Covington-based Aviatra Accelerators, an entrepreneurial nonprofit that supports women-owned startups and small businesses, was selected by the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Initiative as its nonprofit recipient for the 2026 Annual Breakfast. Each year, the Women’s Initiative recognizes a Chamber nonprofit member dedicated to supporting women’s needs. The 2026 event will take place Tuesday, […]
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Proximity founder is turning parking payments into an economic development tool
What you need to know Proximity founder Grant Murray is turning parking payments into a prime economic development opportunity. His Covington-based tech company, Proximity, has two intertwined functions: providing municipalities with a streamlined parking management platform and leveraging location technology to connect small businesses with customers through hyperlocal, location-based promotions. On the parking side, Proximity […]
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Five NKY boutiques to check out this holiday season
With Christmas and New Year’s approaching, shoppers in Northern Kentucky can support small businesses by frequenting local boutiques across the region. This holiday season, LINK nky highlights five local boutiques where you can find unique gifts for your loved ones. Coda — Covington and Bellevue Originally opening in Bellevue in 2017, Coda, the eclectic bohemian […]
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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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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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Deadlines approach for Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs programs
Two key deadlines are approaching for Kentucky’s Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs. The Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs will host a virtual media session on Dec. 1 to discuss upcoming deadlines for its Collegiate Pitch competition for college students and the Summer Startup program for high school students. Anne Jewell, GSE’s president and CEO, will be available […]
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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 […]
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A childhood love of geology leads to Covington’s Dimitridon Studios
What you need to know Dimitridon Studios co-founder Jonas Agdanowski developed his love of geology by scouring the beaches of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula for rare minerals as a child. His family would take regular field trips to the area, where he and his younger brother, Dmitri, would pick through shuttered copper mines. Later, Agdanowski moved […]
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Small Business Saturday comes to Covington this weekend
Small Business Saturday, put on in partnership with the City of Covington and the Covington Business Council, will come to Covington this Saturday, Nov. 29. The city and the organization are encouraging Covington and NKY residents to come out and support local small businesses, and several Covington businesses will offer special promotions and discounts throughout […]