Nathanael Nunemaker didn’t grow up farming, despite what the name of his company might suggest. While farming runs in his family, Nunemaker taught himself to grow peppers and other vegetables out of sheer curiosity. During the pandemic, he started growing peppers and other vegetables on a small patch of dirt in his Covington backyard. That […]
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R.C. Durr Foundation backs SparkHaus with $250k investment
The R.C. Durr Foundation has invested $250,000 in SparkHaus, a project to convert the Simms Furniture building in Covington into a next-generation entrepreneurial hub, joining other Northern Kentucky-based institutional investors.
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Spanish on the Fly, other NKY businesses receive awards
Spanish on the Fly, a conversational Spanish education and tutoring service, was one of eight businesses to receive a grant from the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Duke Energy, and Blue North to invest in software upgrades, signage, and other practical items to grow the business.
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Small Business Saturday deals in Northern Kentucky
Small Business Saturday is taking place on Saturday, November 28th, with local businesses in Northern Kentucky offering deals and discounts to encourage people to shop locally, with some offering free reusable tote bags and other giveaways.
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Hebron’s Archer & Co. Roasters brings founder’s love for coffee full circle
Archer Roasters & Co., a specialty coffee roasting company, has opened in Hebron, Kentucky, sourcing beans from around the world and using a cutting-edge Mill City 3 Kilogram Drum Roaster to roast the beans to perfection.
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Archer & Co. Roasters brings specialty coffee and tea to Boone County
Archer & Co. Roasters, a new coffee roasting facility and service in Boone County, is now open for business, offering packaging customization, coffee beans, teas, hot cocoas, and is registered as a Kentucky Proud product.
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Dave Knox named Mentor of the Year
Dave Knox, Executive Director of Blue North, has been named as the Kentucky Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame’s Mentor of the Year for his efforts to provide mentorship and resources to entrepreneurs in Northern Kentucky.
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Aviatra Accelerators opens new incubator
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 […]