NKY Thrives

NKY thrives is created and managed in partnership by Soapbox Cincinnati, a publication founded in 2008 to serve the Cincinnati region by Issue Media Group (IMG). IMG publications are supported by underwriting and partnerships with local businesses, civic institutions, community funds, nonprofits and foundations that support and expand our coverage of community and economic development, social innovation, city building and place making. Learn more about our underwriting policy here and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion here. Tips, story ideas or feedback? If you have a tip or suggestion for us, please contact editor@soapboxmedia.com.

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Four NKY organizations address housing challenges with menu of 50 recommended options

NKADD, Brighton Center, NKCAC and PDS of Kenton County effort reflects a year of strategic planning.  

SonLight has handled installations of solar panels in third-world countries for more than a decade. When COVID precluded traveling abroad, they took the opportunity to fulfill their mission of providing energy for local schools and nonprofits.
Cincinnati Zoo expands regional solar energy with nonprofit collaborators

A Cincinnati Zoo/SonLight partnership illuminates BLOC Ministries’ Horses on the Hill.  

Star Flatten'em is the team’s public relations director and a jammer.
As we saw it: Soapbox favorite photos of 2024

Soapbox retrospective from last year's archives. 43 remarkable photos published throughout our 16th year of local reporting.  

Leadership Council provides monthly peer roundtables that facilitate valuable feedback that helps nonprofit leaders refine their plans, pitches and bottom line.
Nonprofit compensation research indicate sectors’ employment challenges, opportunities

Leadership Council for Nonprofits' Beth Benson provides insight for competitive recruitment, retention along with obstacles that face the entire nonprofit landscape.

Okini, an expression of gratitude in Japanese, offers traditional sushi menus but expands with more exotic fare such as yakitori. Their ramen has helped make it a splash in Hyde Park’s competitive restaurant scene.
Three new, eclectic restaurants to consider for the holidays or the new year

Biscuits, yakatori, poutine, and more -- it's an appropriate time to embrace what's new.

The Living New Deal: 90 years later, FDR’s groundbreaking program is part of our everyday lives

"It showed what a caring government, an enlightened government, could do for everybody." 

Coming Clean: 5 questions with picture book author Keila Dawson

Winner of the Green Earth Book Award in 2024 for her title No World Too Big, local author says "breaking into this industry has been a dream come true."

"This business isn’t just what I do; it has become who I am, and I love it." Susie Brand, jeweler.
Gifting that supports Cincy’s makers

Take a little time this holiday shopping season to slow down a bit and get to know the makers hiding in plain sight.

Tevin Brown, local artist and entrepreneur.
Three opinions on what the election means

We spoke to three individuals from different walks of life—each with a different perspective on what the election means for their personal and professional futures.

Young women at Northern Kentucky manufacturing companies working toward careers on their own terms

Each is taking her own path, showing there are multiple ways to work toward a career in this field.

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