Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced further momentum in the state’s bourbon and spirits industry with the expansion of Casey Jones Distillery in Christian County, a $1.9 million investment that will create 15 full-time jobs for local residents. “Kentucky’s bourbon and spirits industry is currently in a period of incredible growth and expansion,” said Gov. Beshear. […]
Category: Openings & Closings
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16 Lots is coming to Newport
Mason’s 16 Lots Brewing Company is opening a second location at Newport on the Levee. The brewery has a 2,000 square foot tap room in Mason with a selection of beers, ciders, wines and food from Mad Monks Pizza. “We’ve built an incredible consumer base in Mason and are so excited to showcase our team’s […]
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Velocity Esports hosts Grand Opening Weekend at Newport on the Levee
Grand Opening Weekend for Velocity Esports at Newport on the Levee went off without a hitch as local gaming enthusiasts rejoiced at the new 23,000 square foot entertainment venue. Families enjoyed a weekend of gaming, fun and food as locals flocked to the Levee to check out the buzz for themselves. Friday through Sunday, Velocity […]
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Florence making way for a Roy Rogers
The Western-themed restaurant chain was mentioned Tuesday night during a Florence City Council meeting, when the board agreed to vote on the annexation of 2.06 acres at the corner of Industrial Road and Dixie Highway into city limits. The property is being developed in partnership with One Holland Restaurant Group, which announced in 2021 that […]
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Fort Thomas greenlights financial support for restaurant
The plan to transform the former BB&T Bank building in Fort Thomas into a new family-style restaurant took a major step forward Monday night. City council voted five to one to authorize Mayor Eric Haas to sign an agreement with the developer, Quarter Group, that would provide financial support through a no-interest loan. Council discussed […]
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M&M Services unveils new eastern Covington headquarters
M&M Services has officially cut the ribbon on its new corporate headquarters located in Covington. M&M spent $3 million on the renovation of a one-story building located at 315 E. 15th Street in the Helentown neighborhood. M&M Service bought a partly vacant, 100,000-square-foot building in fall of 2020, part of its plans to relocate from […]
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Newport’s Ebert’s Meats says it’s staying put for now after announcing closure
It has been on Monmouth Street for a century and a quarter and now Ebert’s Meats will continue that legacy – at least for now. The 125-year old Newport landmark had announced last week that it was being forced to close its doors after the building’s owner would not renew the butcher shop’s lease. But […]
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Like dogs? Like beer? This place is for you
A dog park and cold beer are brewing at a new business in Florence. Lee Cahill has been building his business idea of a taproom and dog park for over a year, and it’s almost ready to open. Originally from Verona, Cahill attended the University of Louisville for his degree in biology. That’s when he […]
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Beacon Orthopaedics launches new Fort Thomas office with ribbon cutting
Beacon Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine staff, city officials and friends gathered Thursday afternoon, April 7, to celebrate the opening of the company’s third Northern Kentucky location in Fort Thomas. The new office, located at 775 Alexandria Pike, offers comprehensive orthopedic care, orthopaedic urgent care, physical therapy, pain management, regenerative medicine and surgery services, as well […]
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Augusta Distillery awarded state incentives towards $23 million investment in Bracken Co.
Augusta Distillery was awarded state incentives this week as it embarks on a $23 million investment expected to create 14 jobs at its Bracken County site. “It is never an accident when a company decides to grow their operations within Kentucky,” said Gov. Andy Beshear, in an announcement. “It is a testament to the Kentuckians […]
