Regional economic scope Target multi-county regional expansion opportunities by aligning with Nine-County One East Kentucky’s mission to recruit industry and investment, presenting a gateway for partners to access a broad rural market with centralized economic development programs.

Public-private partnership Leverage their privately funded 501(c)3 model and board of investors to position potential vendors and service providers as trusted regional partners, offering co-sponsorships, grant alignment, and joint marketing for development projects.

Strategic events channel Capitalize on upcoming participation in national and regional events (SelectUSA Investment Summit, Site Selectors Guild) to schedule targeted meetings, promote incentives, and generate high-potential leads with a focus on site selectors and corporate decision-makers.

Marketing and media partnerships Propose collaboration with their marketing initiatives, including landing pages, videos, 3D renderings, and digital campaigns, to showcase industrial parks and available buildings to attract buyers and developers.

Collaborative branding Offer partnerships with firms experienced in downtown revitalization and industrial development to expand impact—tie-ins with retailers, downtown strategies, and SOAR-aligned programs to create bundled offerings for regional growth initiatives.