Shared by the Mt. Sterling-Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce:
Mount Sterling, Kentucky has earned national recognition in the latest rankings from Site Selection magazine, placing among the Top 70 micropolitan areas in the United States for 2025 out of 800 plus qualifying areas.
The annual rankings are based on data from the Conway Projects Database, which tracks new and expanded corporate facility projects nationwide. To qualify, projects must meet at least one of the following criteria: a minimum investment of $1 million, creation of 20 or more jobs, or the addition of 20,000 square feet of facility space.
Mount Sterling recorded two qualifying projects in 2025, reflecting continued momentum in local economic development efforts.
Statewide, Kentucky ranked No. 2 nationally, with 13 micropolitan areas generating a total of 42 qualifying projects, underscoring the Commonwealth’s strong performance in attracting and expanding business investment.
Local leaders note that this recognition highlights Mount Sterling’s strategic location, workforce strength, and commitment to supporting business growth. “We are pleased how Mt. Sterling is trending and excited for our new spec building and industrial park to come online in 2026,” said Jason Rainey, Executive for Mt. Sterling - Montgomery County Economic Development.
Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development City of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky Montgomery County Fiscal Court Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Gateway Area Development District
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