
Northern Kentucky Spotlight
By NKY Chamber
Northern Kentucky has a vibrant business community. NKY Chamber Spotlight shines a light on the interesting stories our businesses create everyday and keeps you up-to-date with business news around the Cincinnati region. Thank you to our sponsors - CVG: title sponsor; CKREU Consulting: digital sponsor; episode sponsors: Horan and Heartland Bank

NKY Chamber Job Board & Mardi Gras for Homeless Children
Northern Kentucky Spotlight • By NKY Chamber • Jan 09, 2020
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Rhinegeist Celebrates 9 Year Anniversary, has Big Plans Ahead
Let's talk about beer! This week's NKY Spotlight Podcast features Nicole Kendle, Rhinegeist Senior Sales Manager for Kentucky. Nicole highlights what Rhinegeist has been up to, including what beverages are coming to a store near you this summer.
Thank you to our sponsors Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, CKREU Consulting, HORAN and Heartland Bank.
20:43
July 05, 2022

HORAN Shares Insights into Mental Health Resources for Employers
Employers, are you concerned about employee mental health or looking to learn more about assistance options? Check out today's NKY Spotlight Podcast with Shannon Schumacher, KY Market Leader for HORAN, who shares insights into mental health for employers.
Thank you to our sponsors Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, CKREU Consulting, HORAN and Heartland Bank.
25:16
June 27, 2022

Hear What's New At World of Golf in Florence
It's a brand new world at World of Golf! Today the NKY Spotlight Podcast is joined by Madelyn Neidhardt, World of Golf's Director of Player Development Marketing & Events. Madelyn showcases their recent renovations and discusses what you can expect the next time you visit.
Thank you to our sponsors Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, CKREU Consulting, HORAN and Heartland Bank.
14:11
June 21, 2022

Get to know Colette Paperie, Julie Kirkpatrick of meetNKY talks National Bourbon Day
Today's NKY Spotlight podcast features two special guests! Keli Spanier, Owner of Colette Paperie, joins us to talk about her fun and snarky products and how she stays inspired. We are also joined by Julie Kirkpatrick, President and CEO of Northern Kentucky Convention & Visitors Bureau, who talks about #NationalBourbonDay coming up on June 14.
Thank you to our sponsors Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, CKREU Consulting, HORAN and Heartland Bank.
27:23
June 13, 2022

HILLS Properties Could Be Building in an NKY Neighborhood Near You
Hunting for your next apartment? This week on the NKY Spotlight Podcast we are joined by the HILLS Properties, who share insights into the Northern Kentucky housing market and HILLS' expansion plans in the region.
Thank you to our podcast sponsors Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, CKREU Consulting, HORAN and Heartland Bank.
17:56
June 06, 2022

UC Online's Business Partnership Program can Help Attract, Retain and Train Your Workforce
Looking for ways to attract, retain and train your workforce? Tune into this week’s NKY Spotlight Podcast to hear from Mike Norton of University of Cincinnati Online. 🎙️ Mike highlights their Business Partnership Program, a no-cost service that employers can use to provide scholarships to employees.
Thank you to our sponsors Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, CKREU Consulting, HORAN and Heartland Bank.
14:35
May 31, 2022

Learning Grove CEO talks Early Childhood Education, Employer Resources
Learning is priority number one for today's NKY Spotlight Podcast guest. Shannon Starkey-Taylor, CEO of Learning Grove, joins us to chat about the important work our #GROWNKY partners are doing and why early childhood education is essential to our future workforce.
Thank you to our podcast sponsors Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, CKREU Consulting, HORAN and Heartland Bank.
28:47
May 23, 2022

How AtWork Personnel is Solving Local Workforce Challenges
On Today's NKY Spotlight Podcast, we are joined by Steve Tracy, owner of AtWork Personnel (Northern Kentucky). He discusses solutions to workforce challenges facing the region.
We also have a special segment featuring our Talent Strategies Specialist and Director of DEI, Ashleigh DuBois and Tracy Stokes, Senior Consultant of DEI for St. Elizabeth Healthcare, who highlight the upcoming IDEA Summit, powered by Fifth Third Bank.
Thank you to our podcast sponsors Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, CKREU Consulting, HORAN and Heartland Bank.
26:15
May 16, 2022

