In the market for an estate? 7-acres with 15,000 sq.ft. mansion selling at absolute auction on Oct. 14

One of Edgewood’s most noteworthy estates at 3313 Turkeyfoot Road will be sold at absolute auction without reserve to the highest bidder on Saturday, October 14.
3313 Turkeyfoot Road. (Photo provided by DeCaro Auctions)
The 7-acre property has been listed for sale for some time at $6.9 million.
The French Chateau-themed mansion spans 15,000 square feet, boasting six bedrooms, eight bathrooms,...
Covington pastor Richard B.L. Fowler presented Northern Kentucky Chamber Community Award

The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) presented the Rev. Richard B.L. Fowler with the NKY Community Award at a gala event 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 their positive impact on the community.
The Rev. Fowler is celebrating 40 years...
KY Chamber Foundation announces 19 member graduating class of fourth ‘Fair Chance Academy’

The Kentucky Chamber Foundation on Monday announced the fourth graduating class of its “Fair Chance Academy,” an ongoing initiative to address Kentucky’s workforce challenges by hiring individuals in need of a second chance.
Nineteen business leaders from across the Commonwealth, representing a wide range of industries, completed the program in September. A full list of Fair Chance Academy graduates...
University of Kentucky, partners to host maple syrup production workshop Oct. 16 in Boone County

By Jordan Strickler
University of Kentucky
In 1930, a sugar shortage hit Kentucky, compelling residents to tap into their resourcefulness and try their hand making maple syrup. Over the years, this craft gradually faded into obscurity.
Workshop participants will receive both classroom and hands-on maple syrup production experience. (Photo by Steve Patton)
But in recent years, Kentucky’s maple syrup...
Wenzel Whiskey, Molly Wellmann partner on limited edition bottle release marking major milestones

Wenzel Whiskey, a whiskey blending experience and event space in Covington, and well-known Cincinnati mixologists and entrepreneur Molly Wellmann, have teamed up to release a new limited, locally distilled whiskey called The One 50th Blend.
The limited bottle release celebrates Wellmann’s 50th birthday and the 150th anniversary of whiskey being produced at Wenzel. A limited number of bottles will...
Kentucky Lauches ‘Jobs on Day One’ initiative aimed at boosting workforce, creating safer communities

Gov. Andy Beshear and members of the Kentucky State Building and Construction Trades Council on Friday launched the Jobs on Day One initiative, which aims to help released inmates have a job when they leave incarceration.
The new initiative helps former inmates become strong candidates for Kentucky’s fast-paced labor market through the development of job skills and attainment of certifications while...
State’s August report shows Boone County among those with lowest unemployment rates at 3.6 percent

Unemployment rates rose in 105 counties between August 2022 and August 2023, fell in eight, and stayed the same in seven counties, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS).
Woodford County recorded the lowest jobless rate in the Commonwealth at 3.3%. It was followed by Marion, Shelby and Washington counties, 3.4% each; Anderson, Carroll, Cumberland and Nelson counties,...
Officials unveil plans for $133.6 million Margaritaville Hotel Resort development at Newport on the Levee

Staff Report
Newport Hotel Associates, a joint venture partnership between North American Properties (NAP), Stormont Hospitality Group and High Street Real Estate Partners, unveiled plans Wednesday for a new $133.6 million Margaritaville Hotel Resort at Newport on the Levee in Campbell County.
The project is expected to create 282 jobs, 187 full-time and 95 part-time, and provide an economic boost...
Jon Langerak of Wonderland Tire named Modern Tire Dealer’s ’23 Tire Dealer of the Year

Jon Langerak, President and CEO of Byron Center, Mich.-based Wonderland Tire Co., is Modern Tire Dealer’s 2023 Tire Dealer of the Year Award recipient.
Jon Langerak is featured on the cover of MTD’s September 2023 publication along with an exclusive article on how he’s building Wonderland Tire’s future.
Jon Langerak has been a crucial part of Wonderland Tire Co.’s flourishing growth...
Kentucky’s August housing market report shows more than 4300 listings sold, $1.3 billion in sales

Kentucky Realtors recently released housing market data for August 2023 showing the total volume of real estate sold for the month was $1.3 billion, an increase from July.
Complete market details for Kentucky in August:
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• Total sales volume: 1.3 billion dollars (decrease of 10.3% year over year, increase of 5% month over month)
• Total number of listings sold: 4,359...
Covington Business Council’s luncheon to feature bankers addressing Today’s Economic Environment

The Covington Business Council’s monthly luncheon will feature three local bankers speaking on Today’s Economic Environment.
On September 21, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel in Covington, banking leaders will discuss interest rates for borrowing, credit conditions, basic understanding of underwriting requirements, as well as quality of credit requests.
Participating in the discussion...
As Latino workforce grows, an ‘urgent need’ arises to improve access to digital economy

By Ramona Schindelheim
Working Nation
There are more than 63.7 million Latinos in the United States, making it the nation’s largest racial or ethnic minority at 19.1% of the total population.
They also make up about 20% of the nation’s workforce.
Latinos are the youngest cohort in the country’s population with a median age of around 30, while the U.S. population, as a whole, is around...
Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet releases preliminary August 2023 unemployment report

The Kentucky Center for Statistics has reported Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary August 2023 unemployment rate was 4%.
The preliminary August 2023 jobless rate was up 0.1 percentage point from July 2023 and was unchanged from one year ago.
The U.S. seasonally adjusted jobless rate for August 2023 was 3.8%, which was up 0.3 percentage points from July 2023, according to the U.S. Department...
Kentucky Senate Majority Leader Damon Thayer presented with 2023 KY Chamber MVP Award

Senate Majority Leader Damon Thayer was presented the Kentucky Chamber MVP Award in September by Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts and Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Kate Shanks.
Thayer was among a select group of legislators who “went to bat” for Kentucky business during the 2023 Kentucky General Assembly by displaying conspicuous actions to strengthen business, improve competitiveness,...