Finding the right fit when searching for a job can be tricky. Most job seekers have questions about culture, values, mission, and overall environment and it can be hard to distinguish what may (or may not) feel like the right opportunity. Companies like C-Forward, an IT Services provider located in Covington, stand out not only […]
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Covington AI startup lands funding for pivot into predictive cultural intelligence
Walmart, US Bank, Perfetti van Melle and Sunrise Banks are just some of the large companies that utilize the artificial intelligence services of Covington-based startup NicheFire. NicheFire recently closed on its latest venture funding round that will go toward financing the launch of TrendFire — a self-service predictive cultural intelligence program powered by generative AI. […]
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Main Street Ventures opens applications for Launch It: Cincy summer program
Cincinnati-based entrepreneurial support organization Main Street Ventures has unveiled its official 2024 application for Launch It: Cincy summer program for undergraduate students. The three-year old program provides undergraduate entrepreneurs with the opportunity to spend the summer living and working in Cincinnati while having access to office space, mentoring, finance support, and other resources to help grow their […]
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How NKU and Blue North are teaming up to breathe life into Northern Kentucky’s startup community
This content is sponsored by Blue North. Isaiah Kelly was a junior at Northern Kentucky University in 2019 when he started customizing sneakers in his dorm room. That’s when he heard about NKU’s INKUBATOR program, a 12-week business accelerator for students in the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, housed in the Haile College of Business. […]
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En Boga: Covington’s newest studio combines cosmetics, photography under one roof
With the Christmas season rapidly approaching, Covington’s newest photo studio offers photographers access to seasonal sets in anticipation of the holiday rush. “We have perfect backdrops for Christmas meetings here at En Boga Studios,” owner Carmen McGrath said. En Boga is Spanish for ‘in vogue,’ meaning something is popular or fashionable. Located at 727 Scott […]
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Women’s Initiative Regional Summit to focus on building leaders of tomorrow
Maintaining relationships, empowering disenfranchised voices, and building up young people are all hallmarks of an effective leader. At this year’s Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s eighth annual Women’s Initiative Regional Summit, women from around the region have the opportunity to hone these skills. The summit’s theme is Passing the Mic: Empowering Ourselves & Others, and […]
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NKY founders advise upcoming entrepreneurs for National Women’s Small Business Month
As an entrepreneur, Abbi Rettig not only had to juggle her corporate career but also the responsibilities of motherhood and running her small business. Rettig founded Tickety Boo Treats, an allergen-free treat manufacturer after she and her daughter were diagnosed with celiac disease. This challenge led her down a personal nutrition journey after her diagnosis […]
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Next NKY Chamber Eggs ‘N Issues to focus on entrepreneurship
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is inviting business leaders to their upcoming Eggs ‘N Issues breakfast and panel discussion, where local leaders will discuss the challenges that startups are facing in today’s business environment. The event will also provide resources and tools available in Northern Kentucky for entrepreneurs. Eggs ‘N Issues is scheduled for […]
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‘Money doesn’t grow on trees’: Local venture capitalists discuss the state of the industry
Venture capital is defined as funding provided by investors to startups and small businesses that demonstrate growth potential. With the digital technology boom of the 2010s, the term ‘venture capital’ has entered into the mainstream business lexicon. Similar to startup hot spots like California’s Silicon Valley, the Greater Cincinnati region also boasts its own venture […]
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Venture capitalists to discuss state of fundraising, startups at Blue North panel
Venture capitalists from around Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Lexington will be gathering in Covington to discuss the current fundraising landscape, progress of their regional startup scenes and give advice on mergers and acquisitions. The event is scheduled for Oct. 4 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Braxton Brewing in Covington. Northern Kentucky entrepreneurial resource and […]