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Investment Attraction for Western Kentucky

Project Summary

ONE EAST KENTUCKY is a 9-County Regional Organization and partnership of Private Businesses, Communities and Chambers of Commerce. One East first contracted ResearchFDI’s services in 2015, for the purpose of assisting with its inward investment promotion objectives by way of targeted lead generation and appointment setting in both Canada and the United States.

Activities & Results

  • ResearchFDI efforts on behalf of One East have, to-date, resulted in the identification and subsequent scheduling of appointments with approximately 250 lead prospects.
  • In 2018, the contract secured a pre-qualified meeting that chose to expand into the One East region. Ontario-based Dajcor Alluminum.
  • The project yielded over $19.6 million in new capital investment and led to the creation of over 265 new jobs.