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Newport company selected to restore iconic roller coasters

Newport-based Baynum Painting has been chosen to restore one of the nation’s most iconic roller coasters along with one of the tallest roller coasters in the world.

New Riff to host Nov. 7 festival celebrating Kentucky craft beer and spirits

The first Holler Festival will be held at New Riff Distillery in Bellevue Nov. 7 to feature craft breweries and distilleries that call the state of Kentucky home.

Two promoted at Tri-ED to work in new business development unit

Two staff members at Northern Kentucky Tri-ED have been promoted to work within the newly established business development unit led by Senior Vice President Wade Williams.

NKU breaks ground on $105 million Health Innovation Center

Ground was officially broken this week on NKU’s Health Innovation Center, funded by a $97 million allocation from the Kentucky General Assembly and an $8 million investment from St. Elizabeth Healthcare.

Archer Daniels Midland hiring for 100 high-paying jobs in Erlanger

Archer Daniels Midland Co., a Fortune 500 company, is set to hire 100 workers for its new information technology center that opened late last month in Erlanger.

Passport to Manufacturing offers career opportunities at five open houses

"Passport to Manufacturing" is a new series of recruiting events designed to attract high school students to the advanced manufacturing industry, starting with five open houses on Oct. 14.

Ky. 536 residents, travelers view alternatives for road

Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Government hosted an open house Oct. 5 to discuss its Ky. 536 scoping study, where two alternatives to improve the road were introduced.

Interact for Health's Ann Barnum forges coalitions to address heroin addiction

The plague of heroin and opiate abuse that’s descended on Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky is enough to make many people throw up our hands in dismay, but not Ann Barnum, vice president of community strategies at Interact for Health.

COV200 seeks input for what to put inside Covington bicentennial's time capsule

Covington residents, business owners and friends recently voted to determine the winning Covington Bourbon Barrel design for a time capsule they’re creating in commemoration of Covington’s bicentennial, and now COV200 is working with the community to determine the time capsule’s contents.

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Great Outdoor Weekend celebrates nature with free family fun

The Green Umbrella Regional Sustainability Alliance hosts more than 120 free interactive events, workshops and demonstrations during the Great Outdoor Weekend Sept. 26-27, plus year-round activities for all ages.

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NASCAR events highlight growth of Northern Kentucky tourism

A new study says tourism brings in $4.4 billion in hotel, retail and food/beverage spending to the Tristate per year, with an important slice of Northern Kentucky's share tied to high-profile venues like Kentucky Speedway.

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African Professionals Network got started at NKU, continues to spread connections

The African Professionals Network, the area's go-to organization for anything related to continental Africa, hosted its annual symposium Oct. 10 with a keynote address from the Northern Kentucky Chamber's Trey Grayson.

Federal grant to help Catalytic Fund push NKY redevelopment efforts

The Catalytic Fund recently received a $700,000 grant from the U.S. Treasury's Community Development Financing Institution Program, one of only three Kentucky organizations and one of 123 across the nation to receive CDFI funds this year.

Covington gets $5.4M to transform riverfront

The city of Covington has received $5.4 million in federal money, most of which will pay to turn the former Covington Landing along the Ohio River into a well-manicured park.

Answers in Genesis president to discuss Ark Encounter at Eggs 'N Issues, Williamstown events

Two Northern Kentucky events will provide community leaders and citizens the opportunity to find out more about the Answers in Genesis theme park, the Ark Encounter, currently under construction in Williamstown.

4c for Children launches new kindergarten readiness program

4C for Children Play & Learn groups in nine Ohio and Kentucky communities are welcoming children and the adults who care for them to come and play in bi-weekly groups for young children not in formal child care programs.

Allegiant, American bringing more new flights to CVG

American Airlines and Allegiant Air are expanding service at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Neltner Small Batch focuses on "true stories" behind branding work

Consumer and brand marketing is pretty big in Cincinnati, where big firms work with big clients to reach a big audience. NKY's Neltner Small Batch, as the name says, is doing things a little differently.

Amazon military hiring program helps local veteran transition to successful civilian life

Amazon's veteran hiring program can count Maurice Venegas as a success story. He's a retired U.S. Army Captain who has been working as a general manager at the Amazon Fulfillment Centers in Hebron since 2011.

Covington to hold new business ribbon-cuttings every Friday

The City of Covington has launched a program to celebrate new businesses by having city and community representatives hold ribbon-cutting ceremonies every Friday.