New Blue North Executive Director Dave Knox hopes that entrepreneurs across the country will take notice that the grass is bluer (well sort of. Hypothetically speaking, anyway) in Northern Kentucky. “Our name Blue North is inspired by what we’re known for in Kentucky; being the Bluegrass state and where we’re located, the North,” Knox said. […]
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Three NKY companies receive funding for future projects from Main Street Ventures
Three Northern Kentucky-based companies received grants from Main Street Ventures during the organization’s third quarter round of funding. Main Street Ventures is an entrepreneur support organization that helps people with business ideas through grant funding and other assistance. Businesses can apply for two different types of grants through the company. The first is the “Launch […]
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Stewards of Sorcery: The partners of Hierophany & Hedge create a haven for everyone
Much of what has been written about the purveyors of Covington’s Hierophany & Hedge – Beskpoke Arcana have centered around their unique appearance. “The impeccably dressed shopkeepers who look to be plucked straight from Victorian aristocracy.” Coil, with her “intelligent eyes” and Augur, “whose gaze captivates like a charm of binding, fortified by his precisely […]
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Best in Fort Thomas has been furnishing Northern Kentucky since 1941
Buying furniture is not as easy as food shopping. Shoppers need to consider cost, functionality, style, and service when shopping for furniture. Best Furniture Gallery in Fort Thomas has been helping Northern Kentuckians with their furniture needs for 81 years, and the current owners have owned it for 20. Charlie Best founded Best Furniture Gallery […]
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Committee pushes back on commercial complex proposal
A developer is eyeing a lot near Oakbrook Road and Burlington Pike (KY 18), but the Boone Co. Planning Committee feels there may not be enough space for the retail complex and its desired amenities. Returning applicant Akram Othman requested additional planning committee approval during a recent zone change meeting. In 2020, Othman was awarded […]
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Covington company focuses on saving lives, bettering community
On a cool fall day in 1999, Edward Wimmer, IV, was training for his first marathon. His young feet pounded against the charcoal pavement. His eyes focused on the view ahead. Then suddenly he was nearly face to face with a “King Kong-sized black pick-up truck.” Before he could think, Wimmer’s reflexes kicked in. He […]
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Library offers resources, equipment for small business owners
All three branches of the Kenton County Public Library now offer equipment that business owners can use for marketing purposes — or even to create products. The STREAM Center at the Erlanger Branch has the largest selection of machines. The Covington branch offers a heat press, Circuit, large poster printer and more. The Independence Branch […]
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Couple restores Beaverlick Trading Post to former glory
Mom and pop shops have been replaced with big box stores left and right, but as southern Boone County expands and develops, one couple is resurrecting the idea of a small town grocer. To some, Beaverlick Trading Post is the old bait and tackle shop, or the old check-in station during hunting season. For years, […]
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NKY’s four Indian restaurants serve up food and culture
India produces around 75% of the world’s spices and was the first country in the world to refine and consume sugar. So even if you have never eaten Indian food, odds are that you have tasted Indian seasoning. Though Northern Kentucky and India are separated by more than 8,000 miles and two oceans, Northern Kentuckians […]
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Cedar and Yuca: Sister restaurants run by NKY family
Cedar and Yuca are sister restaurants in NKY. And — just like humans who run them — they have some similarities. Cedar Culinary Group is a family business that owns both restaurants. The LLC has three partners: Executive Chef Jeremy Faeth, and his parents, Michelle Faeth and Tony Faeth. Jeremy’s sister, Skyler, manages food. His […]