Economist Dr. Abdullah Al Bahrani discussed the current state of the economy, highlighting the negative consumer sentiment and the mixed bag of economic data, including GDP growth, inflation, and job growth, as well as the importance of financial literacy in navigating tight times.
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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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Bill Repealing Union Requirements Passes KY Senate
Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, explains a bill to prohibit mandatory membership in organized labor groups during a floor speech in the Kentucky Senate. The state Senate today passed a bill – dubbed the Kentucky Right to Work Act – to allow people to work at unionized shops without paying dues to an organized labor […]
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FORUM: How Can Northern Kentucky Bring More Jobs Back Home?
Northern Kentucky economic leaders discuss why 1 in 3 jobs have been going to Texas/Provided Economic and business leaders from Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky came together to try to answer the question on economic developers’ minds all across the nation: What’s up with Texas? As part of Northern Kentucky Forum’s final event of their 2014 […]
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Campbell County Becoming Hotspot for “Millennials,” Young Professionals
The “millennial generation” is gaining momentum in the work force and home buyer marketplace in Northern Kentucky/Flickr Campbell County is getting younger. At least, according to the latest data. A recent infographic published by the Cincinnati Business Courier looked at how age demographics are shifting throughout urban and suburban communities across the Greater Cincinnati region. […]