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Welcome to
Bowling Green, KY

The hub of South Central Kentucky, Bowling Green, is the third largest city in the state and home to over 130,000 people in the city/county.  A focus on quality of life, public safety, neighborhood revitalization, visionary leadership and economic development contribute to the region’s success.

South Central Kentucky is a great place to live with access to top-quality education, a thriving arts and musical culture, a variety of recreational and leisure opportunities and a growing economy.

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LIVE

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South Central Kentucky’s 10-county region provides residents with a high quality of life for an affordable price.

  • Excellent Educational Opportunities
  • Low Cost of Living
  • 270 Days of Sunshine a Year
  • Low Crime Rate
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WORK

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Bowling Green and the 10 surrounding counties offer fantastic careers with competitive wages across all employment sectors.

  • Great Companies to Work For
  • Convenient to Airports
  • Centrally Located to Large Cities
  • Low Commute Times
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PLAY

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From Corvettes to caves, performing arts to lakes, South Central Kentucky has so much to share.

  • Great Food and Nightlife
  • Sports and Entertainment
  • Festivals and Amusement Parks
  • Lakes and Caves
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MAJOR EMPLOYERS

Elizabeth

I graduated from WKU and moved away for graduate school but decided to move back here in March 2023 to be closer to family and friends. I wanted to find local employment opportunities so I wouldn’t have to continue commuting to my previous job. I was glad to find BG Works to use for job hunting as I had not had much luck with websites such as LinkedIn and Indeed as many of the listings were already filled but hadn’t been removed, or weren’t relevant to my education or past job experiences. BG Works showed a clear salary range, benefit description, list of available positions, and list of qualifications for Graves Gilbert Clinic and allowed me to fill out one form showing my interest in employment (which is certainly easier than filling out multiple forms for each position). I think BG Works should try to get even more employers to list their available positions because the website is very user-friendly and easy to navigate.

~ Elizabeth

Kim

After moving to the Bowling Green area and not knowing anyone personally, I was able to use BG Works to land a job that offered me the opportunity to use my skill set. I found the website very easy to navigate, with lots of new job possibilities. I would recommend the BG Works website to anyone looking for work in Bowling Green and the surrounding area.

~ Kim