What you need to know Fort Wright has now become the fourth city in Kenton County to collaborate with the county’s Community Redevelopment Fund. The Kenton County Community Redevelopment Fund provides financial support to cities within the county, enabling them to invest in real estate development projects that can spur economic growth. It is funded […]
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First single-family homes break ground at Covington Central Riverfront
What you need to know A Covington-based developer will build the first single-family homes at the Covington Central Riverfront site. On Tuesday, the City of Covington and representatives from the Funke Real Estate Group broke ground on Block A of the CCR site, marking the beginning of the first homes planned for the sprawling project. […]
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LinkedUp Live aims to help single professionals over 40 build authentic connections
What you need to know Based on her experiences, Leslie Deshler found that as singles advance in their careers, it can be increasingly difficult to build meaningful romantic relationships. Deshler, a seasoned financial professional, told LINK nky that contemporary dating methods, such as dating apps, often hinder genuine connections. Furthermore, busy lifestyles make arranging meetings […]
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OneStop expanding into NKY with mission to elevate local event vendors
What you need to know After spending over a decade of his career in the hospitality industry, entrepreneur Lamont Blackwood decided to leverage his experience to start a new venture – one he ambitiously hopes could become the Amazon of the hospitality world. Blackwood co-founded an event-planning business in 2021, growing it across the U.S. […]
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Futurist Christopher Rice outlines how AI, workforce shifts will shape the future
What you need to know Artificial intelligence, educational attainment, demographic shifts, automation – these are just a few pressing topics that occupy futurist Christopher Rice’s mind on a daily basis. Institutions, economic stakeholders, and political leaders turn to Rice for guidance on how to best prepare their operations for the future. Now, he’s sharing his […]
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Kentucky allocates $750K to support Covington during major bridge projects
What you need to know With the construction of two major bridges set to impact the City of Covington for years to come, the Commonwealth of Kentucky is providing Northern Kentucky’s most populous city with some financial assistance. On Thursday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will allocate $750,000 to Covington over […]
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Plan for NKY’s first Jaggers restaurant advances
What you need to know Boone County is one step closer to getting Northern Kentucky’s first Jaggers franchise. Jaggers, a restaurant franchise under the Louisville-based Texas Roadhouse umbrella, plans to open a new location on a 1.55-acre parcel of land on the northwest side of Houston Road in Florence. The parcel is situated between Family […]
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Boone County Christian school seeks zoning amendment to operate at Potter’s Ranch
What you need to know A small Christian school in Boone County is planning to upgrade its facilities following support from the Boone County Fiscal Court. The Robert Lightner Foundation, a nonprofit Christian organization, runs Union Pointe Christian Academy, a small private school that used to operate out of Florence Baptist Church at 642 Mt. […]
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Inspired by a child’s question, Sandi Stonebraker built Stoney’s Etc. into a Covington staple
What you need to know A peaceful walk along a country road with her granddaughter sparked Sandi Stonebraker’s interest in writing a children’s book, which became the impetus for her opening her namesake toystore, Stoney’s Etc. Stonebraker recalled that during their walk, her granddaughter pointed to a wooded area off the road and asked if […]
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NKY gears up for Small Business Saturday with deals, discounts
In an economy dominated by big-box retailers, Small Business Saturday gives small, locally owned retailers and vendors a chance to shine. Small Business Saturday started in 2010 as a counterpart to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Annually held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Small Business Saturday encourages holiday shoppers to frequent local brick-and-mortar stores. As […]
