Business View Magazine | July 2020

177 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE JULY 2020 • Gain a competitive advantage over other communities • Help existing companies grow and add new jobs • Recruit creative, talented, and innovative people • Revitalize their economies and keep them growing Because certification requires collaboration and cooperation among key stakeholders (community college staff, secondary education, economic development professionals, elected and appointed officials, employers, chambers of commerce, school boards, community organizations, and others) communities can also reduce duplication of services and leverage resources to fill gaps and improve quality. On the education front, Cowan notes, “Lindsey Wilson College has a beautiful campus here in Columbia, and our high school campus has a technology center onsite that offers welding and nursing programs for students. The ACHS Marching Band has led the state for many years and recently won an unprecedented 24th KMEA Championship. Academically, the district has seen success in the past three years. In 2018- 19 all schools in the district were three-star schools and they continue to explore other pathways and ways to prepare students for life after high school. The latest addition to the high school will be an athletic trainer for the sports programs and this will hopefully lead to students being able to take classes that will lead to certification in that field.” A proud farming and outdoor community, the county has high involvement in 4-H and FFA. The Adair County Cattleman’s Association is the 4th largest in the state with over 300 members. Tourism is a key economic driver and the Green River Lake is a great attraction. To accommodate outdoor enthusiasts, the Holmes Bend Marina and Resort has a fishing pier, dock restaurant (606) 464-9596 | www.kellwell.com 637 FAIRGROUND RIDGE ROAD, BEATTYVILLE, KY 41311 Where Service Still Counts food services commissary services laundry services culinary arts vocational programs ADA I R COUNTY , KENTUCKY