Located in the heart of Madison County
AND the heart of the Bluegrass State!
Welcome to Richmond, Kentucky located in the heart of Madison County AND the heart of the Bluegrass State. You will find Richmond, the county seat of Madison County, to be a unique blend of small town warmth and security while still having access to the advantages of a big city.
Richmond is located 26 miles south of Lexington, Horse Capital of the World, and 110 miles southeast of Louisville, home of Churchill Downs.
There is so much growth and expansion going on in Madison County, in particular in Richmond. With the expansion of Madison Airport, the Town & Gown partnership with EKU’s dedication to initiate growth in Richmond, and the efforts of our Industrial Development Corporation, as well as the Urban Renewal and Development and Economic Development Committees at the Richmond Chamber, there are great changes ahead!
The Richmond Industrial Development Corporation
The RIDC is an arm of the city government of City of Richmond, and we are here to serve and support the industrial and manufacturing concerns in the city. We are pleased to thank all existing businesses and welcome any new businesses who would like to relocate to the City of Richmond.
In the heart of Kentucky & Madison County; within 600 miles of 50% of the U.S. population.
Industrial Park is minutes from I-75, I-64, close to Madison, Lexington, Louisville and Cincinnati airports; CSX rail.
Home to Eastern Kentucky University, National College and we are a Kentucky Work Ready Community.
Local wage rates are competitive; Kentucky ranks 4th lowest in the U.S. for industrial electricity costs and 13th for lowest overal business costs.
Available for qualified economic developments through the Commonwealth of Kentucky (www.thinkkentucky.com).
EKU Center of the Arts is a 2,100 seat venue; Richmond Centre has premier shopping, dining and entertainment; Berea called the “Arts & Crafts Capital of Kentucky” is also located in Madison County and home to Berea College; Madison County School District was selected one of the only 20 districts in the state to receive the “What Parents Want” award, a national award based on parent surveys.
Madison County is the first community in Kentucky to graduate from Kentucky Work Ready Communities in Progress certification to the Kentucky Work Ready Communities level, according to the Kentucky Workforce Investment Board (KWIB).
Richmond KY is a great place to start and grow your business, where we have an abundance of available properties for sale or for lease that will meet various industry type’s needs. There are many incentives available for qualified economic developments through the State of Kentucky; local incentives may apply
(Richmond Duncannon Lane) and Begley Properties (Richmond I-75 Exit 83) The Richmond Industrial Park South III is located off of Duncannon Lane in Richmond, KY which can be accessed off of I-75 Exit…
The Richmond Industrial Park has three sections. The Richmond Industrial Park South III, currently has available land. approximately 152 acres shovel ready land; streets w/curbs are installed; the environment, archaeological,…
Located in the heart of Bluegrass country, this property is easily accessible, highly visible and suited for a variety of needs. Most importantly, because the major utility work has been…
There is so much growth and expansion going on in Madison County, in particular in Richmond. With the expansion of Madison Airport, the Town & Gown partnership with EKU’s dedication to initiate growth in Richmond, and the efforts of our Industrial Development Corporation, as well as the Urban Renewal and Development and Economic Development Committees at the Richmond Chamber, there are great changes ahead!
Lexington, KY (March 16, 2021) – Continuing a long-term commitment to healthy communities for central Kentucky homeowners, the Lexington-Bluegrass Association of REALTORS® (LBAR) announced its $2,000 investment in the Richmond…
RICHMOND INDUSTRIAL PARK SOUTH III SITE GRADING | RICHMOND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONRICHMOND, KENTUCKY Published in Richmond Register on February 18, 2021 Sealed proposals for the following work will be received…
More than 50 jobs could be coming to Richmond and Madison County soon, as new developments are made in the industrial parks off Duncannon. WBONtv spoke to executive director of…
In efforts to “continue a long-term commitment to healthy communities for central Kentucky homeowners,” the Lexington-Bluegrass Association of Realtors (LBAR) presented a $2,000 check to the Richmond Industrial Development Corporation…
The City of Richmond has launched a new app that can be used to access a great amount of local information about the city. Download this app today and get…
The Richmond Industrial Development Corporation held a luncheon at the Madison County Extension Office to appreciate its industry and celebrate growth. Attendants heard from Richmond Mayor Robert Blythe, Madison County…
The city of Richmond was excited to share with community members the welcoming of the newest manufacturing facility, TRB Lightweight Structures, which has the potential to create 40 to 50…
Printed from Richmond Register on Oct 17, 2019 by Taylor Six. Richmond Mayor Robert Blythe and Richmond Industrial Development Corporation (RIDC) Director David Stipes celebrated the declaration of the National…
RICHMOND REGISTER ARTICLE: MAY 30, 2019 BY KATITLYN BROOKS Despite the dreary weather on Thursday morning, there was plenty to be happy about as the Asahi Forge Corporation broke ground…
Construction is underway on a water line extension project in the Richmond Industrial Park South III off Duncannon Lane in Richmond. David Stipes, Director of the Richmond Industrial Development Corporation…
Student practices tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding at the Madison County Area Technology Center. Crystal Wylie Register News Writer The Madison County Area Technology Center, located on Madison Central High…
Officials from the city of Richmond and Toyota join Richmond Auto Parks Technology executives in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its opening of a new production line that will supply…
There are many great things happening in Kentucky, and we want to share that success with the world. The 2016 Kentucky Economic Development Guide provides an in-depth look at how…
We are so proud to be mentioned in a recent US News & World Report article published on September 21, 2016, naming Richmond and Berea KY as the number one…
Central Kentucky Regional Airport (formerly Madison Airport) Fifth Open House The fifth annual open house and barbecue was held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016. The event…
By Bill Robinson Register Editor RICHMOND — A plan to develop the Madison County economy is in place after two years of study. Now, local leaders need to work on…
ThinkKentucky.com is the website for the Cabinet for Economic development in Kentucky. The Cabinet for Economic Development is the primary state agency in Kentucky responsible for encouraging job creation…
January 20, 2014 – RICHMOND Kentucky employers are being offered incentives to hire workers laid off from coal-related jobs. Tonita Goodwin, president of the Madison County Industrial Management Club, shared…
The Numbers Are In… Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development 2013 Annual Report Kentucky was… #1 in light vehicle production, per capita (#3 in overall production behind Michigan and Ohio) #2…
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By Bill Robinson Register Editor MADISON COUNTY — The budget compromise that passed the House of Representatives last week support was a modest step toward common-sense policy making that could…
Madison County first to Graduate to Kentucky Work Ready Community status FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 21, 2013) – Madison County is the first community in Kentucky to graduate from Kentucky Work Ready…
Special to the Register RICHMOND — GR Spring & Stamping Inc., which operates a manufacturing plant in Richmond, has been named Nissan’s 2013 Most Improved Supplier representing the America’s region…