Nonprofit Ohio River Way has released the 52-page publication “Guide to the Ohio River Way” to help readers dive into river recreation. The publication was written by people who love the outdoors, including recreation advocates, conservationists, and researchers. The goal was to help people find adventure, from paddling or boating on the river to cycling […]
Tag: northern kentucky
Posted inNews
2023 Northern Kentucky Summer Camps
School’s out, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t places where kids can keep their learning muscles activated in healthy and fun ways. Check out these summer camps and activities to keep everyone engaged throughout the season. COV Camp If you’re a Covington resident and you need something to do, you’re in luck. The city’s […]
Posted inBusiness
What is the state of Northern Kentucky tourism heading into the summer?
With summer travel season fast approaching, Northern Kentucky is preparing to welcome an influx of travelers into the region. Julie Kirkpatrick, CEO of meetNKY, the region’s tourism bureau, anticipates a continued regional recovery from the lows of the COVID-19 pandemic. “2023 will continue this momentum as we all work to share in this story that […]
Posted inNews
Dewey’s Pizza opens second Northern Kentucky location in Covington
Dewey’s Pizza has opened their second Northern Kentucky location in the Duveneck Square Apartment building at 43 W. 7th St. in Covington. Parlor on Seventh formerly occupied the space. The new location features Dewey’s full menu of pizzas, salads, calzones and beers. Additionally, the pizzeria will be testing Dewey’s new signature cocktails for customers looking […]
Posted inBusiness
Main Street Ventures new executive director hopes to be bridge between entrepreneurs, the corporate world
Main Street Ventures newest executive director Sean Parker has extensive experience in both the entrepreneurial and corporate worlds. His personal journey extends across different industries, companies and coasts, including stops at some of the largest companies in the world, such as Procter & Gamble, Fifth Third Bank, Nike and Kroger. In addition to his corporate […]
Posted inBriefs, Health, Infrastructure, News, Politics, Top 3
Northern Kentucky homelessness plan seeks public feedback
A plan to curb homelessness in six Northern Kentucky cities worth over $2 million in federal grant money, recently opened to public comment. Anyone from the public can leave comments and suggestions about how the plan should be implemented until the end of the day on March 26. Part of the Northern Kentucky HOME Consortium, […]
Posted inEntrepreneurship
Local entrepreneurs gain industry exposure at first Good n’ Local food show
Connecting prospective customers with local artisans was the goal of Good n’ Local, a wholesale food show for Greater Cincinnati area food and beverage startups. On Monday, that goal became a reality. Newport-based Incubator Kitchen, an entrepreneurship incubator in Northern Kentucky, put on the event. Hosted by MadTree Brewing in Oakley, 36 vendors set up […]
Posted inNews
Northern Kentucky Water District shuts down intake valves along Ohio River
The Northern Kentucky Water District and Greater Cincinnati Water Works announced Friday that intake valves along the Ohio River would be closed in preparation for the chemicals passing this weekend from the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. The Northern Kentucky Water District announced Friday that it would shut down its Ohio River intakes as […]
Posted inBusiness
Aviatra offers workshops, expanded programming for women in business
Cincinnati-based Aviatra Accelerators is starting SOAR, a workshop-style event for women with entrepreneurial interests, which will expand the nonprofit’s programming for women in business. In Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, SOAR will offer two workshops per month. Topics include marketing, business law, self-care, SBA loans and hiring. Aviatra will also offer SOAR programs on a bi-monthly […]
Posted inNews
Northern Kentucky Tri-ED eclipses 2022 target numbers
In 2022, Northern Kentucky Tri-ED brought in $292 million in capital investment and 2,356 new jobs to the region, according to a new report the economic development organization released. Tri-ED set development targets at the beginning of 2022 with some of their primary goals being to bring new companies to the region, expand existing companies […]
