More details about Florence’s forthcoming brewery and pickleball facility were revealed during a groundbreaking ceremony at the project’s construction site Wednesday. Titled The Pickleball Ranch @FBC, short for Freedom Brewing Company, the complex is going to feature the first brewery in Florence, according to Mayor Julie Metzger Aubuchon. “We have this beautiful stadium, this beautiful […]
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Covington’s Sims Building to undergo multimillion-dollar transformation
A previous version of this story reported that the Kenton County Fiscal Court approved giving $13 million to the Northern Kentucky Port Authority for the project. The Fiscal Court approved $3 million for the project. LINK nky regrets the error. Since Covington’s Sims Furniture permanently shut their doors last April, the historic department store building […]
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Brewery, pickleball facility coming to Florence
Do you like beer? What about pickleball? Well, you’re in luck: A 12,000-square-foot brewery, taproom and six-court pickleball facility is coming to Florence, the city announced Tuesday. The Freedom Brewing Company is partnering with The Pickleball Ranch to open on a four-acre parcel of land on Freedom Way directly behind Thomas More Stadium. “Over 20 […]
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What do NKY founders find most fulfilling about running their small businesses?
From connecting to their family’s heritage to creating a personalized customer experience, local entrepreneurs told LINK nky they all found different ways to feel fulfilled while running their small businesses. During National Small Business Week last week, LINK asked three Northern Kentucky small business owners what they appreciated most about operating a small business. Nationally, […]
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LINK Streetscapes: A return to Covington brings new surprises, old favorites
Streetscapes has covered nearly every nook and cranny of Covington: From Madison Avenue to Scott Boulevard and Main Street, we’ve nearly seen it all. One of the best parts about this series is tracking the evolution of Northern Kentucky and its ever-booming businesses. This Streetscapes takes a trip back to Covington’s West Seventh Street for […]
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Main Street Ventures new executive director hopes to be bridge between entrepreneurs, the corporate world
Main Street Ventures newest executive director Sean Parker has extensive experience in both the entrepreneurial and corporate worlds. His personal journey extends across different industries, companies and coasts, including stops at some of the largest companies in the world, such as Procter & Gamble, Fifth Third Bank, Nike and Kroger. In addition to his corporate […]
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Florence-based Better Blend announces 10 new franchise locations
Florence-based smoothie franchise Better Blend Nutrition is opening 10 new locations in Kentucky and Ohio. The expansion plans were announced in a post on the company’s official Facebook page. As of now, there are three Better Blend locations in the Greater Cincinnati area: Florence, downtown Cincinnati and Cincinnati’s Clifton Heights neighborhood. On the Ohio side […]
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Coda Co. Boho Gifts & Decor opening second location in Covington
Coda Co. Boho Gifts & Decor is expanding into Covington, owner Kelti Ziese confirmed to LINK nky. Co-founded in 2017 by Kelti and her husband Tanner, the eclectic bohemian home decor & goods shop began at 400 Fairfield Ave. in Bellevue. The boutique specializes in transforming old or unused items, such as bourbon barrels, into […]
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Covington’s House of Orange closed indefinitely
Covington’s House of Orange has closed indefinitely, according to a note taped to the front door of the bar and grill. The note reads, “Thank you for all our patrons who have shared memories with us over the past few years. The House of Orange is closed indefinitely.” On Google, House of Orange is listed […]
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North by Hotel Covington, Knowledge Bar & Social Room celebrate grand opening
After months of anticipation, North by Hotel Covington and Knowledge Bar & Social Room are officially open to the public. Construction on the 72,000-square-foot building began in the spring of last year. The space, which sat vacant since 2015, was the previous home of the Covington YMCA and Gateway Bookstore. The Salyers Group, the developer […]