By Associated Press - Thursday, February 27, 2020

SIMPSONVILLE, Ky. (AP) - A Kentucky sunglasses provider is expanding with a $400,000 investment and plans to add 38 full-time jobs.

S. Rays Inc., which is headquartered in Simpsonville and operates under the name Shady Rays, will add managerial staff and expand its distribution operations, according to a news release from Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday. The company employs 22 people currently at its headquarters.

Shady Rays was founded in 2012.



The company has been approved for state tax incentives of up to $200,000, the release said.

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