What you need to know Verst Logistics, one of Northern Kentucky’s largest logistics companies, has relocated its executive staff to an office building in CirclePort. Company leaders described the move as a celebration of Verst’s 60th anniversary. Dubbed the Verst Logistics Excellence Center, the office at Olympic Corporate Center II at 3900 Olympic Blvd. in […]
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IKEA to open new store concept in Florence
Swedish home furniture retailer IKEA will open a new store concept in Florence next week. Last November, the company announced plans to open an IKEA Plan and Order Point with Pick-up — a small, showroom-style storefront for home design consultations and order collection. In this new format, customers can meet one-on-one with an IKEA employee […]
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Wayfarer Tavern brings back weekly pizza collaboration series
Wayfarer Tavern is bringing back its pizza collaboration series, inviting a different local restaurant into the kitchen each week to turn its signature flavors into a one-of-a-kind pizza. This year’s lineup includes Mid City Restaurant, Etxe, Rekas Butcher & Delicatessen, Colette, Sudova and Yô Đi!, plus a secret returning collaborator for Oktoberfest Zinzinnati week. The […]
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Union appoints new member to Economic Development Committee
The City of Union has appointed a new community representative to its Economic Development Committee, replacing a former member who relocated outside the city limits. Union Mayor Larry Solomon swore in Joel Senger, a construction manager at the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati, during a commission meeting on Monday, Aug. 17. The committee consists […]
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How Gateway’s CDL Program Is Meeting Northern Kentucky’s Demand for Drivers.
Train for a rewarding career in transportation in as little as four weeks with flexible scheduling and hands-on instruction at Gateway Community & Technical College. In Northern Kentucky, few industries drive the local economy forward quite like transportation and logistics, and the demand for skilled, credentialed commercial drivers has never been higher. For local residents […]
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Port Authority to seek state grant for parts of roundhouse rehab
The Northern Kentucky Port Authority has decided to apply for state grant funding to help bankroll work at the old Duro Bag and C&O Roundhouse in Covington. The Port Authority’s Board of Directors voted to seek the funding at their meeting on Tuesday. If granted, the funding would come from the Kentucky Product Development Initiative, […]
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Port Authority considers beefing up OneNKY Center’s security
The Northern Kentucky Port Authority is considering new security measures at Covington’s OneNKY Center, including keeping the building’s front door locked throughout the day. Although not finalized, the Port Authority Board of Directors voted to seek proposals from interested security contractors at Tuesday’s meeting, just in case. Port staff will be meeting with the OneNKY […]
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Cross the Bridge. The Rules Can Change.
What Northern Kentucky residents should know about marijuana, firearms, criminal charges and traffic stops on either side of the Ohio RiverSponsored educational contentBy Joe Suhre, Suhre & Associates DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers For Northern Kentucky residents, crossing the Ohio River may be part of an ordinary day. You might live in Fort Mitchell, work […]
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‘High Profile’ cannabis shop opens dispensary in Wilder
C3 Industries announced the opening of “High Profile” cannabis shop in Wilder, its second Kentucky dispensary, at 23 Country Drive. The location serves registered medical cannabis patients, extending access in a region where Kentucky’s medical cannabis program is still new and many patients are still navigating certification for the first time. Inside, High Profile Wilder […]
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Sometimes the Best Getaways Are Closer Than You Think
By Julie KirkpatrickPresident & CEO, MeetNKY & Interim President & CEO, Visit Cincy As summer winds down and families eye the calendar before school schedules and busy fall routines take over, the rush to squeeze in one last getaway is officially on. But planning a memorable vacation doesn’t have to come with a high price […]
