October 2025
Lexington, KY is experiencing strong economic growth, driven by major corporate expansions, manufacturing investment, and job creation across multiple sectors.
Apple Invests $2.5B to Bring All iPhone and Apple Watch Glass Production to Central KY
What This Means For You: Apple is investing $2.5 billion to move all iPhone and Apple Watch glass production to Corning’s Harrodsburg plant, creating at least 200 new hourly production jobs, additional salaried roles in glass development and engineering, and 100 construction jobs as the facility expands. The plant currently employs 350 people and will become the first U.S. facility to produce all Apple product glass.
Lexington Named “Best Small Cities in the U.S.” for Second Straight Year
What This Means For You: Lexington has once again been named one of the top small cities in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler, underscoring the city’s growing reputation in tourism, hospitality, and quality of life.
A New Publix Is Coming To Central Kentucky, Creating 150 Jobs
What This Means For You: The Florida-based supermarket chain has leased on a new location in Georgetown, about 30 minutes north of Lexington, and will employ approximately 150 people. There is no projected open date for the store or anticipated construction start.
US Defense Manufacturing Giant Expands in Lexington, Adds 70 Jobs
What This Means For You: American defense and aerospace manufacturer, Lockheed Martin, is increasing its footprint in Lexington. The expanded partnership between UK and the defense contractor will add 70 new, full-time jobs.
TrinDocs Announces $636K Expansion, Creating 20 Jobs in Lexington
What This Means For You: TrinDocs, an accounting software company, has expanded its Lexington operation with a $636,000 investment, creating 20 more jobs across the state. State leaders said TrinDocs will lease a new office building, quadrupling the operating space of the current one, which will allow the company to remain headquartered in Lexington while supporting its new employees.
University of Kentucky Enrollment Breaks Record at 38,700 Students
What This Means For You: The University of Kentucky reported a preliminary fall 2025 enrollment of nearly 38,700 students—up significantly from last year—with record numbers of first-generation and in-state students, and improved graduation rates.
Critchfield Meats Opens Expanded Distribution Center in Lexington
What This Means For You: After 56 years of serving Kentuckians, Critchfield Meats officially opened its newly renovated 53,000-square-foot foodservice distribution center in Lexington, doubling production capacity to support local farmers.
University of Kentucky Named a 2025 ‘Great College to Work For’
What This Means For You: The University of Kentucky has been recognized as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For®, according to a survey released today in The Chronicle of Higher Education in partnership with ModernThink LLC. UK earned honors in the compensation and benefits category.
Princeton Review Annual Guide Ranks Transylvania University Among Nation’s Best Colleges
What This Means For You: Transylvania University in Lexington was featured in The Princeton Review’s 2025 guide as one of the nation’s best colleges, highlighting its strong academic programs, student satisfaction, and downtown location.
