Developing Economic Opportunities for Paintsville & Johnson County, KY

With a tech-enabled workforce, community-driven quality of life, and a Kentucky Certified Build-Ready Site, Johnson County is ready to welcome your business!

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Locally Trained Tech-Enabled Workforce

Regional workforce that’s skilled and ready to serve new businesses.

KY Certified Build-Ready

Which can help get your business up and running sooner.

Community-Driven Quality of Life

Creating a place where workers want to live, work, and play.

Come for the site, stay for the community!

ABOUT JOHNSON COUNTY, KY

Leading the way in economic development

Johnson County is the ideal place to expand your business. Nestled in Eastern Kentucky, Johnson County is a growing community with a workforce that’s trained and skilled in industries like robotics, CNC machining, manufacturing, logistics, and more. Plus, Johnson County is a great place to live, work, and play. We are a growing community with much to offer, like outstanding recreation and parks, friendly folks, and a variety of housing options at affordable prices.

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WHY CHOOSE US

Bring Your Business to Johnson County

We know the process of finding a new site can be challenging and complex. A great site should not only make sense for business, but it should make sense for your workforce as well. Watch the video below to learn more about our available sites.

WE ARE HERE

70% of Americans are within a day’s drive.

Located within a day's drive of 70% of Americans, Johnson County, Kentucky is the perfect location for your new business. The location is also close to major highways and has access to Class 1 rail service to make shipping and transportation easy and fast.

Johnson County has a Kentucky Certified Build-Ready Site that is the perfect solution to your company’s growing needs. Our newest site boasts a skilled, tech-enabled workforce, low-cost utilities, access to distribution and transportation systems right outside your door and is nestled into a growing community of happy families.

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Ready to take the next step?

Reach out to us directly for more information or follow us on social media for the latest updates. Connect with the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development to schedule a tour.