In August and September, the Boone County Planning Commission conducted five meetings to gauge public thought regarding the comprehensive plan update. Now, the county is seeking input. A prime focus of the comprehensive plan is to flesh out goals and objectives that will be adopted by Boone County and the cities of Florence, Union and […]
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Whitehorse Freight unveils new Crestview Hills facility after $5.4 million expansion project
One of the most important growth sectors in the Kentucky economy is logistics and distribution. Northern Kentucky has especially benefited from growth in that sector as countless logistics companies have announced facility expansions over the past few years. Now, logistics technology service company Whitehorse Freight can be added to the list. “The sky is the […]
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Uber Freight lands office space deal at Newport on the Levee
Uber Freight, a logistics platform subsidiary of the ride-sharing giant, has signed a lease for 20,000 square feet worth of office space at Newport on the Levee, reported the Cincinnati Business Courier. The Uber Freight platform matches truck drivers with cargo that needs to be shipped, as well as providing customers with real-time tracking and […]
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Worker killed at loading dock in Elsmere
An Independence man was killed after being struck by a reversing semi-truck in Elsmere, according to the Kenton County Police Department. On Wednesday, Sept. 28, the Elsmere Police Department responded to an accident at Diversey Solutions on Foundation Drive, in Elsmere. Kenton County Police said they were called to the scene for an unresponsive subject, […]
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Women-owned M&P Logistics to create 210 jobs at new Florence HQ
The founder and CEO spoke Thursday about the company’s $4 million investment, which is expected to create 210 jobs, including positions for at least 120 Kentucky residents.
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Newport’s Ovation adds anchor tenant in trucking logistics firm MegaCorp
Covington-based Corporex has landed an anchor tenant for its billion-dollar Ovation mixed-use development in Newport. MegaCorp Logistics, a a transportation logistics firm specializing in full and less-than-truckload shipments across North America, has signed a long-term lease agreement with Corporex. The firm will occupy two floors, or 40 percent, of the first office building located within the […]