Goal of Covington’s business strategy is action; commission selects Georgia firm to develop plan
The competition was stiff, but Covington has picked a Georgia firm to spend the first seven months of 2019 creating…
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Covington considering economic development consultant; will vote Dec. 11 on $100,000 project
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It was a busy day, they said. The committee, which included representatives from the Covington…
City of Covington approves plan to rewrite ‘unworkable,’ one-size-fits-all, zoning code
Navigating the City of Covington’s Zoning Ordinance is not for the faint of heart. Employing a fundamental one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t…
Free parking available at River Haus during daytime hours Friday through Sunday this week
NKyTribune staff Shoppers in MainStrasse Village will be able to park in the new RiverHaus Apartments garage during daytime hours…
Covington’s West tells CBC lunch crowd temporary free parking at RiverHaus could start Monday
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Covington Economic Development Director Tom West provided an update on city projects at Thursday’s…
City Explains ‘RIPPLE Effect’ plan to revitalize a neighborhood at open house; residents excited
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter If Steve Ward and other residents have their way, the city’s Austinburg neighborhood will soon…
Hilltop Campus project advances in Covington; neighborhoods reminded about RIPPLE Effect
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Tuesday night at its regularly scheduled meeting, the Covington City Commission unanimously approved an ordinance…
City of Covington seeks input, proposals for RIPPLE Effect neighborhood revitalization program
NKyTribune staff The City of Covington is seeking input to help identify the first area where the city will focus…
Covington City Commission approves plan to improve downtown’s look, feel and function
The Covington City Commission Tuesday authorized staff to “prepare applicable legislation to effectuate the adoption of the proposed downtown streetscape…
UpTech to bring fresh ideas to Covington City Hall; leaders to tap ideas of startups in mentoring program
Covington City Hall has entered a formal partnership with UpTech Inc., a nationally ranked business mentoring program that brings innovative…
City of Covington incentives give boost to small businesses with rent subsidy, facade improvements
The City of Covington is giving seven small businesses help with first-year rent and façade improvements. The incentives – representing…
Goatnapping in Covington? Victim’s description: thin, wooden, kinda 2D, city officials distraught
This is an unsettling story of a kid – a missing kid who might well be a kidnapped kid. …
Covington may rethink incentives for developers to offset loss of IRS payroll taxes, added pension costs
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Covington officials said Tuesday it may be time to reconsider how the city attracts new…
Covington City Commission on Tuesday approves studies designed to promote economic development
The Covington City Commission moved forward Tuesday night with three studies designed to ensure that economic development proceeds in a…
Covington expands incentives for small businesses; favors businesses that benefit City, neighborhoods
Covington is expanding the boundaries of two incentive programs that help small businesses and has changed criteria to favor businesses…
Covington’s ’emerging hot spots’ – city pursuing opportunities for development outside downtown
In honor of National Economic Development Week, May 7-12, Covington is calling attention to its aggressive efforts to work with…
‘Love the Cov’ more than buzzwords – things to do, see make Covington experience authentic
In honor of National Economic Development Week, May 7-12, Covington is calling attention to its aggressive efforts to work with…
‘People want to move to the urban core’ – Influx of condos, apts expand Covington housing options
In honor of National Economic Development Week, May 7-12, Covington is calling attention to its aggressive efforts to work with…
‘This isn’t your father’s Covington’ – Energy at Pike and Madison is contagious and is attracting attention
In honor of National Economic Development Week, May 7-12, Covington is calling attention to its aggressive efforts to work with…
Commissioners hear West’s proposals to hire consultants for zoning, software for social media
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter When Tom West was hired on as the city’s economic development director this winter, he…