 -1.2 272 272 0.0 284 350 23.2

Lawrence 15,643 15,535 -0.7 33 17 -48.5 77 52 -32.5 Source: US Census Bureau—American FactFinder http://factfinder.census.gov/

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INCORPORATED CITY INFORMATION

CITY COUNTY 2015 Population

Estimates GOVERNMENT STRUCTURE

Ashland BOYD 21,108 City Manager / Mayor / 4 Commissioners

Bellefonte GREENUP 866 Mayor / 4 Council Members

Catlettsburg BOYD 1,808 Mayor / 6 Council Members

Flatwoods GREENUP 7,335 Mayor / 6 Council Members

Grayson CARTER 4,058 Mayor / 6 Council Members

Greenup GREENUP 1,157 Mayor / 6 Council Members

Louisa LAWRENCE 2,455 Mayor / 6 Council Members

Olive Hill CARTER 1,599 Mayor / 6 Council Members

Raceland GREENUP 2,387 Mayor / 6 Council Members

Russell GREENUP 3,260 Mayor / 6 Council Members

Sandy Hook ELLIOTT 630 Mayor / 6 Council Members

South Shore GREENUP 1,101 Mayor / 4 Council Members

Worthington GREENUP 1,577 Mayor / 6 Council Members

Wurtland GREENUP 1,043 Mayor / 4 Council Members

Source: 2015 Population Estimates derived from US Census Bureau at http://factfinder.census.gov/.

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INDUSTRIAL PARKS IN FIVCO

CCOOUUNNTTYY NNAAMMEE CCOONNTTAACCTT PPHHOONNEE AACCRREEAAGGEE

BOYD, CARTER, ELLIOTT,

GREENUP, & LAWRENCE

EastPark Industrial Park

Thomas Saylor, EastPark Authority, Adm. Agent

32 FIVCO Court, Grayson, KY 41143 606-929-1366

1,200 acres

BOYD/GREENUP

Boyd/Greenup County

Riverport Authority

Doug Collins Greenup Courthouse, Greenup, KY 41144

606-473-6440 170 acres

BOYD Paul Coffey

Industrial Park Judge/Executive Steve Towler

P.O. Box 423, Catlettsburg, KY 41129 606-739-4134 150 acres

CARTER Grayson

Industrial Park Mayor George Steele

301 East Main Street, Grayson, KY 41143 606-474-6651 20 acres

ELLIOTT Elliott County Industrial Park

Judge/Executive Carl Fannin P.O. Box 710, Sandy Hook, KY 41171

606-738-5821 25 acres

LAWRENCE Lawrence

County Industrial Park

Judge/Executive John Osborne P.O. Box 566, Louisa, KY 41230

606-638-4102 16.6

acres*

LAWRENCE City of Louisa Mayor Harold Slone

215 North Main Street, Louisa, KY 41230 606-638-4050

33.3 acres*

* Information from Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development

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FFIIVVCCOO RREEGGIIOONN UUTTIILLIITTYY PPRROOVVIIDDEERRSS

County Water Service Wastewater Service

Boyd City of Ashland City of Ashland

Big Sandy Water District City of Catlettsburg

Cannonsburg Water District Boyd County Sanitation District 1

Overland Development Boyd County Sanitation District 2

City of Russell Boyd County Sanitation District 4

Carter Grayson Utility Commission Grayson Utility Commission

City of Olive Hill City of Olive Hill

Rattlesnake Ridge Water District Rowan County Water Big Sandy Water District Elliott Sandy Hook Water District City of Sandy Hook

Rattlesnake Ridge Water District Rowan County Water* Greenup City of Flatwoods City of Flatwoods

City of Greenup City of Greenup

City of Raceland City of Raceland

City of Russell City of Russell

City of Worthington City of South Shore

City of Wurtland City of Worthington

Grayson Utility Commission City of Wurtland

South Shore Water Works, Inc. Boyd & Greenup County Sanitation District 1

Boyd County Sanitation District 2

Greenup County Environmental Commission

Lawrence Louisa Water & Sewer Commission Louisa Water & Sewer Commission

Big Sandy Water District Lawrence County Fiscal Court

Rattlesnake Ridge Water District Paintsville Water*

* - indicates providers outside the FIVCO region service area

Note: Sandy Hook Water District also serves Morgan County. South Shore Water Works, Inc. also serves Lewis County.

