This Community Voices column is written by Tonya Bolton, who shares advice, tips and ideas for entrepreneurs. You can reach her at info@tonyaboltonphotography.com. If you want to see a grown adult freeze like a squirrel in headlights, just say the words: “So… what do you do?” Every business owner I know has stumbled through this moment at […]
Category: Business
Posted inNews
Covington mulls how to spend $750k as bridge work looms
What you need to know The City of Covington is making plans on how to best spend the $750,000 the state recently allocated to the city to help it deal with the impending closure of the 4th Street Bridge (scheduled to close next week) and construction related to the Brent Spence Corridor Project. Recent public […]
Posted inNews
Horizon Community Foundation CEO to kick off 2026 young professional series
Northern Kentucky Young Professionals, a professional development group for young people under the NKY Chamber of Commerce umbrella, has announced its first keynote speaker for the inaugural Lunchtime Leader Chat of 2026. Nancy Grayson, president and CEO at the Horizon Community Foundation, will be the featured speaker for the upcoming Lunchtime Leader Chat from 11:30 a.m. […]
Posted inSponsored
Readers’ Choice Winner Spotlight: Fort Mitchell Garage
Fort Mitchell Garage was the 2025 Reader’s Choice winner for Body Shop. The business has been in operation for over 100 years, but it has never actually been in Fort Mitchell, according to owner Ron Stamm. The original business started as a blacksmith shop at the corner of Kyles Lane and Dixie Highway in what […]
Posted inBusiness
Independence moves to raise fees for door-to-door salespeople
Independence has officially begun the process of changing its fee and application structure for door-to-door businesses operating in the city. The move follows discussions that occurred in November after City Administrator Chris Moriconi and City Clerk Gina Rawe brought the issue to council, describing the city’s current structure as overly time-consuming and costly. “We were […]
Posted inBusiness
By Golly’s opens new location in Union Promenade
By Golly’s is the latest restaurant to open in Union’s sprawling Union Promenade development. Community members gathered to celebrate the grand opening on Jan. 6. The Milford-based neighborhood restaurant franchise has expanded its presence in Northern Kentucky in recent years, opening its downtown Covington location in 2024. By Golly’s operates six restaurants across Greater Cincinnati, […]
Posted inPolitics
Did Covington commissioners violate ethics laws?
What you need to know If you were at the meeting of the Covington Board of Commissioners in late November, where the board voted to investigate the safety and financial risks of establishing a public common consumption area – or CCA, where residents could legally drink alcohol outside with some stipulations – you may have […]
Posted inNews
Kona Ice launches first candy line ahead of Valentine’s Day
Florence-based Kona Ice, a mobile shaved ice franchise, has launched a confections line ahead of Valentine’s Day. Kona Ice, in collaboration with Hilco Sweets and CandyRific, debuted its namesake Gummy Heart Box in retailers on Dec. 26. These tropical-flavored gummies are uniquely shaped to resemble Kona Ice cups. CandyRific is a Louisville-based candy brand and […]
Posted inNews
BE NKY announces keynote speaker for organization’s annual forum
BE NKY Growth Partnership has unveiled the keynote speaker for the organization’s annual economic development forum. Amy Holloway, founder and president of Aha!, an economic development consulting practice, will serve as the keynote speaker at the BE NKY Growth Partnership 2026 Annual Forum on Jan. 30 at Turfway Park in Florence. Additionally, the forum will […]
Posted inBusiness
Whitewater Car Wash seeks approval to replace former Frisch’s in Burlington
What you need to know Whitewater Car Wash wants to expand its footprint in Northern Kentucky. To do so, it needs the backing of the Boone County Planning Commission. Whitewater Car Wash has requested approval from the planning commission to demolish an empty restaurant building on a 1.4-acre site at 1731 Jones Circle in Burlington […]