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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.

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CVG partners with German airport technology alliance to advance aviation innovation
August 1st, 2026
Leaders of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport have signed an agreement with the German Airport Technology & Equipment Alliance to advance supplier innovation, technology testing and international business collaboration. The…Read the Article
The Mad Piper looks to bring Irish pub culture, live music to Covington
July 24th, 2026
What you need to know Co-founder Will Hodges modeled The Mad Piper after traditional Irish and Scottish pubs, aiming to recreate their intimate atmosphere and community-focused culture. The new bar…Read the Article
Covington to allocate thousands for new youth entrepreneurship lab
July 23rd, 2026
The Covington Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to allocate $5,000 to establish a new youth-focused entrepreneurship lab through the Covington Works program. “When I was reading this, I was pretty…Read the Article
LifeSciKY to host Innovation Showcase at OneNKY Center
July 19th, 2026
LifeSciKY, a nonprofit lab incubator based in Covington, is hosting an innovation showcase for biotech tenants, life sciences companies, educators and students. The event, scheduled for Aug. 7 from 11…Read the Article
Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee ranked No. 1 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s emerging franchise list
June 12th, 2026
Northern Kentucky-based coffee truck brand, Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee, was recently named ‘#1 New and Emerging Franchise in the United States’ by Entrepreneur Magazine. Travelin’ Tom’s was founded in 2020 by…Read the Article
Covington boutique to give women-owned businesses a retail foothold
April 14th, 2026
What you need to know Muse Boutique is a new retail incubator in Covington supporting 17 women-owned, product-based businesses. The space offers below-market rent and prime storefront access to help…Read the Article
Community Voices: Why a human centered entrepreneurial mindset matters more than ever
March 10th, 2026
This Community Voices column is written by Zac Strobl, the director of Northern Kentucky University’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Northern Kentucky employers frequently express concerns about how to prepare…Read the Article
Student entrepreneurs awarded $44K at pitch competition in Covington
March 3rd, 2026
Student entrepreneurs from across Kentucky received thousands of dollars in funding through the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs Collegiate Pitch competition on Feb. 28. The Collegiate Pitch competition was held at…Read the Article
Aviatra Accelerators named nonprofit recipient Women’s Initiative Annual Breakfast
February 6th, 2026
Covington-based Aviatra Accelerators, an entrepreneurial nonprofit that supports women-owned startups and small businesses, was selected by the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Initiative as its nonprofit recipient for the…Read the Article
Proximity founder is turning parking payments into an economic development tool
January 27th, 2026
What you need to know Proximity combines parking payment technology with hyperlocal business promotions to drive foot traffic in downtown areas. The Covington-based startup partners with municipalities to modernize parking…Read the Article