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The following maps illustrate the water and wastewater lines throughout the FIVCO region:

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The following maps illustrate the various vital facilities within the FIVCO ADD region:

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The map below illustrates the various flood zone areas located within the FIVCO ADD region:

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FFIIVVCCOO RREEGGIIOONN EECCOONNOOMMIICC CCLLUUSSTTEERRSS COAL PROCESSING AND BARGE LOADING TERMINALS LOCATION Transload Terminals Peabody Coaltrade, Inc. Calgon Carbon Catlettsburg Whites Creek Terminal Riverway North & South River Trading Company Arch Coal Sales, Inc. Riverview Terminal S. M. & J. Inc. Kentucky Coal Terminal Wurtland River Port (Greenup)

INLAND MARINE SHIPYARDS / HARBOR SERVICE LOCATION Merdie Boggs & Sons, Custom Fuels, Marathon Marine Repair Terminal, R. & D. Associates, Inc. Catlettsburg

REFRACTORY MATERIALS LOCATION Great Lakes Minerals & Great Lakes Industries & Vesuvius USA Wurtland Riverport R. H. I. Refractories America South Shore Louisville Fire-Brick Works Grahn Vesuvius USA Wurtland Riverport

CHEMICAL PLANTS LOCATION Chemours Wurtland Calgon Burnaugh Marathon Catlettsburg Pregis Corporation Wurtland

STEEL LOCATION A K Steel Russell Mansbach (scrap metal) & KY Electric Steel Ashland Steel of WV Wurtland Riverport Steel Ventures Wurtland Riverport

ELECTRIC, GAS AND HYDRO ENERGY MANUFACTURER LOCATION Kentucky Power Louisa East Kentucky Power (Green Valley Landfill) & Dyna-Energy (gas producer) Ashland Greenup Dam (Hydro Electric) Greenup

MAJOR TRANSMISSION GAS LINES LOCATION TX Eastern Columbia Gas (El Paso, TX) crisscrosses area Kinder Morgan Greenup County

TECHNOLOGY LOCATION Sprint, AT&T, Verizon, MCI/Quest Headquarters in Ashland

TELEPHONE HEADQUARTERS/BRANCH Windstream Ashland South Eastern Telephone & Bell South & Bell South Telecom Louisa Mountain Rural Telephone Cooperative West Liberty (services Sandy Hook) Foothills Rural Telephone Cooperative Chapman, Lawrence County

TRANSPORTATION LOCATION RAIL: CSX & Progress Rail Russell/Worthington Amtrak Ashland & South Shore MASS TRANSIT: Greyhound Ashland and Grayson Ashland Bus System Ashland Northeast Area Community Action Transportation System All FIVCO counties AIR: Huntington Tri-State Airport (Commercial) Huntington, WV Worthington Airport (General) Worthington HEALTH: HealthNet Based in Huntington, WV LifeNet Based in Mt. Sterling, KY P. H. I. Based in Morehead, KY

HEALTH LOCATION HOSPITALS: Kings’ Daughter’s Medical Center (KDMC) Ashland Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital Russell Three Rivers Medical Center Louisa

OUTREACH CENTERS: Kings’ Daughter’s Family Care Centers Cannonsburg, Catlettsburg, Flatwoods, Grayson, Olive Hill Our Lady of Bellefonte Cannonsburg, Flatwoods, Grayson, Greenup, & So. Shore St. Claire Regional Medical Center Olive Hill & Sandy Hook

AMBULANCE SERVICE: Boyd County Ashland Carter County Grayson & Olive Hill Elliott County Sandy Hook Greenup County Flatwoods Lawrence County Louisa King’s Daughters Medical Transport Ashland

HOME HEALTH: KDMC & Our Lady of Bellefonte All FIVCO counties St. Claire Regional Medical Center Carter & Elliott counties

INDEPENDENT CLINICS: Carter County Health Park Grayson

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HEALTH DEPARTMENTS: Ashland-Boyd County Ashland Carter County Grayson Elliott County (part of Gateway District Health Department) Sandy Hook (local health center) Greenup County Greenup Lawrence County Louisa

