The Catalytic Fund, a Northern Kentucky-based real estate development financial institution, is undergoing its first leadership transition since its founding in 2008. Effective July 1, Bernie McKay will become chairman of the board, succeeding founding chair Chuck Scheper. McKay currently serves as president and CEO of the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation. […]
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$2 million loan for SparkHaus project approved
Sparkhaus, a development project that aims to build an entrepreneurial hub in Covington’s urban core, locked down a key loan. Located at 727 Madison Ave. in Covington’s Central Business District, SparkHaus is transforming the vacant Simms Furniture building into a space where Northern Kentucky-based founders, investors and support organizations can collaborate in one central office […]
NKY Business Hall of Fame to honor four local leaders
Four local leaders, Karen Finan, Amy Spiller, Jeanne Schroer and Paul Hemmer, will be inducted into the Northern Kentucky Business Hall of Fame at a luncheon on January 30, 2020.
Jeanne Schroer receives Kenton County’s Pioneer Award for outstanding service
Jeanne Schroer, a successful real estate professional and president of The Catalytic Fund, has been honored with Kenton County’s prestigious Pioneer Award for her outstanding service to the community.
Donna Salyers honored with award for exceptional contributions to community
Fabulous Furs founder Donna Salyers was given the Pioneer Award by the Kenton County Fiscal Court on Tuesday night. The Pioneer Award honors Kenton County residents who have a record of demonstrating outstanding service within the community. “We want to say thank you for representing the region so well and setting a standard by which, as […]
Central Bank boosts investment in Catalytic Fund
Lexington-based Central Bank is upping its investment in the Catalytic Fund with a new commitment of $1 million. The Catalytic Fund, a Community Development Financial Institution, is a private sector, not-for-profit entity that attracts quality place-based investments to Northern Kentucky that result in regional economic development and local community development. Central Bank was one of […]
Truist Charitable Fund awards $250,000 to Catalytic Fund
The Catalytic Fund, a Northern Kentucky-based nonprofit community investment fund, recently received a $250,000 grant from the Truist Charitable Fund. The Catalytic Fund’s capital pool is part of a $27 million investment fund the institution uses to make real estate investments in Northern Kentucky. “This grant from Truist Charitable Fund expands our capacity to invest […]
Gateway to Greatness Luncheon honors Jeanne Schroer
By Jessie Eden This year, Gateway Community & Technical College will honor one of its longtime supporters at its annual luncheon event, Gateway to Greatness. The second annual “Gateway to Greatness” Awards Luncheon will take place on Tuesday, May 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Drees Pavilion in Devou Park. This year, Gateway […]
SPONSORED: Gateway to Greatness Luncheon honors Jeanne Schroer
By Jessie Eden This year, Gateway Community & Technical College will honor one of its longtime supporters at its annual luncheon event, Gateway to Greatness. The second annual “Gateway to Greatness” Awards Luncheon will take place on Tuesday, May 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Drees Pavilion in Devou Park. This year, Gateway […]
LISTEN: Creating relationships with local communities with Jeanne Schroer of The Catalytic Fund of NKY
This week on our new podcast, Mind Your Business, NKY!, LINK nky COO Mark Collier steps in for Lacy Starling and talks new businesses with LINK nky’s Business Reporter Kenton Hornbeck. Learn more about which popular restaurant is opening a second location in Fort Thomas and our own local business bracket for March Madness called […]

