LAUREL COUNTY
The World Chicken Festival in September offers " Chick-A-Lympics , which challenges children ages 4 to 6 in several contests . Pictured here , the contestants dig for cash under 50 pounds of flour .
BY NITA JOHNSON . Staff Writer
From the far rural areas to downtown London , the beauty of Laurel County is hard to match . From the rolling hills that surround flat farm land to the high end housing developments and industry throughout the community , Laurel County makes it clear that it has much to offer .
That offer has been a huge draw for businesses wishing to locate within the county and , according to Paula Thompson , executive director with the London Laurel County Economic Development Authority , it continues to prompt inquiries into availability and sustainability for future developments .
" Economic activity remains robust in London and Laurel County . Our strategic location is ideal hub for logistics , manufacturing , retail and commercial businesses . Over 16 million cars pass through London annually via Interstate 75 , making London the true crossroads to business success ," Thompson said . " Laurel County boasts a diverse workforce and low unemployment rate of 4.1 %, the lowest in Southern and Southeastern Kentucky . We offer diverse employment and have available , skilled workforce that are willing to travel from more
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