President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Verst Logistics Packaging Facility in Hebron on Wednesday, according to an announcement from the Republican Party of Kentucky. Doors open for the event, located at 2200 Gateway Boulevard, at 1 p.m. In the email, the Republican Party included an invitation to RSVP. “We’re thrilled to reach out and […]
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NKU program opens doors for high schoolers in supply chain
Williamsburg High School junior Matthew Burkhart said he wants to start his own business after graduation, and learning the ins and outs of the supply chain will help that goal. Burkhart was one of the students who attended the Northern Kentucky University Global Supply Chain Bootcamp. As part of the boot camp, the students attended […]
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Boone County residents voice traffic, safety concerns over proposed development
Next week, the Boone County Planning Commission is set to discuss a controversial multi-building development in Hebron. Bunnell Hill Development Company, a property developer based in Lebanon, Ohio, is seeking a change to Boone County’s concept development plan to build a residential development on an 11.8-acre plot of land. The concept plan features 68 attached […]
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NKY logistics company expands operations with acquisition
One of Northern Kentucky’s largest logistics companies is expanding its operations by acquiring a Cincinnati firm’s freight brokerage department. Verst Logistics, a Walton-based third-party logistics provider, acquired LOTH Logistics’ managed transpiration and freight brokerage division. The acquisition was finalized on July 30. “We are excited to welcome the employees, customers, carriers, and agents of Loth […]
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How did NKY companies respond to supply chain issues brought on by the pandemic?
A labor force crunch. Rising costs. Geopolitical uncertainty. These problems caused by the pandemic contributed to strained supply chains worldwide, forcing two of Northern Kentucky’s most vital economic sectors to adjust on the fly. On Tuesday morning, logistics and manufacturing industry leaders from around the region gathered at Eggs ‘N Issues, a panel discussion hosted […]