Country Oven Bakery $204M Expansion and PILOT Agreement
Bowling Green
Summary
Country Oven Bakery could have moved its expansion to another state, but a tax incentive deal keeps it in Bowling Green with 550 new jobs. The tax break phases from 100 percent abatement down to full taxes after ten years.
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Last discussed Jan 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city foregoes property tax revenue on the facility for up to ten years on a sliding scale, in exchange for 550 jobs and a $204 million investment.
Country Oven Bakery employees and job seekers, plus the whole local economy tied to the bakery's growth.
Taxing jurisdictions temporarily forgo property tax revenue on the expanded facility.
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