In recent years, the county seat has produced hundreds of new jobs and the addition of a new shopping center, newly completed Government Center, elementary school and new subdivisions, including Heritage Hills, a major residential and golf community, Shepherdsville is also home to JOM Pharmaceutical in Settlers Point Business Park.  Residential growth continues to gain steam and the parks system is keeping with its goal to preserve the natural beauty of the area with the acquisition of 100 acres along the Salt River.