A recently enacted Florence ordinance is targeting building rehabilitation and economic growth. The city council has allocated resources to its general fund to finance the Florence Business Building Façade Upgrades Grant Program. “The purpose of this ordinance is to encourage rehabilitation and enhancement of buildings,” Florence Mayor Julie Aubuchon said, “to provide economic growth and […]
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BE NKY announces new board of directors members
BE NKY, a local economic development company, officially added Covington Mayor Joe Meyer and the CEO of North America’s branch of Prysmian Group, Andrea Pirondini, to its board of directors at its July meeting. Kenton County Fiscal Court Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann appointed Meyer to the board, and Campbell County Fiscal Court Judge/Executive Steve Pendery appointed […]
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Duke Energy, local organizations work together to prepare and market industrial sites
Northern Kentucky Tri-ED, the economic development organization serving Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties, helps identify properties for future industrial projects, including by partnering with Duke Energy with its Site Readiness program, which was launched to help communities proactively assess and prepare properties for development. Through this program launched in 2010, Duke Energy hires a national […]
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Northern Kentucky Tri-ED, the economic development organization serving Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties, helps identify properties for future industrial projects, including by partnering with Duke Energy with its Site Readiness program, which was launched to help communities proactively assess and prepare properties for development. Through this program launched in 2010, Duke Energy hires a national […]
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‘Who is Park Hills?’: City weighs branding opportunities
A hearty round table discussion at the Park Hills Economic Development Committee meeting this week centered on branding ideas for Park Hills’ identity. Part of an ongoing discussion in partnership with the Planning and Development Services (PDS) of Kenton County, the committee brainstormed with the question of “Who is Park Hills?” in mind. Council Member […]
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Take an inside look at the economic development happening in NKY
Northern Kentucky actually surpassed projections for jobs and growth in 2020 despite the pandemic, according to Northern Kentucky Tri-ED. Kenton, Campbell and Boone counties each contributed to that growth in their own particular ways. At last week’s monthly Eggs ‘N Issues event, Kenton County Community Development Manager Josh Wice, Campbell County Economic and Community Development […]
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Northern Kentucky Tri-ED exceeds investment goal
The Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation, also known as Tri-ED, announced this week that it exceeded its investment campaign goal of $4.5 million for the Build + Elevate NKY investor campaign. “The Tri-ED board of directors is committed to achieving the goals of the Build + Elevate NKY initiatives and this new path for […]
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Northern Kentucky Tri-ED Reveals New Regional Target Industry Clusters
Northern Kentucky Tri-ED has identified four target industry clusters for employment momentum and growth in our region. The Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation (Tri-ED) announced today the results of a comprehensive target industry and employment analysis. The report shares that the resiliency of the Northern Kentucky economy is strong and that employment in Boone, […]
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NKY Chamber, meetNKY, Tri-ED Aligned to Promote NKY
Julie Kirkpatrick, president and CEO of meetNKY, spoke at the Fort Thomas council meeting on the shared vision of Northern Kentucky economic development organizations. by Robin Gee Representatives from three organizations with closely aligned missions to support and promote growth in Northern Kentucky are visiting cities, counties and other organizations across the region to share […]
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Vitae Viride is Closing their Fort Thomas Location
Vitae Viride, a retailer selling all-natural personal care products and cosmetics has announced they intend to close their Fort Thomas location on February 16, 2018. The store is located at 118 N. Fort Thomas Avenue, next to Fort Thomas Coffee. RELATED: Vitae Viride to Open in Fort Thomas’ Central Business District Fort Thomas resident and […]