NKY Thrives

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In 2014, LaRosa's donated $36,000 to the Freestore Foodbank through its Buddy Cards program.

LaRosa’s helping to reduce food insecurity via holiday Buddy Card sales

To help remedy hunger, LaRosa’s Pizzeria launched its annual Feed Our Neighbors in Need program, during which it sells $10 Buddy Cards and donates $5 from each sale to the Freestore Foodbank.

St. Elizabeth ‘saves Christmas’ with new Simulation Center

Regional healthcare giant St. Elizabeth Healthcare introduces state-of-the-art center to prepare staff by simulating rare, real-world health emergencies.

Levee looks ahead with new retail leasing agent

Newport on the Levee announced Jeffrey R. Anderson Real Estate, Inc. as the property’s exclusive retail leasing agent. The local firm will be charged with securing new retailers and retaining current tenants at the property.

CVG CEO Candace McGraw
CVG CEO lauds departing Skyward president in sendoff

Skyward president Bill Scheyer announced in November that he will retire.

Tom + Chee to host gift drive for local children with autism

Tom + Chee is hosting a gift drive for Autism 4 Families and Puzzling Panthers, which are support and resource groups for local families of children with autism.

Photo outlining the approximate stretch of KY 536 to be renovated
Construction to begin soon on KY 536 in Boone County

The first segment of Kentucky 536 across Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties will be improved soon.

NKY high school culinary students earn college credit through Sullivan University

A growing number of local high school students are earning college credits through their schools’ articulation agreements with the renowned culinary program at Sullivan University’s National Center for Hospitality Studies.

Nine retailers will open shops on the arcade level of Carew Tower for the holidays.
Holiday popup shops coming to downtown Cincinnati and Covington

Downtown Cincinnati Inc. is bringing nine retailers to Carew Tower, and Renaissance Covington is helping five small business owners and one artist collaborative open popup shops in Covington.

An infographic from Heifer.org breaks down how much time we spend doing things during the day, and how much time it takes to give.
Take time to pay it forward on #GivingTuesday

Now in its fifth year, #GivingTuesday is intended to kick-start the charitable season by encouraging collective impact and generosity.

Chamber launches goods drive for Northern Kentucky homeless

The NKY Chamber will partner with local businesses and family resource coordinators to provide personal hygiene products to homeless populations.

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