Business View Magazine | August 2020

248 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE AUGUST 2020 grows, Russell County grows. So we’re committed to make it better.” “I hope to have not only expanded our water and sewer, but have a big industrial manufacturer that will use our high water capacity, i.e. a food and beverage site,” says Shearer, musing about the next several years in Jamestown’s future. “I hope to grow our infrastructure to second- to-none. Also, I want to grow our quality of life. There’s nothing I want to do more than to tell my kids they can come back and get a good job here in our community. Our focus should be a better today for a brighter future. Our future is our children.” Garland is bullish on the future, as well, but points out some, as yet, unmeet needs in Russell County as it looks to develop its potential. “One of the things that we’ve found in both cities: we do have a dire need, now, for more modern lodging and dining facilities in Russell County,” he states. “People that come into Russell County are spending the night in other counties. We need A Holiday Inn Express or a Hampton Inn here. We need an Appleby’s or an Outback. That will stabilize our economy more and I think it would enhance the quality of life for the citizens. In any case, we’ve had, in the last two years, several companies looking to relocate here, and I feel fairly confident that in the next five years, we’re going to have more attractive industries here. So, we’re very excited about things that are going on in Russell County; it’s a great place to live, a great place to play, and a great place to work.” PREFERRED VENDOR n State Dock Marina www.statedock.com State Dock Marina is located in the heart of Kentucky. Nestled along the 1200 miles of shoreline on Lake Cumberland, the houseboat capital of the world. Astounding waterfalls and countless secret coves awaiting you. Spend your vacation cruising, skiing, fishing, or onboard a custom houseboat from State Dock.