In 2000 the state legislature passed the Kentucky Innovation Act with the stated purpose of strengthening Kentucky’s tech economy through targeted support for startups, early stage and small businesses within the tech sector. A number of different programs and approaches were developed to accomplish the task, including the creation of regional support hubs, now known […]
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Targeted support for Northern Kentucky tech businesses taking that first step
BRINK is a new program designed specifically to address the challenges faced by very early stage technology startups. The program provides mentorship and support to promising startups at the critical early stage of development. The program targets tech businesses showing potential for high growth and the ability to scale up rapidly and impact their industries. […]
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A cut above: NKY butchers keep craft alive
The sons of Billy Finke and his brothers will be the seventh generation to operate the family’s Fort Wright butcher shop. Since 1876, the Finke family has owned and operated Bill Finke & Sons. The shop was originally in a storefront on Main Street, but has been at its current location at 1502 Amsterdam Road […]
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To compete, region must lean into assets
What you need to know America’s economy is rapidly changing, and Northern Kentucky’s business leaders don’t want to be caught with their heads in the sand. Automation, artificial intelligence, educational changes, trade wars and other looming challenges threaten to upend the status quo, as transformative technologies and geopolitical conflicts become part of everyday life. While […]
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Five Years of Care, Hope and Progress at the Yung Family Cancer Center
Since 2020, the Yung Family Cancer Center at St. Elizabeth Healthcare has delivered advanced cancer care with compassion, innovation and personal attention. As the center marks its five-year anniversary, we reflect on what makes this place different — and what patients can expect today. Q: What moment in 2020 set the tone for the next […]
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A cut above: NKY butchers keep craft alive
The sons of Billy Finke and his brothers will be the seventh generation to operate the family’s Fort Wright butcher shop. Since 1876, the Finke family has owned and operated Bill Finke & Sons. The shop was originally in a storefront on Main Street, but has been at its current location at 1502 Amsterdam Road […]
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A Bright Future: Kentucky Continues to Position Itself as a Hub for Innovation, High-Tech Job Growth
The past five years have been “one for the record books” for the state of Kentucky. Since the beginning of the current administration, the commonwealth has announced more than 1,200 private-sector new-location and expansion projects totaling about $40 billion in announced investments, roughly 63,000 jobs, and achieving the best period of economic growth in state […]
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Northern Kentucky Leads the Way in Heart Surgery Innovation
St. Elizabeth Healthcare is transforming cardiac care with groundbreaking technology and a commitment to healing that’s changing lives across our region. In Northern Kentucky, heart surgery is entering a new era. At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Mario Castillo-Sang is pioneering a technique called Totally Endoscopic Cardiac Surgery (TECS) – a minimally invasive approach […]
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Standing on the shoulders of giants
If you’ve attended college or visited someone in a hospital or even walked the halls of a public building, you’ll see the names. You may find the name emblazoned over the entrance to a building or hallway, or simply on a plaque in the lobby. In fact, you may pass the names daily, maybe pause […]
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Advancing Robotic Surgery with the Da Vinci 5 Surgical System at St. Elizabeth Healthcare
St. Elizabeth Healthcare is leading the way in surgical innovation with the da Vinci 5 System. At the forefront of this advancement is our dedicated team of surgeons, including M. Ryan Moon, MD, FACS. The expertise and commitment to patient care by Dr. Moon and our other surgical team members are driving new possibilities in […]