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Exporting Seminar A Success

The December 13th “Exporting 101” seminar was the first of its kind co-sponsored by Northwest KY Forward and was a big success, according to feedback received. The 25 plus participants listened to experts share their exporting experience.

Continuing Education Important for HR Professionals

The first HR continuing Education Seminar was held on December 18th at NWKF. The seminar was free of charge for HR professionals in Henderson, Union, Webster and McLean Counties. K. T. Williams and Elizabeth Bird, attorneys with the law firm of Stoll Keenon & Ogden in Henderson, provided information on legal aspects of interviewing and handbooks to avoid discrimination and harassment charges. Thomas Williams, attorney with Stoll Keenon & Ogden, Louisville office, presented legal information on documenting performance issues to avoid employment litigation.

Another education seminar will be held this spring.

Wage & Benefit Survey Available

The recently conducted Wage and Benefit Survey was a huge success with a 42% response rate!! The results are in and available on the website!

Congratulations!

Shamrock Technologies, Henderson, has recently received approval for tax incentives/credits from Frankfort for their planned expansion. Several other existing businesses are in the process of completing the necessary paperwork to apply for tax credits/incentives on future expansions. To assist our existing businesses, Northwest KY Forward pays the application fee.

Incentives for you and we are not KIDAing.

This issue’s incentive spotlight is on the Kentucky Industrial Development Act or KIDA (kid-ah). This incentive program allows a business entity that establishes new manufacturing plants or expands existing manufacturing operations, up to a 100 percent credit against the Kentucky income tax liability generated by the project OR to utilize a 3 percent Job Development Assessment Fee (JDAF) on the new jobs created by the project. To be eligible, the project must involve a minimum investment of $100,000 and create at least 15 new, full-time jobs for persons subject to Kentucky income tax. This program can be used in conjunction with other programs like KEIA.

Remember: Kentucky’s incentive programs require that you receive approval BEFORE you begin your project! And, like other programs, we pick up the application fee for our existing companies that apply.


Calendar January 11th Webster County Quarterly Plant Manager/HR Luncheon Meeting February 12th NWKF Annual Dinner at Wolf’s Banquet Center featuring Commissioner J.R. Wilhite from the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. February 13th Henderson County Semi-Monthly HR Council Breakfast March 13th "Super Supervisor" half-day seminar for Henderson, Union, Webster and McLean Counties—look for more information soon! March 15th Union County Quarterly Plant Manager/HR Luncheon Meeting	Exporting Seminar A Success The December 13th “Exporting 101” seminar was the first of its kind co-sponsored by Northwest KY Forward and was a big success, according to feedback received. The 25 plus participants listened to experts share their exporting experience. Continuing Education Important for HR Professionals The first HR continuing Education Seminar was held on December 18th at NWKF. The seminar was free of charge for HR professionals in Henderson, Union, Webster and McLean Counties. K. T. Williams and Elizabeth Bird, attorneys with the law firm of Stoll Keenon & Ogden in Henderson, provided information on legal aspects of interviewing and handbooks to avoid discrimination and harassment charges. Thomas Williams, attorney with Stoll Keenon & Ogden, Louisville office, presented legal information on documenting performance issues to avoid employment litigation. Another education seminar will be held this spring. Wage & Benefit Survey Available The recently conducted Wage and Benefit Survey was a huge success with a 42% response rate!! The results are in and available on the website! Congratulations! Shamrock Technologies, Henderson, has recently received approval for tax incentives/credits from Frankfort for their planned expansion. Several other existing businesses are in the process of completing the necessary paperwork to apply for tax credits/incentives on future expansions. To assist our existing businesses, Northwest KY Forward pays the application fee. Incentives for you and we are not KIDAing. This issue’s incentive spotlight is on the Kentucky Industrial Development Act or KIDA (kid-ah). This incentive program allows a business entity that establishes new manufacturing plants or expands existing manufacturing operations, up to a 100 percent credit against the Kentucky income tax liability generated by the project OR to utilize a 3 percent Job Development Assessment Fee (JDAF) on the new jobs created by the project. To be eligible, the project must involve a minimum investment of $100,000 and create at least 15 new, full-time jobs for persons subject to Kentucky income tax. This program can be used in conjunction with other programs like KEIA. Remember: Kentucky’s incentive programs require that you receive approval BEFORE you begin your project! And, like other programs, we pick up the application fee for our existing companies that apply.

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Exporting Seminar A Success

Continuing Education Important for HR Professionals

Wage & Benefit Survey Available

Congratulations!

Incentives for you and we are not KIDAing.