Aviatra Accelerators, an entrepreneurial nonprofit based in Covington, is celebrating the opening of its new entrepreneurial incubator, which will provide below-market-rate office spaces, co-working spaces, and a versatile event space to support women entrepreneurs.
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Pendleton Hills reveals plans to become a top glamping, recreation, golf spot
Pendleton Hills owner David Bay has revealed plans to transform the property into a premier glamping, recreation, and golf destination, with 110 RV parking bays, 23 themed cabins, 11 treehouses, a fitness center, pickleball courts, cart barn, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, and a brand new clubhouse/restaurant with a pro shop, bar and game room.
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Covington’s Connetic Ventures launches SEC-approved fund
Covington-based venture capital firm Connetic Ventures launched an in-house investment product that is SEC-approved. On Thursday, Connetic Ventures unveiled the Connetic Venture Capital Access Fund, a closed-end interval fund that allows non-accredited investors to invest in privately owned technology and consumer product companies. The fund will be listed under the ticker $VCAFX. Traditionally, investors cannot […]
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New women-owned business accelerator coming to Covington
Covington-based Aviatra Accelerators, an entrepreneurial nonprofit that supports women-owned startups and small businesses, launched a new accelerator adjacent to the organization’s current offices. Aviatra’s current offices are at 114 W. Pike St., which has been its home since 2016. The organization’s new accelerator will expand into a neighboring space at 112 W. Pike St. The […]
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First of its kind moving walkway being developed in Hebron
John and Matine Yuksel are on a mission to fulfill their father’s lifelong vision while trying to transform pedestrian travel in public spaces. In 2020, the brothers founded Beltways, a startup developing a modular accelerating walkway—an idea conjured by their father, Edip. Despite being only four years old, the company has won multiple startup competitions […]
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Entrepreneurial hub SparkHaus unveils floor plans
The long-awaited floor plans for SparkHaus — a hub for Northern Kentucky’s entrepreneurial community — have been revealed to the public. SparkHaus is being built inside the vacant 47,000-square-foot Simms Furniture building at 727 Madison Ave. in Covington’s Central Business District. The building has sat vacant since Simms Furniture closed in the spring of 2022. […]
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Here’s who won at Aviatra’s Flight Night competition
Libya Binford, founder of 10-D Outfitters, a firm that provides specialty construction products from well-known brands and manufacturers, won the grand prize at this year’s Aviatra Accelerators Flight Night competition. Aviatra Accelerators, a Covington-based nonprofit that supports women-owned startups and small businesses, hosts an annual pitch competition for women entrepreneurs. The competition gives the entrepreneurs a […]
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C-Forward celebrates 25 years with a transition to employee ownership
When Brent Cooper founded C-Forward, an information technology consulting service to small and mid-size businesses, back in 1999, he secured his first investment from his mother, who he promptly paid back after 90 days. At that time, C-Forward only had three employees and $280,000 in revenue. Fast forward to today, C-Forward boasts annual revenues of […]
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How seven Covington small businesses plan to use city grant money
Seven Covington small businesses were awarded grants through the city’s Small Business Incentive Program. At the Covington City Commission meeting last week, the legislative body voted to approve public incentives for seven small businesses throughout the city. The program sets aside money to help businesses pay rent and help property owners restore the exterior of […]
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Dog wash in Alexandria offers self-service grooming for your furry friends
Central Pawk Dog Wash, a self-service kiosk offering dog washes for $15, is owned by veterans Mitchell Leigh and David Hiser.