
Our robust local environment is a unique backdrop for
world-renowned cooperages supplying the global beverage industry.
... in the Heart of Kentucky
... in the Heart of Kentucky
A LEGACY OF CRAFTSMANSHIP
A LEGACY OF CRAFTSMANSHIP
A LEGACY OF CRAFTSMANSHIP

Welcome to back country roads, friendly smiles, and
small-town values that make Marion County home.
... to the heart of Kentucky
... in the Heart of Kentucky
WELCOME BACK
HEAVY MANUFACTURING

We offer the most complete industrial solutions in the century for the
research, design & development of materials.
... in the heart of Kentucky
... in the Heart of Kentucky
HEAVY MANUFACTURING
HEAVY MANUFACTURING

Our robust local environment is a unique backdrop for
world-renowned cooperages supplying the global beverage industry.
... in the Heart of Kentucky
... in the Heart of Kentucky
DISTILLERIES and SPIRITS
DISTILLERIES and SPIRITS

Technically advanced, industry-leading packaging and logistics firms
paired with a savvy higly-skilled workforce.
... in the heart of Kentucky
... in the Heart of Kentucky
PACKAGING & LOGISTICS
PACKAGING & LOGISTICS

Our home is the historical backdrop for stories and legends that
pass down through the ages. Come discover the riches of our heritage.
... in the heart of Kentucky
... in the Heart of Kentucky
HISTORY COMES ALIVE
PACKAGING & LOGISTICS
Vision & Growth Plans
The opportunity for growth in Marion County is massive. Come grow with us!
Tremendous Workforce
Skilled labor and technically advanced, our workforce is ready to roll.
Our lifestyle and pro-business approach makes Marion County a perfect location.

Welcome To
the Heart of Kentucky
We stand at the intersection of Life, Legacy, and Vision. Our community vision of opportunity originates from a legacy of stability and strength.
From the Heart of Kentucky, we see the intersections of agriculture, industrial development, and high-tech automotive. Our legacy in the spirits and alcohol industry have driven advances in cooperage and hardwood management. Older industries like mining and extraction stand alongside production facilities for food processing and packaging management.
Welcome to Marion County ... in the Heart of Kentucky
We pour 100% heart and soul into our community and want to share our vision for opportunity with you.
Industry Clusters
These business sectors thrive in the Heart of Kentucky

Agriculture
Amber Waves of Grain Begin Here Our history

Automotive
Technical Advances from the Heartland Our history in

Construction Planning
Building Marion County The construction industry is vibrant in

Extraction & Mining
Building from the Ground Up Marion County’s diverse

Food Processing
Food Processing and Production Food is an essential part

Hardwoods
In this Industry, Growth is Natural Some industries

Healthcare
Healthy Communities are a Priority in Kentucky Our

Hospitality & Tourism
Welcome to Marion County, Kentucky Come see why

Plastics
Small Parts and Big Business Many of Marion

Public Sector
Serving Marion County Lebanon and Marion County is

Spirits & Alcohol
Bourbon Trails, Distilleries, and Legacy There's the Kentucky

Transport & Logistics
Transportation Down to a Science In business, at

Value-Added Metals
Metal Production that Feeds Our Industries Industries in
Ready to discover more in Marion County?


Our Legacy in Marion County, Kentucky
Leading Economic Development in Marion County since 1972
The Marion County Industrial Foundation is a non-profit, municipality sponsored, economic development organization.
For more than 45 years, the Marion County Industrial Foundation (MCIF) has led economic development efforts in the heart of Kentucky. Through our management of industrial parks, focused efforts of business development, and international outreach, the MCIF is all about business.
As a public partner, the MCIF is also focused on quality of life, job creation, and helping our community thrive. Our heart is right here, in central Kentucky, bringing opportunity and hope for our neighbors.
Our Team
Our finger is always on the pulse here in our local economy. We know what works, and how to maximize results.

Bobby Miles
A native of Marion County, Bobby Miles, was elected as President of the Marion

George Spragens
Chairman/CEO of Farmers National Bank. Previously held title of President 2005-2015, and has worked

Judge-Executive David Daugherty
David was elected to the Office of Marion County Judge Executive in January 2015.

Mayor Gary Crenshaw
Mayor Crenshaw was elected to the Lebanon City Council in 1992 where he served

Denise D. Thomas
Denise D. Thomas is the CFO of Spring View Hospital. Denise is a native

Senator Jimmy Higdon
Jimmy Higdon has been in the Kentucky legislature since 2002: first as a representative

Joe H. Spalding
Life-long resident of Marion County and retired farmer. Joe currently serves as a Board

Janet M. Sheckles
Janet M. Sheckles graduated from Marion County High School and St. Catharine College in

Dr. David George
A native of Lebanon with a distinguished family history, Dr. David George is the

Jimmy Thomas
James (Jimmy) R. Thomas was one of the original founders of the Marion County
Latest News from the Heart of Kentucky
We always have something to share, because there is always something happening in Marion County.

Governor Beshear Presents $855,000 to Marion County for Kentucky Cooperage Bridge Project


Get in Touch With Us
We're in the Heart of Kentucky
- 223 North Spalding Avenue Ste 300 Lebanon, KY 40033
- 270-692-6002
- Contact@marioncountyky.com
- 270-692-0510