732 Greenup St., the site of a shuttered Covington bar, now has a new business operating on the premises. Located at the corner of Greenup and E. 8th across from the Lincoln and Grant Scholar House, Ye’Sab is the culmination of the Basey family’s work to bring a community event center back to Covington’s Eastside […]
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‘It’s part of who we are’: NKY Argentinian restaurant preps for Lionel Messi’s Cincinnati debut
Update: Since the original publication of this story, The Empanada’s Box announced on Facebook that the FC Cincinnati ticket giveaway was canceled. According to the post, the restaurant “received a call from the MLS by way of FC Cincinnati’s lawyers that we are NOT allowed to give away the pair of tickets we purchased to […]
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Covington’s The Empanada’s Box giving away two tickets for Lionel Messi’s Cincinnati debut
Some consider Argentinian soccer star Lionel Messi to be the greatest player ever to step foot on a field. Now, thanks to a Covington-based Argentine-style restaurant, two lucky fans can win the opportunity to see him play in the Queen City. On Wednesday, Aug. 23, Messi and his Inter Miami CF squad will face off […]
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Blue North hosting Summer of Wins for NKY entrepreneurs
Northern Kentucky entrepreneurial advocacy and resource organization Blue North is hosting ‘Summer of Wins’ to celebrate and highlight the successes of entrepreneurs throughout the region. Lasting from 4 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 29, the event will feature speakers, networking, a raffle and competitive activities such as pickleball and inflatable soccer. The ‘Summer of Wins’ […]
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Multiple NKY companies participating in Main Street Ventures showcase
Main Street Ventures, a Cincinnati-based entrepreneurship support organization, is hosting the second annual Adventure Through Greater Cincinnati showcase Tuesday. Main Street Ventures’ grant recipients will share their business’ products and stories with the community. The event is scheduled for July 25 at MadTree Brewing’s Oakley Barrel Room in Cincinnati from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event […]
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New Riff unveils first floor renovations as part of $3 million overhaul
New Riff Distilling has revamped its distillery experience to better complement its brand’s growing reputation, said Sales Director Mollie Lewis. “It’s hard to even envision what it looked like before,” Lewis told LINK nky. “This is definitely an upgrade. I think we’re utilizing the space better. It feels nice and light and airy.” Spirits entrepreneur […]
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Covington’s Hometown Vintage offers customers a chance to own a piece of the past
Joe Camel cigarette hats. University of Kentucky sweatshirts from the 80s. Retro Indianapolis 500 pennants. These are just some offerings from Covington’s newest clothing retailer Hometown Vintage. Ray Vietti, Kyle Wulff and Griffin Mouty, a trio of seasoned vintage clothing entrepreneurs, recently opened the brick-and-mortar store. Mouty told LINK nky the inspiration behind the store […]
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Fort Thomas Drug Center announces closure after more than 75 years
The last independently owned pharmacy in Fort Thomas has abruptly closed. In a series of notes taped to the window of the business, owner and pharmacist Craig Seither outlined “continued economic pressures” placed on retail pharmacies as a reason for the closure. “I am saddened that contractually I was restricted from saying goodbye in person,” […]
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Fort Thomas announces Merchants & Music headliner
Fort Thomas’ annual outdoor festival celebrating the city’s merchants with music and family activities announced this year’s headliner today. Merchants & Music will feature Sister Hazel, Tonic and Vertical Horizon for its 19th season on Sept. 23 at the Tower Park Amphitheater. The free festival started in 2009 and has featured acts such as Bret […]
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Blue North launches Resilience Accelerator to address founder burnout
A silent epidemic is plaguing the nation’s startup scene, generally occurring behind closed doors. The pressures and demands of running a company can increasingly leave founders experiencing feelings of burnout and fatigue. According to a study conducted by Harvard Business Review, 25% of startup founders reported feeling “moderately burned out” while 3% reported feeling “intensely […]