Governor Andy Beshear was in neighboring Casey County last week for the groundbreaking of a major expansion at Goose Creek Candles.
Goose Creek Candles recently announced a $5 million expansion, which could add 100+ jobs at the company.
The company is expanding its existing distribution center in Casey County by add 85,000 square feet to its current operation, allowing room for two new pick lines to help with order fulfillment, additional warehousing for inventory and expanded replenishment capacity.
Goose Creek was founded in 1998 by Chuck and Tamara Meece.
The orders placed on the company’s website are processed in the distribution center in Liberty, which currently employs over 120 people.
Officials say the expansion is set to begin later this year.
