Ludlow schools introduces Adopt a Class program to connect students to mentors in the community
By Patricia A. Scheyer
NKyTribune reporter
Ludlow Independent Schools is pairing with the Chamber of Commerce to introduce a new program to their students next year.
For one hour once a month students from grades K through 8 will be mentored by companies who choose to be part of the program.
Superintendent Michael Borchers talks about improvements at Ludlow Schools and how it is important to invest...
Annual review: Covington took major steps forward in ’22 with projects that will ‘elevate life’ into future
A construction trades school and its preservation trades complement. A 23-acre development in the urban core. A new City Hall better suited for helping residents. A health sciences lab. Homeownership.
The City of Covington took so many steps forward so steadily on so many transformational initiatives in 2022 that it wasn’t until year’s end that that progress could be recognized for what it was:...
NKY Chamber of Commerce announces spring cohort of Encounter NKY leadership program
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) has announced the spring cohort of Encounter NKY, a new leadership program that launched last fall.
The program is focused on helping participants develop a deeper sense of belonging to the community. The spring cohort will include 19 professionals representing businesses and organizations across Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati.
Each...
50th Anniversary show for Point/Arc stops at DCCH for a successful Boots ‘n Brews finale
By Andy Furman
Point/ARC
The five-month 50th anniversary celebration for The Point/Arc made its last stop Saturday at the DCCH barn in Ft. Thomas.
The event – the fourth annual Boots ‘n Brews featured The Marty Connor Band.
The Point/Arc commemorated the start of the 50th Year Celebrations with a Block Party in Covington.
A Pickleball Tournament – a first for The Point/Arc – was staged at...
NKY Chamber announces innaugural 25-member cohort of Encounter NKY leadership program
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) has announced the inaugural cohort of Encounter NKY, a new leadership program focused on helping participants develop a deeper sense of belonging to the community. The fall cohort will include 25 professionals representing businesses and organizations across Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati.
The 3-month program focuses on assisting employers...
Covington set to unveil new Innovation Alley mural July 7; new art showcases work of NKU Collaborative
Covington’s newest mural doubles — some would say triples — as an outdoor portrait gallery, a history lesson, and an explanation, organizers say, for why Covington’s “Innovation Alley” has its name.
On Thursday, July 7, all those themes will converge during an afternoon event that both dedicates the recently completed mural – officially “the NKY Innovator Gallery” – and...
NKY Chamber announces 51 members of Leadership Northern Kentucky class for 10-month program
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce announced the 44th class of Leadership Northern Kentucky which includes 51 professionals representing businesses and organizations across Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati.
A 10-month program designed to help develop business and community leaders, Leadership NKY utilizes the community as a classroom to help participants gain an understanding of the...
Life science experts helped with vision that won $15M in state support for Covington ‘wet lab’
City of Covington
To those watching from afar, a $15 million state allocation for a 10,000-square-foot life sciences lab in Covington appeared to come out of nowhere.
Outside of the public’s eye, however, the discussion that inspired the line item in Kentucky’s recently approved biennial budget started well over a year ago.
Photographs provided by CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services/Tine...
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce names winners of annual Business Impact Awards
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) has announced the winners of the annual Business Impact Awards.
The winners were announced at an event at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. The NKY Chamber recognized local business leaders and innovators – small and large, new and long-standing – that positively impacted the Northern Kentucky Metro throughout the past year through...
Meet the Outstanding Women of NKY honorees to be celebrated at awards luncheon on May 17
On Tuesday, May 17, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Women’s Initiative will recognize its 2022 Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky honorees with a luncheon celebration. The awards were established in 1984 by the late Nancy Janes Boothe to honor women who exemplify notable achievement, outstanding service in their professions or to the Northern Kentucky community, and the qualities of...
NKY fares well in state budget expected to pass; Cov research lab, Brent Spence survive — and more
By Jack Brammer
NKyTribune reporter
With this year’s Kentucky General Assembly winding down, state lawmakers on Tuesday approved money for a startup life science research lab in Covington, the Brent Spence Bridge project, and full-day kindergarten, raised salaries for state workers, and changed the state’s income tax.
Wednesday is the scheduled last day to pass bills in the 2022 law-making session. ...
NKY Chamber announces 2022 Business Impact Award finalists; awards program is May 3
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) announced the finalists for its annual Business Impact Awards to be held from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3, at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center.
Each year, the NKY Chamber recognizes local business leaders and innovators – small and large, new and long-standing – that are positively impacting the Northern Kentucky Metro through innovation,...
Kentucky Senate’s two-year state budget earmarks $15 million for proposed research lab in Covington
By Jack Brammer
NKyTribune reporter
The Kentucky Senate approved a two-year state budget Wednesday that contains $15 million for a proposed life science research lab in Covington, a project designed to make Northern Kentucky a focal point of life-saving biotechnology research.
Covington Mayor Joe Meyer was elated by the Senate action.
“We’re delighted that the Senate sees the merit of this project,”...
Renaissance Covington seeking proposals for new mural celebrating innovation in Northern Kentucky
Renaissance Covington has issued a request for proposals for a new collaborative mural in downtown Covington, as part of the organization’s work to enhance the vibrancy of Innovation Alley.
The alley and its surrounding areas have been home to a variety of start-ups, including Gravity Diagnostics, Bexion Pharmaceuticals, and a number of existing Covington small businesses. As it stands today, the...
What’s the fate of the $10 million proposed (hoped for) life science research lab in Covington?
By Jack Brammer
NKyTribune reporter
All three state representatives – two Republicans and one Democrat — who represent Covington in the Kentucky General Assembly back the city’s request for $10 million to build a life sciences research lab and are hopeful that politics will not get in its way.
The final decision by the state legislature on whether or not Covington will get the state money may...
