HEBRON – Gov. Andy Beshear visited Hebron to help Summit Packaging Solutions cut the ribbon on its new 276,000-square-foot facility on Tuesday. Summit Packaging celebrated the opening of its new distribution center, which will serve clients like Proctor & Gamble, L’Oreal, Marc Jacobs, and others. Summit has assembly operations in Georgia, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, […]
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Leadership event for professional women of color coming to Covington
An all-day workshop designed to support professional women of color is coming to Covington next week. Leadership for Professional Women of Color is slated for Wednesday, August 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Metropolitan Club. Tarita Preston Coaching is presenting the event which will bring together more than fifty women of color […]
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New three-month program designed to retain talent in NKY
A new initiative from the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce aims to assist employers in retaining top talent and growing the next generation of leaders. Encounter NKY announced its first 25 participants to take part in the inaugural fall cohort. Developed out of the Leadership NKY Class of 2019 in an effort the help address […]
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NKY streetscapes: Burlington Pike in Florence
I’ve got a very sweet segment of streetscapes this week: I found doughnuts, coffee, ice cream and, best of all, puppies! Pink in a Blanket Doughnuts: 7220 Burlington Pike I originally discovered this place when I was in college. There’s something about a doughnut and coffee before class that just makes your entire day better. […]
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Boone County manufacturer expanding operations with $8.4M investment
Skilcraft LLC is continuing its expansion in Boone County with an $8.4 million investment in Hebron. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted Skilcraft’s momentum Wednesday when he announced an investment that will bring 14 new jobs to Boone County. This will bring the company’s statewide employee count to 126. Skilcraft is a precision sheet metal manufacturer […]
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Fort Thomas chiropractic practice recognized by Sen. Rand Paul as ‘Small Business of the Week’
When Justin Florek opened his own chiropractic business in 2019, he took a significant risk. His wife Samantha joined him in the task by taking out a small business loan. Less than a year later, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and his office was closed for nearly two months. While Justin worried about his new business, […]
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Covington restaurant’s bourbon fundraiser seeks to aid EKY flood victims
Western Kentucky native Bill Whitlow witnessed the destruction of Mayfield — his father’s hometown — after a series of deadly tornados in late 2021. Whitlow and his wife, Morgan, are co-owners of Rich’s Proper Food & Drink, a bar and restaurant at the corner of Madison Avenue and W. 7th Street, which they opened in […]
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Startups, small businesses to compete for grant funding at Aviatra Flight Night Pitch contest
Aviatra Accelerators, a nonprofit that supports women-owned startups and small businesses, will hold its annual Flight Night Pitch contest at Northern Kentucky University on Sept. 7. The event showcases four local female-founded companies that have recently completed Aviatra’s Launch class. Launch is a 10-week, 30-hour program designed specifically for newer, revenue-positive businesses and those in […]
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Revival vintage bottle shop moving to North by Hotel Covington this fall
Revival Vintage Spirits & Bottle Shop is moving to North by Hotel Covington this fall, bringing the bourbon history experience from their current location on East 8th Street. “This area was one major piece behind the catalytic renaissance of Covington’s central business district and our business will continue the trend by supporting the ‘revival’ of […]
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Roebling Point Books & Coffee expanding into Dayton
The third location for Roebling Point Books & Coffee, a downtown Covington staple that expanded into Newport’s East Row neighborhood, is coming to Dayton. Owner Richard Hunt said Dayton provides the walkable community with a “strong inner core” that he looks for when opening new locations. “What we see both here in Covington and in […]
