Inaugural Hilltopper Excellence Awards recognize 9 WKU alumni and benefactors
By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky For more than 30 years, the Hall of Distinguished Alumni induction ceremony has been a highlight of WKU’s Homecoming weekend. The inaugural Hilltopper Excellence Awards celebration, which was held on Nov. 9, built upon this legacy and offered the opportunity to recognize nine esteemed alumni and dedicated benefactors of WKU. […]
Kentucky means business – how manufacturing drives the Commonwealth forward
By Walter Parker, Building Kentucky Kentucky is in one of its most economically prosperous eras ever, thanks in large part to the state’s broad and interconnected web of manufacturers who celebrate, create and invest in the Commonwealth. The Bluegrass state’s reputation for innovation and its business-welcoming environment have attracted dozens of industries to build and […]
Recent WKU graduate shares experience with Civic Imagination Team, pursues career at WKU Innovation Campus
By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky During her senior year at Western Kentucky University (WKU), one of Madison Whittle’s professors approached her about serving on the Civic Imagination and World Building Team at the WKU Innovation Campus. The program is a partnership between WKU’s Potter College of Arts & Letters, the WKU Innovation Campus and the […]
Growing the Bluegrass: Kentucky’s Small Business Tax Credit
By Walter Parker, Building Kentucky Your business could receive a tax credit of up to $25,000 per year. The catch? Just keep growing. The Kentucky Small Business Tax Credit (KSBTC) helps small businesses in nearly every industry across Kentucky grow and flourish. So far, Kentucky small businesses have saved $12.6 million through the KSBTC. One […]
Western Kentucky University SmartHolstein Lab integrates advanced technology into dairy farming
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The Western Kentucky University Dairy Program is using its SmartHolstein Lab to integrate cutting-edge technology into the dairy industry. Made possible by grants from the National Holstein Association and the Kentucky Agriculture Development Fund, the SmartHolstein Lab uses new technology for demonstration, education and research advancements. Located at WKU’s 800-acre […]
MyXR Inc. to Locate Regional Headquarters at WKU Innovation Campus in Bowling Green, Create 60 Full-Time Jobs
By Jennifer Brislin, Building Kentucky MyXR Inc., an augmented reality and engagement software company, announced this month that it will locate its new regional headquarters at the Western Kentucky University Innovation Campus in Bowling Green, creating 60 full-time positions. “I want to welcome MyXR to the commonwealth and congratulate Warren County on landing this innovative […]