Economy
The topic most raised throughout numerous public engagement opportunities was job creation. The economic section encompasses a wide array of topics including income, employment, and even how educational attainment factors into the economic competitiveness of an area. Understanding the current state of the economy provides information on how to strengthen the competitiveness of this region and continues to make Kenton County a preferred place to live, work, and play.
The Kenton County Comprehensive Plan is comprised of nine elements. Recommendations and associated tasks for implementation have been developed for each element to implement the Goals and Objectives that serve as the foundation for the plan. The recommendations were derived after extensive public discussions, discourse and dialogue and are based on research which includes local data as well as national trends. They explore different facets of the county’s physical development as well as its economic and social well-being and provide a roadmap for implementation. The research and public input strongly point towards the economy as the most important matter affecting the daily lives of residents in Kenton County. The Economy element identifies policies to strengthen the overall economy through incentives, infrastructure, and programs that create and enhance jobs in Kenton County.
Economy is a broad concept that refers to the system of production and consumption of limited resources within a geographical location. While an economy can be looked at in many different ways, the most common way people think about the economy is in terms of jobs and employment. When employment is high, the economy is doing well and vice versa. Jobs, fostering growth of existing businesses, attracting new businesses, and having a well-trained workforce are paramount issues that every other element within this plan revolves around. Click on the main headings below to learn more about the recommendations for Economy.