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 […]
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Why two local business owners have made it their mission to give back to the community
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.
