Covington Economic Development Director Tom West will retire in July 2026. The city sent out an announcement about West’s decision on Friday. West joined the city’s staff in 2017 and has overseen several key economic initiatives in the city, including the Central Riverfront Development. “Professionally, I think it’s time to hand over the reins to […]
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Covington ratifies new economic development strategic plan
Covington has approved a new five-year strategic economic development plan, which outlines the overall goals for the city’s economic health through 2030. “The strategy is meant to help guide decisions and set economic development priorities based on the realities of today’s market,” said Michelle Black, project manager with Camoin Associates, on Tuesday night before the […]
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BE NKY Markets Northern Kentucky for Future Growth
BE NKY Growth Partnership faces the same challenges as many economic development organizations in the U.S. and around the world due to global economic uncertainty: Uncertainty around tariffs and interest rates and the changing policies of the new presidential administration caused companies to postpone expansion and new location plans. We hear the term “VUCA” used […]
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BE NKY hires research analyst to boost economic development efforts
BE NKY Growth Partnership, Northern Kentucky’s primary economic development organization, hired a new research analyst amid a companywide expansion. Ashby Drummond officially joined the BE NKY team as a research analyst on Aug. 21. Drummond is responsible for conducting industry and economicresearch, helping manage the Northern Kentucky Atlas and supporting the overalleconomic development operations of […]
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Economic development: How does Northern Kentucky stack up?
Northern Kentucky is facing challenges due to an aging population, an increasingly diverse population, and a slowing population growth, but is working to address these issues with affordable housing, educational opportunities, and access to medical care, transportation routes, and entertainment.
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NKY Port Authority commits to compliance with local standards
The Northern Kentucky Port Authority Board of Directors passed a new policy that requires private developers partnered with the Port Authority to adhere to local standards of the jurisdiction where their development is occurring.
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Florence details economic growth in annual report
The City of Florence released their annual economic development report which highlights 23 completed projects and 20 projects currently underway, as well as seven upcoming projects.
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Kentucky House budget omits former IRS site development funds
Funding requested by Covington city officials for the Covington Central Riverfront project located at the site of the former IRS building is not included in a proposed two-year state budget passed by the Kentucky House on Thursday. No funds for the 23-acre development are found in the proposed budget in House Bill 6, approved by […]
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Florence Police Department seeking officer recruits
The Florence Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of police officer for recruit-level positions. Recruits must be at least age 21, a U.S. citizen, be a high school graduate or possess a GED. Additionally, recruits must meet at least one of the following requirements, officials said: Applicants can apply, review the job […]
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Florence ordinance eyes economic growth, investment
A recently enacted Florence ordinance is targeting building rehabilitation and economic growth. The city council has allocated resources to its general fund to finance the Florence Business Building Façade Upgrades Grant Program. “The purpose of this ordinance is to encourage rehabilitation and enhancement of buildings,” Florence Mayor Julie Aubuchon said, “to provide economic growth and […]