This Community Voices column is written by Jill Morenz, the CEO of Aviatra Accelerators in Covington. For many retailers, there are seasonal shifts in sales and consumer behavior throughout the year with the fourth quarter being one of the busiest – and most important – times of the year. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and other […]
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Aviatra Accelerators’ Flight Night to showcase Cincinnati’s next generation of women entrepreneurs
Aviatra Accelerators, the non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and championing women entrepreneurs, will hold its annual Flight Night on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 20th Century Theater in Oakley. The event celebrates both early-stage women business owners competing in a pitch competition and seasoned entrepreneurs who’ve been nominated for Aviatra’s 3rd annual Woman Entrepreneur of […]
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Community Voices: How business owners can plan during quiet months
This Community Voices column is written by Jill Morenz, the CEO of Aviatra Accelerators in Covington. Some businesses thrive during quarter one. Others love the summer months when things slow things down across the community, allowing them to focus in and get stuff done. You might also see seasonal slowdowns as a time to worry […]
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New romance-focused bookshop to open in Covington this weekend
Leslie Schicht came across a map of romance book stores around the country and noticed that the closest one to Northern Kentucky was in Louisville. “And I was just like, ‘Oh my gosh, that’s all I want to do today is walk into a store and talk to someone who can point me to 10 […]
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Aviatra workshop helps entrepreneurs break into wholesale
Aviatra Accelerators has launched a new workshop series in Covington aimed at helping women entrepreneurs in product-based and food-and-beverage businesses learn how to navigate the wholesale market. The four-part Wholesale Ready Workshop Series will take place on Mondays in July at Aviatra’s incubator space at 112 W. Pike St. Each session will feature panel discussions […]
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Aviatra opens nominations for Woman Entrepreneur of the Year
Aviatra Accelerators, a Covington-based nonprofit focused on advancing women entrepreneurs, is now accepting nominations for its second annual Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. In partnership with the Cincinnati Business Courier, the awards program recognizes women who are making an impact through innovation, leadership, and business success across Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Dayton. Winners […]
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An entrepreneurial mindset: ‘We have a bright, vibrant community of folks’
This story is part of our latest super issue about civic engagement and why it’s important to be part of your community. Click here for our full guide to getting involved. MK Hennigan wasn’t sure how to begin her entrepreneurial journey; she just knew she wanted to pursue her vision of starting her own southern-inspired […]
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Aviatra Accelerators opens new incubator
Aviatra Accelerators, an entrepreneurial nonprofit based in Covington, is celebrating the opening of its new entrepreneurial incubator, which will provide below-market-rate office spaces, co-working spaces, and a versatile event space to support women entrepreneurs.
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Aviatra Accelerators launches new program to help women-owned businesses access capital
Aviatra Accelerators has launched its Capital-Ready Women program to help women in non-tech industries prepare to access capital through loans or investments, with three levels of programs available.
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New women-owned business accelerator coming to Covington
Covington-based Aviatra Accelerators, an entrepreneurial nonprofit that supports women-owned startups and small businesses, launched a new accelerator adjacent to the organization’s current offices. Aviatra’s current offices are at 114 W. Pike St., which has been its home since 2016. The organization’s new accelerator will expand into a neighboring space at 112 W. Pike St. The […]
