Senior Director of Northern Kentucky University’s Center for Economic Analysis and Development Janet Harrah updated students, university leaders, business owners and community members on the state of the United States economy at her annual Midsummer Economic Checkup last Friday. To Harrah, there are both positives and negatives regarding the current state of the economy. Some […]
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Fewer NKY teens work. What does this mean for our labor force?
This story originally appeared in the May 26 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe at linknky.com/subscribe. Read Below | Watch Here | Listen Here Jacob Baird was raised with the expectation that he would get a job as a teenager, just like his parents did before him. Baird, 18, is […]
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Economic Headlines Look Good for NKY, But Local Experts Advise Caution
A presentation to NKY Chamber members focused on the regional economy. From left to right: NKY President and CEO Brent Cooper, Janet Harrah of NKU and John Augustine of Huntington Bank. by Robin Gee Although it looks like the region is on the road to a full recovery, experts warn that the situation in Northern […]
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“SaveFT” Website Generates Thousands for Local Businesses During Pandemic
The SaveFT.org gift card portal website has donated thousands for local businesses among the Covid-19 pandemic. By Jessie Eden The Covid-19 pandemic certainly changed the way people live, buy and support their local community businesses. After a conversation with a local economics expert and realizing there was a need for some kind of solution to […]
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Fort Thomas Resident Awarded NKY Community Award
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) presented the NKY Community Award to Janet Harrah during the Eggs ‘N Issues program on Tuesday, November 13. Harrah, a Fort Thomas resident and the Senior Director of the Center for Economic Development and Business Research at Northern Kentucky University’s US Bank College of Business, has generously […]
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Can A Family of Four Live on Food Stamps?
Download this episode (right click and save) Janet Harrah, provided. SPONSOR: OMEGA Processing Solutions Janet Harrah is a Senior Director, Center for Economic Analysis and Development at NKU. She’s also a Fort Thomas resident. Harrah is studying whether or not food stamps can provide adequately for a family and she, her husband and two children […]
