Dirty Hairy’s Self and Full Service Dog Wash has been open at 18 North Fort Thomas Ave for four years. Dirty Hairy’s, located in the back side of the Hiland building, allows people to wash their own dogs or request full service. No matter the size, self service is $15. Full service grooming, which includes […]
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Why We Trust Small Business
By TOM UNDERWOOD Tom Underwood is the Kentucky state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, the nation’s leading small-business association. Small Business Saturday is this Saturday. November 29. Gallup did a survey this summer. It asked people how much confidence they had in various institutions. According to the survey, only 7 percent of […]
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The Importance, History Behind Small Business Saturday
Fort Thomas Matters is a champion of shop local. Very little of what the website aims to do would be possible without the help of Fort Thomas businesses. Small Business Saturday is one day of the year set aside to stray away from the massive box stores, and show appreciation for small businesses. American Express […]
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A Holiday Shopping Guide to Help You Ace the Season’s Sales
It’s November. I’m not sure how we got here so quickly, but it seems the weather is telling us we’re moving into the holiday season. Can you believe there were flurries this weekend? This is my favorite time of the year! I love all the festivities, but I also enjoy the shopping opportunities. I get […]
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Fort Thomas Again Ranked Among KY’s Safest, Most Business-Friendly Cities
Once again, Fort Thomas has been ranked among the state’s safest cities, according to a recent list released by Safe Choice Security.
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Explore 16 Local Farms on Campbell County Backroads Farm Tour
Campbell County Backroads Farm Tour/Provided Join the Campbell County Conservation District Farmland Work Group’s Fifth Annual Backroads Farm Tour scheduled for Saturday, July 19, 2014, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Rain or Shine!
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Breaking News: George Clooney to Open New Restaurant in Fort Thomas
Photo Source: Esquire.com Sources exclusively tell Fort Thomas Matters that Kentucky native George Clooney has been scouting the old Mio’s location for a new restaurant. Clooney, best known for his successful acting career, has been interested in opening a restaurant in Northern Kentucky since returning to the area to film The Ides of March in […]
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Panera Grand Opening Tomorrow
NEWPORT, Ky.–We learned last week that Vito’s Café will shut it’s doors for good. As champions of “shop local” Fort Thomas Matters is sorry to see the long time Fort Thomas restaurant close. Eateries in town like Cobblestone Café are still doing well, and appreciate when you choose their fresh sandwiches and soup over a […]
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Are You Looking to Get Fit for the New Year? Here’s How:
With impending New Years resolutions in tow, Google is about to get bombarded with “get fit” searches. Stop. Just stop. Here’s your chance to change your life while Shopping Local.
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Top 10 Reasons to #ShopLocal, #ShopFortThomas, #FTMFamily
#FTM invites you to #ShopLocal today! Below is a list of the #FTMFamily who are participating in Small Business Saturday. Please visit them today and tell them #FTM sent you! Retail:Fort Thomas Central, Bowman’s Framing, Blue Marble Books, Jewels on the Avenue, Ft. Thomas Florist and Greenhouses, Fort Thomas Drug Center, Best Furniture Gallery Eat/Drink: Fort Thomas Coffee, Cobblestone Cafe, Anita’s Mexican Bar […]