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Hannah Purnell

Hannah Purnell is a lifelong Northern Kentuckian who writes extensively about regional issues related to arts and culture, politics and economic development. 

Hannah Purnell's Latest Articles

Newport’s strategic outlook nets results for city and region

Ethos Laboratories will bring $2.6M and create 45 jobs in Newport. And with new residential and retail developments in the riverfront city, things are starting to spark.

NKY flies high with aviation sector as target industry

New developments are converging in Northern Kentucky's flight corridor that will support big growth and attract aviation-related projects to the region.

Rising stars of entrepreneurship fuel Northern Kentucky success

From A as in assessments to Z as in ZoomEssence, how Northern Kentucky's healthy entrepreneurial climate contributes to economic prosperity.

Northern Kentucky recognizes 2013 Thoroughbreds

Twenty-four new companies and expansion projects in 2012 are projected to create nearly 6000 jobs in Northern Kentucky and add $438M in value to the region's economy. Tri-ED's annual report shares more about these engines of growth. 

Signature Tri-ED catalog highlights NKY business solutions

With the new Signature Sites and Buildings catalog, Northern Kentucky shows site selection professionals the region's competitive edge.

Study: Tourists spending big in Northern Kentucky

Over 22 million people visited the Greater Cincinnati region in 2011, contributing $4.3 billion to the economy. A recent economic impact report suggests that tourism will only get bigger in years to come. 

Gateway’s urban campus holds promise for transformed Covington

Gateway Community & Technical College recently unveiled plans for an $80 million campus in Covington. What does it mean for Northern Kentucky's urban core?

My Soapbox: Sherry Carran, Covington’s mayor-elect

Covington's first female mayor, Sherry Carran, takes office next month. The alum of the University of Cincinnati’s architecture program and long-time Northern Kentuckian shares her thoughts on her election, her goals, and bikes in Covington with Soapbox’s Hannah Purnell.  

Tri-ED’s entrepreneurial support division “ezone” expands reach

Northern Kentucky's ezone is growing in influence, creating jobs and spurring economic development as part of the new Kentucky Innovation Network.

NKY Boost works to retain and expand area businesses

Northern Kentucky Tri-ED unveils a new business retention program that will help keep and grow companies in the region.

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