Northern Kentucky’s primary economic development organization has undergone a full rebrand; complete with a new color scheme, logo and name. Going forward, Northern Kentucky Tri-ED will be known as BE NKY, short for BE NKY Growth Partnership. The name is derived from the organization’s BE NKY’s Build + Elevate Northern Kentucky investor campaign, which launched in […]
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SYGMA Kentucky opens new Burlington food distribution facility
SYGMA Kentucky recently unveiled its brand new 330,000-square-foot food distribution facility in Burlington — the company’s first in commonwealth of Kentucky. Sysco subsidiary SYGMA is a food service provider and distributor that specializes in serving large chain restaurants throughout the United States. The facility is SYGMA’s fifteenth distribution center in the country. Located at 1725 […]
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Northern Kentucky Tri-ED eclipses 2022 target numbers
In 2022, Northern Kentucky Tri-ED brought in $292 million in capital investment and 2,356 new jobs to the region, according to a new report the economic development organization released. Tri-ED set development targets at the beginning of 2022 with some of their primary goals being to bring new companies to the region, expand existing companies […]
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M&P Logistics unveils new Florence Headquarters, creating 210 new jobs
Mackenzie and Paige Logistics LLC unveiled their new Florence headquarters to the public at a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday. The woman-owned logistics brokerage company invested $4 million in the project, which will create 210 full time jobs and at least 120 jobs for Kentucky residents. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear congratulated M&P Friday on their […]
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Local businesses honored with NKY Tri-ED Build + Elevate Growth Awards
NKY Tri-ED awarded many regional businesses with their Build + Elevate Growth awards during the 2022 Tri-ED Annual Forum & Awards. The goal of the awards, which were held at the newly renovated Turfway Park, was to recognize the businesses that excelled in categories such as capital investment and new jobs announced in Tri-ED’s four […]
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Boone County manufacturer expanding operations with $8.4M investment
Skilcraft LLC is continuing its expansion in Boone County with an $8.4 million investment in Hebron. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted Skilcraft’s momentum Wednesday when he announced an investment that will bring 14 new jobs to Boone County. This will bring the company’s statewide employee count to 126. Skilcraft is a precision sheet metal manufacturer […]
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$1.75 million warehouse facility, high-wage jobs coming to Boone County
As Kentucky rebounds economically from the COVID-19 pandemic, Boone County is now a beneficiary of the Commonwealth’s continued efforts to invest in Northern Kentucky. On May 9, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear congratulated Flottweg Separation Technology Inc., a manufacturer of centrifuges and other liquid-solid separation equipment, which will commit $1.75 million to create a new warehouse […]
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Northern Kentucky Tri-ED wins economic development award
Northern Kentucky Tri-ED was recognized with the 2022 Mac Conway Award for Excellence in Economic Development. The award, which Site Selection magazine presents to the 20 top local and regional economic development organizations in the United States, also went to REDI Cincinnati. Site Selection bases the awards on success in securing job creation and capital […]
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Northern Kentucky Tri-ED talks economic development strategies at Eggs N’ Issues event
Northern Kentucky’s economic development strategy in recent years continues to drive the region forward out of the COVID-19 pandemic, said Northern Kentucky Tri-ED President and CEO Lee Crume at the monthly NKY Chamber of Commerce Eggs N’ Issues event Tuesday morning. Founded in 1987, Tri-ED blends both private and public funds to enhance the regional […]
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Northern Kentucky Tri-ED Reveals New Regional Target Industry Clusters
Northern Kentucky Tri-ED has identified four target industry clusters for employment momentum and growth in our region. The Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation (Tri-ED) announced today the results of a comprehensive target industry and employment analysis. The report shares that the resiliency of the Northern Kentucky economy is strong and that employment in Boone, […]