This week, LINK nky CEO Lacy Starling and Business Reporter Kenton Hornbeck talk about the entrepreneurial ecosystem of NKY and how organizations like Blue North and Main Street Ventures are helping entrepreneurs thrive. Kenton discusses the differences between Leap funding and Launch funding, the diverse business landscape of NKY, and new businesses like Cooler Keg…which […]
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Regional Youth Leadership seeking volunteers to assist with networking exercises
Regional Youth Leadership, an NKY Chamber of Commerce initiative looking to enhance the professional skills of young people in the region, is seeking community volunteers to assist with a networking exercise during their February Life Success Skills session. The session focuses on teaching students the basics of budgeting, financial literacy, career exploration, elevator pitching and networking. Through […]
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Manufacturing in Northern Kentucky: ‘We make stuff here’
“We make stuff here,” Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce CEO Brent Cooper said this week when discussing the region’s manufacturing prowess. Northern Kentucky comprises 20% of Greater Cincinnati’s population, but is approximately 35% of its manufacturing base, Cooper said at January’s Eggs ‘N Issues, a monthly business series looking at the state of economics in […]
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NKY Chamber of Commerce seeking presenters for 2023 DEI Summit
The NKY Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking speakers for their Investing in Equity: Building an Inclusive Business Community, its second annual DEI Summit. The event will be held June 9 at the St. Elizabeth Training and Education Center in Erlanger located at 3861 Olympic Boulevard in Erlanger. In 2022, the event attracted more than 300 […]
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NKY Chamber accepting applications for Business Impact Awards
The NKY Chamber of Commerce Business Impact Awards honors businesses in Northern Kentucky that are positively impacting the community through factors such as innovation, creativity and strong business practices. Now the Chamber is accepting applications for its 2023 Business Impact Awards. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 24. Finalists will be announced in March with […]
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Northern Kentucky’s economy is up against a demographic drought. Here’s how one expert said we can fix it
As the average birth rate in the United States has consistently decreased and the overall working population is aging, the country is on the cusp of a labor shortage. Demographic drought — defined as a community lacking the skilled workers necessary to fill manufacturing jobs — has permeated throughout the United States causing regional economic […]
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NKY Chamber announces 2022-2023 Board of Directors
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, known locally as the NKY Chamber, has announced its 2022-2023 Board of Directors and officers, including new Board Chair John Hawkins. Under Hawkins’ leadership, the NKY Chamber Board will continue to focus on three strategic imperatives intended to enhance the vitality of the region, the Chamber said in a […]
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Next Eggs ‘N Issues panel will discuss bridging talent gap in NKY, demographic drought
Eggs ‘N Issues is returning, this time to discuss bridging the labor force talent gap in Northern Kentucky. The NKY Chamber of Commerce is hosting Eggs ‘N Issues: Bridging the Labor Force Talent Gap on Tuesday, Oct. 18 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Receptions Banquet and Conference Center in Erlanger. Panelists will discuss […]
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NKY Chamber partners with Gallatin County
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has announced a partnership with the Gallatin County Chamber of Commerce designed to help businesses in both regions. The new partnership will enable small businesses in Gallatin County that are not currently NKY Chamber members to join the organization for $99, an announcement said. The offer is similar to agreements the NKY Chamber […]
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BLINK director reveals more Covington locations to be lit up
Additional Covington locations to be illuminated in this fall’s BLINK event were revealed Tuesday morning. Last month, the region learned that Mother of God Church in downtown Covington would be part of the massive lights and art event that spans roughly thirty blocks from Cincinnati to Covington. BLINK Executive Director Justin Brookhart was the guest […]