EXTENDED CARE FACILITY: Trinity Station Flatwoods Wurtland Wurtland South Shore South Shore J.J. Jordan Geriatric Center Louisa Carter County Nursing & Rehabilitation Grayson Elliott County Nursing & Rehabilitation Sandy Hook Boyd County Rehabilitation Center Boyd County Oakmont Manor Flatwoods Woodland Oaks Ashland

ASSISTED LIVING: Kingsbrook Lifecare Boyd County King’s Daughters & Sons Ashland Trinity Station Flatwoods Morning Point Ridge Russell Chapel House & Friendship House Grayson

NATURAL RESOURCES LOCATION WOOD PRODUCTS: Globe Hardwoods Globe Ohio River Shippers Old Town Bobby’s Mulch Ashland LIMESTONE: AA Limestone Rt. 7 (Grayson) Mountain Enterprises AA Highway (Grayson) Brushy Creek Stone Olive Hill Keyhoe Rock & Stone Greenup County

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Below is a map illustrating the major industries located within the FIVCO ADD region:

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PAST AND PRESENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

COUNTY ENTITY PROJECT NAME FUNDING SOURCE AMOUNT STATUS YEAR

BOYD Boyd Co. Fiscal Court Highlands Museum ADA

Upgrades CDBG & Local $625,000 Funded 2015

BOYD Boyd Co. Fiscal Court Marsh Hill Landslide

Project FEMA, KYEM, &

Local $248,010 Applied 2016

BOYD Boyd Co. Fiscal Court Westwood—SRL FEMA & KYEM $288,435 Applied 2016

BOYD Boyd Co. Fiscal Court Green Valley Road—SRL FEMA & KYEM $101,783 Applied 2016

BOYD Boyd Co. Fiscal Court Cannonsburg Road—SRL FEMA & KYEM $244,850 Applied 2016

BOYD Boyd Co. Fiscal Court Acquisition/Relocation FEMA Mitigation -

HMGP $742,060 Funded 2003

BOYD Boyd Co. Fiscal Court Acquisition/Relocation FEMA Mitigation -

HMGP $976,837 Funded 2011

BOYD Boyd Co. Fiscal Court Acquisition/Relocation FEMA Mitigation -

HMGP $716,708 Funded 2011

BOYD Boyd Co. Fiscal Court Acquisition/Relocation FEMA Mitigation -

HMGP $123,000 Funded 2013

BOYD Boyd Co. Fiscal Court Acquisition/Relocation FEMA Mitigation -

SRL $160,767 Funded 2013

BOYD Boyd Co. Fiscal Court Acquisition/Relocation FEMA Mitigation -

SRL $165,000 Funded 2012

BOYD Boyd Co. Fiscal Court Acquisition/Relocation FEMA Mitigation -

SRL $175,500 Funded 2012

BOYD Boyd Co. Fiscal Court Armco Park LWCF $177,030 Funded 2012

BOYD Boyd Co. Fiscal Court Armco Park Recreational Trails $207,000 Applied 2012

Northeast Kentucky

EDA $1,000,000

BOYD Regional ACTC Expansion CDBG $500,000 Funded 2003

Industrial Authority

KCTCS $6,900,000

LOCAL & STATE $2,400,000

CARTER Carter Co. Fiscal

Court Genesis Kentucky Recovery

Center CDBG $300,000 Applied 2016

CARTER City of Grayson Carter County Sports

Complex—Phase I LWCF $75,000 Applied 2015

EDA $1,000,000

CARTER City of Grayson AA Highway Water Lines RURAL

DEVELOPMENT $2,444,505 Funded 2002

KIA $945,000

CARTER Carter Co. Fiscal

Court Infrastructure Construction

– Smokey Valley

KY Power Economic Advancement

Program (KEAP) $137,500 Applied 2015

CARTER Carter Co. Fiscal

Court Infrastructure Construction

– Smokey Valley

KY Power Economic Advancement

Program (KEAP) $137,500 Applied 2014

FIVCO FIVCO ADD Community Preparedness EDA $25,200 Funded 2003

For Economic Growth FIVCO ADD $10,800

FIVCO FIVCO ADD Infrastructure

Improvements Study EDA

LOCAL & STATE $1,500,000 $650,000

Funded 2004

FIVCO FIVCO ADD Energy Technology applied

from all ADDs

Energy Technology Assistant Program

(ETAP) $250,000 Applied 2009

FIVCO FIVCO ADD FIVCO Regional Broadband

Planning Project KARD Local

$249,270 $700

Applied 2015

FIVCO FIVCO ADD Marketing for FIVCO’s

EastPark Property KEAP

Local (FIVCO) $4,000 $500

Funded 2016

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GREENUP City of Raceland Regional Highway Safety

