Business View Magazine | July 2020

199 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE JULY 2020 mostly developed along the lines of a bedroom community, except for an elite set of significant employers, including Madisonville Community College, Baptist Health, and Fortune 500 manufacturers like Berry Global. “We have one of the best community colleges you will find,” says Cotton. “It offers a lot of 2 + 2 programs. We have state-of-the-art nursing programs here, mining programs, business and marketing programs - a huge workforce opportunity here with the College.” On March 12th, the College received its final approval for a helicopter program. “We also have regional healthcare with Baptist Health,” adds Cotton. Baptist Health Madisonville is a 410-bed acute and skilled care facility with special emphasis on community outreach and training students to provide medical care in rural areas. “We have state-of-the-art cardiology programs, the Mahr Cancer Center, and the Owensboro One Health Medical Group. We are the healthcare hub for nine counties.” MADI SONV I LLE , KENTUCKY