What you need to know Brent Cooper was originally drawn to the role of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce president because of his experience as a small-business owner. As the founder of C-Forward, a Covington-based information technology business, Cooper felt his background gave him a distinct perspective that helped him relate to the everyday […]
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NKY county commissioners to discuss housing, transportation at government forum
Prominent members of each Northern Kentucky county’s fiscal courts are scheduled to discuss pressing issues facing their respective jurisdictions. Commissioners from Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties will take the stage at the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s fall government forum on Aug. 28. The scheduled speakers are Boone County Commissioner Jesse Brewer, Campbell County Commissioner […]
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2027 Leadership Northern Kentucky Class announced
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce announced the 48th class of Leadership Northern Kentucky. The 2027 class includes 52 professionals representing groups of businesses and organizations throughout Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. Leadership NKY is a 10-month community-based leadership program that brings together professionals from business, government, nonprofit and other sectors, immersing them directly in the issues […]
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NKU president to speak at Lunchtime Leader Chat in July
Northern Kentucky University President Cady Short-Thompson is set to speak at the NKY Young Professionals Lunchtime Leader Chat. Running from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, at the NKU Student Union, young professionals throughout the region will have the opportunity to engage with Short-Thompson. The Lunchtime Leader Chat series offers an exclusive […]
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NKY workforce leaders say collaboration is key to solving talent shortages
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 […]