How NKY is using public transit to boost economic development
TANK gets creative in connecting residents to jobs and trying to work around traffic congestion, while Newport citizens look to import the Cincinnati Streetcar and related investments.
Florence
Perhaps better known than the Florence Mall itself — one of the Tristate's largest retail centers — is the "Florence Y'all" tower visible from I-75. The tower was originally erected for advertising purposes, but highway regulations mandated it be changed and the new welcome message took hold with residents. Florence is the second-largest city in Northern Kentucky and one of the fastest growing in the state. A number of industrial employers are headquartered here alongside myriad hotels, restaurants and retailers that benefit from interstate and airport access as well as the city's favorable tax policies. Fun is Florence's other stock-in-trade. The city is home to the Florence Freedom independent baseball team, Florence Family Aquatic Center, Ollie's Skatepark and a full community calendar of events that include classes and workshops, Veterans Day parade, Halloween Night Out and annual lighting of the community Christmas tree.
BAWAC flips the script on expectations for NKY adults with disabilities
BAWAC focuses on what its clients can do instead of what they can't do, training them to be productive adults who contribute to (not take from) the local economy.
Skyward and CGN offer nano grants for NKY community improvement
Skyward and the Center for Great Neighborhoods partner for a new nano-grant pilot program in Dayton, Florence and Pendleton County.
How Florence-based Kona Ice became a national household name
The tale of how his daughter’s bad experience with an ice cream truck vendor planted the seed for Tony Lamb to found Kona Ice has been shared many times, but there's a lot more to the story.
Mubea develops future workforce with apprentices
Matt Ryan was one of nine December 2015 graduates of Mubea's three-year apprentice program, which linked up with Gateway Community and Technical College to connect an associate's degree in electrical engineering with a solid job.
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.
Year in Review: Highlights show growth for NKY businesses, communities, education and health
As 2015 comes to a close, Northern Kentucky leaders suggest highlights of the region's civic achievements, notable milestones, new businesses and emerging trends for the year.
Mubea set to graduate first apprentices, ensuring quality workforce
A group of nine students were recognized as the first Northern Kentucky graduates of Mubea North America’s apprenticeship program Dec. 17 in a ceremony at Triple Crown Country Club in Union.
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.
‘Reworking Kentucky’ program to provide workplace-ready addiction assistance
State, business and health leaders have launched the “Reworking Kentucky” initiative to connect Kentuckians recovering from addiction with employment services.
