Colonel De Gourmet announced Friday it would be closing its Fort Thomas location Saturday, Feb. 19. “After much consideration, evaluation, and tears, we have reached the extremely difficult decision to close our Fort Thomas location,” the company announced on its Facebook page. The company’s Findlay Market and Newport stores will remain open, along with their […]
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Fleurish Grounds brings plants, coffee and vintage clothing to new storefront
Fleurish Grounds plant shop has partnered with Flow Koffee and Kombucha and Poppy’s Favorite Vintage to create a space with a little something for everyone. From an online shop on Instagram, to a garage shop, to a Madisonville storefront, Fleurish Grounds will now be operating out of Newport’s old Monroe Market building. Christine Kim started […]
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First Financial Bank celebrates grand opening of new NKY Headquarters in Covington
First Financial Bank has officially cut the ribbon for their grand opening of their new First Financial Community at 6th and Madison in Covington. The ceremony will include leadership from First Financial, the City of Covington, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and other civic and business leaders from the region. The celebration Tuesday included […]
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Purple Poulet to open new location in Newport Thursday
After being closed due to the pandemic in August 2021, Purple Poulet’s much-anticipated reopening is now scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 17. The restaurant will be taking a soft opening approach Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. They will return to regular hours Tuesday through Saturday next week from […]
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Bellevue Esporta to remain open after all
Local fitness enthusiasts in Bellevue are rejoicing online as their neighborhood gym is now here to stay. The Esporta Fitness location at 119 Fairfield Ave. in Bellevue has been officially confirmed to remain open. The gym was anticipated to close on March 1 at 10 p.m. The Florence Esporta location is pushing back their closing […]
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Artist Gallery One of Six New Businesses at the Hiland Building in Fort Thomas
Timothy Lancaster has opened Lancaster Artworks in the heart of Fort Thomas’ Central Business District. His business is one of six new businesses in the historic Hiland Building. (photo provided) by Robin Gee Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the good news is new businesses continue to open up throughout the region. Earlier this […]
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Levi Strauss to Establish Distribution Center in Erlanger
Levi Strauss & Co. will establish a new e-commerce distribution center in Erlanger as part of a more than $48 million investment expected to create roughly 300 jobs. The project was awarded approval for tax incentives to support the project. “Kentucky’s ideal geographic location continues to be a major advantage as our state’s logistics sector […]
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Vertical Farming Operation Wins Incentives for $74 Million Investment, 125 Jobs in Boone Co.
A vertical farming facility was awarded state tax incentives this week as part of a $74 million investment expected to create 125 jobs in Boone County. 80 Acres Farms will locate into an existing 200,000-sq. ft. building on more than 22 acres. The facility will be converted into a vertical farming operation to serve the […]
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Bellevue, Florence Esportas closing on March 1
Written by Meghan Goth, LINK nky managing editor A sign at Esporta Fitness in Bellevue confirmed rumors that have been swirling among members and staff alike for weeks: the gym is closing on March 1 at 10 p.m. The sign advises members that, “if your membership lists this as your home club, effective immediately your […]
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The Slice is Right Could Be Coming to an Event Near You
Written by Haley Parnell, LINK nky reporter The Slice is Right Pizzeria rolled into the Northern Kentucky community in September 2020, but the business wasn’t hit with pandemic setbacks until July 2021. According to his sister Rachel Turner, Trent Turner is the brains behind the business. He began perfecting his pizza dough recipe about three […]