Overtime Grant KYTC & Local $7,540 Funded 2016

GREENUP City of Raceland Update Systemwide SSES

and I&I Study ARC $42,500 Applied 2015

GREENUP Greenup County Environmental

Commission (GCEC) Generator Upgrade

FEMA Mitigation – HMGP, KYEM, &

Local $76,824 Funded 2014

GREENUP City of Raceland Body Armor Grant KYTC & Local $5,985 Funded 2015

GREENUP City of Raceland Dillow Avenue Bridge

Upgrade

FEMA Mitigation – HMGP, KYEM, &

Local $201,600 Applied 2015

GREENUP Greenup Co. Fiscal

Court Greenup County Disaster Recovery CDBG Project

CDBG & Local $201,065 Funded 2013

GREENUP City of Russell Phase 1: Rec. Sidewalks &

Shared Use Facility Recreational Trails $250,000 Applied 2008

GREENUP City of Russell Phase 1: Rec. Sidewalks &

Shared Use Facility Safe Routes to

School $250,000 Funded

2006 & 2007

GREENUP City of Russell Phase 1: Recreational

Sidewalks & Shared Use Facility

Safe Routes to School

$250,000 Funded 2008

GREENUP City of Russell Phase 2: Sidewalk

Construction Safe Routes to

School $250,000 Applied

2009,2010, 2011

GREENUP FIVCO Education/Outreach for Walk to School Days in

Russell

Safe Routes to School

$15,583 Funded 2009

GREENUP City of Raceland Sidewalk Repair Safe Routes to

School $106,250 Applied

2008 & 2009

GREENUP City or Worthington Sidewalk Expansion and

Replacement Safe Routes to

School $250,000 Applied 2006-2009

GREENUP FIVCO Recreational Trail in

EastPark Recreational Trails $20,000 Applied 2009

GREENUP FIVCO Recreational Trail in

EastPark Recreational Trails $25,000 Funded 2010

GREENUP FIVCO Recreational Trail in

EastPark LWCF $25,000 Applied

2009 & 2010

GREENUP City of Russell Sidewalk Construction Get Healthy KY

Grant $20,000 Applied 2007

GREENUP City of Raceland Playground Surfacing Crumb Rubber

Grant $13,600 Applied 2007

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STRATEGIC PROJECTS PROJECT LIST & PROJECT PRIORITIZATION Projects listed by county. Each county was asked to provide their Top 5 projects that they currently have, are in the process of, or want to see in the near future. The Top 5 by county (top two projects in bold) are as follows:

BOYD Sewer – Route 5/New & Old Buckley Rd Sewer – 55th Street to State Route 168 - Woods Pointe and Surrounding Areas Development of Greenup/Boyd Riverport Sewer – Other Areas of East Park Sewer – Skyline Drive area of the county

CARTER Build a Carter County Hospital Build new 911 Center Highway 645 to come through Olive Hill Building a new county maintenance garage Renovate old courthouse

ELLIOTT Lodge for Grayson Lake State Park Develop a transportation service for the county Build a community center/skate park for the youth Affordable housing for the elderly Create an Appalachian Entrepreneurial Job Skills Center

GREENUP Industrial Parkway Highway expansion – two additional lanes Construction of Greenbo Lake State Resort Park’s Cabins Wurtland River Port Phase III construction Phase VIII, Greenup County waterline extensions (completed) Infrastructure (covering 15 acres) at Wurtland Riverport

LAWRENCE Improvements to Stella Moore Park (Recreation) (Some upgrades completed) Extension of existing city water lines out into County (Completed for nearly every part of county that can feasibly be reached) Lawrence Co. Park - Recreational enhancements to camping facilities Upgrades, repairs, extension to existing sewer lines Continue growth and development of Lawrence County Business & Industrial Park