Newport and Covington will be featured in the 2024 BLINK festival, one of the largest public arts shows in the world, with a focus on the Roebling Bridge and the levee.
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BE NKY’s quarterly briefing examines economic trends, urges community growth strategy
BE NKY, an economic development company focused on Boone, Kenton and Campbell Counties, held a meeting for its investors to present data analysis of trends in the region and discuss what the region needed to do to stay economically competitive.
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Prioritizing mental health in entrepreneurship: a call for change
Entrepreneurship is stressful and can lead to mental health impacts, so it is important for founders to prioritize their mental health and create space for exercise, hobbies and family.
Posted inBusiness
Covington Skyline moving to recently shuttered Frisch’s location
The Covington Frisch’s building will soon be occupied by the Covington Skyline, a Taylor Mill-based restaurant franchiser, just days after the Covington Frisch’s permanently closed.
Posted inInfrastructure
State road plan allocates over $1 billion to NKY counties
Kenton County, Boone County, and Campbell County received $1.019 billion in state and federally-funded road projects in the 2024 state road plan, with the Brent Spence Bridge companion bridge project receiving the most funding.
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Sign up for county emergency alerts ahead of the severe weather
Severe weather alerts have been issued for much of the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati regions for Tuesday, and residents can sign up to county-wide, automated emergency alert systems to stay up to date with severe weather changes, developing emergency situations and emergency instructions.
Posted inBusiness
Research forecasts modest population increase in Northern Kentucky in next quarter century
Northern Kentucky is projected to see modest population growth over the next 25 years, according to a recent study completed by Northern Kentucky University’s Center for Economic Analysis and Development. In total, Northern Kentucky’s population is expected to grow by .5% annually through 2050, reaching approximately 457,000 residents, according to the baseline scenario outlined in […]
Posted inCulture
Galerie Candy & Gifts: National candy innovator with local shop in NKY
Galerie Candy & Gifts is the world’s largest producer of prefilled eggs with its only physical retail store located in Northern Kentucky.
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Ride A Wav brings rideshare service for folks with disabilities to NKY
Ride A Wav is a new rideshare program in Northern Kentucky that provides door-through-door service for people with disabilities, allowing them to schedule rides day-of to events such as family gatherings, weddings and graduations.
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Eat Well Celebrations and Feasts acquires Jeff Thomas’ catering company
After 39 years in the catering industry, Jeff Thomas felt that it was time to sell his business to a trusted friend and former mentee. Renee Schuler, the founder and CEO of Eat Well Celebrations and Feasts, first worked under Thomas in the early 2000s. Thomas offered her a job upon returning to the area […]
