It was a moment of reflection for past leaders of the Covington Business Council on Thursday. The CBC held their 50th Anniversary Luncheon at The Grand Banquet Hall on E. 5th Street in Covington. The CBC was founded 50 years ago on April 14, 1972. The theme of the luncheon was looking back on the […]
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Aviatra introduces women owned businesses participating in Aviatra’s Explore Spring Program
Aviatra Accelerators connects female entrepreneurs with the resources they need to be successful. One of those resources is Aviatra’s Explore Spring 2022 program. The program is aimed to help women who have business ideas but aren’t sure where to start, along with women who have recently launched businesses and need help with their next step […]
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New Riff Distillery wins 10 medals at San Francisco World Spirits competition
The spirits might be new riffs on old traditions, but New Riff Distilling is making a new tradition out of winning award. Newport-based New Riff Distillery earned 10 medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. “For us at New Riff, SFWSC is not only the most prestigious spirits competition in the world — it […]
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Northern Kentucky Tri-ED talks economic development strategies at Eggs N’ Issues event
Northern Kentucky’s economic development strategy in recent years continues to drive the region forward out of the COVID-19 pandemic, said Northern Kentucky Tri-ED President and CEO Lee Crume at the monthly NKY Chamber of Commerce Eggs N’ Issues event Tuesday morning. Founded in 1987, Tri-ED blends both private and public funds to enhance the regional […]
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The NKY Chamber of Commerce announces three new hires
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has announced the hiring of three new individuals in key roles. Nancy Spivey assumed the role of vice president of Talent Strategies on Monday, April 11. Spivey joins Kyle Frizzell, the NKY Chamber’s new events specialist who started on Monday, March 28; and Holly Nibert, Program/Events Assistant for the […]
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Corporex hires new marketing director
Corporex, a Covington-based private investment firm, has officially hired Suzanne Deatherage as the organization’s new marketing director. The position is newly created within the company. Deatherage’s responsibilities will be to oversee the day-to-day management of Corporex and its related organizations strategic marketing and communications. These organizations include all commercial and residential real estate developments, such […]
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Fort Thomas City Development launches new community app
At the last Fort Thomas city council meeting, residents spoke about the difficulties in finding information on the city’s website. It’s been an ongoing concern. Now, a solution may be just a few clicks away. A new “Welcome to Fort Thomas” app and website, launched by the city’s Economic Development team, offers direct access to […]
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Musician and cobbler opens new business in Covington, continues father’s legacy
Soulful. It’s the adjective that best describes local cobbler and musician James Napier. He’s a man with plenty of soul. Soul is not only the genre of music Napier creates and performs, but also what is required to reintroduce his father’s shoe repair business to Covington. His new business will be one of a few […]
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NKY Commonwealth Bank & Trust locations officially transition to Stock Yards Bank & Trust
As of Monday, all Commonwealth Bank & Trust loations have officially adopted the Stock Yards Bank & Trust name. All their locations in Northern Kentucky transitioned over the weekend. The change follows the completion of the previously announced merger of the two Kentucky-based financial institutions. “Customer service is the key to managing a smooth transition […]
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A potential Covington office development is announced, but not much is being shared
Last Friday, Director of External Affairs for Kenton County John Stanton made a Facebook post saying CBRE, a real estate company, announced a partnership with Urban Sites- a property management company, to bring a Class A office space to the Roebling Point Neighborhood in Covington. The proposed 50,000 square feet of office space is said […]
