Blue North supports entrepreneurs, creators, and builders in NKY.

Northern Kentucky (NKY) is a place where roll-up-your-sleeves, chip-on-your-shoulder kinds of people find the opportunity to make their mark. We help people with great ideas and grand visions navigate the hectic realities of the business world in a collaborative effort to create a region that’s obsessed with furthering the quality of life for everyone.

Upcoming Events

Blue North hosts events and programs to connect and equip entrepreneurs, grow the entrepreneurship community, and celebrate our successes.

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Venture Capital Panel: Middle Tech X Blue North

Join us 10/4, 4:30pm @ Braxton Brewing. Top VCs discuss the fundraising landscape today, progress of regional startup scene, and M&A advice. Panelists Kim Banham of Connetic Ventures, Jon Cottrell…

DAV Patriot Boot Camp Networking Night

Join us for an exciting evening of networking and camaraderie at the DAV Patriot Boot Camp Networking Night! This in-person event will be held at Shiners on the Levee, located at Levee…

StartupCincy Week 2023

StartupCincy Week is here to connect our region’s and nation’s entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators to cutting edge knowledge sharing, networking, resources, and to our ecosystem. Come experience the best food,…

News

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Blue North’s Brand Fusion connects enterprise-ready startups with blue chip companies September 29, 2023
Some of the United States’ largest companies packed Cincinnati’s TQL Stadium yesterday for Brand Fusion — an annual event that connects marketers from these brands with enterprise-ready startups from around […] The post Blue North’s Brand Fusion connects enterprise-ready startups with blue chip companies appeared first on LINK nky.
Kenton Hornbeck
Crestview Hills Town Center welcomes Painted Tree Boutiques September 23, 2023
Crestview Hills Town Center has seen various changes over the past few months since the closing of the retail store Bed Bath & Beyond. The shopping center has introduced five […] The post Crestview Hills Town Center welcomes Painted Tree Boutiques appeared first on LINK nky.
Shae Meade
Northern Kentucky’s ‘B Line’ celebrates region’s unique bourbon heritage September 23, 2023
When people think of Kentucky, bourbon and horse racing are usually two of the first things that come to mind. Kentucky is the birthplace of bourbon. Currently, there are over […] The post Northern Kentucky’s ‘B Line’ celebrates region’s unique bourbon heritage appeared first on LINK nky.
Kenton Hornbeck
NKY Chamber to discuss challenges, resources for local entrepreneurs September 22, 2023
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce invites business leaders to their upcoming Eggs ‘N Issues breakfast and panel discussion, where local leaders will discuss the challenges facing local entrepreneurs. BE […] The post NKY Chamber to discuss challenges, resources for local entrepreneurs appeared first on LINK nky.
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Main Street Ventures awards grants to five NKY businesses September 20, 2023
Five Northern Kentucky companies were awarded thousands of dollars worth of grant money from Main Street Ventures to help grow their business. Main Street Ventures is a Cincinnati-based entrepreneurial support […] The post Main Street Ventures awards grants to five NKY businesses appeared first on LINK nky.
Kenton Hornbeck
Jess Sheldon of CityScape Tiles wins Aviatra’s Flight Night pitch competition September 1, 2023
Eleven rising female business owners took center stage at Fedder’s Car Barn in Newport Thursday, each looking to wow the crowd with their personalities and entrepreneurial acumen. Hosted by Covington-based […] The post Jess Sheldon of CityScape Tiles wins Aviatra’s Flight Night pitch competition appeared first on LINK nky.
Kenton Hornbeck