What you need to know Before Amazon IT support associate Djemil Ndama Traore left the podium, he told his fellow graduates, “This is not your finish line, this is your launch point.” Traore said he wore many hats at Amazon before landing a career in IT, a change made possible by the company’s Amazon Career […]
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Amazon to hire 14k seasonal workers in Kentucky, Ohio
With the holiday season right around the corner, Amazon is looking to hire about 14,000 people in Kentucky and Ohio combined. The effort is part of an annual hiring surge where the e-commerce giant hires 250,000 nationwide to meet holiday shopping demands. Approximately 3,000 positions will be based in Kentucky and 11,000 in Ohio, with […]
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73 contract security workers in Boone County to be laid off
Seventy-three security workers employed by Virginia-based security company Omniplex World Services Corporation will be laid off at the end of July from their roles in Boone County, according to a recently released report from the state. In a letter penned by HR Generalist Krystle Figueroa of Constellis, of which Omniplex is a subsidiary, the company […]
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Owensboro kid gets up close with Prime Air jets at CVG
Maurice McKenzie’s fascination with airplanes dates back to his birth. The Owensboro native has a sickle cell disease, an inherited red blood cell disorder passed down from one’s parents. Because of this, Maurice has undergone several surgeries throughout his childhood to manage his health. His lifelong dream of becoming a pilot has remained unwavering, despite […]
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Amazon marks 20 years in Northern Kentucky
Northern Kentucky’s economic development community recently celebrated 20 years of investment from Amazon in the region. Regional officials and business leaders gathered last week at Amazon’s Air Hub at CVG, the company’s largest global field operations site, to commemorate the anniversary. BE NKY Growth Partnership President and CEO Lee Crume presented Amazon with a recognition […]
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Over 100,000 diapers donated to NKY families at the Brighton Center
“As a mom, I know when you’re worried about your children, you can’t get much else done,” said Kentucky First Lady Britainy Beshear at the Brighton Center in Newport on Tuesday. Beshear served as the keynote speaker at an event honoring a donation of over 100,000 diapers and over 1,000 cans of baby formula from […]
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Boone County moves to restrict large solar farms to preserve rural farmland
Boone County is one step closer to prohibiting large solar farms in order to preserve rural farmland, with a first reading of an ordinance to regulate and define solar energy systems and battery storage facilities in unincorporated county.
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Amazon to hire 2,000 workers in NKY region
Amazon is looking to hire 250,000 full-time, part-time, and seasonal workers, including 3,000 positions in Kentucky and 2,000 in Greater Cincinnati. Amazon has a significant presence in Northern Kentucky. The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in Hebron is the home of Amazon Air’s North American Superhub. In September, Amazon announced a $1.50 minimum raise for front-line […]
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Preserving farm land in Boone County: officals look to restrict solar farms
Boone County is looking to move away from allowing the development of sprawling solar farms on rural land. At a meeting on Tuesday, the Boone County Fiscal Court discussed creating a text amendment to the county’s planning and zoning code that would regulate the types of solar panel installations that could be developed. “I believe […]
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GO Pantry recieves $50,000 donation to help feed local students
Amazon’s Air Hub volunteers helped restock GO Pantry’s warehouse and prepare food packages for local students, while Amazon donated $50,000 to the organization to help feed hungry students in Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana.
