The retention and expansion of existing businesses is essential to the growth of Kentucky's economy. Existing businesses are responsible for the majority of new capital investment and new jobs announced each year. The largest department of the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development is its Department for Existing Business Development, which offers a variety of programs and services to Kentucky's existing businesses.

Kentucky offers some of the most innovative business development programs in the nation to new and existing businesses. These programs are designed to help existing businesses in the state grow and prosper and encourage new firms to join Kentucky's rank and file.

Low business costs, a wide range of tax and financial incentives, and licensing and marketing assistance programs are just a few of the innovative programs available to encourage business investments and expansion in Kentucky.

If you are thinking about expanding your company or would like to learn more about programs offered to existing business and industry in Kentucky, the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development Regional Economic Development Offices offer an existing business visitation program. By e-mailing the offices or calling the toll free number, a business development specialist from the Cabinet will schedule a time to meet with you and your company to see how we can help.