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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

Northern Kentucky Tri-ED celebrates new and expanding ‘Thoroughbred’ companies

At an awards ceremony Feb. 17, Northern Kentucky Tri-ED recognized 27 companies that located, expanded or were launched in the region in 2015, from global giants to small shops.

Florence water technology startup AquiSense gets international attention

The NKY startup has received international praise for a water disinfecting system recognized as the first in the world to employ chemical-free UV technology.

NKU celebrates era of transformation, looks ahead to bright future

Northern Kentucky University is in the midst of a significant makeover, adding new degree programs and iconic buildings while fighting for fair state funding.

My Soapbox: Natasia Malaihollo, Founder & CEO of Wyzerr

As Natasia Malaihollo refined the business plan for her consumer research startup at The Brandery, a strange thing happened: She fell in love with Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. And now she wants to give back.

2015 proved the power of philanthropy in NKY

The Endow Kentucky Tax Credit helped boost charitable giving to the Northern Kentucky Fund and partners that increased permanent nonprofit assets across the region.

Covington-based startup Wyzerr revolutionizes consumer data collection

Founder and CEO Natasia Malaihollo discusses the path her scrappy startup Wyzerr (pronounced "wiser") took from Los Angeles to Covington via The Brandery incubator in Over-the-Rhine.

Global Entrepreneurship Week brings powerful new resource to NKY

Entrepreneurship has taken center stage recently in Northern Kentucky, with business competitions, panel discussions, information sessions, an education summit and the launch of NKYStartupResource.org.

Celebrating the holiday season across Northern Kentucky

Northern Kentucky communities are planning a slew of holiday celebrations as interesting and distinctive as the neighborhoods themselves. Check out all the details here.

Northern Kentucky FAME partners with educators, manufacturers to drive jobs

Northern Kentucky leaders are betting on an education-based jobs push from the local Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) chapter, a partnership among 18 area businesses, allied groups and academic institutions.

NKY FAME partners with educators, manufacturers to drive jobs

Northern Kentucky leaders are betting on an education-based jobs push through the local Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) chapter, a partnership among 18 area businesses, allied groups and academic institutions.

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