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Teens gain positive experiences through Outdoor Adventure Clubs

Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Source: NKY Tribune
Outdoor Adventure Clubs recently led a group of urban teens on a kayaking adventure. The group of 44 adventurers allowed the club to hit a milestone — providing over 5,000 outdoor adventures.

NKY companies to host Manufacturing Preview Days in October

Monday, October 3, 2016
Source: Manufacturing Day
October kicks off a series of events designed to get students interested in lucrative, rewarding manufacturing careers.  

Covington's new Innovation Alley to host startup celebration Oct. 6

Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Source: Soapbox Media
City of Covington will officially dedicate Innovation Alley at the Oct. 6 UpStart Celebration of Entrepreneurship.

Historic drop in youth smoking attributed to KY smoke-free policies

Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Source: River City News
Kentucky’s youth smoking prevalence is at a historic low, dropping nearly 10 percentage points over the past decade.
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Ewe-Nique Art Walk joins Kentucky Wool Festival in Pendleton County

Liz McEwanWednesday, September 21, 2016
The sheep-inspired art walk in Falmouth will feature storefront art installations on Sept. 24 made possible by Skyward's myNKY grant program, promoting the annual Wool Festival Oct. 7-9.
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UpTech 5 cohort features diverse startups with community focus

Hannah PurnellWednesday, September 21, 2016
The nine startup companies comprising UpTech 5 will receive business support, mentorship, workspace and other resources as they navigate the six-month incubation process.
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How myNKY Nano Grants turn ideas into action

John FoxWednesday, September 21, 2016
A partnership among Skyward, The Catalytic Fund and the Center for Great Neighborhoods provides a spark to community vibrancy projects via $250 Nano Grants.

Local partnership to bring more than 200 student jobs to NKU

Monday, September 19, 2016
Source: NKY Tribune
A local partnership will bring 70 part-time jobs to Northern Kentucky University students this fall, with more jobs to come.

NKU named among safest American campuses

Thursday, September 15, 2016
Source: SafeWise.com
For the third year in a row, online index Safewise.com has ranked NKU among the safest college campuses in the nation for its low crime rate.

Huntington Bank to move 117 employees to downtown Covington

Monday, September 12, 2016
Source: River City News
The City of Covington will consider the proposal, which would bring total number of site employees to 133, with an annual total gross salary of $7.9 million.

Kroger shows love to renovated store with community mural

Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Source: NKY Tribune
Kroger kicked off the creation of the "Love the Cov" community mural on the exterior of its newly renovated Covington store on September 1.

Local seniors surprised with early admission to Thomas More College

Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Source: River City News
The hashtag #TMC2021 became a trending topic on Twitter as Thomas More College president David Armstrong delivered acceptance letters to seniors at six area schools.

NKY Community Action Commission launches single-parent scholar program

Monday, August 29, 2016
Source: NKY Tribune
Lincoln Grant Scholar House in Covington will provide education, support and housing for single parents who enroll full-time in college.

Nexigen tech to make Newport first "smart city" in Midwest

Monday, August 29, 2016
Source: River City News
Nexigen, the Newport-based tech firm behind smartLINK, will help the city reach its desired status faster than other Midwestern cities due to reduced scope and smaller footprint.
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How NKY is using public transit to boost economic development

John FoxWednesday, August 24, 2016
TANK gets creative in connecting residents to jobs and trying to work around traffic congestion, while Newport citizens look to import the Cincinnati Streetcar and related investments.
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Kenton County Academies prepare local grads for success in changing career market

Erin HillWednesday, August 24, 2016
Academies are part of a renewed regional and national focus on science, technology, engineering and math – subjects linked to high-growth jobs and usually referred to as STEM.
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Colonel De settles into new location, spices up Fort Thomas dining scene

Liz McEwanWednesday, August 24, 2016
Popular spice maker moves headquarters and brings new retail location – as well as a fun, family-friendly vibe – to Fort Thomas.

New Riff plans $7.5M expansion in West Newport

Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Source: Soapbox Media
Two years after opening, New Riff Distilling is planning a $7.5 million expansion along the newly widened Kentucky Route 9. 

Registration opens for ArtStop Series at The Carnegie

Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Source: Soapbox Media
The Carnegie will offer dance, drama and visual art workshops to kids ages 7-12 this fall and winter.

UpTech mentor gives NKU student leg up on career success

Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Source: Soapbox Media
Northern Kentucky University’s College of Informatics will produce a funded intern who will gain experience in the business startup world, thanks to sponsorship from Frank Caccamo of UpTech.
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