There’s just something about September in the Cincy Region – Cincinnati Bengals football is back, Oktoberfests begin to make an appearance on both sides of the river, BLINK is right around the corner, and it is officially time to kick off sippin’ season. September is National Bourbon Heritage Month, and while we don’t need an […]
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NKU launches Norse Ventures Fund for startups, student learning
Northern Kentucky University is launching its innovation fund, which it says will give students experiential learning opportunities in venture capital. The Norse Ventures Fund focuses on early-stage, growth-oriented startups with connections to the university or the Northern Kentucky region. The fund is designed to invest in ventures founded by alumni, faculty and students, or companies […]
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Kentucky small businesses can now apply for tax credits
Kentucky small businesses that create jobs and invest in their communities can apply for a tax credit of up to $25,000 through the Kentucky Small Business Tax Credit program. Tax credits are available to eligible companies that added at least one net new full-time employee and invested $5,000 or more in qualifying equipment or technology […]
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St. Elizabeth Healthcare receives NKY Chamber Community Award
St. Elizabeth, Northern Kentucky’s largest healthcare provider, received the Northern Kentucky Community Award from the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce at its August Board of Directors meeting. The award recognizes individuals, businesses, and organizations for their impact on the Northern Kentucky region. To qualify for the award, an individual, business, or nonprofit organization must be […]
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Big Sandy Superstore opens in Florence
Big Sandy Superstore, an Ashland-based furniture and home goods retailer, has opened its doors in Florence. Big Sandy is located at 8032 Burlington Pike in the former Value City Furniture building, which closed earlier this year. The retailer hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 3 to commemorate the opening. Big Sandy operates in West Virginia, […]
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340-unit luxury apartment development recommended for denial by Boone County Planning Commission
At a Sept. 2 Boone County Planning Commission meeting, the commission recommended denying a polarizing luxury apartment development that would add 340 units on the border of Florence and Union. Silverman & Co., a Blue Ash-based real estate development firm, requested a zone change for nearly 33 acres near Old Union Road and U.S. 42. […]
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NKY businesses can apply for up to $10K in storm relief grants
Small businesses in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties impacted by flooding and severe weather can apply for grants of up to $10,000 through a new relief program. The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will administer the program, which received $100,000 from the Duke Energy Foundation. The grants, ranging from $2,500 to $10,000, are available to […]
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New ‘Swirley’s Soft Serve’ ice cream shop could be coming to Alexandria
Alexandria could soon have a new place to grab a cone of soft serve. Business partners Alex Yocum and Chase Dawson are looking to open “Swirley’s Soft Serve” in the old Campbell Fire Insurance building at 102 Washington St. The Alexandria Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a zone change needed for the shop to open […]
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The Difference Between Having Heart Care and Having the Right Heart Care
When a cardiac emergency occurs or a chronic condition needs attention, “heart care” may sound reassuring. But in today’s healthcare landscape, access alone does not define excellence. For patients navigating cardiovascular disease, what matters most is whether the expertise, technology, treatments and support services needed for their care work together seamlessly. The difference is not […]
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‘Boozy Book Fair’ to feature Kentucky authors, open mic in Bellevue
Kentuckians For The Commonwealth is partnering with Roebling Books and Darkness Brewing for a Boozy Book Fair fundraiser on Sept. 19 from 3 to 9 p.m. The event will be at Darkness Brewing, located at 224 Fairfield Ave. in Bellevue. It will feature a Boozy Book Fair from Roebling Books from 3 to 7 p.m., […]
