Cincinnati-based entrepreneur Harrison Baer aims to provide people with an opportunity to break up the monotony of their everyday lives. His new business, Mystery Machine, gives people a low-stakes way to gamify something as routine as purchasing a drink from a vending machine. Its colorful purple and blue branding is reminiscent of the colorfully iconic […]
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To fuel future growth, NKU economist urges investment in key industries
For Greater Cincinnati’s economy to continue growing, Northern Kentucky University economist Janet Harrah believes regional leaders need to prioritize the advancement of five key industry sectors. Harrah gave a presentation at the annual NKU Haile College of Business Center for Economic Analysis and Development summer symposium, where she dissected what she referred to as “industry […]
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Women entrepreneurs find a home at Aviatra with new incubator
Since Aviatra unveiled its new incubator last November, CEO Jill Morenz has said that the enhanced space has bolstered the accelerator’s curriculum offerings while providing program participants with a more collaborative environment to pursue their entrepreneurial ambitions. Aviatra, a Covington-based entrepreneurial accelerator, provides women entrepreneurs in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky with resources, mentorship and community […]
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Second Spear Ridge Café opens as Downs of Nicholson progresses
One Holland Group CEO Gary Holland wanted his company’s signature real estate project, The Downs of Nicholson, to be the pinnacle of his hometown, Independence. Holland, an Independence native and Simon Kenton High School graduate, began his restaurant venture by opening the Independence Skyline Chili in 2000. Since then, One Holland, his namesake restaurant group, […]
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Kenton County secures $654K to replace aging Menefee Road Bridge
The dilapidated Menefee Road Bridge in rural, southern Kenton County is getting replaced thanks to a grant from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The bridge, situated on Menefee Road, crosses the North Fork of Grassy Creek and provides direct access to Shady Lane. The bridge is currently in disrepair due to its age and lack of […]
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Neighboring residents split over proposed upscale event center in Union
The City of Union is weighing a zone change that would allow an upscale event center on Hathaway Road. On July 9, the Union City Commission hosted a public hearing for a zone change request to change an 18.8-acre site on the north side of Hathaway Road, nestled between Old Union Road and Spruce Lane […]
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Erlanger’s big brew idea: a beer for a cause
Fabled Brew Works’ newest ale was conceived, as some of the best ideas are, while sharing a beer. Fabled Brew Works, based in Erlanger, introduced a new beer, “A Walk in the Woods,” in mid-June through a distinctive collaboration with the City of Erlanger. Brewery founder Kent Wessels and Erlanger Economic Development Director Mark Collier […]
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Boone County receives clean audit
The Boone County Fiscal Court’s 2023/2024 budget has successfully passed an audit conducted by the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s state auditor’s office. Kentucky state law requires the state auditor’s office to conduct an annual audit of each county fiscal court. The scope of the audit includes a review of financial statements, internal controls, legal compliance and […]
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Covington’s Embassy Suites hotel listed for sale
One of Covington’s marquee riverfront hotels is for sale, according to a recently posted real estate listing. American Hotel Income Properties, a real estate investment trust based in Vancouver, British Columbia, has listed the Embassy Suites hotel at 10 E. Rivercenter Blvd. for sale on Loopnet. This hotel is part of a larger, three-building portfolio […]
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Wawa eyes new store in Florence as Boone County expansion continues
Is Boone County on the verge of getting another Wawa? Well, a proposal for another convenience store in Boone County is now under review by the county’s planning commission. On Wednesday, July 2, the Boone County Planning Commission held a public hearing for a development team wanting to open another Wawa within the county. Landowners The […]