Just one month from today, the Florence Aquatic Center will re-open for the 2023 season. This Summer, patrons can visit the newly renovated center that will have a lazy river, zero-entry pool, two spray grounds, spiral and speed slides, concessions, bathhouses and sunbathing areas. Improvements made to the aquatic center during the offseason include furniture […]
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Main Street Ventures new executive director hopes to be bridge between entrepreneurs, the corporate world
Main Street Ventures newest executive director Sean Parker has extensive experience in both the entrepreneurial and corporate worlds. His personal journey extends across different industries, companies and coasts, including stops at some of the largest companies in the world, such as Procter & Gamble, Fifth Third Bank, Nike and Kroger. In addition to his corporate […]
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Online business expands to new brick-and-mortar location in Fort Thomas
Relavette Williams decided to pursue a lifelong dream a little over a year ago. She wanted to be her own boss, own her own business. Five of her six children are adults now, and her youngest is 11. She was also grandma to three grandbabies. At the time, she was working full time as a […]
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The Point Arc welcomes new vice president
Leslie Vickers, a longtime Boone County resident, recently assumed the role of vice president of the enterprise division of The Point Arc, according to a press release from the organization. The Point Arc is a nonprofit organization that provides a variety of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Notably, the Point Arc offers […]
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Covington Business Council elects new chair, board members
The Covington Business Council has elected a new chair along with other board positions. Jay Fossett, former Covington City Manager and the current Dayton City Administrator, has been elected chair of the Covington Business Council Board of Directors. Fossett is a Covington native and graduate of Holmes High School, the University of Kentucky, and Northern […]
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28-year member of Boone County School Board to serve as president of state-wide association
She’s been a Northern Kentucky resident since 1986 and became Boone County School Board member not too long after. For 28 years, Karen Byrd has served the families of Boone County Schools. Byrd’s desire and passion to serve hasn’t yet dwindled, and when she sat down to talk to the Kentucky School Board she said, […]
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Grab Coffee with Ludlow’s Mayor Thursday Night
This Thursday, just like every third Thursday of each month, Ludlow Mayor Chris Wright will host an informal get-together at Ludlow Coffee on Elm Street from 6-7 p.m. Grab a drink and a snack and get to know the city’s new face in the local government. There to converse with Ludlow’s citizens about Ludlow’s happenings, […]
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DEP’S officially rebrands to Liquor Barn
Discount Everyday Prices, better known as DEP’s Fine Wine and Spirits, has officially replaced its signage and remarketed at Liquor Barn after a 2020 acquisition. Louisville-based Blue Equity, LLC acquired DEP’s, a wine and liquor retailer, in the summer of 2020, adding to its collection of Liquor Barn and Party Mart stores across the state, […]
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Aviatra Accelerators hires new marketing strategist and program manager
Aviatra Accelerators, a nonprofit accelerator dedicated to empowering women-owned businesses, has hired a new marketing strategist and program manager. Jasmine Hughes, previously a marketing and relationship specialist for Covington-based design studio AGNT, has experience in marketing, sales, data analytics, relationship management, content creation and business development. “For 2023, we are planning a robust schedule of […]
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Newport-based Global Business Solutions names new director of finance and operations
Newport-based Global Business Solutions announced the appointment of a new director of finance and operations, a newly added role that aims to support the business’ growth while keeping up with the increasing demand for their services. Jay Shelton officially started in the role on Jan. 2. Global Business Solutions is an integrated business technology solutions […]
