The third annual Black Employer Showcase & Talents will take place this week as part of Northern Kentucky University’s Black History Month programming. Known as B.E.S.T., this career fair is designed to connect minority students, alumni and community members with local minority-owned/led businesses and major corporations seeking diverse talent. The event aims to foster equity in […]
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Nominations for Outstanding Women of NKY Awards now open
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Women’s Initiative is now accepting nominations for the Outstanding Women of NKY Awards. Honorees will be announced in late March, and the awards will be presented on June 5 during the Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky Awards Luncheon. The nomination deadline is March 14. “This award recognizes and celebrates exceptional women […]
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We Lead CS: NKY, state leaders betting big on tech education in schools
As artificial intelligence gains a significant foothold in the United States economy, Kentucky leaders want to invest more in the state’s future technology industry workers. Kentucky isn’t known nationally for its technology sector. The Columbus CEO found that the Bluegrass state ranked among the worst states for tech job openings. The recently launched ‘We Lead […]
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Former Northern Kentucky Chamber Chair Ralph Bailey dies at 93
Ralph Bailey, a former Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Chair and Kenton County assistant county administrator, died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 93.
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C-Forward celebrates 25 years with a transition to employee ownership
When Brent Cooper founded C-Forward, an information technology consulting service to small and mid-size businesses, back in 1999, he secured his first investment from his mother, who he promptly paid back after 90 days. At that time, C-Forward only had three employees and $280,000 in revenue. Fast forward to today, C-Forward boasts annual revenues of […]
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Skilled trades: From ‘dirty job’ to career path
Brady Jolly said he never met a kid growing up who wanted to become a plumber. Over the past 10 years, he’s noticed a change. As the CEO of Wilder-based Jolly Plumbing, his family’s namesake company, Jolly said he watched plumbing go from a career-choice afterthought to an increasingly popular option. The reason? What he […]
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Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce announces Leadership NKY Class of 2025
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce announced the 46th class of Leadership Northern Kentucky, a 10-month program that trains participants to understand and address the region’s issues. The 2025 class consists of 51 professionals representing businesses and organizations throughout Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. Over 1,500 alumni have participated in Leadership NKY since the program’s […]
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BRG Apartments breaks ground on new apartment complex in Hebron
Cincinnati-based property manager BRG Apartments broke ground on Hebron Station, a complex that will feature over 250 new apartment homes. In total, the complex includes 256 one-and two-bedroom apartments spread across 13 buildings. Pre-leasing will begin this winter and move-ins are scheduled for early 2025, according to a BRG press release. Hebron Station will include […]
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Allegiant Air launches direct flight from Cincinnati to Melbourne, Florida
Allegiant Air is adding a new nonstop flight from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport to Melbourne, Fla. The flight is set to kick off on Nov. 15 and will leave twice a week on Mondays and Fridays through Feb. 10, 2025, according to CVG’s website. “We’re up to destination number 58: Melbourne, Florida, so that […]
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Perfetti Van Melle unveils giant 3-D Airheads sign at Erlanger plant
Did you know Northern Kentucky is the birthplace of Airheads? Steve Bruner created the popular bar-like candy at Perfetti Van Melle’s Erlanger plant in 1985. The candy has grown to become a staple of modern candy culture around the world. Today, Perfetti Van Melle produces 6.5 million Airheads bars at the plant daily. With the […]