A large site near the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport is moving into the review stage for a statewide funding program aiming to create shovel-ready sites for companies seeking expansion. The program – the Kentucky Product Development Initiative – financially supports upgrading infrastructure on industrial sites around the state in hopes of spurring more economic activity in […]
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Leadership Kentucky class of 2023 celebrates graduation
Leadership Kentucky Class of 2023 graduated on Friday, Dec. 15, including four Northern Kentuckians. Leadership Kentucky joins leaders with various career accomplishments and volunteer activities to gain insight into complex issues facing the state. In a series of seven monthly, three-day sessions held at various locations throughout the state, participants meet with Kentucky leaders and explore the […]
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How NKY is working to attract businesses — and keep them here
Early this year, Stuart Seltman was wanted by many Midwest municipalities. The lifelong businessman of a new paper business aimed to replace single-use plastics such as lids, take-out containers, cutlery and straws, specifically in Canada and the United States of America. Seltman, the fourth-generation president of Crescent Paper Tube, had a decision to make regarding […]
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Count us in: Northern Kentucky’s unyielding quest to carve out a unique regional identity
This story originally appeared in the Sept. 29 edition of the Weekly LINK Reader. To see these stories first, subscribe here. Northern Kentucky wants an identity of its own. But how does a region forge a distinct identity and vision when it is considered part of a major metropolitan area of a city in an adjacent […]
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NKY Chamber to discuss challenges, resources for local entrepreneurs
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce invites business leaders to their upcoming Eggs ‘N Issues breakfast and panel discussion, where local leaders will discuss the challenges facing local entrepreneurs. BE NKY President and CEO Lee Crume will serve as the panel’s moderator. The panelists are: “Small businesses represent 85% of the NKY chamber member base, […]
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Employees Find ‘Home Away from Home’ at Ancra Cargo
This content is sponsored by BE nky. By Lee Crume, CEO of BE nky Growth Partnership. At Ancra Cargo, President Larry Bethel leads a company where 200 employees work hard and thrive, but also have a lot of fun at the same time. The company’s culture of respect, kindness, and understanding has created an environment […]
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Northern Kentucky community leaders mull future regional development strategies
“What would it take to advance our competitiveness?” That’s the question Ernst & Young Economic Development Advisory Services Leader Amy Holloway posed to Northern Kentucky community leaders. On Wednesday morning, Holloway gave a presentation to Northern Kentucky county officials, industry leaders, and elected representatives on how the region can remain economically competitive with other similarly-sized […]
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BE NKY CEO named one of North America’s top economic developers
BE NKY Growth Partnership CEO Lee Crume was named one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers of 2023 by Consultant Connect. He is the only recipient from the Greater Cincinnati region. This is the third time Crume has been recognized with this honor, having been previously named to this list in 2018 and 2017. […]
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Four NKY residents part of Leadership Kentucky class of 2023
Four Northern Kentucky residents are part of the Leadership Kentucky class of 2023. Julie Kirkpatrick of meetNKY, Lee Crume of BE NKY and Robert Simmons of EGC Construction and Chris Frances of KY/WV Alliance of YMCAs are all part of the class of 2023. In total, the class includes 52 participants. Leadership Kentucky is a […]
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BE NKY announces new officers, board members
BE NKY, previously known as Northern Kentucky Tri-ED, made changes to its board of directors, appointing a new chair and adding three new members. Jim Dressman, a partner at DBL Law in Covington, takes over for Tom Banta, who will continue serving on the board. Dressman will serve as the board chair for two years. […]