A recent housing study found that Northern Kentucky needs more than 6,600 new housing units in the next five years in order to keep up with workforce needs. But … how? Many people have many ideas, but at the end of the day, said Tara Johnson-Noem, “it’s not going to be a one-size-fits-all kind of […]
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NKY nonprofit leaders honored with awards from Horizon Community Funds
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky unveiled recipients of the 2024 Horizon Nonprofit Awards. The awards highlight the work of nonprofit leaders and volunteers who serve Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties. The recipients will be recognized at the NKY Philanthropy Symposium on Oct. 1. Programming will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at […]
Northern Kentucky Area Development District showcases services to Erlanger
Executive Director of the Northern Kentucky Area Development District Tara Johnson-Noem showcased the organization’s array of services to the Erlanger City Council earlier this month. The organization’s outreach initiative aims to visit each of the 60 cities within its eight-county region, highlight its programs, and explain how they can benefit different communities within its reach. […]
NKY Area Development District announces new finance director, HR manager
The Northern Kentucky Area Development District welcomes Chris Korba as Director of Finance and Administration, and celebrates the promotion of Belinda Dungan to Accounting and Human Resources Manager, to help serve the eight-county region.
NKWhy: What is the NKY Area Development District? And what do they do?
“Community development” is what Northern Kentucky Area Development District Executive Director Tara Johnson-Noem said is the true purpose of the organization. A collaboration between local leaders in Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen and Pendleton counties, the development district works to “address big issues that don’t make sense for an individual city or county […]
Local leaders discuss affordable housing crisis
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Eggs ‘n Issues breakfast and panel to discuss affordable housing on Tuesday. Panelists discussed the factors that caused the issue and what both public and private institutions can do to address it.
2024 Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky honorees announced
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Women’s Initiative announced the 2024 Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky honorees, recognizing women who exemplify notable achievement, outstanding service, personal integrity, perseverance and leadership.
Next Eggs ‘N Issues panel will discuss bridging talent gap in NKY, demographic drought
Eggs ‘N Issues is returning, this time to discuss bridging the labor force talent gap in Northern Kentucky. The NKY Chamber of Commerce is hosting Eggs ‘N Issues: Bridging the Labor Force Talent Gap on Tuesday, Oct. 18 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Receptions Banquet and Conference Center in Erlanger. Panelists will discuss […]

