What you need to know From the perspective of geopolitical strategist, author and content creator Peter Zeihan, the world order is rapidly changing. Zeihan spoke at a private Covington Business Council event on Tuesday night, addressing local political and economic stakeholders about how the current state of global affairs could impact Northern Kentucky. Zeihan, whose […]
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New Hilton, UDF potentially coming to Boone County
Developers overseeing two well-known franchises in Florence, United Dairy Farmers and Comfort Inn, are seeking approval from the Boone County Planning Commission for makeovers that would modernize the appearance of their properties. On Oct. 1, the Boone County Planning Commission held public hearings for both projects, allowing the legislative body and the public to deliberate […]
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NKY leaders help launch America’s River Roots festival at Ovation
With Airheads mascot Oscar the Balloon looking on in approval, leaders from around Northern Kentucky gathered at Ovation to kick off the America’s River Roots festival. America’s River Roots is a four-day cultural festival taking place from Oct. 8 through 12th, centered around the Ohio Riverfronts of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. The event is a […]
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Boone County Schools to convert vacant Union Kroger into preschool
What you need to know The Boone County School District plans to breathe new life into the old Kroger store in Union. During a Union City Commission meeting, Union Mayor Larry Solomon said the school district plans to turn the old Kroger at 8825 US-42 into a preschool. “The old Kroger building is now owned […]
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Starter Coffee revived as SparkHaus exclusive brand
What you need to know Blue North Executive Director Dave Knox wants Starter Coffee to become the unofficial brand of entrepreneurial progress in Northern Kentucky. Knox, who leads Blue North, the region’s primary resource and advocacy organization for entrepreneurs, spearheaded an effort to revive the dormant coffee brand, reintroducing it as an asset for SparkHaus, […]
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Boone County considers 882-unit Union development
What you need to know As the Union area continues to expand, developers are aiming to add more housing units to the bustling bedroom community. From 1960 to 2020, Union’s population increased from about 600 to over 7,000 residents, turning the city into a hotbed for suburban development. On Wednesday, the Boone County Planning Commission […]
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Covington, Newport commuters to get free shuttle during 4th Street Bridge closure
What you need to know The 4th Street Bridge is one of the most vital pieces of cross-river infrastructure in all of Northern Kentucky, connecting the densely populated cities of Covington and Newport across the Licking River. The truss bridge, which was erected in 1936, serves pedestrians, cyclists and motorists alike, seeing large volumes of […]
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Entrepreneurship a key driver in NKY economy: ‘We need to keep that support going’
What you need to know Following the recent opening of SparkHaus, Northern Kentucky’s economic development leaders have a renewed focus on marketing the upsides of the region’s entrepreneurial community. To align with SparkHaus’ opening, BE NKY Growth Partnership, Northern Kentucky’s leading economic development organization, commissioned a report with Blue North, Northern Kentucky’s key entrepreneurial resource […]
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NKY-based online marketplace expands reach for local businesses
What you need to know What started as a chef’s side project to bottle bold Cajun and Creole flavors has evolved into Origin Trade Goods, a Covington-based food brand that’s gaining momentum through new local partnerships. Covington-based chef Thomas Hull, the brand’s founder, previously worked at Rich’s Proper Food and Drink, located at 701 Madison […]
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Kenton County picks design firm for new 225-acre park
What you need to know Kenton County has chosen a design firm for its newest public park. Last week, the Kenton County Fiscal Court authorized Bayer Becker, a design and consulting firm based in Mason, Ohio, with offices in Fort Mitchell, to oversee the design of what officials are referring to as the new “Kenton […]