What you need to know A panel of experts focused on the workforce at the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Legislative Forum unanimously agreed that addressing regional workforce challenges requires coordinated efforts among political, educational and economic stakeholders, rather than leaving the solution solely to employers or policymakers. Access to talent remains a major concern […]
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NKY Young Professionals to host Perfetti Van Melle CFO at April lunchtime leader chat
Perfetti Van Melle Americas Chief Financial Officer Shannon Bobbert will be the featured speaker at an upcoming Northern Kentucky Young Professionals Lunchtime Leader Chat on Thursday, April 16. The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Perfetti Van Melle’s U.S. headquarters on Van Melle Lane in Florence. Perfetti Van Melle is […]
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Beshear to headline NKY Chamber Government Forum
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is scheduled to speak before the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce at an upcoming government forum later this month. The NKY Chamber of Commerce’s Government Forum, set for March 24, will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront in Covington. According to a NKY […]
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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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Aviatra Accelerators named nonprofit recipient Women’s Initiative Annual Breakfast
Covington-based Aviatra Accelerators, an entrepreneurial nonprofit that supports women-owned startups and small businesses, was selected by the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Initiative as its nonprofit recipient for the 2026 Annual Breakfast. Each year, the Women’s Initiative recognizes a Chamber nonprofit member dedicated to supporting women’s needs. The 2026 event will take place Tuesday, […]
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Karen Finan honored with NKY Community Award
Karen Finan, president and CEO of the OneNKY Alliance, is the latest recipient of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s “Northern Kentucky Community Award.” Finan received the award from NKY Chamber CEO Brent Cooper during its Eggs ‘N Issues breakfast panel on Tuesday. Cooper highlighted her leadership in several key regional initiatives, such as BreatheEasyNKY […]
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OneNKY Center officially opens its doors: Take a look inside
What you need to know After two years of construction, the OneNKY Center has officially opened its doors with tenants already moved in. Inside the building, the offices are filled with artwork, office supplies, desks and the employees who occupy them. The building, located at the base of the famous Roebling Bridge, is the latest […]
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GOP Rep. Andy Barr stumps for NKY Chamber amid contested Senate primary run
What you need to know Artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency legislation and a 21st-century global power struggle between the United States and China were just a few of the topics GOP Rep. Andy Barr hit on during his keynote speech at a Northern Kentucky government forum on Friday. Amid a competitive Republican Senate primary to replace outgoing […]
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NKY businesses honored at 2025 NKY Chamber Business Impact Awards
Several Northern Kentucky businesses and business leaders took home honors at the recent 2025 Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Business Impact Awards. In total, 50 businesses were nominated for awards, with 10 of those finalists winning trophies. The ceremony was held on May 1 at Drees Pavilion in Devou Park. Winners were announced in 10 […]
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Tariffs hit home: NKY businesses adjust to life under tariff policy
Kara Acri, owner of Covington-based Scarlet Begonia’s Flower Truck, wrestled with the decision to charge a 10% service fee on all her flower sales. The rationale? Tariffs. She told LINK nky the decision made her “sick to her stomach,” but ultimately, as a small business owner, she couldn’t avoid it. “It was a tough business […]