Situated south of Cincinnati, Ohio, on the I-75 corridor, Richmond and Madison
County are growing at an impressive rate. Due to its easy interstate access, proximity
to Lexington, lower cost of housing, good employment base, large university,and
cultural and educational opportunities, population has increased from 29,080 (Richmond
city limits) or 74,814 (entire county) in 2003 to 33,348 (Richmond city limits)
or 83,312 (entire county) 2009.
The Richmond Chamber of Commerce and the City have ignited a unified effort along
with the County, Berea, EKU, Berea College and Madison County schools to develop
and execute a comprehensive Economic Development Strategic plan with the Southern
Growth Policies Board. This is a multi-year plan that strives to cultivate small
business, welcome new business to the area, create business and educational partnerships,
and continue enhancing life offered to all our citizens. It is our intention to
introduce many new opportunities to Madison County over the next five years that
will result in constant and healthy growth, as well as excellent quality of life
thereafter.
Some of the major employers in Richmond and Madison County, aside from the university
and county schools, include the Blue Grass Army Depot, Pattie A. Clay Regional Medical
Center, NACCO Materials Handling Group,Tokico,
Guildhouse American Greeting, Enersys,
Sherwin Williams, and
Okonite. This diversity contributes to a well-balanced
population made up of government, health and educational workers, young professionals,
skilled labor, students, military and retirees.