The City of Covington awarded more grant funding to subsidize rent and improve facades for four small businesses. The city’s small business program has now assisted 100 applicants since it was created five years ago. On Tuesday night, the city commission approved the following incentives: $5,100 to subsidize first-year rent for Inspired […]
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Ion Center Receives $50,000 Grant to Support Shelter, Therapy
The Ion Center was awarded a $50,000 grant from the Greater Cincinnati Foundation. Formerly known as the Women’s Crisis Center, the Covington-based agency will use the grant to support the safe shelter of victims fleeing what it calls power-based personal violence in the region, and also to increase access to mental health services. Providing healthy […]
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Alexandria Car Wash Acquired by Tidal Wave
An Alexandria car wash location has been acquired. Tidal Wave Auto Spa announced the acquisition of W4 Express Wash at 2 Viewpoinrt Dr. Customers can expect to see the same team and services, the company said. “We are confident that our partnership with Tidal Wave will present exceptional opportunities for our team members and customers,” […]
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New Equipment Allows Silver Grove Plant to Recycle 15,000 Tons of Paper
The gypsum wallboard plant in Silver Grove operated by Saint-Gobain subsidiary CertainTeed has new recycling technology, the company announced this week. It will allow the plant to recycle and reuse 15,000 tons of paper per year that otherwise would have been sent to a landfill, the company said. The project follows a previous announcement months […]
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Lloyd Grad, NFL Player Opens Training Center in Hebron
Lloyd High School football star Charles Johnson, who played several seasons in the National Football League, is now in business in Northern Kentucky. He opened a D1 Training franchise in Hebron (1952 North Bend Rd.). The group fitness facility employs a sports-science backed training regimen led by certified trainers to help people of all ages […]
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Perfetti Van Melle Approved for Incentives in $9.8 Million Expansion
Erlanger-based candy-maker Perfetti Van Melle USA was awarded incentives from the Commonwealth of Kentucky on Thursday as it prepares for a $9.8 million expansion and addition of at least sixteen full-time jobs. “For decades, Perfetti Van Melle USA has called Kentucky home, and I am thrilled to see the company continue to grow in our […]
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Barleycorn’s Restaurants Sold to Taylor Mill Restaurant Group
One of Northern Kentucky’s most well-known local restaurant chains has been sold. The sale of Barleycorn’s, which is expected to close following the transition of liquor licenses, was confirmed Thursday. The River City News/Fort Thomas Matters/Link NKY first inquired about the sale after seeing the legal ad in the Enquirer announcing the change in liquor license holder. Taylor […]
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Protective Corp. Bolsters Brand After Move to Covington
As of November 29, Protective Life Corporation is welcoming employees back into its Covington office, which is now located on the recently-renovated sixteenth and seventeenth floors of the RiverCenter I office tower. The move, which was initially announced in December 2020, also included adding a large sign to the top of the office building facing […]
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New Fabric Store Opens in Latonia
Around the Corner Fabrics, a new store specializing in sewing and fabric, has opened in the old Kentucky Theater in Latonia (13 W. Southern Avenue). Kelly Niceley, the store’s owner, says she expects to hold a grand opening for the location on January 15. “I was raised sewing for a couple generations and always enjoyed it […]
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Corporex Announces Leadership Changes
Corporex, the Covington-based developer, announced Tuesday a restructuring of its leadership team. The company said that it has had one of its strongest years on record and the moves aim to facilitate further growth. Corporex is also hiring for several positions in marketing, sales, construction, operations, and finance. “Our country experienced some of the heaviest […]
