Anyone who lives in Perry, Breathitt, Knott, Leslie, and Letcher Counties no doubt already knows the importance Hazard plays in both providing jobs and an area of commerce to surrounding communities. But the look and feel of a city is also paramount to the success of an area as well. And as the country looks to pull out of a dire economic situation, the look and feel of the City of Hazard is receiving a boost.
When one thinks of a bridge, economic development is usually not the first thing that comes to mind. But consider this, before companies look to relocate to a specific area, they always visit the local communities and its leaders in both government and commerce. They evaluate the area in which they are looking to locate a new factory or business, and there’s little doubt that the appearance the community puts forth plays a role in the decision making process.
When crews finally complete the downtown area project, which includes the new bridge, a park area where the triangle parking lot used to be, and other aesthetic changes, the City of Hazard will be better positioned to attract more business to the county. It seems like such a minor change, but a good polishing of the downtown area is one of those things that can have an effect on attracting commercial or industrial business. The better our community looks, the more apt we are to attract more people to it.
This mantra follows the same philosophy as the annual PRIDE cleanups the county is regionally known for. No one wants to locate in a community that does not care enough to care for itself. It’s a priority to send a good message, and when the country finally does pull out of this recession and job creation is a major focus around the nation, we feel better about the chances of Hazard and Perry County attracting more business, not only because this community already draws from several sources, but also because there is a sense that we want it to be that way.
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