Economic Growth

All the information you need to help your business and Cave City grow

Economic development is a critical component that drives economic growth in an economy, creating new job opportunities and facilitating an improved quality of life that includes increased access to opportunities created by economic growth for existing and future residents.

Opportunity Zone

Opportunity Zones are a tool for economic development. They are a means to attract new capital to be deployed into a community. They allow investors to defer, reduce, or eliminate taxes on their unrealized capital gains. Click the button to learn about Cave City’s Opportunity Zones.

Grants

Cave City Tourist & Convention Commission offers 50/50 grant reimbursement opportunities to non-profit or community groups with direct tourism impact on the community. Grants are not available for capital improvement or operating costs.

Planning and Zoning

Land use planning is important because it implements highly detailed planning and vision for the development of that specific area, which should promote public safety and health by making sure that the development process is efficient and economical. Click the button to learn about Cave City’s Planning and Zoning

Economic Authority

BCEA’s mission is to provide economic development resources in Barren County that attract new business and industry, retain and support existing business expansion, and support infrastructure development that meets the needs of business and industry and advances the community's overall well-being. Click the button to learn about economic resources in Barren County / Cave City.