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EDA director outlines vision for new building and park in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Seeking to revive a stretch of downtown Inez long marked by deteriorating properties, the Martin County Economic Development Authority is considering a phased redevelopment that would pair new construction with public green space. At a Dec. 10 meeting, EDA director Carolea Mills outlined plans for a project centered
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Ayers appointed to regional industrial board, succeeds longtime chairman Mike Duncan
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Fiscal Court has approved Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty’s appointment of James Ayers to the board of the Big Sandy Regional Industrial Development Authority, following the resignation of founding board member and chairman Robert “Mike” Duncan due to health reasons. The Big Sandy Regional Industrial Development Authority,
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‘Revival on Main Street’ gives abandoned buildings facelift
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Two abandoned buildings on Main Street in Inez are getting a facelift as part of Martin County’s “Revival on Main Street” effort. Local leaders say the structures at 42 East Main Street are too damaged to be restored and will eventually need to be torn down and rebuilt.
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EDA awards demo project to contractor not licensed for asbestos abatement
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Economic Development Authority voted Oct. 8 to award a commercial building demolition project to a contractor who lacks asbestos certification, prompting concerns about compliance with state and federal law. The project involves tearing down the building at 21 East Main Street in Inez. The EDA
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Frontier Housing to bring jobs, modular homebuilding to Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — A Kentucky homebuilding company is expanding to Martin County, with plans to open a factory in the Eastern Kentucky Business Park in Debord. Frontier Housing signed a lease Tuesday for the county’s 55,000-square-foot speculative building on Honey Branch, formerly occupied by Boxvana. Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty was
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Big Sandy ADD’s FIRE program boosts businesses
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Blake Moss and Jeremy Goodson from the Big Sandy Area Development District (BSADD) were guest speakers at the Kiwanis Club luncheon Thursday in Inez. Moss and Goodson discussed BSADD’s business program FIRE – Fueling Innovation, Revitalization, and Entrepreneurship – a comprehensive initiative designed to support small business development.
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Infinity Design & Construction Group to add location in Floyd County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LANGLEY — Infinity Design & Construction, a provider of 3D scanning, design and construction services, is expanding its operations to Floyd County, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Friday. The company plans to open a facility in Langley, bringing 36 high-wage jobs in welding and pipe fabrication using a $1.75 million investment. “I want
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EDA finalizes land transfer agreement for new Inez Elementary School construction
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Economic Development Board voted to finalize an agreement to transfer a 148.5-acre tract of land adjacent to Martin County High School to the Board of Education. The land was recently appraised at $4.2 million fair market value, EDA chairman James Ayers stated in a July
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Martin County EDA selects architect for historic building project
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Economic Development Authority (EDA) has selected Gibson Taylor Thompson Architecture & Design (GTT) to determine the feasibility of renovating the historic Inez Deposit Bank. The Lexington-based firm was chosen during the EDA board meeting July 10, following a recommendation from EDA director Carolea Mills. “I
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EDA’s acquisition of historic Inez Deposit Bank kindles downtown revitalization
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Economic Development Authority (EDA) received the deed to the historic Inez Deposit Bank building. EDA Chairman James Ayers announced in the April 24 meeting that owners Jim and Linda Booth signed the deed April 2. In response to this acquisition, EDA Director Carolea Mills presented
