The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Ohio Department of Transportation will host two open house events to discuss the progress of the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project later this month, according to a recent press release from the project. “One meeting will be held in Kentucky and one in Ohio to allow the public to browse […]
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‘It’s part of who we are’: NKY Argentinian restaurant preps for Lionel Messi’s Cincinnati debut
Update: Since the original publication of this story, The Empanada’s Box announced on Facebook that the FC Cincinnati ticket giveaway was canceled. According to the post, the restaurant “received a call from the MLS by way of FC Cincinnati’s lawyers that we are NOT allowed to give away the pair of tickets we purchased to […]
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Strong’s Brick Oven Pizzeria opening sixth location in Green Township
Strong’s Brick Oven Pizzeria is opening a sixth location in Green Township, Ohio, according to a recent Facebook post. Founded in Newport in 2012, the pizzeria specializes in making pies from scratch using fresh ingredients, then baking them in a brick oven. Its flagship location is on Monmouth Street. It has since expanded into five […]
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Hebron, Florence, Erlanger among fastest-growing employment centers in Cincinnati region, per report
A Cincinnati Regional Chamber of Commerce labor market analysis listed the Northern Kentucky cities of Hebron, Erlanger and Florence as three of the fastest-growing employment centers in the Greater Cincinnati region. From 2017-22, Florence, which the analysis lists as the second largest regional employment center behind downtown Cincinnati, grew its total number of employees by […]
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Queen City Game Changers Women’s Leadership Program launches second class
Queen City Game Changers Women’s Leadership Program announced that applications are open for a second class. Women from both Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky attend the program. The second class includes spots for 25 women interested in growing their professional networks, thinking strategically about their careers, and meeting top business leaders. Each participant is matched with […]
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Bellevue to rename Taylor Avenue ‘Taylor Swift Avenue’ ahead of Cincinnati shows
Taylor Avenue in Bellevue is proclaimed Taylor Swift Avenue by the city for the week of June 26. The dedication comes ahead of Swift visiting the region for her concerts at Paycor Stadium on Friday, June 30, and Saturday, July 1. According to Bellevue Marketing and Communications Director Melissa Morandi, the city will change street […]
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Stay up to date on the Brent Spence Bridge project with community conversation event
Stay informed about the Brent Spence Corridor project at this week’s community conversation event. The event will be held Wednesday, June 21, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Cincinnati Museum Center on 1301 Western Ave. in Cincinnati. Those in attendance will hear presentations from:
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New ‘Guide to the Ohio River Way’ released
Nonprofit Ohio River Way has released the 52-page publication “Guide to the Ohio River Way” to help readers dive into river recreation. The publication was written by people who love the outdoors, including recreation advocates, conservationists, and researchers. The goal was to help people find adventure, from paddling or boating on the river to cycling […]
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Main Street Ventures new executive director hopes to be bridge between entrepreneurs, the corporate world
Main Street Ventures newest executive director Sean Parker has extensive experience in both the entrepreneurial and corporate worlds. His personal journey extends across different industries, companies and coasts, including stops at some of the largest companies in the world, such as Procter & Gamble, Fifth Third Bank, Nike and Kroger. In addition to his corporate […]
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Main Street Ventures awards grants to seven NKY businesses
Nineteen businesses from the Greater Cincinnati area have been awarded over $365,000 in equity-free funding by Main Street Ventures during its first quarter grant cycle, including seven from Northern Kentucky. The grant money is important for small businesses and startups looking to scale their operations. Cork N Crust, a pizzeria and wine bar in Bellevue, […]
