NKCAC’s new leader, Catrena Bowman-Thomas, has embraced the job, the work, and the community
By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune reporter The Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission, an organization whose mission is to assist low income individuals…
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‘Grow with Google’ workshops at Kenton Erlanger library draws crowd, focusing on digital literacy
Visiting Google presenters and coaches hosted free “Grow with Google” workshops at the Erlanger Branch of the Kenton County Public…
BBB Trends: Dreamers welcomed; SBA says small businesses create 2-of-3 new jobs each year in U.S.
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau Small businesses create two out of three new jobs in the United States each…
Newport Independent Schools launches apprenticeship program with Sims-Lohman
Newport Independent Schools After Harold “Pete” Hamblin graduated from Newport High School in 2018, he enrolled at The University of…
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary January 2019 unemployment rate drops to 4.2 percent
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary January 2019 unemployment rate was 4.2 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an…
2018 was good year for investment in Kentucky — $5.3B in 374 individual projects, 14,500 fulltime jobs
Companies pledged nearly $5.3 billion in expansions and new facility locations throughout Kentucky this year, making 2018 the second-highest in…
David Adkisson: Ky’s pro-growth policies create more jobs, high incomes greater business confidence
Two recent studies conducted by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce show that business confidence is growing among Kentucky business leaders…
Unemployment up slightly though Kentucky has added jobs and employment shows strong growth
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary July unemployment rate was 4.3 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency…
Kroger already expanding distribution center in Florence and adding 250 full-time associates
Only nine months after opening, a Kroger distribution center in Florence will add 250 full-time associates, majority full-time roles, as…
Schwan’s Company in Florence has expanded pizza production facility, is hiring for 50 new positions
Schwan’s Company, a leading food manufacturer in the United States recently announced a $34 million investment into its pizza production…
Enzweiller Building Institute opens enrollment for projects with Work Ready Skills Initiative
The Enzweiler Building Institute has opened its enrollment period for 2018-2019. “This is an exciting year for our Building Institute….
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…
‘Stop Panhandling Now’ van will travel the streets, offering ride, job, opportunity, says Lexington Mayor
Lexington Mayor Jim Gray is offering a hand up directly to those asking for a hand out on Lexington’s street…
Kroger to develop distribution center on Mt. Zion Road in Florence, create 100 new jobs
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) has announced a $60 million investment in Northern Kentucky. Kroger’s plans include the purchase and…
Mitch McConnell: Stream Buffer Rule put coal-related jobs at risk; friend in White House changed that
As the Obama administration packed its boxes and prepared to leave office, the former president took a parting shot at…
State’s unemployment rate up slightly in October, lower year-to-year
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate for October 2016 was 5.1 percent from a revised 5 percent in September 2016,…
Florence, Cold Spring Meijer stores among 11 area locations looking for 50 new employees Saturday
On Saturday, Sept. 24, Meijer will host a job fair at 11 Cincinnati-area stores from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m….
LOGOMAT Automation Systems completes $1.5m expansion project, to hire five skilled employees
LOGOMAT automation systems, Inc., a Hebron-based manufacturer of high-precision conveyor systems used in assembly and test applications, plans to hire…
Walmart hires more than 2500 Kentucky veterans through Veterans Welcome Home Commitment
Walmart announced it has hired 2,582 veterans in Kentucky since launching its Veterans Welcome Home Commitment in May 2013. The…
38 skilled tradesmen graduate from Home Builders’ Enzweiler Building Institute
The Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky’s Enzweiler Building Institute graduated 38 students from its school on April 14th. “These…
Unemployment rate remains unchanged at 4.9 percent; labor market greatly improved in ’15
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate for November was 4.9 percent, remaining unchanged from the revised 4.9 percent rate in…
Film incentives bill expected to create jobs, attract productions and promote tourism
Gov. Steve Beshear today signed House Bill 340, which will make Kentucky more competitive in attracting film and television productions…