The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber), in partnership with Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky (Horizon Community Funds) announced the 2019 Horizon Award recipient, Kristi P. Nelson. The Horizon Award, presented during the NKY Chamber’s Annual Dinner, recognizes the extraordinary contributions of an individual who exemplifies dedication, integrity, and honorable service to Northern Kentucky […]
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The Future of NKU and the Growth of CVG
This week we are live from Braxton Brewery. We were on the roof top but had to move inside due to the rain. Our first guest this week is Dr. Vaidya from NKU, he discusses what the future holds for the university. Our Second guest is Candace McGraw from CVG and she is here to talk […]
Op-Ed: How Should NKY Better Market Itself?
At a gathering of Kentucky business leaders last year, an economist pulled up a list of the largest cities in Kentucky. Louisville (600,000), Lexington (308,000), Bowling Green (61,000), and Owensboro (59,000) were in the top four. The City of Covington, Northern Kentucky’s largest city, came in at number five with 41,000. That presentation prompted a series […]
Northern Kentucky Spotlight – Gatton College of Business and Economics at the University of Kentucky
This week we start off talking about AI and consumer behavior with Aaron Garvey, Associate Professor and Ashland Oil Research Professor of Marketing, Gatton College of Business and Economics, University of Kentucky. Then we have two special guests for the week in review J. R. Cassidy, Music & Executive Director of the KSO and Pat […]
Northern Kentucky Spotlight – Next Generation Leader Awards & Welcome House NKY
This week we welcome Justin Otto from Newport on the Levee and Elizabeth Fricke From Children Inc. to talk about the upcoming event “Next Generation Leader Awards“. Kathrine and Jeremy then take you through some top headlines. Finally we welcome Danielle Amrine, Executive Director and Kelly Rose Development & Marketing Director both from Welcome House […]
Leadership Northern Kentucky Class Announced
The 40th Leadership Northern Kentucky class was announced by the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. There are fifty-two members in the 2020 class. Since its inception, 1,300 alumni have come together through the Leadership NKY program to make a difference in the community. “The Class of 2020 will continue a 40-year tradition of making meaningful connections toward leadership development, community engagement, […]
NKY Spotlight Podcast – Farmstand Market and Cafe & Moonrise Doughnuts
This week we invited Tricia Houston from Farmstand Market & Cafe to talk about their two locations. We had a slight audio issue and join the conversion while Tricia was discussing their location inside wooden cask in Newport Ky. Next Ellen Bates stops by to tell us about Bourbon & Boards, as well as, discuss […]
New Research Outlines Demographics of Northern Kentucky’s Immigrant Population
Immigrant households in Northern Kentucky earned nearly $430 million and paid over $116 million in taxes in 2017, according to new research by New American Economy (NAE) in partnership with the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Duke Energy and Gateway Community and Technical College. The research will be released Monday, June 17 during an event at […]
Op-Ed: Speedway Key to Keeping Region on Right Track
I’m a lifelong Kentuckian that’s been all over the state. I’ve been to Mammoth Cave and Carter Caves. Cave Run Lake and Lake Cumberland. The Louisville Slugger Museum and the Newport Aquarium. But in all my travels I’ve never seen anything like NASCAR racing at the Kentucky Speedway. Last year, the NKY Chamber of Commerce recognized […]
Northern Kentucky Spotlight 06 – Unemployment Ruling & New Pregnancy Law
This week we start things off with Katie Tranter from DBL Law who will tell us about a recent ruling that may effect unemployment claim disputes. Then we tackle the local business news for the week. Finally we welcome Charlie Vance, CEO of Erigo Employer Solutions to discuss a new law that may effect the […]

