Better Business Bureau encouraging Kyians to use caution as number of scam bourbon websites grows
The Better Business Bureau is warning Kentuckians of scam bourbon retail sites and social media accounts targeting consumers across the region.
Local consumers have reported websites to BBB that appear to be legitimate and claim to offer high-end bourbons, wines, and liquors at low prices. In each case where the consumer made a purchase, the product was not received, the consumer was sent incorrect...
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce names finalists for May 2 Business Impact Awards
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) has announced finalists for its annual Business Impact Awards. The winners will be announced during an awards event from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, at Drees Pavilion in Covington.
Each year, the NKY Chamber recognizes local business leaders and innovators that are positively impacting the Northern Kentucky Metro through innovation, creativity,...
Kentucky’s unemployment rate increases slightly in February; jobless rate stands at 4.4%
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary February 2024 unemployment rate was 4.4%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS).
The preliminary February 2024 jobless rate was up 0.1 percentage points from January 2024 and up 0.4 percentage point from one year ago.
The U.S. seasonally adjusted jobless rate for February 2024 was 3.9%, which was also up from the 3.7% recorded for January...
Newport-based eat well celebrations and feasts announces acquisition of Jeff Thomas Catering
Two of the region’s catering companies are joining forces as eat well celebrations and feasts has announced the acquisition of Jeff Thomas Catering. The newly combined company will operate under the eat well brand and will focus on special events, weddings, galas and corporate events.
The merger comes as Jeff Thomas Catering’s founder, Jeff Thomas, prepares to retire at the end of 2024. Thomas...
Florence resident Sal Piacente receives award recognizing his expertise in casino game protection
By Andy Furman
NKyTribune reporter
He’s watching – so don’t even think about it.
Sal Piacente is a renowned expert in the field of casino game protection, with over 38 years of experience.
“I’ve always had a passion for cheating and scamming,” Piacente told the Northern Kentucky Tribune. “When I was 12, my father showed me the seven-card monte scam; and warned me about it.”
And today,...
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
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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,...
