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BOWLING GREEN, KY - March 10, 2026 - The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) announces that the Bowling Green/Warren County metro area ranked among the top three U.S. metro areas (populations under 200,000) for total project announcements in Site Selection magazine’s 2025 Governor’s Cup, with 16 qualifying announcements. The community also placed sixth in projects-per capita — marking the third straight year Bowling Green/Warren County has finished in the top three for that category.
The South-Central region of Kentucky finished second for projects per capita and third for total projects in Site Selection’s 2025 rankings, with 182 statewide announcements meeting the magazine’s criteria. Franklin and Glasgow tied for 9th among top micropolitan. Overall, Kentucky again placed in the top five nationally for economic development projects per capita — a testament to the state’s continued momentum and the strength of local partnership and leadership.
Warren County Judge Executive Doug Gorman, “Our continued national recognition is a testament to the power of teamwork in Warren County and the strategic partnerships that drive our economy. While we celebrate our own success, we are equally proud to congratulate our regional partners in Franklin and Glasgow for their outstanding national rankings this year. Their growth strengthens the entire 10-county BRADD region, proving that when South Central Kentucky works together, we don’t just compete, we lead the nation.”
Bowling Green Mayor Todd Alcott, "Bowling Green’s continued national success is a true 'American Story,' but it’s a story we share with our neighbors. I want to congratulate Franklin and Glasgow on their incredible rankings this year. When our regional partners win, all of South-Central Kentucky wins."
Meredith Wilson, Interim President & CEO of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, said, “Regional coordination and a business-friendly climate are driving results. We’re proud to support employers as they expand and locate here, and we’ll keep working to ensure Bowling Green and South-Central Kentucky remain competitive and welcoming to investment.”
These rankings reinforce Bowling Green/Warren County’s position as a flourishing center for business growth in Kentucky and the broader South-Central region. The BGAEDA remains committed to promoting the region’s workforce, infrastructure, and quality of life to attract sustainable investment.
About South Central Kentucky Economic Development
South Central Kentucky Economic Development is a division of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, a nationally ranked 5-Star Accredited organization. Strategically positioned at the center of a 34-state distribution area, the region serves as a premier hub for manufacturing, logistics, and emerging technology. Its prime location offers unparalleled market access, with 60% of the U.S. population, personal income, and manufacturing businesses located within a single day’s drive. As the nation's second-ranked city for manufacturing, the Bowling Green/Warren County region has captured over $6 billion in capital investment and spurred the creation of more than 12,000 new jobs over the past decade. To learn more about our business-friendly climate and investment opportunities, please visit www.southcentralky.com.
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Website: https://www.southcentralky.com/