Spring Rekindle Class Graduates 12 Entrepreneurs
On May 23, we wrapped up our fourth round of Rekindle Mirco-Enterprise program. This round our business ideas included canine bed bug detection service, elder care, pet care, auto-repair, auto detailing, baking, personal concierge services, web-based services, a ‘chill-out’ lounge, office cleaning and relationship bracelets. We enjoyed working with all the students in the … Read more
Join Futurecraft for Startup Speed Dating!
June 14, 6 p.m.at Pike Street Lounge in Covington. Startup Speed Dating is a way for people with big ideas to enlist others in their cause, while pairing entrepreneurs with programmers, lawyers, bankers, investors, and other passionate entrepreneurs. Who knows? Your sessions may spark a longer-term relationship. Who should date? Entrepreneurs who want to explore … Read more
NKY Chamber Small Business Seminar – Marketing Your Business
Date: 5/22/2012 Time: 8:00 AM TO 10:30 AM Click to Register Event Description: Getting your company or product noticed in the market requires a well planned strategy and a solid understanding of marketing. This seminar will teach you: Marketing strategy fundamentals: Who, What, When, and Where Social media fundamentals Tailoring your website to your business … Read more
Public Library Workforce Center . . . Maximize Your Marketability with Creative Thinking
10:00 AM – Noon Grant County Library 201 Barnes Road Williamstown, KY 41097 Curious how a product was created? Do you ever wonder how a problem was solved? Interested in learning ways to help you stand out amongst colleagues? Come join us to learn a problem-solving framework that will allow you to have that innovative … Read more
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission Announces next round of the Rekindle Micro-Enterprise Development Program to Help Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Covington, KY — The Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission announces the formation of their fourth round classes for the six-week Rekindle Micro-Enterprise Development. As an introduction to the Rekindle Micro-Enterprise Program Northern Kentucky University’s Small Business Development Center and NKCAC’s Rekindle Micro-Enterprise Development program are working together in providing the initial Pre-Business Orientation Workshops planned … Read more
NKY Chamber Small Business Seminar: Ownership & Succession Planning
What happens if you’re not there tomorrow? Everyone’s financial security depends on a solid succession plan. Whether your business is staying in the family or going to an outside owner, don’t wait to make these vital plans. This seminar will include: 8 steps to a successful Business Succession Plan How management structure and employee … Read more
March Covington Business Council Meeting: Economic Development – One Guest at a Time
Eric Summe, Northern Kentucky Convention & Visitors Bureau Linda Antus, Cincinnati USA Regional Tourism Network The total economic impact of visitor spending during 2010 in Boone, Campbell and Kenton Counties was $280.2 million. Eric and Linda will discuss the missions of their organizations and the role of tourism impacting jobs and the economy and will … Read more
Rekindle Director receives Award from Newport Business Association
NKCAC’s Rekindle Business Development Director, Robert Yoder and Bev Holiday, Owner of Kentucky Haus Artisan Gallery received the Newport Business Association’s Long Standing Service Award at the Newport Business Association’s Annual Dinner at Mokka in Newport on February 29, 2012. The Long Standing Business Award (Also know as ‘The Marvin’) recognizes the contributions of the … Read more
Covington Business Council Presents: Creative Strategies for Economic Development at February Meeting
Creative Strategies for Economic Development Elizabeth Edwards, Founder, Metro Innovation Edwards is the author of the award winning book, Startup: The Complete Handbook for Launching a Company for Less. She has been featured in more than 50 local and national media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal and BoingBoing, and has been a popular guest … Read more
NKY Forum: How will Northern Kentucky be impacted by the 2012 General Assembly?
The NKY Forum will host an event on January 30th to get the inside scoop about what’s really happening in Frankfort during this year’s General Assembly and how it affects our region. A prominent lobbyist, journalists from across the Commonwealth and a legislative staffer will be there, and as with all Forum events, the audience … Read more

