The sons of Billy Finke and his brothers will be the seventh generation to operate the family’s Fort Wright butcher shop. Since 1876, the Finke family has owned and operated Bill Finke & Sons. The shop was originally in a storefront on Main Street, but has been at its current location at 1502 Amsterdam Road […]
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Winter slump hitting some NKY restaurants as seasonal slowdowns impact sales
What you need to know Valerie and Drew Rath, co-owners of Tuba Baking Company in Dayton, found that slowdowns in business can hurt more when you’re juggling the responsibilities of being a parent while running a small business. Unfortunately for the Raths, business slowdowns are an annual occurrence during the holiday season. With three young […]
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Roebling Books and Coffee’s Dayton location to reopen
Roebling Books and Coffee’s Dayton location is reopening this week. With shops in Covington and Newport, the Dayton spot is Roebling Books and Coffee’s third location. Originally opening in 2023, the Dayton location has had some struggles and had to close for a while. But now, it’s returning, offering a dedicated artists’ space where local […]
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A cut above: NKY butchers keep craft alive
The sons of Billy Finke and his brothers will be the seventh generation to operate the family’s Fort Wright butcher shop. Since 1876, the Finke family has owned and operated Bill Finke & Sons. The shop was originally in a storefront on Main Street, but has been at its current location at 1502 Amsterdam Road […]
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Northern Kentucky Entrepreneurship Fund can take early stage businesses to the next level
Finding support, especially funding opportunities, is an uphill climb for entrepreneurs first starting out, as well as for those who have passed that first hurdle and are ready to grow. Wherever you are on those early rungs of the ladder, taking the next step is a challenge both in terms of effort and in finances. […]
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Kentucky’s investment in small business fuels growth
One reason Kentucky is experiencing the strongest economic growth in its history lies in its commitment to supporting and growing small and innovative businesses across the commonwealth. With the state government’s focus on Kentucky business, more resources are available to small businesses and startups than ever before. Within the state, the Cabinet for Economic Development […]
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Loan program targets NKY small business growth, job creation
The operators of the Alexandria-based Dollhouse Beauty Salon have known for months that they wanted to expand, Northern Kentucky Area Development District officials said. A program the agency manages has helped Dollhouse to achieve that goal. The Small Business Lending Program, or Revolving Loan Fund, is a U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration initiative. The […]
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What do NKY founders find most fulfilling about running their small businesses?
From connecting to their family’s heritage to creating a personalized customer experience, local entrepreneurs told LINK nky they all found different ways to feel fulfilled while running their small businesses. During National Small Business Week last week, LINK asked three Northern Kentucky small business owners what they appreciated most about operating a small business. Nationally, […]
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BrownDog Marketplace to open in Cold Spring this week
A new shop that specializes in custom gifts, housewares, and workshops is opening this week in Cold Spring. Cold Spring resident Molly Jackson is honing in on her craft skills and the skills of local makers for the goods sold at BrownDog Marketplace. The idea behind the shop sprung up after running a successful Etsy […]
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Covington small businesses approved for façade improvements, rent subsidies
The city of Covington has awarded five small businesses with financial incentives in order to help them with rent and façade improvements. At a recent Board of Commissioners legislative meeting, the commission approved two rent-subsidy and three façade improvement incentives through the city’s Small Business Development Program. The program sets aside $150,000 each fiscal year […]