Lee Crume: Manufacturing is a key driver to growth in Northern Kentucky
Every October, manufacturers, elected officials and economic development organizations throughout the U.S. celebrate Manufacturing Day on the first Friday of…
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Erlanger City Council lowers city’s property tax rate; Mayor cites economic growth, fiscal responsibility
Erlanger City Council voted Tuesday night to lower the city’s property tax rate. The property tax rate was lowered to…
Beshear reports 775 new COVID-19 cases, 8 deaths, 130 kids; announces economic development projects
Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday reported 775 new COVID cases and eight deaths, bringing the state’s totals to 45,978 cases…
WYWQ*: Tri-ED kept office open and (even if from a distance) fully engaged in moving mission forward
Staff report WYWQ* (While You Were Quarantined), work continued in many ways in the community and among major employers in…
As cases top 18K, Governor orders wearing masks in public to halt virus and continue to reopen safely
Highlighting his commitment to protecting all Kentuckians, Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentuckians must wear face coverings in many situations if…
Newport Forward — deadline is midnight tomorrow for citizens to weigh in on city’s future
Here’s your chance to participate. Newport is asking for your input on the direction of future land use, economic and…
Beshear appoints new task force to guide and advance ‘America’s AgriTech’ capital in Kentucky
Gov. Andy Beshear has appointed members of a new task force that will guide the administration in building America’s AgriTech…
Beshear reports 282 new COVID-19 cases, five deaths; talks economic development, unemployment
Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on several state initiatives, including COVID-19 as well as economic developments and state services. “Today…
A closer look at numbers detail in City of Covington’s ‘miracle’ $149M budget; it moves the city forward
First of two parts on the City of Covington’s 2020-21 budget. Design for a dog park. A new home…
Covington commissioners approve budget in first reading, approve subsidies, honor Rev. Leo Schmidt
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Covington’s fiscal year ’21 budget got a first reading Tuesday night, and, unlike last week,…
Northern Kentucky Chamber to host Government Forum on economic development during pandemic
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will address a pertinent issue at an equally critical time when it hosts its second Government…
More development on the way in Covington, Monarch Building, Streetscape projects will move forward
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter More changes and updates are on the way in Covington, this time courtesy of the…
Beshear helps fill 16 Millionth Jim Beam barrel as he announces KY is nation’s leading exporter of whiskey
As Kentucky’s signature bourbon industry continues to boom, Gov. Andy Beshear announced today the Commonwealth is the nation’s leading exporter of…
Florence 3rd Quarter Report includes development projects completed, underway, in the pipeline
NKyTribune staff The City of Florence has provided its Third Quarter Report on development projects recently competed, currently underway and…
Covington Small Business program sees record activity; officials find extra money to fund 12 projects
Eager to help its small businesses, the City of Covington over the last two years has quadrupled the money it…
New Northern Kentucky Tri-ED CEO Lee Crume talks about vision for the region at CBC Luncheon
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Lee Crume, president and CEO of the Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation (Tri-ED),…
Dayton CCAP Business Incentive Program helps Avenue Pharmacy rehab new downtown location
Last year when Avenue Pharmacy in Dayton learned that their lease wouldn’t be renewed, owner Sam Colleta reached out to…
NKY Chamber: Looking to 2019, advocacy includes workforce, taxes, economic development and more
By Hannah Carver NKyTribune reporter The special legislative session called by Governor Matt Bevin to address the state’s pension issue…
Eli Capilouto: We must serve through economic development, health-care solutions, more graduates
When I think about what’s at stake for Kentucky, in my mind’s eye, I see Jake Ingram. Jake graduated from…
Dave Adkisson: Immigration reform is needed to fuel Kentucky’s economy; we need Dreamers in jobs here
January is often accompanied by a sense of optimism and hope for the year ahead. But for Dreamers (children born…
Sandra Wilson: Kentucky film incentives are a success story and a great recipe for success
The Kentucky film industry is a success story in the making. Since the General Assembly adopted a new incentive structure…
Florence development update shows projects completed, under construction and in the pipeline
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The City of Florence 2017 Third Quarter Development Update recognized established businesses, identified completed…