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NKY-based Corporex reflects on 2023 real estate portfolio and looks ahead to its 2024 projects

As the new year begins to take shape, Corporex, a privately held investment firm located in Covington, focused on investing in real estate, hospitality, sports and fitness, and capital markets, recaps some of the major real estate achievements from 2023. Projects took place across the United States, with a focus in the Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Colorado markets. Kentucky Updates Ovation offfice...

Leadership Kentucky accepting applications for Class of 2024; nomination form available online

Leadership Kentucky is now accepting nominations and applications for the Leadership Kentucky Class of 2024. Leadership Kentucky connects a diverse group of leaders with a variety of career accomplishments and volunteer activities to gain insight on complex issues facing Kentucky. In a series of seven monthly, three-day sessions held at various locations throughout the state, participants will meet...

150th Kentucky Derby May 4 to be richest in history with guaranteed purse increased to $5 million

By Darren Rogers KentuckyDerby.com The 150th Kentucky Derby (Grade I) on Saturday, May 4 will be the richest in history as the purse for America’s greatest race has been elevated to a guaranteed $5 million. The $2 million increase to the 1 ¼-mile Kentucky Derby for 3-year-olds highlights a record-setting, 50-race stakes schedule cumulatively worth $25.6 million for Churchill Downs’ 2024 Spring...

Kentucky’s General Fund receipts rise 4.1 percent on the year; Road Fund receipts increase 8.8 percent

The Office of State Budget Director on Wednesday reported December’s General Fund receipts totaled $1,508.7 million, a 5.1 percent increase in collections over December 2022. The largest increases were from the new pass-through entity tax (PTE), sales and gross receipts taxes, property tax collections, and interest income. The December receipts were boosted by the new (PTE) tax which create a dollar-for-dollar...

Barbara Moran Johnson to receive NKY Chamber Women’s Initiative Spirit of Achievement award

Barbara Moran Johnson has been named the recipient of the 11th annual Spirit of Achievement Award. The award honors women involved in the Northern Kentucky Chamber’s Women’s Initiative who have made a significant impact on the progress of the program, had career success and been active in the community. Johnson will be presented with the award during the 2024 Women’s Initiative Annual...

A reminder: BE NKY’s second Annual Forum to focus on NKY’s competitiveness, honor growth companies

BE NKY Growth Partnership’s second Annual Forum will focus on Northern Kentucky’s competitiveness and future strategies, featuring a keynote address by Economic Leadership Founder and Managing Partner Ted Abernathy.   The forum also includes recognition of our 2023 Growth Companies, those that located or expanded in Northern Kentucky. “I’m so proud of all the hard work our team put in over...

Frozen water pipes can cause substantial damage to your home, NKWD is offering tips to avoid the mess

No matter the strength of a plastic or metal pipe, freezing water expansion creates a tremendous amount of pressure that can cause pipes to break. The Northern Kentucky Water District (NKWD) wants to help you prevent these types of breaks that can cause substantial damage. The types of pipes that freeze most frequently are those that are exposed to severe cold, like outdoor hose bibs, swimming pool...

Nominations open for Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky Awards; deadline Feb. 8

Nominations are open for the Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky Awards, sponsored by St. Elizabeth Healthcare. For 40 years, these awards have honored women who exemplify notable achievement, outstanding service in their professions or to the Northern Kentucky community, and the qualities of personal integrity, perseverance and leadership. “Each year, the Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky...

Thoroughbred racing pioneer Donna Brothers to keynote Chamber’s Women’s Initiative breakfast

The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Women’s Initiative invites women and men from around the region to join them for the 15th Annual Breakfast on Thursday, Feb. 1, from 7:30-10:30 a.m. The event’s theme, “Unbridled Strength: Women in Motion,” is inspired by former professional Thoroughbred jockey and this year’s keynote speaker, Donna Brothers. Brothers will challenge attendees to...

Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet releases November 2023 unemployment rates

Unemployment rates rose in 117 counties between November 2022 and November 2023, fell in Hancock County, and remained the same in Lyon and Marshall counties, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). Woodford County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the commonwealth at 2.9%. It was followed by Cumberland County, 3%; Carroll, Fayette, Marion, Scott and Washington counties, 3.2% each;...

BE NKY among organizations recognized with Pinnacle Awards for excellence in marketing

BE NKY Growth Partnership (BE NKY) has received Pinnacle Awards for its website, www.BE-NKY.com, and company rebrand. The Pinnacle Awards recognize and celebrate regional excellence in marketing in the Greater Cincinnati region. Other local winners were: • St. Elizabeth Healthcare’s Stephanie Downing, manager of Digital Communications, was recognized as a Rising Star. • Kenton County Public...

Applications are now being accepted for the NKY Chamber’s 2024 Business Impact Awards

Are you a business – or do you know a business – that leads and innovates in its industry? The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) is now accepting applications for its 2024 Business Impact Awards. The awards honor businesses – small and large, new and long-standing – that are positively impacting the Northern Kentucky community through innovation, creativity, strong business...

KET’s The Farmer & The Foodie series returns Jan. 6, features tasty recipes with Kentucky ingredients

The Farmer & The Foodie, the KET series that explores Kentucky farms to discover local ingredients for scrumptious dishes and desserts, returns in January with all new episodes. Preview an assortment of seasonal recipes from The Farmer & The Foodie at KET.org/SavorTheSeason. The Farmer and the Foodie (KET photo) Premiering Saturday, Jan. 6, the new season follows hosts Maggie Keith (the...

Kentucky companies encouraged to apply for Renewable Chemical Production Program

Kentucky companies are once again being encouraged to apply for the state’s Renewable Chemical Production Program, which is administered by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA). The program incentivizes the production of more than 30 specified chemicals derived from biomass feedstocks by giving eligible companies tax credits for their capital investment, job creation and renewable chemical...

Kentucky Public Pensions Authority releases annual financial report showing record $24.9B in assets

The Kentucky Public Pensions Authority released its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the Fiscal Year (FY) ended June 30, 2023, showing strong investment returns, General Fund appropriations, and employer contributions lead to a record $24.9 billion in assets. The report, and the Summary Annual Financial Report (SAFR), to be published later, serve as resources for understanding the structure,...