Findings from a national consultant, with input from Northern Kentucky’s business leaders, indicate that our region is competitive but needs to proactively tackle emerging risks with new strategies to maintain […]
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BE NKY’s quarterly briefing examines economic trends, urges community growth strategy
BE NKY, an economic development company focused on Boone, Kenton and Campbell Counties, held a meeting for its investors to present data analysis of trends in the region and discuss what the region needed to do to stay economically competitive.
Northern Kentucky companies lead solar energy adoption
Renewable energy options are becoming increasingly important to both companies and site selection consultants. According to Area Development’s 20th Annual Consultants Survey, half of respondents said the need to meet […]
Study predicts modest population growth in NKY counties through 2050
A recently released population study by the Center for Economic Analysis and Development at Northern Kentucky University suggests that population in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties is likely to increase through 2050, with estimates predicting a 0.5 percent increase, or just under 457,000 residents, by 2050 if no policy changes are made.
BE NKY Annual Forum: NKY leaders plan to lure top talent for growth
Northern Kentucky leaders are formulating strategies to out-compete other regions for prospective workers. ‘Northern Kentucky’s Competitiveness & Future Strategies’ was the theme of the second annual BE NKY Annual Forum […]
Future Airpark Logistics 237 site near CVG closer to key funding
A large site near the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport is moving into the review stage for a statewide funding program aiming to create shovel-ready sites for companies seeking expansion. The program […]
How NKY is working to attract businesses — and keep them here
Early this year, Stuart Seltman was wanted by many Midwest municipalities. The lifelong businessman of a new paper business aimed to replace single-use plastics such as lids, take-out containers, cutlery […]
How Northern Kentucky became a hub for life sciences
This story originally appeared in the Oct. 13 edition of the Weekly LINK Reader. To see these stories first, subscribe here. To some, the decision to construct a life sciences lab […]
Eighth graders’ perspectives on manufacturing change after fun tour at Holcim Building Envelope
This content is sponsored by BE NKY Growth Partnership. By Sydney Murray, Communications Specialist from BE NKY Growth Partnership Prior to visiting Holcim Building Envelope, a Northern Kentucky manufacturer of […]
Students see Made in NKY products during Manufacturing Month
This content is sponsored by BE NKY. By Kimberly Rossetti Vice President of Economic Development, BE NKY Growth Partnership Throughout the country, October is celebrated as Manufacturing Month and local […]