Kentucky records best ever year for bourbon industry growth with over $2.1 billion in new investments
Kentucky recorded its best year for growth of its signature bourbon and spirits industry in 2022, with over $2.1 billion…
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Cov’s new ‘Unapologetically Covington’ economic development branding celebrates city’s quirkiness
We are who we are – authentic, engaging, a little bit different, sometimes quirky and irreverent… and we’re not going…
Gov. Beshear update: Slight increase in COVID cases, new cabinet leadership, tornado victims help, more
Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on economic development, tornado relief and COVID-19, as well as new leadership appointments. COVID-19 Update…
Governor, First Lady update Kyians on the week: growing companies, medical cannabis, tulips, Derby
Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on economic development and outlined steps being taken on medical cannabis. First Lady Britainy Beshear…
Governor provides updates on Gigafactory, the KY Derby Festival, Easter fun, vehicle tax refunds
Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on economic development, his released tax returns, the Kentucky Derby Festival, Easter and Derby week…
Beshear signs 5 more bills into law, cites week’s economic development success, gives COVID update
Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on economic development, new legislation, COVID-19, the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast, and the Easter celebration at…
Chamber executives say attracting, retaining businesses requires affordable workforce housing
By Shelby Williams Somervell and Tami Wilson Greater Louisville and NKy Chambers Kentucky is a great place to live, work,…
Amid massive challenges, City of Covington moved forward in 2021 — ‘What a year’ it was!
City of Covington As an exclamation, the phrase “What a year!” can, alternately, ooze vibes both negative and positive. ……
Two new economic development projects to bring new jobs, more than $120 million investment to NKY
Staff Report Two new projects announced Thursday will bring a combined $122 Million investment and 425 new jobs for Northern…
Covington official Ross Patton makes plans for next adventure — in France; city seeking replacement
Even if you haven’t met Ross Patten personally, odds are you see evidence of his work every day throughout Covington….
Jerry Rickett: New Promise Zone initiatives target education, economic development, broadband
Here’s the good news: Partners in the Kentucky Promise Zone, a 10-year initiative that provides a competitive advantage in applying…
Governor announces new economic development projects in Kentucky; year-to-date — 14,000 new jobs
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Three new economic development announcements from Gov. Andy Beshear this week translate into 1,700 new…
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman leaving her cabinet role to help Gov. Beshear with economic development
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman will be relinquishing her second role, that of Secretary of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet,…
Erlanger incentivizing redevelopment through an enhanced demolition program
The City of Erlanger is enhancing its demolition grant program, an economic development incentive designed to spur redevelopment that is…
Gov. Andy Beshear: Largest budget surplus in history adds to Kentucky’s already-booming economy
For months now, Kentucky’s economy has been heating up and we have seen a slew of positive economic development and…
Beshear to hold regular non-COVID press conference — shares round-up of major stories, progress
Gov. Andy Beshear held the first Team Kentucky Update in the Capitol Rotunda Thursday after more than 15 months of…
Nick Brophy joins Small Business Development Center at NKU as newest business coach
The Kentucky Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Northern Kentucky University (NKU) has announced Nick Brophy as its newest business…
Covington encouraging rehab of historic properties with new incentives targeting commercial spaces
The City of Covington has created a new incentive program to help “activate” vacant commercial buildings in neighborhood business districts…
NKy Tri-ED named recipient of 2021 Max Conway Award for Excellence in Economic Development
Site Selection magazine on Monday announced that Northern Kentucky Tri-ED and Redi-Cincinnati are among the top economic development organizations in…
Covington issues its first ‘annual report,’ From Opportunities to Action, touting terrific 2020 growth
An eight-page report released Thursday confirms what City officials suspected: Despite the pandemic, 2020 saw stunning growth and investment in…
Kentucky tops South Central Region for Economic Development Projects per capita; NKY strong
Though the past year brought no shortage of obstacles for businesses across the globe, private-sector companies continued to announce job-creating…
REDI Cincinnati annual meeting recognizes strong 2020, honors Gravity Diagnostics as a growth winner
REDI Cincinnati hosted its seventh annual meeting virtually with more than 200 guests to celebrate the region’s 2020 project wins,…