Officials say business is booming in one southern Kentucky town... despite the sluggish economy. We spoke with some folks in Somerset who say things are looking up with no slow down in sight.

The Somerset White Castle opened friday to lines of people who camped out for the first burgers.

Gail Gurney, district manager of the Somerset White Castle says, "They were very very long, they were out on 27, wrapped around the parking lot, in front of Walmart."

As one of many new businesses to open in the past few weeks, officials with the chamber of commerce say the city is not affected like some would think by the national economic crisis.

President of the Somerset Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce, Allen Anderson says, "It's not the best of times, but with all things considered, we feel very fortunate that we have what we have going on."

And these newcomers are sure their business will be a success.

"We brought about 40 jobs to Somerset, our business is going well." says Gurney.

Anderson says there are talks of adding a new commercial airport as well as a new call center that would bring about 75 new jobs.

"With new industry coming in, it's not all just about the industry but what type of place this is to live in," says Anderson.

Anderson says Somerset is a draw for many businesses as a small town with the big town feel. Though they've see a slow down in homes being built in Somerset, Allen Anderson says he's still seeing people moving to the area.