M&M Service is the Tri-state leader in petroleum equipment, service, and sales -- a specialized industry that in the company’s case includes construction, distribution, and a variety of other services related to gas stations … plus a growing presence in the future of the automobile industry – electric power.
COVINGTON, Ky. – City of Covington officials helped M&...
Members of a new partnership in Covington pose in the space it will use in “Innovation Alley.” Crouching in front is Cheniece Wilson of the African American Chamber of Commerce (AACC). Otherwise, from left to right, are James Pullins from the AACC; Meg Stephenson of the NKU Collaborative for Economic Engagement; Henrietta Sheppard, Annette Smith-Tarver, Jill McCauley, and Gregory Parke...
COVINGTON, Ky. – The long and complex process of transforming the vacant 23-acre IRS site into a reimagined neighborhood jumped forward this week on parallel tracks – one visible to the public and one all but behind the scenes.
O’Rourke Wrecking Company moved construction trailers to the site as it plans to begin removing asbestos and underground fuel tanks next week, kicking ...
City OKs contract, work to start next month
COVINGTON, Ky. – Almost 55 years after it opened and 2½ years after it closed, the sprawling IRS data processing facility will soon cease to exist.
The Covington Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night voted 5-0 to hire O’Rourke Wrecking Company of Cincinnati to demolish the sprawling one-story “Flat Top” complex, rip...
City officials use legislative reception to tout progress
COVINGTON, Ky. – Networking makes the world go ‘round … and late last week, City of Covington officials were in Frankfort talking to legislators, Cabinet secretaries, statewide Constitutional officer holders, lobbyists, economic development officials, and others about work being done in The Cov.
The setting was the ...
The Enzweiler Building Institute – which teaches essential construction trades like plumbing – is opening a Latonia campus this fall.
Industry in desperate need of skilled workers
COVINGTON, Ky. – John Kennedy sells paint for a living. He’s also a matchmaker, confidante, and sounding board.
From behind the counter of B&E Decorating near Ritte’s Corn...
Ross Patten (maroon shirt) listens during the Eastern Corridor cookout & conversation event last fall.
Key economic development official Patten
leaving the City for overseas adventure
COVINGTON, Ky. – Even if you haven’t met Ross Patten personally, odds are you see evidence of his work every day throughout Covington.
New small business in your neighborhood? Patten likel...
In its lab on Russell Street, researchers from Bexion Pharmaceuticals are working to revolutionize the treatment of cancer. (Photo used courtesy of Bexion)
City partnering with Bexion, CTI, Gravity Diagnostics
on facility that would accelerate life sciences-biotech work
COVINGTON, Ky. – Bexion Pharmaceuticals began in 2006 with two researchers, shards of incredible data, and a...
Catrena Bowman-Thomas recently opened Inspired Fashion on Madison Avenue.
Acclaimed Small Business Program reaches 5-year milestone
COVINGTON, Ky. – Two new small businesses owned by women – a women’s boutique and a marketing consultant – and two commercial façade improvement projects are receiving financial help from the City of Covington.
The four awards mean the...
The Enzweiler Building Institute (EBI) teaches a variety of skilled construction trades. (Photo courtesy of the EBI)
With demand for jobs high, shopping center to become workforce hub
COVINGTON, Ky. – A new school that teaches construction trades will open next year in Latonia.
The first classes at what the Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky is calling “th...