Pandemic-fueled shift in buying habits leads to investment, expansion at this machine maker
R.A. Jones is planning to invest about a million dollars a year over the next five years to build its capacity at its Kenton County facility.
Covington
This genteel town just south of the Ohio River features a number of charming treasures including the lively MainStrasse district with its trendy bars, pubs and restaurants as well as beautiful homes stretched along the river beneath the strikingly modern architecture of the architectural jewel, the Ascent at Roebling's Bridge, designed by Daniel Libeskind. Covington is experiencing a renaissance with new shops, restaurants and condos opening along Madison and Pike Streets, and a burgeoning Arts District that acts as the cultural glue that binds the city's charm to its proud denizens. Plus, its successful startup scene is attracting entrepreneurs, especially in emerging informatics and data-driven industries thanks to the UpTech business accelerator.
These Northern Kentucky companies made the list of the fastest-growing in the U.S.
Logistics, information technology, and computer hardware were the leading business sectors for these high-growth enterprises.
“Runner’s World” recommends Flying Pig Marathon as a must-run fall race
The Pig was delayed due to COVID-19 but will take place at the end of October, and will offer runners of all skill levels a chance to participate.
CVG named “best regional airport in North America”
Skytrax, a consultancy that runs airline and airport reviews and rankings, recently announced the 2021 World Airport Awards.
Northern Kentucky firms add 2,000 jobs in supply chain, logistics, financial services
The recent announcements come just a couple of months after Amazon said it would begin hiring for more than 2,000 positions at its new North American air hub.
Will tiny Lewisburg become ‘collateral damage’ in the bridge debate?
Investment in the Covington neighborhood has continued, even grown, despite longstanding plans for a new bridge that would take out part of the neighborhood. Some doubt the new span will ever be built.
A campaign to preserve a cultural and architectural gem
Once threatened with demolition, The Carnegie today is a multidisciplinary arts venue, housing theater performances, educational programs, and art exhibitions.
After its breakneck growth from Covid-19 testing, what’s next for Gravity Diagnostics?
After responding to extraordinary demand for Covid-19 testing, the growth at Gravity Diagnostics was phenomenal. So what does it do for an encore?
After its breakneck growth from Covid-19 testing, what’s next for Gravity Diagnostics?
After responding to extraordinary demand for Covid-19 testing, the growth at Gravity Diagnostics was phenomenal. So what does it do for an encore?
NKY educator will work on national higher ed model
The goal of the Designers in Residence program is to create strategies to eliminate equity and economic opportunity gaps in higher education.
