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Gov. Beshear Joins Vsimple To Cut Ribbon on New Company Headquarters, a $5.1 Million Investment Creating 194 Jobs
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*LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Dec. 8, 2025) *– Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined local officials and leadership from Vsimple Inc., a leading AI company that specializes in improved operational inefficiencies for mid- to large-sized companies, as the company celebrated the ribbon-cutting of its newly relocated headquarters from Southern Indiana to Louisville, a $5.1 million investment that will create 194 well-paying, Kentucky jobs.
“Companies from across the globe are seeing that Kentucky is the best place to do business. From advanced manufacturing to tech and more, our workforce is ready to deliver results and ensure success,” said *Gov. Beshear*. “I am proud to welcome Vsimple to their New Kentucky Home and celebrate the nearly 200 new jobs they are creating for our people. Congratulations to this company, and I look forward to years of success here in Louisville.”
To meet growing consumer demand from clients across North America, Vsimple has relocated and established a new base of operations and company headquarters in Louisville. The over-$5 million investment includes a new, modern office building that will allow Vsimple to centralize its team, accelerate recruitment of top talent, and strengthen its connection to a thriving business community. The creation of 194 well-paying jobs will further establish Louisville as a hub for high-wage tech jobs and AI innovation.
“Moving our headquarters to Louisville marks far more than a new address, it marks a new chapter in our mission,” said *Vsimple founder and CEO Buddy Bockweg*. “We’re building the most powerful Operational Intelligence platform for mid-market companies in the world, and we’re doing it in a city that believes in innovation, grit and community as much as we do. This headquarters is a home of bold ideas – for the people who bring them to life and for the companies we serve. Our commitment is simple: to liberate businesses from operational chaos so their people can do the work that truly drives growth, impact and connection.”
Founded in 2020 in New Albany, Indiana, Vsimple was born out of a deep understanding of the operational inefficiencies that plague mid- to large-sized businesses, particularly in manufacturing, distribution, construction and professional services. The company’s proprietary software AI platform focuses on streamlining operations, connecting people, systems, processes and data into one intelligent platform that eliminates chaos, accelerates growth, creates a competitive advantage, enhances company culture, and drives financial results.
*Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg *noted the benefits of a more diverse local economy: “Vsimple’s decision to bring its headquarters to Louisville is a powerful endorsement of our city’s growing role as a hub for innovation, technology and high-wage careers. Every corner of our community benefits from a more diverse, forward-looking economy, and we are building a city that attracts founders, innovators and entrepreneurs. I’m proud to welcome Buddy and his team back home to Louisville and look forward to the impact they will have.”
*Louisville Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) CEO Trevor Pawl *highlighted the job creation and impact of the project: “Vsimple choosing to grow in Louisville reinforces what we’re seeing across the region: Companies want to grow in places that offer talent, connectivity and momentum – and Louisville checks all those boxes. Their commitment to creating nearly 200 high-wage jobs strengthens our position as an emerging leader in AI and operational intelligence. LEDA is proud to partner with Vsimple as they scale, and we’re excited to support their continued growth in a city that believes deeply in innovation and opportunity.”
Vsimple’s investment and job creation build on the best five-year period for economic growth in state history.
Since the beginning of his administration, Gov. Beshear has announced more than 1,200 private-sector new-location and expansion projects totaling over $43 billion in announced investments, creating more than 65,500 jobs. This is the highest investment figure secured during the tenure of any governor in the commonwealth’s history and $20 billion more than the next highest total.
The robust job creation has been accompanied by rising wages across the commonwealth. Since 2022, the average incentivized hourly wage has topped $26 in three consecutive years for the first time.
Gov. Beshear has announced some of the largest economic development projects in state history, which have solidified Kentucky as the electric vehicle battery production capital of the United States: Ford Motor Co. and SK On’s transformative $5.8 billion, 5,000-job BlueOval SK Battery Park [ [link removed] ] in Hardin County; AESC [ [link removed] ]’s $2 billion, 2,000-job gigafactory project in Warren County; Toyota [ [link removed] ]’s $1.3 billion investment in Scott County; Ford Motor Co. [ [link removed] ]’s $2 billion, 2,200-job commitment in Louisville; and Shelbyville Battery Manufacturing [ [link removed] ]’s $712 million investment, creating 1,572 jobs in Shelby County, among others.
The Governor’s administration also secured [ [link removed] ] the largest General Fund budget surplus and Rainy Day Fund. In 2023, Kentucky recorded over 2 million jobs filled for the first time ever and has stayed above that number ever since.
Kentucky also secured rating increases from major credit rating agencies Fitch Ratings [ [link removed] ], S&P Global Ratings [ [link removed] ] and Moody’s Investors Service [ [link removed] ].
Earlier this year, Site Selection magazine ranked [ [link removed] ] Kentucky in the top five nationally and second in the South Central region for economic development projects per capita in its 2024 Governor’s Cup rankings. Site Selection also placed [ [link removed]. ] Kentucky second in the South Central region and No. 6 nationally in its 2025 Prosperity Cup ranking, which recognizes state-level economic development agencies for their success in landing capital investment projects.
Gov. Beshear also announced [ [link removed] ] a new initiative, called New Kentucky Home [ [link removed] ], to increase economic investment, attain and attract talent, and increase tourism across the state.
To encourage investment and job growth in the community, the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) in August 2025 [ [link removed] ] preliminarily approved an incentive agreement with the company under the Kentucky Business Investment program.
For more information on Vsimple, visit vsimple.com [ [link removed] ].
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