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Nominations now open for Northern Ky Chamber’s Leadership NKY Class of 2025 — its 46th year

The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the Leadership Northern Kentucky (Leadership NKY) Class of 2025 — the 46th year of the program, which began in 1979. Leadership NKY is a 10-month program designed to help develop business and community leaders. It utilizes the region as a classroom to help participants gain an understanding of the strengths and challenges...

Basketball fans urged to remain vigilant ahead of ‘big dance’ as March Madness scams take center court

Scammers are poised to intercept March Madness excitement, preying on eager fans participating in brackets, exploring new sports book betting avenues, securing tickets, or streaming live video. Amid the frenzy of the tournament, consumers must remain vigilant against a barrage of fraudulent schemes aimed at siphoning their hard-earned money and compromising their identities. Thanks to new legal changes,...

Road to Derby: Turfway Park’s Jeff Ruby Steaks is pivotal stop with over-subscribed 14-horse field set for Saturday

Amerman Racing’s El Camino Real Derby winner Endlessly will ship more than 2,000 miles from his Southern California base to Florence, Ky. and face an over-subscribed field of 14 3-year-olds that entered Saturday’s 53rd running of the $700,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (Grade III), the marquee race of the Turfway Park season. The Jeff Ruby Steaks is a pivotal stop for many of the nation’s top 3-year-olds...

BIA NKY announces annual Big Dig event set for March 23 at Boone County Fairgrounds

(Photo from BIA NKY) Staff Report The Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky has announced its annual Big Dig by Riegler Blacktop, presented by Newman Tractor and Florence Y’all’s Baseball, will be Saturday, March 23 at Boone County Fairgrounds. The event will be held rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the fairgrounds, located at 5819 Idlewild Road in Burlington. Tickets are $10.00...

AAA reminding Kentuckians to make a plan, don’t rely on the ‘luck of the Irish’ this St. Patrick’s Day

Whether you’re Irish or just enjoy the festivities of St. Patrick’s Day, AAA is urging those planning on partaking in alcohol to plan ahead before the celebrating begins. Booze and beer — including the green variety — can be a deadly combination when it comes to driving. “This year, St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Sunday. That means more parties throughout the weekend. If alcohol is...

Briefs: Adams Law’s Mando admitted to ACTL; Winkler to lead Moyer Elementary; Cirque Italia

Adams Law’s Jeffrey Mando admitted to American College of Trial Lawyers Mando has become a Fellow of the American college of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America. The induction ceremony at which Jeffrey C. Mando became a Fellow took place recently before an audience of approximately 625 during the recent Spring Meeting of College in Phoenix, Arizona. Jeffrey Mando...

Latest OSBD report shows Kentucky’s General Fund declines in February; receipts increase for FY 2024

The Office of State Budget Director on Tuesday reported February’s General Fund receipts fell 6.5 percent compared to February of last year. Collections for the month were $1,007.6 million. February saw small gains in sales and gross receipts, property and miscellaneous taxes and large drops in individual and business taxes. Receipts have now grown 3.0 percent through the first eight months of fiscal...

CVG named to ACI World’s ‘roll of excellence,’ one of best airports for customer service

Airports Council International (ACI) World in partnership with leading travel technology company Amadeus, announced the best airports for customer experience worldwide — as chosen by passengers — through the renowned Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards. The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) has been named a top airport in North America serving five to 15 million passengers...

Supt. Michael Stacy explains to business group how Beechwood is connecting students to the workplace

By Andy Furman NKyTribune Reporter Dr. Stacy has seemed to have a found a cure. And he made a “house call” to tell his fellow Rotarians the good news at the Covington Rotary meeting at the Radisson Hotel last week. Dr. Michael S. Stacy, in his ninth year as superintendent at Beechwood Independent Schools, spoke on the district’s EDGE program to his fellow Rotarians. The EDGE program, he explained,...

BIA’s Brian Miller concludes 5-year leadership term with National Association of Home Builders

Brian Miller, Executive Vice President of the Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky (BIA), concluded a five-year term in leadership of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Executive Officers Council (EOC) at the conclusion of the council’s governance meetings at the 2024 International Builders Show. BIA’s Brian Miller is recognized by Jeffery Howard, retired NAHB CEO,...

Fifth Third moves to new location in CVG Concourse B, offering all banking services, currency exchange

Fifth Third has opened a new financial center in Concourse B of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). The location provides all banking services including currency exchange. “Fifth Third is pleased to welcome visitors to the Greater Cincinnati region, and we encourage all to stop by the new branch and check out its many unique features,” said Tim Elsbrock, Fifth Third Cincinnati...

Republic Bank & Trust ranked among best regional banks, online lenders for 2024 by Newsweek

Republic Bank & Trust Company has been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A-Insights Group. The survey of more than 35,000 customer interviews included over 140,000 reviews of regional banks and credit unions. Republic was also recently named to Newsweek’s Best Online Lenders in America 2024 list.

The Scurry team-building competition May 17 to promote mental health awareness across region

TiER1 Performance will join local business owners and community members Friday, May 17, to promote mental health awareness in the Covington and Cincinnati regions through The Scurry, celebrating 12 years of fundraising for serious causes through serious fun.  Organizer say this year’s event promises to be the most fun you can have on a Friday afternoon in Covington. The day will be filled with friendly...

Bobby Mackey’s relocating temporarily from iconic Wilder home to Florence; soft opening this weekend

By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter The move is temporary. The ghosts may be permanent. Bobby Mackey’s temporarily relocating to Florence. (Photo provided) Bobby Mackey’s Music World and nightclub is moving to Florence – 8405 US Highway 42 to be exact. “We’ve been in Wilder 45 years,” Mackey told the Northern Kentucky Tribune, “And the building has been there forever.” Mackey says...

CVG’s Seth Cutter named among finalists for KY Chamber’s inaugural Young Professional of the Year

The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce on Monday announced finalists for the Young Professional of the Year, a new award to recognize a young professional for their leadership, innovation, and service in their career and community. A social media contest is now open to determine the winner. The finalists include: • Alexandria Abell, vice president and Commercial Banking Relationship Manager of PNC • Teddy...