Eastern Light Distilling Makes Move in Right to Work Kentucky
Kentucky is knowing for its whiskey – and with Right to Work laws in place, it’s the perfect spot to open a new distillery. Eastern Light Distilling is investing $143.7 million in order to establish operations in Right to Work Rowan County, Kentucky. They will also create 50 new jobs as a result!
From Area Development Magazine:
“Eastern Light is the culmination of a lifelong dream to see our state’s signature bourbon industry in my home of Eastern Kentucky.†[…]
“Our signature bourbon industry is making its way into Eastern Kentucky with an exciting new company, Eastern Light Distilling. […] This new distilling operation will not only help foster growth in our craft bourbon industry but will also bring more than $143 million in new economic development investment, well-paying jobs and another great reason for tourists to visit the region. This is the kind of homegrown company that makes Kentucky and our signature bourbon industry so special.†[…]
“This is truly a special day for Morehead and Rowan County by having the commonwealth’s signature industry and Eastern Light Distilling become a part of our community. […] Our community has always been known as the hardwoods manufacturing capital of the world, including the manufacturing of staves and barrels for the industry, and today’s announcement with Eastern Light Distilling is bringing that longstanding vision full circle as the state’s signature industry heads east. This investment in our community is a direct result of investments made possible through the Kentucky Product Development Initiative program to generate immediate economic development opportunities that allow us to compete and grow our manufacturing and tourism sectors into the future, ensuring high-wage jobs for future generations.â€
AREA DEVELLOPMENT MAGAZINE