Ron Washington was the first African-American officer to serve in Florence. He’s retired from law enforcement now, but he’s still just as dedicated to his community. “Covington is on fire right now,” Washington, the founder of NKY Med Clinic, said. “This Covington is not the same Covington I grew up in.” After retiring, he said […]
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Michael Taylor named president of Turfway Park and Newport Racing & Gaming
Turfway Park Racing & Gaming announced today that Michael Taylor has been named president of the state-of-the-art live thoroughbred and historical racing machine entertainment venue and president of Newport Racing & Gaming. Taylor brings 20 years of gaming leadership experience in both regulatory and corporate roles. He has led a variety of operational teams including […]
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Assisted living community eyes Union for next location
Provision Living, a St. Louis-based company, is looking at Union for its next property. The proposal will change the piece of land at Richwood Road, Davis Lane and Grand National Boulevard into a multi-purpose community.
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Stock Yards Bank & Trust completes acquisition of Commonwealth Bank & Trust
Two Kentucky-based banks are combining forces as the Stock Yards Bank & Trust officially completed their acquisition of Commonwealth Bank & Trust. Both parent companies of the banks first announced the sale in August 2021. “We both have a similar approach to dealing with clients developing relationships. We like to build our banking brand here […]
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NKY company up for achievement award: ‘We’re definitely the most out there’
Rem Brands Inc., located in unincorporated Boone County, manufactures patented chemistry and proprietary technology targeted toward odor elimination and stain removal. Their ODOGard technology was recently selected as a top-three candidate for the IDEA Raw Material Achievement Award for INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry. “It’s a company that our dad [David Schneider] […]
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DBL Law announces new partners
DBL Law recently named attorneys Aaron Caskey and Colleen Fausz as partners to the law firm, according to a press release received on Tuesday.
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Newport Aquarium unveils new Coral Reef Tunnel this weekend
The Newport Aquarium marks their Opening Weekend for their brand-new Coral Reef Tunnel from Friday, March 11 to Sunday, March 13. The 60,000-gallon walk-through exhibit canvases guests in color, featuring a 360-degree view of the thriving coral reef and all of it’s unique inhabitants. The new Coral Reef Tunnel is bursting with color and swarms […]
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HCDC recognizes Aviatra’s Nancy Aichholz with Todd Portune Innovation Award for dedication to female founders
HCDC, Inc. held its Annual Business Development Awards Ceremony on Feb. 23 to celebrate the organizations and individuals who have partnered with HCDC to help build the local economy “one business at a time.” The economic development organization that runs a Startup Incubator in Norwood, is an SBA Lender, and is the Economic Development Office […]
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How bourbon is helping transform NKY from a ‘misfit child’ to a ‘big business and industry area’
“We want to get them from a Miller Lite to a bourbon.” It was the quote of the morning from Richard Dickman, owner Smoke Justis. The NKY Chamber of Commerce’s March Eggs ‘N Issues focused on the growth of the bourbon industry within Northern Kentucky. Kentucky is known for horses, great music and bourbon. In […]
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North by Hotel Covington set to open in October
The North by Hotel Covington expansion is set to open in Covington in October, which will extend the hotel’s footprint from 7th Street on Madison to E. Pike Street. Justin Ham, General Manager of Hotel Covington, said he is delighted with the progress the construction team has made since breaking ground on the expansion. “Things […]
