As a mother of two young children, Emily Hildebrand believed she was too busy to pursue her fitness goals. That is, until she met John Waters. Waters, the founder of Florence-based 3 Pillars Fitness, is both a personal trainer and business owner who meets clients wherever they are, whether at home or in a training […]
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Entrepreneur brings mid-century style to Latonia
What you need to know Entrepreneur Logan Willoughby became interested in vintage items while shopping with his grandmother during his childhood. They often visited Goodwills and antique stores together, picking out unique items during their visits. “I was always interested in buying cheap stuff that you can get for a deal,” he said. “It kind […]
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Aviatra Accelerators to host annual Flight Night in September
Covington-based Aviatra Accelerators, an entrepreneurial nonprofit that supports women-owned startups and small businesses, is hosting its annual Flight Night in early September. Aviatra will host its annual Flight Night event on Sept. 4 at the 20th Century Theater in Cincinnati’s Oakley neighborhood. The program will recognize finalists for Aviatra’s second annual Woman Entrepreneur of the […]
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Spanish on the Fly expands with new language schools in Northern Kentucky
What you need to know When Lori Wall opened Spanish on the Fly in 2024, she aimed to provide affordable Spanish language instruction to people throughout Northern Kentucky. Fast forward one year, and Wall is expanding her business into Boone and Campbell County, demonstrating a growing appetite for her teaching. Wall, a professional with more […]
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Entrepreneurship program for veterans seeking volunteer mentors
The Disabled American Veterans Patriot Boot Camp for founders in the veteran and military community is recruiting volunteer mentors for its fall cohort. The three-day program will be held Oct. 15 through 17 at the DAV National Headquarters, located in Erlanger. Mentors are needed for Oct. 16. The DAV Patriot Boot Camp is a no-cost program […]
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SparkHaus Capital Campaign reaches $2.8M with new donors
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, a nonprofit community organization that manages charitable funds and provides grants to support regional organizations, has donated $100,000 to the capital campaign for SparkHaus. SparkHaus, a new entrepreneurship hub set to open Sept. 1 in Covington, promises to become the epicenter of Northern Kentucky’s entrepreneurial community, bringing several startups, investment firms […]
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Community Voices: Five common mistakes first-time entrepreneurs make
What you need to know This Community Voices column is written by Tonya Bolton, who shares advice, tips and ideas for entrepreneurs. You can reach her at info@tonyaboltonphotography.com. Starting a business is a bold and exciting journey. It’s a blend of passion, risk-taking, and constant learning. For first-time entrepreneurs, the road to success is paved with good […]
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LifeSciKY offers funded lab space for science entrepreneurs
LifeSciKY, an NKY life science incubator, is inviting local life science start-ups and entrepreneurs to apply for a subsidized lab space at their facility. Chosen applicants will receive a fully-funded lab bench at the LifeSciKY facility, which will be located in the OneNKY Center in Covington, as well as a full co-working membership at the […]
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From trailer to staple: Dreamys Ice Cream is a new take on a local tradition
David Draper, co-founder of Dreamys Ice Cream in Boone County, strives to give back to the community that has supported his business’s growth over the years. Draper started his ice cream business in 2019 after his wife, Samantha, noticed that Boone County had fewer creamy whip stores than across the river. “I’m from the west […]
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The ‘Mystery Machine’ turning vending into a game is coming to Union
Cincinnati-based entrepreneur Harrison Baer aims to provide people with an opportunity to break up the monotony of their everyday lives. His new business, Mystery Machine, gives people a low-stakes way to gamify something as routine as purchasing a drink from a vending machine. Its colorful purple and blue branding is reminiscent of the colorfully iconic […]
