NKY Thrives

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Futuro House, Covington

Top 10 list of most interesting houses features Covington, Newport and Erlanger

Cincinnati’s rich and varied architecture often compels the use of superlatives, not unjustly as the city is home to 28 historic districts, icons like Music Hall and Union Terminal, and modern works by some of the most famous architects in the world (including Zaha Hadid and Frank Gehry).

Mortal Ski Company wins 5th Annual ArtWorks’ Big Pitch

The Park Hills business that builds skis for regional conditions receives $15,000. Covington-based Russo’s Ravioli wins Audience Choice Award.

Cincinnati scores 100% on Municipal Equality Index LGBTQ Inclusion
Branding of places is big business

What is our authentic identity as a city? This question is something midwestern cities often struggle with. 

Mortal Ski Company wins 5th Annual ArtWorks’ Big Pitch

The Park Hills business that builds skis for regional conditions receives $15,000. Covington-based Russo’s Ravioli wins Audience Choice Award.

Laura Moeller founded Strange Stock Art Conservation, which provides preservation services relating to the repair and care of works on paper and photographic materials.
ArtWorks “Big Pitch” finalists: Strange Stock Art Conservation and Russo’s Ravioli

A spotlight on two of the finalists who will compete for a business grant and the Audience Choice Award.

Infused with passion

New Riff Distilling puts a fresh spin on an old Kentucky favorite. 

Premier travel retailer and restaurateur comes to CVG

Paradies Lagardère was awarded two major concession packages in the airport.

Women on the Rise: Aviatra cultivates female businesses

Emerging entrepreneurs receive support from concept to creation.

American holiday destination, Covington-style

For fans of whiskey and beer, no visit to this part of the world would be complete without a tour (or two!) of a local brewery (or two!). As for food, you will be spoilt for choice. 

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