Covington creatives unite to shape the identity — and future — of entrepreneurship hub Sparkhaus
It started with a question: How do you capture more than a century of entrepreneurial spirit while looking ahead to…
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Better Blend set to open first Covington location with first-floor cafe inside Sparkhaus
A fast-growing Northern Kentucky brand spearheaded by the 2023 KY Young Entrepreneur of the Year will open its first Covington…
DBL Law partners with Covington Business Council, Blue North for new Made It series event Feb. 20
Staff report DBL Law’s Made It series, a networking and lecture series that showcases accomplished community leaders, returns Thursday, February…
eGateway Capital becomes first tenant at SparkHaus, NKY’s new home for entrepreneurship
Funding is one of the critical ingredients to a company’s early success. But, for many founders, it can prove elusive…
Blue North Executive Director Dave Knox named Mentor of the Year by KY Entrepreneurs Hall of Fame
The Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame inducted its 2024 class on this week during its annual induction ceremony. 2024 Kentucky…
First Financial awards more than $30,000 in grants to NKY nonprofits through annual grant program
First Financial Bank and the First Financial Foundation have awarded a total of $30,000 in grants to three organizations in…
Construction now underway on SparkHaus, a one-stop shop for entreprenuers, in Covington
Kenton County, the Northern Kentucky Port Authority, Blue North, and community members celebrated the start of construction on SparkHaus Monday….
Chamber, Duke Energy, Blue North offer grants for minority/women/veteran-owed businesses
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber), Duke Energy Foundation and Blue North are partnering to support small businesses…
Kenton County partners with Port Authority, Blue North on building SparkHaus entrepreneurial hub
Kenton County is partnering with Blue North and the Northern Kentucky Port Authority to transform the former Sim’s Furniture Building…
FIrst Financial Bank, First Financial Foundation provide grants to Blue North, Brighton Center in NKY
First Financial Bank and the First Financial Foundation have provided $25,000 in grants to organizations in Northern Kentucky, teaming up…
Four Northern Kentucky businesses receive funding from $248,800 in grants from Main Street Ventures
Main Street Ventures has awarded grants totaling $248,800 to 16 local entrepreneurs, including four from Northern Kentucky, during its second…
Blue North, Horizon Funds, Main Street Ventures join to bolster entrepreneurship in Northern Kentucky
Blue North has established the Northern Kentucky Entrepreneurship Fund with Horizon Community Funds in an effort to support the work…
The Takeoff: KYPTAC offers state’s entrepreneurs opportunities, access to government contract market
By Abby Ober Blue North As an entrepreneur, excelling in a crowded marketplace often can feel like a combination of…
The Takeoff: Covington’s new Pike Street Pop-Up offers opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs
By Abby Ober Blue North “Location, location, location…” Ask any real estate expert trying to meet the demands of the…
The Takeoff: Smoove Creations and the power of customizing entrepreneurship at a young age
By Abby Ober Blue North What happens when you take a product that everyone already knows about and owns, and…
The Takeoff: The power to SOAR with Co.Starters, an incubator program to help turn ideas into reality
By Abby Ober Blue North “How?” For prospective entrepreneurs, this word can often pose the biggest challenge. How do I…
The Takeoff: Shared workspaces — CovWorx and the power of collaboration post-COVID-19
By Abby Ober Blue North Of all the things needed to maintain a business, be it in the form of…
The Takeoff: Cultivating next generation of innovation through the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs
By Abby Ober Blue North “A youth movement.” In sports and other industries, these words can serve as an alarm…
Blue North, SOAR celebrate National Small Business Week by announcing new CO.STARTERS classes
Blue North and Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) are celebrating National Small Business Week by announcing a new partnership to…
The Takeoff: New hope for female, minority entrepreneurs alive, well with MORTAR Covington
By Abby Ober Program Director, Blue North Ask anyone who has done so, and you’re likely to get the same…
The Takeoff: Despite COVID-19, opportunities remain for women workers, entrepreneurs
By Abby Ober Blue North The numbers are stark, staggering and are a cause for concern. According to CBS News,…
The Takeoff: Exploring entrepreneurship and startups throughout Northern Kentucky; hold on for the ride
By Brit Fitzpatrick Executive Director, Blue North Prepare for The Takeoff. As the Executive Director of Blue North, an organization…
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