Frankfort, Kentucky; December 23rd, 2025
A logistics facility already humming along the Ohio River corridor is set to grow larger and busier, as Andy Beshear announced that Stord Inc. will expand its operations in Hebron, marking a significant private-sector investment and a substantial increase in employment opportunities for Northern Kentucky.
The announcement, issued through the Office of the Governor of Kentucky, stated that Stord Inc., a logistics and fulfillment company, plans to invest more than $40 million into its existing Hebron operation. The expansion is expected to create over 500 new full-time jobs, adding to the region’s growing role as a logistics and distribution hub.
According to the governor’s office, the expansion will build upon Stord’s current fulfillment center, increasing warehouse capacity and incorporating additional infrastructure to support high-volume logistics operations. The company’s presence in Hebron has already established it as a major employer in the area, and the new investment deepens that commitment rather than shifting it elsewhere.
The governor framed the announcement as an affirmation of Kentucky’s workforce and business environment. The decision to expand an existing facility, rather than relocate or consolidate operations, was presented as evidence that companies operating in the Commonwealth find long-term value in staying and growing where they are planted.
Stord’s expansion is expected to generate a wide range of jobs, from entry-level positions to advanced operational and management roles. The governor’s office noted that these positions will support logistics, fulfillment, and related services that connect Kentucky-based operations to national and international supply chains.
Northern Kentucky’s proximity to major transportation routes has long positioned the region as a strategic point for distribution and logistics. The expansion in Hebron adds another layer to that identity, reinforcing the area’s role in moving goods efficiently across state lines and markets.
The announcement also placed the project within the broader context of Kentucky’s recent economic activity. The governor’s office described the investment as part of a sustained period of growth driven by private-sector expansion and reinvestment, rather than short-term or isolated projects.
As plans move forward, the Stord Inc. expansion stands as a marker of momentum rather than conclusion. Construction, hiring, and operational scaling will follow the announcement, translating figures on paper into physical space, paychecks, and daily activity inside the Hebron facility.
Issued directly by the governor’s office, the announcement records the commitment as part of the Commonwealth’s official economic development ledger, capturing a moment when investment decisions intersected with workforce opportunity and regional growth.
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- OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR OF KENTUCKY, official release announcing Stord Inc.’s expansion in Hebron and associated job creation, December 2025
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