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Blue North relies on you. The success of our region’s entrepreneurs is directly reflective of the support we receive from leading companies, successful entrepreneurs, and others who have a vested interest in the success of our region’s entrepreneurial spirit. Check out ways you can get involved and help further the Blue North mission of making Northern Kentucky one of the best places in America to create, launch, and grow a business.

Spotlight on Success

We’re proud to support these entrepreneurs who are driving innovation and progress in our region. Read their stories below or continue scrolling to get involved in their journeys.

Incubator Kitchen Collective

Incubator Kitchen Collective was founded in 2013 as a shared kitchen space to provide food entrepreneurs with an affordable, comprehensive place to grow. The non-profit offers a comprehensive framework of support that helps food start-ups overcome the unique barriers in the food industry. To date, the incubator has helped launch over 170 small businesses across the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region.

Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs

The Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs (GSE) identifies and enables Kentucky high school students to become the next generation of entrepreneurs through a three-week immersive residential experience. Since its founding in 2013, GSE has produced 40+ new businesses, multiple patents, and every summer graduates over 140 high school students.

Road iD

Since 1999, ROAD iD has provided peace of mind to millions of active individuals thanks to ID products that communicate the information necessary to ensure proper medical care, should the need arise. In addition to being an active charitable presence in the NKY community, ROAD iD’s move to Covington revitalized two underutilized historic warehouses, bringing in over $5.5M in economic development and 50 new jobs to the region.

Gravity Diagnostics

Gravity Diagnostics is a state-of-the-art CAP-accredited and CLIA-certified laboratory licensed in all 50 states. During the pandemic, the company pivoted quickly to provide COVID-19 testing services for the Northern Kentucky community and has subsequently been named one of the fastest-growing companies and best workplaces in the region.

Incubator Kitchen Collective

Incubator Kitchen Collective was founded in 2013 as a shared kitchen space to provide food entrepreneurs with an affordable, comprehensive place to grow. The non-profit offers a comprehensive framework of support that helps food start-ups overcome the unique barriers in the food industry. To date, the incubator has helped launch over 170 small businesses across the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region.

Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs

The Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs (GSE) identifies and enables Kentucky high school students to become the next generation of entrepreneurs through a three-week immersive residential experience. Since its founding in 2013, GSE has produced 40+ new businesses, multiple patents, and every summer graduates over 140 high school students.

Road iD

Since 1999, ROAD iD has provided peace of mind to millions of active individuals thanks to ID products that communicate the information necessary to ensure proper medical care, should the need arise. In addition to being an active charitable presence in the NKY community, ROAD iD’s move to Covington revitalized two underutilized historic warehouses, bringing in over $5.5M in economic development and 50 new jobs to the region.

Gravity Diagnostics

Gravity Diagnostics is a state-of-the-art CAP-accredited and CLIA-certified laboratory licensed in all 50 states. During the pandemic, the company pivoted quickly to provide COVID-19 testing services for the Northern Kentucky community and has subsequently been named one of the fastest-growing companies and best workplaces in the region.

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Ways You Can Get Involved

Entrepreneurs

Are you ready to take the leap and bring your idea to life? Our team can help connect you with people, businesses, and resources that can help you realize your dream.

Mentors

We pride ourselves on connecting our entrepreneurs with the local community. Become a mentor and help guide entrepreneurs to their dreams of starting a business by answering questions and sharing your experiences.

Sponsors

Support from our donors, sponsors, and partners helps enable members of our community to pursue entrepreneurship and turn their ideas into reality. Contact us to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and benefits.

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Running a company can feel like navigating a storm on a high-speed roller coaster – it’s exciting, but it can sure be stressful. That’s where the Blue North Resilience Accelerator comes into play. Crafted by clinical psychologist, Dr. Lina Ehlinger, the Resilience Accelerator program is designed to address the unique mental health challenges faced by startup founders. The goal of the program is to help these entrepreneurs develop essential skills for dealing with the mental pressures of running a startup, including stress management, conflict resolution, and emotion regulation.

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