Civil Municipal View Feb2023

37 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 2 DANV I LLE , KENTUCKY residents and businesses throughout Boyle County, Kentucky, and the border counties of Casey, Garrard, Lincoln, Mercer, and Washington. It is one of the largest employers in the region. Another large employer is Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems, a leading aircraft wheel and brake supplier serving global customers. Its products are manufactured for clients in such sectors as airline operators, aircraft constructors, private aircraft owners, charter operators, governments and military operations, distributors, and repair stations. Denyo Manufacturing manufactures and sells a wide range of generators, welding machines, air compressors, and other products, and provides repair and maintenance services for these products in Kentucky. It employs roughly 200 professionals and continues to grow annually. LaFayette Engineering (LEI) is an electrical controls company involved in the design and installation of controls for conveyor systems, including high-speed case sortation. Its products and comprehensive industry expertise have a positive influence on many industries and companies across the U.S. With these and other employers, Danville works to solve problems, from the reduction of corporate waste to ensuring high quality and the necessary quantity of water services. Danville continues to actively recruit new businesses to the city and is committed to remaining diversified in multiple industries to support this ongoing growth.“I think we have been able to retain steady growth because of this diversification,” Coffey says.“We have a strong group of medical companies and interest from more in that area. We always are looking to facilitate solutions.” Danville Independent Schools serves roughly 1,850 students over a 15-square mile area and is an award-winning school district known for excellence in academics, athletics, and the arts. There is an expectation within the community of achievement at all levels. One way to do this is by promoting the benefits of the Danville Diploma, which encompasses creative learning opportunities