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NKY Talent Shines at Cincinnati Innovates

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October 29, 2010

The second-annual Cincinnati Innovates regional innovation competition concluded Sept. 22 by recognizing 10 winners at a gathering at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Judges for this year's Cincinnati Innovates competition evaluated 301 entries for new company and product ideas to award $80,000 in prizes to the budding entrepreneurs. Northern Kentucky was very well represented in the results. First place winner was Jocelyn Cates, of Burlington, Ky., who created an online event venue booking website application called Venue Agent. Cates won a $25,000 prize sponsored by CincyTech.

Gov. Beshear announces major expansion by ZF Steering Systems will create hundreds of jobs

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Business + Innovation

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October 29, 2010

Company to invest $95.8 million, expand manufacturing footprint Governor Steve Steve Beshear announced that ZF Steering Systems LLC will undergo a major expansion in Northern Kentucky, investing $95.8 million over the next three years. The growth is a result of increased demand for the company's new and existing products and involves constructing two new buildings and creating 374 new full-time jobs over the next three years at its facility in Florence, Ky.

Regional Flavor Factories Impact Northern Kentucky

By Bethe Ferguson

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Business + Innovation

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October 28, 2010

For more than 150 years, local companies have been creating the flavor combinations that intrigue the senses and please discerning palates. Hidden to most, these companies are providing key ingredients to everyday culinary delights right here in the Northern Kentucky region.