Edmonson County Industrial Authority Presents Awards At Annual Dinner

Bluegrass Supply Chain Named New Industry Of The Year, Whittle's Bargain Barn Awarded Business Of The Year

Jimmie Childress, Industrial Authority Chairman presents Mo Jackson, Bill Pharris, and John Higgin of Bluegrass Supply Chain with New Industry of the Year.

Moriah Peterson, story and photos: (mpeterson@edmonsonvoice.com)
The Edmonson County Industrial Authority held their annual dinner Thursday night at the Mammoth Cave Lodge. The guest speaker was Scotty Woodcock of Brownsville. His presentation was filled with history of Edmonson County and several humorous stories that were enjoyed by those in attendance.

The Industrial Authority presented awards for Industry of Year, New Industry of the Year, and Business of the Year.

Keith Nakagama and Tak Oiko of YAMI accept award for Industry of the Year from Jimmie Childress.

YAMI or Yahagi American Molding Inc. won industry of the year for 2017. The company now employs 100 people and continues to expand.

New Industry of the Year of was awarded to Bluegrass Supply Chain.

​Cathy and Jason Johnson, owners of Whittle's in Chalybeate, received the award of Business of Year. ​

Both industries are located in the Edmonson County Industrial Park on Louisville Road. Whittle's has been a staple of retail in Edmonson County for many years with recent improvements and a large expansion.

​Cathy and Jason Johnson, owners of Whittle's in Chalybeate receive the award of Business of Year from Jimmie Childress.

For more information about the Edmonson County Industrial Authority, you can visit their website at ​https://www.ecindustrialauthority.com/.