An NKY native was named Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of the Christ Hospital Health Network. Jenny Collopy, of Fort Thomas, was appointed by President and CEO Debbie Hayes, has served as interim VP since July 1, 2022. Collopy originally joined the Health Network in 2015, where she was a senior marketing consultant […]
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Job fair helps Northern Kentuckians find a new path
COVID-19 changed the economic landscape of United States, forcing many people out of their jobs and eviscerating local economies. In Kentucky, the unemployment peaked at 16.1% in April 2020 during the pandemic. For people searching to return to the workforce after the height of the pandemic, events like career fairs help connect those job seekers […]
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Covington company receives funding for future projects from Main Street Ventures
Down the Road Spice Co. has a mission to change how Indian food is cooked and experienced in the U.S. by making it simpler and more accessible to the home chef. The company received the Launch Grant from Main Street Ventures, an entrepreneur support organization that helps people with business ideas through grant funding and […]
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NKY Chamber accepting applications for Business Impact Awards
The NKY Chamber of Commerce Business Impact Awards honors businesses in Northern Kentucky that are positively impacting the community through factors such as innovation, creativity and strong business practices. Now the Chamber is accepting applications for its 2023 Business Impact Awards. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 24. Finalists will be announced in March with […]
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Cottingham Hardware in Alexandria selected as small business of the week
Started by married couple Tom and Betty Cottingham in 1957, Cottingham Hardware has been serving the residents of Alexandria for 65 years. In recognition of their commitment to their business and community, Kentucky junior Sen. Rand Paul, a ranking member of the U.S. Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, honored Cottingham’s Hardware by naming it […]
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UPDATED: Covington’s Bourbon Haus 1841 announces permanent closure
Paddy’s on Main owner Chris Estano responded Tuesday to accusations from the owner of neighboring Bourbon Haus 1841 that Estano “terrorized” the bar that shares the common wall of a building in MainStrasse. The bars have a history of disagreements, and the owners of Bourbon House are in ongoing litigation with the building’s owner. That […]
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New York-style steak and seafood restaurant comes to Bellevue
Bellevue residents looking for a nearby fine dining experience should take this advice: Look up, because they won’t simply be able to walk into Bellevue’s newest restaurant right off the street. Instead, they’ll need to ride a glass elevator, looking over the Ohio River skyline, to the fourth floor of 119 Hamilton Ave. to get […]
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Ebert’s Meats closing their doors
Ebert’s Meats, the Monmouth Street staple, announced today that after 125 years, next week will be their last serving customers. In a Facebook post, owners cited landlord disputes and the cost to relocate as the reason for shutting down the Newport butcher shop. The family-owned business had planned to move the shop after their landlord […]
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Uber Freight lands office space deal at Newport on the Levee
Uber Freight, a logistics platform subsidiary of the ride-sharing giant, has signed a lease for 20,000 square feet worth of office space at Newport on the Levee, reported the Cincinnati Business Courier. The Uber Freight platform matches truck drivers with cargo that needs to be shipped, as well as providing customers with real-time tracking and […]
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Northern Kentucky Duke Energy customers feel financial crunch of higher bills heading into winter
Covington small business owner Chris Conley wasn’t expecting to see his electricity bill increase from $96 in November to $331.60 in December. For many residents and business owners, opening the mail toward the end of the year can be an anxiety-inducing activity, especially as the outside temperatures begin to cover vehicles in a pesky layer […]