Student entrepreneurs from across Kentucky received thousands of dollars in funding through the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs Collegiate Pitch competition on Feb. 28. The Collegiate Pitch competition was held at SparkHaus in Covington, where 17 teams from eight colleges and universities competed in two categories: the Exploratory Track for early-stage concepts and the Developed Track […]
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Community Voices: Five common mistakes first-time entrepreneurs make
What you need to know This Community Voices column is written by Tonya Bolton, who shares advice, tips and ideas for entrepreneurs. You can reach her at info@tonyaboltonphotography.com. Starting a business is a bold and exciting journey. It’s a blend of passion, risk-taking, and constant learning. For first-time entrepreneurs, the road to success is paved with good […]
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SparkHaus: Grow in a vibrant and supportive community
Once they know they have a great idea, entrepreneurs focus on questions that begin with “how” — how to develop their plan, how to find and attract customers, how to locate the resources and support they need. Soon, “where” questions also arise — where to set up the business, where to go for help and […]
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Dave Knox named Mentor of the Year
Dave Knox, Executive Director of Blue North, has been named as the Kentucky Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame’s Mentor of the Year for his efforts to provide mentorship and resources to entrepreneurs in Northern Kentucky.
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LISTEN: Challenging the stigma of community & technical college with Dr. Fernando Figueroa
This week on Mind Your Business, NKY!, LINK nky CEO Lacy Starling and business reporter Kenton Hornbeck discuss Kenton’s awful golf skills, spending money on vacation and ‘Hues of Innovation’, a traveling roadshow for black and brown entrepreneurs presented by an organization called “Network & Chill”. The event addressed how these entrepreneurs can get access to […]
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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, […]
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Covington company receives funding for future projects from Main Street Ventures
Down the Road Spice Co. has a mission to change how Indian food is cooked and experienced in the U.S. by making it simpler and more accessible to the home chef. The company received the Launch Grant from Main Street Ventures, an entrepreneur support organization that helps people with business ideas through grant funding and […]
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Highlands Student Investment Club Going Strong; Tackles Cryptocurrency Next
Young entrepreneurs Anna Steffen, Isaac Hamlin and Carson Grill joined Charlie Gorman at the Highlands High Investment Club meeting in December. (photo provided) by Robin Gee In fall semester 2020, then junior Charlie Gorman launched a new club at Highlands High School known as the Investment Club focusing on topics of financial literacy. Since then […]
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“Game Changer”: Small Business Program Coming to Owenton
A small business program is coming to Owenton as part of a partnership between Covington-based entrepreneur community Blue North and the Owen County Chamber of Commerce. The program CO.STARTERS, which launched in 2013, was designed to support small business owners in rural communities. The nine-week program helps local entrepreneurs further develop their ideas, critically […]
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“Game Changer”: Small Business Program Coming to Owenton
A small business program is coming to Owenton as part of a partnership between Covington-based entrepreneur community Blue North and the Owen County Chamber of Commerce. The program CO.STARTERS, which launched in 2013, was designed to support small business owners in rural communities. The nine-week program helps local entrepreneurs further develop their ideas, critically […]