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Advanced Manufacturing campaign promotes real careers with fresh faces of millennials

The Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Development Coalition unveiled its campaign to promote careers in the field of advanced manufacturing, featuring an anthem of “I Made It in NKy” and an informational website at IMadeItNKY.com.

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Tide of new development sweeps through Newport

Newport is poised for strategic transformation that holds citywide promise for the future, from new riverfront development to affordable housing projects to a homecoming for Wiedemann's beer.

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UpTech ready to name fourth class of startups, looking to gain national profile

UpTech was launched in 2013 on a five-year mission to invest in and mentor Northern Kentucky startups. Under Interim Program Director JB Woodruff, the organization is looking to establish more of a national presence in the informatics world.

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Revving up Northern Kentucky's automotive industry

The automotive industry contributes $14.3 billion to Kentucky's annual gross state product, roughly 8 percent of the total economy, thanks to prominent parts manufacturers and supply businesses in Northern Kentucky.

NKY Reds fans: Aug. 1 is the night for you at the Ball Park

The first Northern Kentucky Night at Great American Ball Park is set for the 7:10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 Reds game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Reds sponsor St. Elizabeth Healthcare is encouraging NKY residents and employees to come for the game and special activities.

UK/NBA star Tayshaun Prince brings basketball camp back to NKY

NBA star Tayshaun Prince, a former UK stand-out, brings his staff of top high school coaches and guest speakers to Thomas More College for his annual basketball camp Aug. 3-5 to benefit Kicks for Kids.

Eight Ball Brewing launches first-ever can series

Bellevue-based craft brewer Eight Ball Brewing is canning its beer for the first time ever, hosting a celebration in its taproom adjacent to The Party Source on July 21.

CVG budget airlines taking on more passengers

In June, discount airlines Allegiant Air and Frontier generated 18.4 percent of airport traffic, the highest marks in CVG's history for low-cost carriers.

NKY Chamber Women's Initiative to host regional networking event

The Northern Kentucky Chamber Women's Initiative will host one of the largest networking events in the region, “Connecting Shore to Shore,” on July 27 at the Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront in Covington.

LEGACY presents Next Generation Leader Awards

LEGACY, the Covington-based organization for young professionals, recognized winners of its Regional Young Professional Awards at a dinner program July 16 at the Madison Event Center, including the Next Generation Leader Awards.

Center for Great Neighborhoods awards grants to eight creative Covington projects

The Center for Great Neighborhoods recently awarded $38,000 in Creative Community Grants to eight Covington residents and organizations to implement creative placemaking activities in city neighborhoods.

The Carnegie announces six diverse shows for its 2015-16 gallery season

The Carnegie recently announced the exhibition lineup for its 2015-16 gallery season, which runs from September until late June. Shows range from an examination of the history and communities of Covington to experimental cinema to the use of abstract art. 

Ratterman named first director of Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Development Coalition

The Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Development Coalition has named Edward R. Ratterman as its first director to work with business, education and community leaders to address the need for skilled workers in advanced manufacturing.

Skyward names new board, with Candace McGraw as first chair

Skyward announced the 15 individuals who will make up its first Board of Directors, led by Candace McGraw, Chief Executive Officer of the Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Enquirer Q&A with Trey Grayson

Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Trey Grayson talked with The Cincinnati Enquirer about a Brent Spence Bridge replacement, Toyota closing its Erlanger manufacturing headquarters, the airport's future and other issues confronting Northern Kentucky.  

William Scheyer interviewed on "Cincinnati Edition" about myNKY and Skyward

Skyward President William Scheyer appeared on the June 22 "Cincinnati Edition" program on WVXU (91.7 FM) to discuss the myNKY plan and Skyward's evolution from Vision 2015.

CVG takes big step to end Delta dominance

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and servicing airlines reached an agreement June 22 on the framework for CVG's first new contract with all carriers in more than 40 years, allowing more carriers to have influence over decisions.

Red Bike launches first NKY stations in Covington

Cincy Red Bike, which allows users to rent bicycles to ride throughout the city’s urban core for a daily or annual fee, officially launched six new stations in Covington on June 23.

Gateway recognizes outstanding workforce partners

Gateway Community and Technical College Workforce Solutions recognized exemplary partners for their contributions to Gateway at the Workforce Solutions Awards ceremony on June 3.

Carespring ready to move forward with Boone County facility

A ruling from Franklin Circuit Judge Phillip Sheridan cleared the way for Carespring Health Care Center to begin construction on Boonespring Transitional Care Center near Union, located on roughly nine acres of land on U.S. 42 at Whispering Trail.