This content is sponsored by BE nky. By Lee Crume, CEO of BE nky Growth Partnership. At Ancra Cargo, President Larry Bethel leads a company where 200 employees work hard and thrive, but also have a lot of fun at the same time. The company’s culture of respect, kindness, and understanding has created an environment […]
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Northern Kentucky community leaders mull future regional development strategies
“What would it take to advance our competitiveness?” That’s the question Ernst & Young Economic Development Advisory Services Leader Amy Holloway posed to Northern Kentucky community leaders. On Wednesday morning, Holloway gave a presentation to Northern Kentucky county officials, industry leaders, and elected representatives on how the region can remain economically competitive with other similarly-sized […]
BE NKY announces new board of directors members
BE NKY, a local economic development company, officially added Covington Mayor Joe Meyer and the CEO of North America’s branch of Prysmian Group, Andrea Pirondini, to its board of directors at its July meeting. Kenton County Fiscal Court Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann appointed Meyer to the board, and Campbell County Fiscal Court Judge/Executive Steve Pendery appointed […]
BE NKY CEO named one of North America’s top economic developers
BE NKY Growth Partnership CEO Lee Crume was named one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers of 2023 by Consultant Connect. He is the only recipient from the Greater Cincinnati region. This is the third time Crume has been recognized with this honor, having been previously named to this list in 2018 and 2017. […]
SPONSORED: Using data to build Northern Kentucky’s future success
By David McAleese, Research Director at BE NKY Growth Partnership Data-informed community decision-making is one of four initiatives established by BE NKY Growth Partnership as part of our Build + Elevate NKY Investor Campaign, which has raised more than $4.6 million, surpassing our $4.5 million goal. These initiatives were created with private and public sector […]
Using data to build Northern Kentucky’s future success
By David McAleese, Research Director at BE NKY Growth Partnership Data-informed community decision-making is one of four initiatives established by BE NKY Growth Partnership as part of our Build + Elevate NKY Investor Campaign, which has raised more than $4.6 million, surpassing our $4.5 million goal. These initiatives were created with private and public sector […]
SPONSORED: NKY Small Businesses Benefit from Kentucky Tax Credit Program
When Erlanger-based Engenesys was adding to its team, the Kentucky Small Business Tax Credit (KSBTC) Program helped the company hire the talent they wanted. Engenesys Co-founder John Paselsky said they are very selective in their hiring process, so knowing the tax credit was available offered them the opportunity to onboard professionals who would fit well […]
NKY Small Businesses Benefit from Kentucky Tax Credit Program
When Erlanger-based Engenesys was adding to its team, the Kentucky Small Business Tax Credit (KSBTC) Program helped the company hire the talent they wanted. Engenesys Co-founder John Paselsky said they are very selective in their hiring process, so knowing the tax credit was available offered them the opportunity to onboard professionals who would fit well […]
BE NKY announces new officers, board members
BE NKY, previously known as Northern Kentucky Tri-ED, made changes to its board of directors, appointing a new chair and adding three new members. Jim Dressman, a partner at DBL Law in Covington, takes over for Tom Banta, who will continue serving on the board. Dressman will serve as the board chair for two years. […]
SPONSORED: Local companies searching for young workers to join new age of manufacturingÂ
By Kimberly Rossetti, Vice President of Economic Development for BE NKY Growth Advanced Manufacturing is a thriving industry in Northern Kentucky and continues to draw in new companies every year. In early 2022, an EY Target Industry Study named advanced manufacturing as one of four key industry sectors important to the momentum and growth potential […]

