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About Crossroads for Growth

Crossroads for Growth title slideCrossroads for Growth is an in-depth program hosted by Paducah Mayor George Bray to share information about projects, people, and initiatives that are focused on growing Paducah and McCracken County. 

Mayor Bray said, “Crossroads for Growth is a program to discuss the efforts we are making to grow the community.” Regarding the efforts by the City, County, and Greater Paducah Economic Development (GPED), Mayor Bray added, “I can speak for myself, we really have a team effort, everyone pounding the pavement, looking for projects that add jobs to this community. One thing for sure is that we all are staying focused on the goal, and that goal is to drive growth for this community.”

The WKCTC Television Production Department and Communications Manager Pam Spencer produce the episodes.  

Episodes

Crossroads for Growth - David Leis Mayor George Bray interviews David Leis, owner of Avantt Logistics, about the transportation economics of providing last mile delivery service. This service is an important piece in the transportation economy as a product travels from the fulfillment facility to the consumer. Amazon opened a last mile delivery center in Paducah in October 2024. (October 2024 - 25 minutes - Episode 4)

Crossroads for Growth - Katie Englert  Mayor George Bray interviews Katie Englert, owner of Compass Counseling, two Chicken Salad Chick locations, and Board Chair of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce. (September 2024 - 20 minutes - Episode 3)

Crossroads for Growth - David Wilkins  On this episode, local developer and business owner David Wilkins is the interview guest. (August 2024 - 24 minutes - Episode 2)

Crossroads for Growth - Greater Paducah Economic Development (GPED)  On this inaugural episode, Mayor Bray interviews GPED President/CEO Bruce Wilcox.(August 2024 - 28 minutes - Episode 1)