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Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems to expand Simpson County facility with $17 million investment
SUMMARY: Gov. Andy Beshear announced a \$17 million expansion of Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems’ Simpson County facility, creating 76 new full-time jobs. The expansion will broaden the company’s product lines, including electric wiring harnesses for vehicles, and add warehousing space. SEWS, a joint venture of Sumitomo Electric Industries and Sumitomo Wiring Systems, has operated in Scottsville since 1988. Officials praised Kentucky’s manufacturing sector and local workforce. Simpson County Judge-Executive Mason Barnes highlighted the investment’s positive impact on employment opportunities. SEWS is part of the global Sumitomo Electric Group, with over 350 companies in 30 countries.
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Service One names Justin Morris as new CEO
SUMMARY: Service One Credit Union appointed Justin Morris as CEO and President. Morris, who started as a part-time teller in 2005 while attending Western Kentucky University, has two decades of experience in operations, accounting, and risk management. He is committed to Service One’s mission of “Service to Others” and plans to focus on sustainable growth, digital enhancements, and expanding access to affordable financial services. His appointment follows longtime CEO Rebecca Stone’s retirement in January 2026; she will advise during the transition. Service One, a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative founded in 1963, serves over 17,000 members across six Kentucky branches.
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Lexington Man Convicted of Firearms Offenses
SUMMARY: Keith Lamont Stallworth, 41, of Lexington, Kentucky, was convicted by a federal jury on August 27 for multiple firearms offenses related to drug trafficking. Arrested in August 2023, Stallworth possessed a .57 caliber pistol with high-velocity rounds and an extended magazine, along with methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, ammunition, a 9mm handgun, and an illegally modified .40 caliber pistol converted into a machine gun. He previously pleaded guilty to drug distribution charges. The investigation involved DEA, ATF, Kentucky State Police, and local law enforcement. Stallworth faces up to life imprisonment, with sentencing scheduled for December 1.
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Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce launches tech investment program
SUMMARY: The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce has launched the Technology Investment (TI) Initiative to boost tech company growth in south-central Kentucky. Part of its Pathway to Progress strategy, the initiative aims to diversify the economy by attracting and funding local startups and tech firms, offering quarterly private investor events. The inaugural Investor Day on October 1 will feature Eulo, a Bowling Green startup with a mobile video eulogy platform. The initiative targets sectors like advanced manufacturing tech, HealthTech, AI, CleanTech, and EdTech. Accredited investors passionate about innovation are invited to participate, with investment decisions left to individual due diligence.
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