Why Cincinnati Bell changed its name to altafiber
Today on the NKY Spotlight Podcast we are joined by Tom Simpson, Chief Operating Officer of altafiber (formerly Cincinnati Bell). 🎙 Tom talks about the company’s rebranding, ongoing expansion efforts and where they are headed in the future.
Thank you to our sponsors Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, CKREU Consulting, HORAN and Heartland Bank.
24:34
May 09, 2022

How to Avoid Mistakes Business Owners make in Tax, Succession and Estate Planning
Business owners, learn valuable planning tips on today's NKY Spotlight Podcast. William Hesch, owner of William E. Hesch Law Firm/ William E. Hesch CPAs talks about mistakes business owners make in tax, succession and estate planning. Hesch is also hosting a seminar on the same topic at the NKY Chamber on May 25.
26:48
May 03, 2022

Milk and Beans is Designed with Parents and Children in Mind
Parents and coffee lovers, check out today's NKY Spotlight podcast with Paola Monzon, Co-owner of Milk and Beans. Paola talks about how this Crescent Springs coffee shop is designed to be a fun space for parents and their children.
Thank you to our sponsors Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, CKREU Consulting, HORAN and Heartland Bank.
13:48
April 25, 2022

Love bourbon? Redwood's Sharon Fusco highlights Pappy Days, Celebration of Abilities
Bourbon lovers! Learn how you can win a full lineup of Pappy Van Winkle bourbon by listening to today's NKY Spotlight Podcast with Sharon Fusco, Executive Director/CEO of Redwood. 🎙🥃 Sharon fills us in about how support from the NKY community is essential to the nonprofit's success, and talks about upcoming events including Celebration of Abilities: Redwood at the Reds.
Thank you to our sponsors Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, CKREU Consulting, HORAN and Heartland Bank.
22:33
April 18, 2022

Local Studio 325 Uses Art to Build Community in Latonia
Calling all artists and shop local lovers! On today's NKY Spotlight Podcast we're joined by Chris Kidwell owner of Local Studio 325, who highlights the studio's full slate of upcoming events and how she’s growing her community in Latonia.
Thank you to our sponsors Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, CKREU Consulting, HORAN and Heartland Bank.
15:28
April 11, 2022

America's Best Restaurants Uses These Tactics to Help Businesses Grow
If you own or manage a restaurant, check out today's NKY Spotlight Podcast with Matt Plapp, CEO of America's Best Restaurants. 🎙️ Matt helps hundreds of restaurants nationwide grow and shares unique tactics that could help your business succeed.
Thank you to our sponsors CVG Airport - Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, CKREU Consulting LLC, HORAN and Heartland Bank.
24:49
April 04, 2022

Creative House of Art & Design makes Art Accessible for Young Learners
On today's episode of the NKY Spotlight Podcast, we are joined by Creative House of Art & Design owners Chad Turner & Chuck Beatty. They discuss opening a business during the pandemic and how they've cultivated a creative space for young learners.
Thank you to our sponsors Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, CKREU Consulting, HORAN and Heartland Bank.
21:25
March 28, 2022

You can own a slice of Bircus Brewing Company
Come for the beer and pizza, stay for the interview! Today's NKY Spotlight Podcast guest is Paul Miller, Bircus Brewing Company's Chief “Goof” Officer. Paul serves up details on the brewery’s founding, recent expansion and how you could own part of it.
Thank you to our sponsors Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, CKREU Consulting, HORAN and Heartland Bank.
27:32
March 21, 2022

TiER1 Performance Solutions Brings Back The Scurry
On today's NKY Spotlight Podcast we are joined by TiER1 Performance Solutions' COO Katie Frey and CEO Greg Harmeyer. They discuss TiER 1's 20th anniversary and The Scurry for Mental Health event happening later this year.
Thank you to our sponsors Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, CKREU Consulting LLC, HORAN and Heartland Bank.
21:24
March 14, 2022

The Kable Group is Solving Workforce Challenges with Kable Academy
Today's NKY Spotlight Podcast features Josh Guttman, President of The Kable Group. He discusses how they are developing solutions for workforce challenges with the Kable Academy.
Thank you to our sponsors: CVG, CKREU Consulting, HORAN and Heartland Bank.
17:01
March 07, 2022

How Your Business can Make Connections with La Mega Media
Today, the NKY Spotlight Podcast is joined by Karla Boldery, Cincinnati Market Manager for La Mega Media, Inc. Karla talks about NKY's growing Hispanic population and how La Mega Media reaches it, as well as her passion for small businesses.
Thank you to our sponsors CVG, CKREU Consulting, HORAN and Heartland Bank.
21:01
February 28, 2022

