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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Gov. Matt Bevin's administration has created a new position in the Cabinet for Economic Development that comes with an annual salary of $250,000 to improve workforce development strategies.
The Lexington Herald-Leader reports Economic Development Secretary Terry R. Gill and the Kentucky Economic Development Partnership Board named Vivek Sarin as an executive officer in the cabinet on Monday. Gill and Sarin will earn the same salary.
Gill says the goal is to make Kentucky a national leader in engineering and manufacturing. Sarin led Shelby Industries LLC, a manufacturer of towing and trailer equipment that closed recently. He is the president of a professional services firm and has contributed to Bevin's campaigns.
State Democratic Party spokesman Daniel Lowry said Sarin's salary was an affront to state workers who haven't received raises.
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Shelby Industries ending operations
October 19, 2016
Shelby Industries, LLC, closed its doors Tuesday after 34 years of operation.
“On behalf of my family, I want our community and anyone ever connected with Shelby to know how thankful we are for their valuable years of service, support and encouragement,” said CEO Vivek Sarin. “To all of our employees, both past and present, no words can capture the gratitude that we feel for your dedication, your service and your hard work over the years. To our supplier partners, we appreciate your years of exceptional service and will miss the dynamics of manufacturing and working with you. Finally, to our industries and the community, we are indebted for the years of support, recognition and opportunities to serve you and give back. Shelbyville, Ky. is a wonderful location to conduct business and we encourage our neighbor businesses to invest deeply in this community and its people.”
In coordination with Shelby’s bank, efforts are underway to facilitate the sale of all equipment and product line assets.