Some of the United States’ largest companies packed Cincinnati’s TQL Stadium yesterday for Brand Fusion — an annual event that connects marketers from these brands with enterprise-ready startups from around the country. In attendance were Fortune 500 companies like Proctor & Gamble, PepsiCo, Hershey and General Mills among others. Northern Kentucky startups like Flamel.AI and […]
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Crestview Hills Town Center welcomes Painted Tree Boutiques
Crestview Hills Town Center has seen various changes over the past few months since the closing of the retail store Bed Bath & Beyond. The shopping center has introduced five new tenants since the major relator’s bankruptcy and the closing of the store within the center. Despite these new additions, the space has continued to […]
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Northern Kentucky’s ‘B Line’ celebrates region’s unique bourbon heritage
When people think of Kentucky, bourbon and horse racing are usually two of the first things that come to mind. Kentucky is the birthplace of bourbon. Currently, there are over 100 different bourbon and whiskey brands produced in the Bluegrass State. In fact, there are more bourbon barrels than people in Kentucky, according to bourbontrailtours.com. […]
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NKY Chamber to discuss challenges, resources for local entrepreneurs
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce invites business leaders to their upcoming Eggs ‘N Issues breakfast and panel discussion, where local leaders will discuss the challenges facing local entrepreneurs. BE NKY President and CEO Lee Crume will serve as the panel’s moderator. The panelists are: “Small businesses represent 85% of the NKY chamber member base, […]
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Main Street Ventures awards grants to five NKY businesses
Five Northern Kentucky companies were awarded thousands of dollars worth of grant money from Main Street Ventures to help grow their business. Main Street Ventures is a Cincinnati-based entrepreneurial support nonprofit that provides capital and coaching to entrepreneurs in the area. In total, 14 Greater Cincinnati area businesses were awarded $224,592 during Main Street Ventures […]
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Jess Sheldon of CityScape Tiles wins Aviatra’s Flight Night pitch competition
Eleven rising female business owners took center stage at Fedder’s Car Barn in Newport Thursday, each looking to wow the crowd with their personalities and entrepreneurial acumen. Hosted by Covington-based Aviatra Accelerators, a nonprofit that supports women-owned startups and small businesses, the Flight Night pitch competition gave 11 Greater Cincinnati area female business owners a […]
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Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame inducting NKY business owners for the first time
For the first time in history, two Northern Kentucky business owners have been inducted into the Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame. The organization celebrates the legacy and achievements of the commonwealth’s most successful business figures. Past inductees include ‘Papa’ John Schnatter of Papa John’s, ‘Colonel’ Harland Sanders and John Y. Brown Jr. of Kentucky Fried […]
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Aviatra hosting Side Hustle Without the Hustle workshop
Ever wanted to turn your hobby or idea into a legitimate side hustle? Aviatra Accelerators wants to show you how. Aviatra, an accelerator for women entrepreneurs in Covington, is hosting Side Hustle Without the Hustle on Sept. 13. Lasting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kenton County Public Library in Covington, the free workshop […]
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Breaking down business barriers: Blue North prides itself on being the champion of NKY entrepreneurs
This content is sponsored by Blue North. The road to becoming a business owner is not without its challenges. The sacrifice that comes with spending time, money, and resources on a business idea can be intimidating but for those willing to chase the dream of entrepreneurship, there is help readily available. Blue North, a Northern […]
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Aviatra Accelerators announces Flight Night pitch competition in August
Aviatra Accelerators, a Covington nonprofit that supports women-owned startups and small businesses, is holding its annual Flight Night Pitch contest at the Newport Car Barn. The event, set for Thursday, Aug. 31, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., will showcase ten female-founded businesses that have completed Aviatra’s Momentum Accelerator — a ten-week, 30-hour program designed for […]