OWENSBORO, Ky. — The Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation announced that The Landing Entrepreneurship Center has received $2.25 million in state funding to develop a new hub designed to strengthen the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem, according to a report from The Lane Report.

The facility will be located in the historic Turley building at 101 Daviess Street in downtown Owensboro through a partnership between the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation and the City of Owensboro. The center will provide flexible coworking space, meeting areas, and collaborative opportunities for entrepreneurs, remote workers, and growing businesses.

The Landing will house the office for the Kentucky Small Business Development Center, bringing business coaching, technical assistance, and access to capital under one roof. The project aligns with local workforce trends showing that approximately 2,800 Daviess County residents work remotely, reflecting growth in flexible and location-independent careers.

Community leaders say expanding coworking and entrepreneurial infrastructure will help Owensboro retain local talent while attracting remote workers, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals seeking communities with strong quality of place, affordability, and business support systems.

"The Landing represents an investment in Owensboro's future," said Claude Bacon, President & CEO of the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation. "We're grateful to our legislative delegation for their partnership and support as together we create a space for entrepreneurs, innovators, and remote professionals to connect and grow."

The facility is envisioned as a hub for networking, mentorship, workshops, entrepreneurial training, and collaborative business programming supporting both emerging businesses and remote professionals. Community leaders project the center will increase daily activity and foot traffic to local businesses, restaurants, and retail establishments downtown.

City of Owensboro Mayor Tom Watson said the project is "a step in the right direction" in economic development. State representatives supporting the project emphasized its role in supporting small business growth and attracting a new generation of entrepreneurs to western Kentucky.

The funding was included in the Commonwealth's 2026–2028 budget legislation through the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. More details about the project timeline and future development phases will be announced as planning continues.