Point Perk Coffee, located at 43 W. Pike Street in Covington, celebrated its grand reopening after completing significant interior and exterior renovations.
While the coffee shop reopened from its renovations in July 2023, the City of Covington hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the business to commemorate its workers’ service to the community and impact on the city.
The ceremony included live music, t-shirt printing, grilling out and the unveiling of a new signature drink, Love The Cov, which includes raspberry and chocolate-chip flavoring.
“We’re celebrating one of our businesses that’s been here for over 50 years — 50 years of doing good work in our community,” Covington Vice Mayor Ron Washington said.
Last year’s renovations included a complete remodel of its front room, relocation of the coffee bar, replacement of the floors, and adding new countertops, sinks, cabinets and waterlines.
Since then, Point Perk has added a new walkup window, garage doors on both Pike and 7th streets, more sidewalk seating, and extended hours of operation during the spring and summer months.
Leslie Vickers, vice president of The Point/Arc of Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati, thanked the City of Covington for backing them through the years.
“A big shout out to the City of Covington for always being there for us,” she said. “I appreciate it so much.”
Point Perk opened its doors in 2015 and serves as an employment opportunity for adults with physical and mental disabilities. Its parent organization is The Point/Arc, the Northern Kentucky branch of the national nonprofit The Arc. The organization provides educational services, employment training, job opportunities, and social activities to people with disabilities.
In addition to Point Perk, The Point/Arc operates four other business ventures in Northern Kentucky: The Point Commercial Laundry, The Point Embroidery and Screen Print Co. and The Point Commercial Cleaning.
“Most of all, we love all our supporters who have supported us through the years,” The Point/Arc founder Judi Gerding said. “If it wasn’t for our community, we would not be where we are today.”
