What’s trending in economic development and how are those trends affecting northern Kentucky? What restaurants have expressed an interest in locating here in Campbell County? FTM’s Mark Collier breaks it down with county insider and attorney, Brandon Voelker. Barre3 Ft. Thomas. This is an advertisement. You can reach Voelker at 859-781-9100, on his website or […]
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H/R Real Estate Acquires Property on Monmouth Street in Newport For Headquarters
Clay Horan and Adam Rosenhagen in front of their new building they purchased to host H/R Real Estate headquarters. FTM file. An emerging northern Kentucky real estate brokerage has closed on the sale of a building for their new headquarters in Newport. H/R real estate partners, Clay Horan and Adam Rosenhagen bought 920 Monmouth Street […]
Fort Thomas Developers Present Business Plan to Planning Commission
Kyle Stevie presents his development plan for the two Midway district properties he and his partner, Chris Reid, recently acquired. FTM file. On Wednesday, February 15, a public hearing was held in front of the Planning Commission of Fort Thomas to review the business development plan for Fort Thomas developers, Chris Reid and Kyle Stevie. […]
Renovations Are Underway at Midway Properties
1011 and 1013 S. Fort Thomas Avenue. Chris Reid photo Last month we told you about the Midway properties that were recently purchased by Fort Thomas residents, Kyle Stevie and Chris Reid. You may have noticed that renovations are well underway. RELATED: Midway District Properties Sold to Fort Thomas Developers Reid, owner of Start to […]
Midway District Properties Sold To Fort Thomas Developers
Kyle Stevie (right) and Chris Reid in front of the two commercial buildings they bought at 1011 and 1013 S. Fort Thomas Avenue. FTM file. For years, Fort Thomas residents, Kyle Stevie and Chris Reid drove by the properties at 1011 and 1013 S. Fort Thomas Avenue and shook their collective heads. They weren’t alone. […]
Despite Recent Closures, Optimism is Abound in Newport
Monmouth St. looking south. FTM file. The business closures have been high profile and far reaching in Newport over the last few months. Dick’s Last Resort at Newport on the Levee started the news abruptly on November 1. Then Arnie’s on the Levee just across the street announced their closure. Bourbon and Broad, and Birk’s […]
One on One: Governor Matt Bevin Joins Fort Thomas Matters
Download this episode (right click and save) Gov. Matt Bevin. Gov. Matt Bevin was in northern Kentucky to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Duveneck Square Project. The project is a four-story, mixed use urban development project located along Washington St. between 7th and 8th Street, bringing a mix of residents and commercial tenants to Covington’s […]
Wooden Cask Brewing Company Opens in Newport (11-4-16)
Head brewer and owner of Wooden Cask Brewing Company, Randy Schlitz, on Wednesday, November 2. Schiltz and his wife Karen with staff were putting on finishing touches before their public grand opening on Friday, November 4, 2016. FTM file. Newport, Kentucky will welcome a new brewery and taproom officially, as owners Karen and Randy Schiltz […]
The Hiland Building Set to Change Hands
Control of Building Switches Hands, Cash Infusion Imminent Dan Gorman in front of The Hiland Building at 18 N. Fort Thomas Avenue. The Towne Centre District has gone through an artistic Renaissance over the last few years. Twenty-three arts related businesses have lined Fort Thomas Avenue which now has Fort Thomas poised for an avalanche […]
Sources: New Tenant Closing in on Half of Remke Markets Building
Remke Markets in Newport announced its closure in February. In March longtime grocery retailer, Remke Markets, closed in the Newport Plaza. It was rumored that same month that a retailer already had plans to lease half of the 53,000 square foot building. Now, Fort Thomas Matters may have zeroed in on who has signed that […]

