Duke Energy to celebrate Lineman Appreciation Day at Purple People Bridge April 18; public invited
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Duke Energy will celebrate Lineman Appreciation Day on Thursday April 18 with a public gathering on the Purple People Bridge in Newport 10-11 a.m.
Snapped poles and tangled power lines over a battered landscape of downed trees are the usual challenges lineworkers face after severe weather strikes, – but they are just some of the complexities to lineworkers’ already complicated work.
Lineworkers...
Bet on a win with the NKY Chamber’s Eggs ‘N Issues: Northern Kentucky Bets — Diving into Sports Betting
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s upcoming Eggs ‘N Issues: Northern Kentucky Bets – Diving into the Wins of Sports Betting will be Tuesday, March 19, 7:30-9 a.m. at Receptions Banquet and Conference Center in Erlanger.
It’s off to the races with the program moderated by NKY Chamber President and CEO Brent Cooper.
Lawmakers in the Commonwealth passed House Bill 551 this...
United Way names ‘Workplaces That Care’: empowers employees to get involved, volunteer, give back
United Way of Greater Cincinnati (UWGC) is recognizing partners as Workplaces That Care. These workplaces empower their employees to get involved, volunteer and give back to our community. Together, we raised $40.3 million and mobilized over 2,000 corporate volunteers to promote educational success, financial empowerment, and housing security throughout the region.
“Everyone has a stake in our community’s...
U.S. Census of Agriculture shows growth for KY Ag products; almost half of acreage involved in farming
With 69,425 farms dotting Kentucky’s landscape and more than 12.4 million of the state’s 25 million acres dedicated to some form of farming, it’s evident Kentucky’s roots are still very much agricultural. These numbers were just some of the statistics that came out of the recently released 2022 Census of Agriculture.
“It’s no surprise agriculture is still very much a part of what makes...
Braxton Brewing Co announces a personalized private barrel program in Fort Mitchell
Braxton Brewing Co., a local brewery with national recognition, has announced a personalized private barrel program in Fort Mitchell.
Braxton Barrel House will offer a unique experience for patrons by giving them the opportunity to create custom private barrel picks of Barrel-Aged beers.
With over 300 barrels aging in the facility, the Braxton Private Barrel Program offers a celebration of Kentucky’s...
KY Chamber Foundation report outlines progress to grow workforce, connect education and business
The Kentucky Chamber Foundation has released its 2023 Impact Report, highlighting the organization’s efforts to advance workforce development across the Commonwealth, prepare students for their future careers in Kentucky, and promote inclusion among the business community, among other key initiatives.
The 2023 Impact Report outlines Foundation programs that have been critical in addressing some...
NKY Chamber seeking speakers for third DEI summit June 6 at St. Elizabeth Training and Education Center
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) is seeking speakers for Investing in Equity: Building an Inclusive Business Community, its third annual DEI summit. This year’s event will be held Thursday, June 6 at the St. Elizabeth Training and Education Center in Erlanger.
The NKY Chamber expects upward of 300 attendees for discussions around diversity, equity, inclusion, and advancement...
Keeneland Spring Meet ticket sales. to begin Feb. 20 — plan ahead, tickets sold online
Keeneland will kick off ticket sales for its upcoming Spring Meet, to be held April 5-26, on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 9 a.m.
A variety of ticket options for Dining, Grandstand reserved seating and General Admission are available. All tickets are required to be purchased in advance via Keeneland’s Official Online Ticket Office at tickets.Keeneland.com/racing.
The 16-day Spring Meet offers racing Wednesdays...
Beshear announces another $1.5 million in workforce training through Bluegrass State Skills Corps
Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted Kentucky’s continued investment in workforce training initiatives this week as he announced over $1.5 million in funds and credits have been approved through the Bluegrass State Skills Corp. (BSSC) to assist with the training of over 6,500 Kentucky workers and employees.
“Kentucky’s record-breaking economic success is directly related to the hard-working, skilled...
Wenzel’s ‘Wheated Two’ named ‘Best American Blended Limited Release’ at World Whiskies Awards
Stacked up against whiskies from around the world, Wenzel Whiskey’s “Wheated Two” release was named “Best American Blended Limited Release,” marking a significant milestone in the distillery’s journey of excellence and craftsmanship.
The World Whiskies Awards took place on February 8, 2024, at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Ky. The awards were launched by Whisky Magazine to “commend...
Heritage Bank Chairman and CEO David Wallace presented NKY Chamber Community Award
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) presented H. David Wallace, chairman and CEO of Heritage Bank, with the NKY Community Award at the Northern Kentucky University Boone County night basketball game recently.
Sponsored by First National Bank of Kentucky, the award is given to individuals, businesses, or organizations throughout the Northern Kentucky Metro region in recognition of...
New ticket options have been added for the first Bonded Spirit Bluegrass Festival on March 2
A reminder that the first-ever Bonded Spirit Bluegrass Festival will take place from 5-10 p.m. on Saturday, March 2 at Smoke Justis in Covington. Only a few special tickets remain for the event — and new general admission tickets have been added.
Brought together in partnership with meetNKY and The B-Line, the festival celebrates the spirit of the Bottled-in-Bond (BIB) Act of 1897, a bourbon...
KY Chamber completes inaugural ‘Military Hiring Academy,’ graduating 40 diverse business leaders
To bridge the gap between employers seeking talent and the military community, the Kentucky Chamber Foundation has announced the completion of its inaugural “Military Hiring Academy,” with 40 business leaders of all industries and sizes graduating from the program in February.
Launched at the beginning of 2024, the Military Hiring Academy equips businesses with the tools and resources needed to...
KY Attorney General files lawsuit against Kroger Company citing role in state’s opioid epidemic
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman on Monday announced the filing of a lawsuit against the Kroger Company for its role in the devastating drug crisis in Kentucky.
Between 2006-2019, Kroger and its more than 100 pharmacies in the Commonwealth were responsible for over 11% of all opioid pills dispensed in Kentucky, totaling hundreds of millions of doses flooding into communities without any reasonable...
NKY Chamber’s Eggs ‘n Issues honors Black History Month with program on workplace equity Feb. 20
The Northern Kentucky Chamber’s Eggs ‘n Issues will honor Black History Month with a special program “Developing a Workplace of Equity and Inclusion” on February 20 at the Receptions center in Erlanger.
The program will start at 7:30 a.m.
Christopher Johnson, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at St. E. Healthcare, Physicians, will moderate a panel featuring local...
