This week on Mind Your Business, NKY!, LINK nky CEO Lacy Starling and business reporter Kenton Hornbeck discuss the Cincinnati Reds, an otherworldly arrival in Covington, and Kenton’s bourbon trail adventure on the B-Line in the name of journalism. Then, Lacy sits down with Susan Douglas, CEO of Girl Scouts of Kentucky Wilderness Road, to discuss what Girl Scouts are […]
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Two NKY girls win second place at Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road inaugural Girl Scout 500
Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road brought girls together from throughout Kentucky on Saturday, June 17, for a day filled with innovation for The Girl Scout 500, their first-ever valve car race and STEM fest. Over 65 participants attended the event held at the future Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road Northern Kentucky Leadership Campus […]
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Forget Christmas: Girl Scout cookie season is here
The Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road launched Girl Scout cookie season on Dec. 15, which helps rally the local community to support the entrepreneurial program for girls. This year’s cookie season brings the new Raspberry Rally, a cookie similar to the infamous Thin Mint that will be exclusively offered online. All proceeds from in-person […]
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Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road name three new board members
Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road announces three new board members to its Board of Directors. Liz Wurtenberger, Julie Hostrander, and Jess Bell, a Teen Board Member, will begin serving the organization in 2023. The three women will work to raise awareness and funding for the “Challenge a Girl to Change Our World” campaign to […]
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Op-Ed: Enhancing Northern Kentucky’s school report cards
The following op-ed was written by Susan Douglas, chief executive officer of the Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road The recent release of Kentucky Department of Education’s 2021-2022 School Report card has left many Northern Kentucky parents wondering how to ensure that their children are not left behind as they continue their educational and vocational […]
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Edgewood woman reflects on how Girl Scouts impacted her and family’s lives
For Edgewood resident and retired pediatrician Lisa Miller, youth organizations have the capacity to inspire young people to try new things they never considered possible. Miller, a former Girl Scout and a troop leader, said her participation in the Girl Scouts during her childhood in the 1960s offered her avenues into experiences that were previously […]
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Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road launches fund with Horizon Community Fund
The Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road has established a fund partnership with Horizon Community Funds. This fund will support GSKWR’s work in providing leadership development for Kentucky’s girls. “The strength of Girl Scouts in Kentucky and their impact on Kentucky girls, the meaningful ways that they advocate for community engagement and create economic impact […]
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Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road: A Foundation for Life
For 110 years, the Girl Scout Leadership Experience has provided an environment for lessons that build girls’ courage, confidence and character. Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road’s Leadership Campus will allow girls to unplug, learn important skills, try new things and connect with peers in a safe and supportive environment. Northern Kentucky community member and […]
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Local Girl Scouts Collecting Items to Benefit Welcome House
Girl Scout Troop 1130, at a past event. Provided. Girl Scout Troop 1130 has partnered with the Fort Thomas Fire Department to collect items for Welcome House of Northern Kentucky—and they need your help. Welcome House is a nonprofit organization that provides shelter and supportive services for Northern Kentuckians who are homeless or living in poverty. […]