What you need to know Entrepreneur Shaucuana Knight is returning to the retail space with the help of Aviatra Accelerators. Knight is the founder and operator of Cora’s Cakery, a mobile cake bar named after her late grandmother Cora. After operating storefronts in Cincinnati, she moved into Newport’s Incubator Kitchen Collective to reorient her primary […]
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Community Voices: Why a human centered entrepreneurial mindset matters more than ever
This Community Voices column is written by Zac Strobl, the director of Northern Kentucky University’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Northern Kentucky employers frequently express concerns about how to prepare the workforce for rapid changes, new technologies, and, of course, artificial intelligence . When considering the future workforce, the solution isn’t simply to teach students […]
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Student entrepreneurs awarded $44K at pitch competition in Covington
Student entrepreneurs from across Kentucky received thousands of dollars in funding through the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs Collegiate Pitch competition on Feb. 28. The Collegiate Pitch competition was held at SparkHaus in Covington, where 17 teams from eight colleges and universities competed in two categories: the Exploratory Track for early-stage concepts and the Developed Track […]
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Aviatra Accelerators named nonprofit recipient Women’s Initiative Annual Breakfast
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 […]