Barren County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2023

Barren County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024

1082 - Economic Development and Workforce Preparation - ANR
1082.4)	5	Number of events providing local entrepreneurship opportunities
1082.3)	6	Number of business start-ups
1082.2)	27	Number of individuals reporting a new skill to prepare themselves for the workforce
1082.1)	3	Number of businesses retained or expanded (including new market opportunities)

1082 - Economic Development and Workforce Preparation - ANR

1082.4)

Number of events providing local entrepreneurship opportunities

1082.3)

Number of business start-ups

1082.2)

Number of individuals reporting a new skill to prepare themselves for the workforce

1082.1)

Number of businesses retained or expanded (including new market opportunities)

Success Stories

Extension Takes the Lead in Data Gathering

Author: Christopher Schalk

Major Program: Economic Development and Workforce Preparation - ANR

The problem                Barren County is a leader in KY agriculture.   The rich and diverse history of agriculture production is a cornerstone of our local economy.  A group of community stakeholders have mounted an effort to bring a regional agriculture exposition center to the Cave City area.   Cave City is a logical choice due it location on I-65 and the tourism infrastructure already in place. The educational program respons