Corporex names Brett Blackwell president and chief operating officer, will continue as CFO

Corporex, a leading national development and investment firm, on Wednesday announced the appointment of Brett Blackwell as president and chief operating officer, effective September 1. Blackwell, who has served as the company’s chief financial officer since September 2022, will continue in this role as CFO, in addition to his new role and responsibilities.   Blackwell…

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Four new murals, wooden boardwalk, BLINK after-party help bring ‘CASA’ concept to life at Corporex’s Ovation

Development and investment firm Corporex is partnering with Christian Dallas, a Cincinnati-based contemporary painter and muralist, to complete up to four murals at Ovation, the 25-acre riverfront development located on the banks of the Ohio and Licking Rivers. The first, Spring/Water, was recently completed on the northern end of the second condominium building of The…

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Our Rich History: Wong family’s Oriental Wok has been a Northern Kentucky staple for more than 40 years

Editor’s note: Part three of an occasional series about Casual & Fine Dining By Raymond G. Hebert, PhD Special to NKyTribune “When my own country didn’t give me a chance, America did. I will always be grateful.” Several years ago, when interviewed on the occasion of the 40th Anniversary of the Oriental Wok in Fort…

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Art Lander’s Outdoors: Central KY’s Taylorsville Lake offers anglers a top destination for trophy blue catfish

Catfish are a popular fish species during the summer months. Central Kentucky anglers who want to catch a trophy-sized Blue Catfish have a good opportunity right at their doorstep, no need to travel to far western Kentucky. Taylorsville Lake, 25 miles southeast of Louisville in Spencer, Anderson, and Nelson counties, is a top destination in…

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Al Cross’ distinguished career in journalism, education honored as he retires from UK

By Jenni Glendenning Institute for Rural Journalism After almost 20 years advocating for rural and community journalism in the College of Communication and Information, Al Cross is leaving the University of Kentucky as the Director Emeritus of the Institute for Rural Journalism (IRJ). Cross, who also served as an extension professor for the School of…

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First Newport Blast event on July 3 offers Rozzi fireworks, plenty of family fun

On July 3, Newport on the Levee, meetNKY, and BB Riverboats will present the first annual Newport Blast in conjunction with the City of Newport. Experience the spirit of Americana with a family-friendly, carnival-themed extravaganza, fireworks and drone display, and hot dog eating contest at Newport’s debut Fourth of July event. “Newport Blast will be…

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Covington receives federal RAISE grant to fund streetscape, transportation connections at CCR

From the beginning, the City of Covington has proclaimed that its transformation of the 23-acre former IRS site near the Ohio River would create more than just a development but a “mixed-use, multi-modal center of regional activity.” In layperson’s terms? A new neighborhood whose very design – its public spaces, its restored street grid and…

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Corporex, Paul Hemmer Company partner on third building of Boardwalk Residences in Newport

Covington-based Corporex has partnered with a top NKY builder, Paul Hemmer Company, on the third building of The Boardwalk Residences at Ovation. Corporex is the master developer and construction manager for the Ovation project, with Hemmer Construction Company as the prime contractor for this building. The building will feature 32 additional single units within floors…

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Sadosky brings strong development, finance background to COV economic development team

Covington Economic Development Director Tom West was looking for top-caliber talent, someone with the specific skill sets and experience necessary to co-pilot the City’s Economic Development team and help guide its significant projects and programs. Enter John Sadosky, an economic development professional with a solid foundation in real estate development and real estate finance. Last…

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NKY’s Chris McDaniel among four Kentucky Senators honored with Legislative Mover Award

Kentucky Sens. Brandon Storm, Chris McDaniel, Amanda Mays Bledsoe, and Jimmy Higdon were honored on Thursday by the Kentuckians for Better Transportation organization with the ‘Legislative Mover Award.’ They were chosen for their respective roles in securing critical investments for Kentucky’s infrastructure in the two-year road plan, House Bill 266, and transformative one-time investment legislation,…

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Covington Partners celebrated ‘mentoring journeys’ of 21 graduating seniors and their mentors

Covington Partners celebrated the mentoring journeys of graduating mentees at the 2024 Senior Mentoring Celebration Breakfast. With over 250 matches districtwide, the program recognized 21 seniors and their volunteer mentors during the event. Matches include those participating in school-based, community-based, work-based, and peer mentoring. SCHOOL-BASED & COMMUNITY-BASED This Senior Class of 2024 is a group…

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It’s a BLAST! Inaugural event planned for July 3 to celebrate Independence Day (with fireworks!)

This summer, meetNKY (the Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau), Newport on the Levee (The Levee), and BB Riverboats are partnering with the City of Newport to bring a brand-new Independence Day celebration to Northern Kentucky. Dubbed “Newport Blast,” the event on July 3 will be held at The Levee, where guests will experience the…

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Green Umbrella, Groundwork ORV to host Climate Safe Neighborhoods workshop in Covington June 4

Groundwork Ohio River Valley (Groundwork ORV) and Green Umbrella have announced plans for Northern Kentucky’s first Climate Safe Neighborhoods Campaign event in June. Awarded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Groundwork ORV in partnership with Green Umbrella are extending the regional effort, Climate Safe Neighborhoods, to Covington in an effort to educate and advance environmental…

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Easterseals Redwood, Clovernook Center partnership to expand services for people with disabilities

Easterseals Redwood and Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired announced a new partnership that will expand services for people with disabilities throughout Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Easterseals Redwood is an agency striving for 100% equity, access, and inclusion for people with disabilities, military veterans, and people facing economic disadvantages; and Clovernook Center empowers…

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