Which local businesses do you think are making a positive impact in Northern Kentucky? The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting applications for the 2026 Business Impact Awards. The annual awards recognize businesses of all sizes, from startups to established organizations, that demonstrate innovation, creativity, leadership, diversity and strong business practices while contributing […]
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Andy Barr stumps in NKY for Massie challenger Ed Gallrein
What you need to know Correction: The article has been updated to reflect the event was held at the Jolly Event Center, not Jolly Plumbing Headquarters. Rep. Andy Barr visited Northern Kentucky for the first time since endorsing Ed Gallrein on Feb. 5, when the Lexington congressman became the first major GOP Senate primary candidate […]
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Galentine’s event to champion women, celebrate Adopt A Class
Adopt A Class, a Cincinnati-based nonprofit that connects businesses and civic groups with pre-K through 8th-grade classrooms in underserved school districts, is hosting a fundraising event that champions women this Valentine’s season. Women’s Night: Cincinnati Tastemakers Galentine’s Day will highlight women who support the organization’s mission and feature Rachel DesRochers, founder and director of Incubator […]
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New Riff named best bourbon at 2026 World Whiskies Awards
Newport-based New Riff Distilling has taken home the crown of ‘World’s Best Bourbon’ at the 2026 World Whiskies Awards. New Riff CEO Hannah Lowen and Master Distiller Brian Sprance were on hand at the ceremony, held on Feb. 12 in Louisville, to accept the award on behalf of the distillery. Specifically, the distillery’s flagship ‘Bottled-in-Bond […]
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Florence approves Jaggers drive-thru, updates commercial truck parking rules
What you need to know The City of Florence approved two zoning measures this week that were previously recommended by the Boone County Planning Commission: one related to the addition of a fast-casual drive-thru restaurant and another to update commercial truck parking zoning regulations. Jaggers The first approval concerns Jaggers, which required the backing of […]
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Boone County Public Library receives grant to upgrade phones
The Boone County Public Library received a $9,000 Website and Technology Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives to support an upgrade of the library’s internal communication system. According to a press release from the library system, the grant will fund the purchase of new equipment […]
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Pompilio’s honored with NKY Chamber Community Award
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce presented Pompilio’s Restaurant with a Northern Kentucky Community Award during a recent Eggs ‘N Issues on Feb. 10 The award recognizes individuals, businesses and organizations across the Northern Kentucky metro region for their positive impact on the community. Pompilio’s was founded in April 1933 by the Pompilio family. In […]
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Building Management Partners adds Josh Ewing to executive team
Fort Mitchell-based Building Management Partners, a provider of commercial facilities maintenance and building services, announced the addition of Josh Ewing to its executive team. As a new member of the company’s executive leadership team, Ewing will focus on streamlining operations, managing accounts and supporting BMP’s long-term growth strategy. “Building Management Partners has built a strong […]
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NKY healthcare faces nursing shortages, rising costs, execs say
What you need to know Northern Kentucky’s healthcare industry is still clawing its way back from the COVID-19 pandemic, several industry executives said during the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s Eggs ‘n Issues breakfast panel on Feb. 10. Moreover, the industry is facing challenges related to rising costs, a workforce shortage and federal policy changes […]
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Boone County approves construction for Camp Ernst-Longbranch roundabout
What you need to know Boone County is moving forward with the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Camp Ernst Road and Longbranch Road. On Tuesday, Feb. 10, the Boone County Fiscal Court approved an agreement with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to move into the construction phase of the prospective roundabout at Camp […]