Covington to hold new business ribbon-cuttings every Friday

Starting Sept. 11, the City of Covington launches a program for new businesses through which city and community representatives hold ribbon-cutting ceremonies every Friday.
 
New retail and residential options will add to Covington’s current offerings and housing stock. With the success of Braxton Brewing and the soon-to-be-finished redevelopment of the Mutual Building as well as the recent groundbreaking for the Hotel Covington, the city will soon have a plethora of options to live, work and play.
 
The first two months of ceremonies will include openings and groundbreakings for a number of new ventures as well as a few that have relocated within the city. The Sept. 11 ribbon-cutting is for BrandFlick on Greenup Street.
 
BeanHaus, 640 Main St.
Owner Tim Eversole just opened a brick-and-mortar location where BeanHaus first operated in 2006 on MainStrasse. The coffee shop closed in 2010 but continued to operate at Findlay Market, where it has been for seven years. The menu will include breakfast and lunch options with an emphasis on sandwiches and, of course, coffee.
 
Boone Block, 406-422 Scott Blvd.
Development is underway at Boone Block, which was built in 1872. The 24,000-square-foot building will soon offer nine three-level, single-family townhomes ranging in size from 2,000 to 5,000 square feet.
 
Brandflick, 306 Greenup St.
Launched in 2010, Brandflick is moving into a new space above Roebling Point Books & Coffee. The multimedia company helps businesses grow their brand through video and print media.
 
C U Thair, 614 Washington St.
The hair salon opened in March on Greenup Street but relocated to its current location in June. And it’s not all about hair — the salon’s walls feature artwork by owner Troy Williams that celebrates hair.
 
Flow, 5 W. Pike St.
The men’s clothing store is moving from Scott Street, where it’s been for the past four years, to the Mutual Building. Flow is also expanding and will now have an in-store barbershop, Cutman, in the rear of the space.
 
Inspirado, 715 Madison Ave.
Opening on Sept. 16, Inspirado restaurant will offer something for everyone. The menu features globally inspired comfort foods as well as foodie favorites. Owner Baron Shirley plans to add a second-floor wine bar and art gallery in the near future.
 
Perks on Pike, 222 W. Pike St.
Perks on Pike opened this spring as Uncle Buddy’s Cafe but changed its name over the summer. The space features made-to-order salads and sandwiches as well as coffee, baked goods, soups and juices.