What you need to know Proximity founder Grant Murray is turning parking payments into a prime economic development opportunity. His Covington-based tech company, Proximity, has two intertwined functions: providing municipalities with a streamlined parking management platform and leveraging location technology to connect small businesses with customers through hyperlocal, location-based promotions. On the parking side, Proximity […]
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W3 Financial Group enters Northern Kentucky market
Correction: W3 Financial Group is not merging with financial firm Focus on Success as previously stated. W3 Financial Group, an Akron, Ohio-based wealth management firm, is entering the Northern Kentucky market. W3 announced it would open an office in Fort Mitchell, led by financial planner Mark Miller. In a news release, W3 said the move […]
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How to prevent frozen pipes, avoid water damage in extreme cold
In the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern, the cold temperatures that have followed — coupled with severe wind chills — can cause vulnerable water supply pipes to freeze and burst. When pipes freeze, pressure builds inside as water expands, which can cause pipes to burst regardless of whether they are made of plastic, copper or […]
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NKY Chamber to host workforce best practices symposium in March
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has announced the agenda for its eighth annual Workforce Best Practices Symposium. The event will focus on workforce recruitment, retention and workplace culture. Attendees will choose four of 10 roundtable sessions led by regional professionals. The event, scheduled from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., will take place on March […]
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Crane Logistics seeks zoning change for 770-Space parking lot off Aero Parkway
What you need to know Crane Logistics Worldwide, a Florence-based supply chain company, is proposing to build a new parking lot off Aero Parkway in Boone County. In order to get the project underway, Crane needs the backing of the Boone County Planning Commission and Fiscal Court. Specifically, Crane seeks to change the zoning designation […]
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Boone County to hold public sessions on preservation plan update
The Boone County Historic Preservation Review Board will hold public input sessions as part of an update to the county’s Preservation Plan. The Boone County Historic Preservation Review Board is a county-appointed body that oversees historic preservation efforts, including reviewing changes to designated historic properties and advising on preservation policies. Its Preservation Plan outlines long-term […]
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Karen Finan honored with NKY Community Award
Karen Finan, president and CEO of the OneNKY Alliance, is the latest recipient of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s “Northern Kentucky Community Award.” Finan received the award from NKY Chamber CEO Brent Cooper during its Eggs ‘N Issues breakfast panel on Tuesday. Cooper highlighted her leadership in several key regional initiatives, such as BreatheEasyNKY […]
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NKY leaders launch $25M housing fund to boost regional development
Northern Kentucky regional leaders have established the Northern Kentucky Housing Fund, a revolving loan fund designed to boost housing development in Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties. The fund has a minimum capitalization target of $25 million and will serve as a permanent financial resource to expand the region’s overall housing supply. The fund will be […]
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Zone change committee advances proposal for NKY’s first QuikTrip
What you need to know Plans for Northern Kentucky’s first QuikTrip have advanced through a key committee of the Boone County Planning Commission. On Wednesday, the planning commission’s Zone Change Committee recommended approval of QuikTrip’s proposal to redevelop the vacant Frisch’s Big Boy site at 6808 Burlington Pike, located at the intersection of Burlington Pike […]
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Here are three takeaways from the annual ‘State of NKY’ forum
What you need to know Discussions on infrastructure, voter turnout, public participation in the political process, and the importance of local control were among the biggest takeaways from the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s annual ‘State of Northern Kentucky’ forum. Every January, judges/executives Gary Moore of Boone County, Kris Knochelmann of Kenton County and Steve […]