NewsMakers 2021: Tri-ED’s Lee Crume has a plan and a vision — loves where he is and where we can go
This is the 4th in a 5-part series honoring The NKyTribune’s NewsMakers 2021 By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Lee Crume…
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NewsMakers 2021: Leo Calderon, Carri Chandler, Joseph Chillo, Lee Crume, Shannon Starkey-Taylor
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor The NKyTribune’s NewsMakers 2021 are an impressive, accomplished group of high-achieving community servants who have…
Judy Clabes: Join me for a leisurely cup of coffee, a nice chat — and a celebration of our community
I hope we can have an unrushed conversation over a nice cup of coffee (or tea, your choice) this Monday…
NKY Chamber to address region’s workforce challenges, opportunities at Oct. 19 Eggs ‘N Issues
On Tuesday, Oct. 19, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will host Eggs ‘N Issues: Solving the Workforce Puzzle from…
IT solutions provider C-Forward plans $2.3 million expansion to corporate offices in Covington
C-Forward, a managed services provider of IT solutions with clients throughout Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati, has announced plans for…
Amazon celebrates the beginning of operations at new $1.5 billion air cargo facility at CVG
Amazon celebrated the beginning operations at its 2,000-job, $1.5 billion air cargo hub at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)…
R.A. Jones to upgrade facility with more than $2million investment creating 20 high-wage jobs
Gov. Andy Beshear announced R.A. Jones & Co., a designer and manufacturer of packaging equipment, will upgrade its Kenton County…
Lens manufacturer Zeiss Vision Care celebrates ribbon cutting on new U.S. headquarters in Hebron
Eyeglass lens producer Zeiss Vision Care capped off a multi-year, $20 million construction project Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at…
Chamber, Tri-ED execs speak up for diversity, equity, inclusion as region struggles to fill job vacancies
By Brent Cooper and Lee Crume The COVID-19 pandemic itself is now thankfully behind us for the most part. Its…
Tri-ED’s survey of business leaders gives insight to challenge, priorities of pandemic and recovery
The Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation (Tri-ED) recently conducted a survey with 86 Northern Kentucky business leaders providing insight…
MAB Fabrication to locate new production operations in Walton, investing $6.9 million
Gov. Andy Beshear announced MAB Fabrication Inc., which manufacturers awnings and steel structures for greenhouses, garden centers and big-box stores,…
CBC presents Tri-ED’s Lee Crume on Changing Face of Urban/Suburban Development on April 15
It was nearly two years ago when CBC introduced the new CEO of Northern Kentucky Tri-ED, Lee Crume who has…
Tri-ED surpasses 2020 project, annual salary, capital investment targets; big success in tough times
The Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation (Tri-ED) announced its 2020 economic development results, which surpassed the targets set by…
Protective Life to relocate its core site in the Greater Cincinnati region to RiverCenter Towers in Covington
Kentucky’s efforts to attract and create better-paying jobs statewide took a major step forward as Gov. Andy Beshear and executives…
NKY Restaurant Relief Fund awards grants to five more restaurants; total economic impact now $94,000
The generosity of the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati region has enabled the NKY Restaurant Relief Fund to once again…
IT Supply Solutions to invest $1.9M to grow in Independence, will create 15 new full-time jobs
Gov. Andy Beshear congratulated IT Supply Solutions on the company’s nearly $1.9 million planned expansion in Kenton County, which is…
Final Northern Kentucky Chamber Eggs ‘N Issues of 2020 to feature Tri-ED’s Lee Crume on Dec. 15
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) will host its final Eggs ‘N Issues webinar of the year on…
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…
Dollar General opens new distribution centers in state, including a traditional warehouse in Boone County
Gov. Andy Beshear announced Wednesday some positive economic news that will bring hundreds of needed jobs to Kentucky and spur…
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…
Tri-ED’s Blue North gets $510,000 RISE grant from KCED, becomes independent organization
Northern Kentucky Tri-ED’s Blue North, the community for startups and small businesses in Northern Kentucky, has received a $510,000 RISE…
Hilltop moving headquarters to Covington RiverCenter, surrounded by projects it helped build
A company that has been shaping Covington’s skyline will soon be a part of it. Hilltop Basic Resources Inc. –…