NKY Chamber to host Legislative Recap Breakfast May 15 at Boone County Enrichment Center
On Wednesday, May 15, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) will host its annual Legislative Recap Breakfast at the Boone County Enrichment Center located at 1824 Patrick Dr. in Burlington from 7:30-9 a.m.
The event will include members of the Northern Kentucky Legislative Caucus, including State Senator Chris McDaniel (Ryland Heights), State Representative Kimberly Moser (Taylor...
Join annual celebration of Lineworker Appreciation Day on April 18 at the Purple People Bridge
National Lineworker Appreciation Day Celebration sponsored by Duke Energy Ohio & Kentucky will be held on April 18 on the Purple People Bridge.
Celebrate LineWorker Appreciation Day Thursday. (Photo provided/Duke Energy)
The annual events pays tribute to the dedicated men and women who work tirelessly to ensure our communities are always powered.
It will take place on Thursday 10-11:30 a.m.
Duke...
Enson Harbor restaurant in Bellevue — with view inside or outside — has dim sum and seafood
By Andy Furman
NKyTribune reporter
It’s true. When one door closes, well another usually opens – for the better. Just ask Erica Olden – she knows. She knows because she’s lived it.
Erica Olden (Photo provided)
Olden, a native of Ross, Ohio, moved to the good side – Newport – four years ago.
“I worked in the mortgage industry,” she told the Northern Kentucky Tribune.
And like many, she...
Southwest Airlines announces new nonstop service to Nashville and expanded flights to Orlando
Southwest Airlines has announced new nonstop service between Cincinnati/Northern International Airport (CVG) and Nashville International Airport (BNA).
Southwest Airlines (Photo provided)
The airline is also expanding service to Orlando International Airport (MCO), increasing frequency of flights from three times a week to five times a week (Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).
The new...
KY’s General Fund receipts increase 3.9 percent year-to-date; Road Fund increases 7.3 percent
The Office of State Budget Director on Wednesday reported that March’s General Fund receipts grew 12.7 percent compared to March of last year.
Total revenues for the month were $1,178.3 million, compared to $1,045.9 million during March 2023. All the major taxes reported growth in March. Receipts have now grown 3.9 percent for the first nine months of FY24. For the just completed quarter, total...
Covington Economic Impact ’23 report shows new jobs, investments, central riverfront progress, more…
The newly released 2023 Impact Report from Covington’s Economic Development Department illustrates a dynamic momentum that further builds on the solid foundation for robust growth here on the “bold side of the river.”
“Economic Development encompasses a lot of different things,” said Covington Business Attraction Manager Susan Smith, who shepherded the report from its beginning to completion....
Three young professionals from NKY among Leadership KY’s ELEVATE Kentucky Class of 2024
Leadership Kentucky on Tuesday announced members of the ELEVATE Kentucky Class of 2024. It includes three Northern Kentuckians.
ELEVATE Kentucky began in 2017 and has provided young professionals with an in-depth personal and professional development program that fosters a better understanding of challenges facing the Commonwealth.
The class participates in three sessions, taking place April through...
March jobs report shows strong labor market with job gains in health care and government
By Casey Quinlan
Kentucky Lantern
The sturdy labor market continued to chug along in March, with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, marking the 26th straight month of an unemployment rate under 4%.
The economy added 303,00 jobs, according to the monthly report released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday. Economists, researchers, and policy experts say that the strong but no longer hot labor market...
Business briefs: Schroeder elected to SWON board; FBT names partners, CBC’s luncheon speakers
Dave Schroeder named to SWON board of directors
Dave Schroeder
Dave Schroeder, executive director of the Kenton County Public Library, has been recently elected as the president of the Southwest Ohio Network (SWON) Library Consortium Board of Directors.
SWON is a regional collaborative that brings together libraries from across the region to create a platform for resource pooling, knowledge sharing,...
‘Iconic’ Walt’s Hitching Post owners create an iconic ‘speciality beef jerky’ via Ari Jerkowitz (it’s tasty)
By Andy Furman
NKyTribune reporter
Donny Arnsperger says we’re living in a craft culture.
“We talk of specialty socks, and specialty bourbon,” he says.
Walt’s Hitching Post’s ‘steak bites’ (Photo provided)
So, what did he do?
He created a specialty beef jerky. Enter Ari Jerkowitz – but more on him, later.
“We were butchering our own steaks at Walts,” the co-owner...
Jenny Riesenberg Bent is a mom of eight and a hairdresser — and manages a very busy schedule
By Andy Furman
NKyTribune reporter
If you think you, have it rough – well, this will certainly make you feel just a little bit better. She has been a hairdresser for 34 years and works six-days-a-week. She is married. She is a homemaker. And she is also a mom – with eight kids.
How does she do it?
“I wake up each day and pray, seriously,” Jenny Riesenberg Bent told the Northern Kentucky Tribune....
NKY Chamber to explore mental health’s role in the workplace May 8 with ‘HR 100: It’s Okay. I’m Okay’
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) will host “HR 100: It’s Okay. I’m Okay,” on Wednesday, May 8 from 8-9:30 a.m. at the NKY Chamber headquarters, 300 Buttermilk Pike, Suite 300, in Fort Mitchell.
Scott McGohan (Photo from NKY Chamber)
Scott McGohan, co-chairman of McGohan Brabender, is the featured presenter. This session will explore mental health’s role within a nourishing...
Aviatra Accelerators’ third WOB Crawl April 27 to showcase 30 women-owned Covington businesses
Aviatra Accelerators has announced its third Women-Owned Business “Crawl” (WOB Crawl) in Downtown Covington will take place on Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
The event will showcase over thirty women-owned businesses from retail shops to bars, restaurants, and service providers, celebrating the women entrepreneurs and businesses within the thriving Covington community including...
Turfway Park Winter/Spring Meet concludes with more than 17% increase in all-sources handle
Turfway Park Racing and Gaming concluded its memorable 50-day Winter/Spring Meet on Saturday, boasting a solid 17.1% increase in all-sources handle and awarding competitors $18.8 million in prize money.
In total, more than $170 million was wagered at the meet, nearly $25 million more than 2023. Along with the sizable handle increase, the connections who raced at Turfway Park were handsomely rewarded...
NKY Chamber to examine ‘Neurodiversity in Action’ during April 19 Investing in Equity series event
In the next installment of its Investing in Equity Series, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) will explore “Neurodiversity in Action – Building a More Inclusive Workplace.”
From 8:30-10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 19, at the NKY Chamber offices, leaders within the neurodivergent community, including those who identify as neurodivergent themselves, will spearhead a panel discussion...