Breaking Down Northern Kentucky Tri-ED Target Industry Study, 2021 Economic Development Results
Join today's NKY Spotlight Podcast for a conversation with Northern Kentucky Tri-ED President and CEO Lee Crue. You won't want to miss this episode, where Lee breaks down Tri-Ed's recent target industry study and 2021 economic development results. Thank you to our sponsors: CVG, CKREU Consulting, Horan, Heartland Bank.
18:51
February 21, 2022

Catrena Bowman- Thomas discusses Inspired Fashion, Community Engagement
This week's NKY Spotlight Podcast guest is Catrena Bowman- Thomas, owner of Inspired Fashion and Executive Director of the Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission. She talks about what inspired her to open her business, her involvement in the community, and gives us a preview of the upcoming Women's Initiative of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce's Annual Breakfast.
Thank you to our sponsors: CVG, CKREU Consulting, Horan, Heartland Bank.
20:15
February 15, 2022

How Natural Shea Care Products Benefit Women in Ghana
This week's NKY Spotlight Podcast guest is Natural Shea Care CEO Manny Addo. Manny talks about his company’s founding and future, as well as how their sales benefit women in Manny’s home country of Ghana.
Thank you to our sponsors: CVG, CKREU Consulting, Horan, Heartland Bank.
16:29
February 07, 2022

D1 Training Northern Kentucky will Help You Tackle Fitness Goals
This week’s NKY Spotlight guest is ready to help Northern Kentucky tackle its fitness goals. We are joined by Charles Johnson, owner of D1 Traning Northern Kentucky. Charles, a former NFL player, opened D1 to impact and transform the community.
Thank you to our sponsors: CVG, CKREU Consulting, HORAN and Heartland Bank.
20:57
January 31, 2022

Meet Ashleigh DuBois, NKY Chamber's Talent Strategies Specialist and Director of DEI
Join the NKY Spotlight Podcast today to hear from Ashleigh DuBois, the NKY Chamber's new Talent Strategies Specialist/Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Ashleigh talks about her new position, priorities and what is on the horizon for the Chamber's DEI efforts.
Thank you to our sponsors: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, CKREU Consulting, HORAN and Heartland Bank.
23:47
January 24, 2022

Accelecom Provides Broadband Services to all 120 Kentucky counties
This week's NKY Spotlight Podcast episode features guest Accelecom, a new company providing state-of-the-art broadband services across Kentucky. Accelecom's network reaches all 120 counties in Kentucky.
Thank you to our sponsors: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, CKREU Consulting, HORAN and Heartland Bank.
19:41
January 18, 2022

Dead Low Brewing is Expanding in NKY, Paying it Forward
Cheers! On today's NKY Spotlight Podcast we are joined by guest Dead Low Brewing. CEO Paul Ganim joins the podcast to talk about the brewery, its Beer It Forward program and how they’re expanding in NKY. Join us for the live cast of the podcast at noon on the NKY Chamber Facebook page.
Thank you to our sponsors: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, CKREU Consulting, HORAN and Heartland Bank.
28:32
January 10, 2022

New Adsposure Affinity Program makes Advertising Easy
The NKY Spotlight Podcast is back today with guest Adsposure. We talk to the Adsposure team about their new affinity program for NKY Chamber members, which can help members save money on advertising and marketing options! Visit http://www.nkychamber.com/membership/adsposure/ for more details.
Thank you to our sponsors. Title sponsor CVG, digital sponsor CKREU Consulting and episode sponsors HORAN and Heartland Bank
17:45
January 03, 2022

Kenton County Public Library Offers More Than Just Books
On today's NKY Spotlight Podcast we are joined by Dave Schroeder, Executive Director of the Kenton County Public Library. Dave talks about everything the library has to offer (including some things that might surprise you) and shares what the library is planning for in 2022.
We also hear from Laura Menge of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation about this year’s Devou Cup honoree who will be recognized during Annual Dinner on Dec. 16.
Join us for the live cast of the podcast at noon on the NKY Chamber Facebook page. Thank you to our sponsors: CVG, CKREU Consulting, HORAN, and Heartland Bank.
27:29
December 13, 2021

Rising Star Casino Resort brings holiday cheer at the Christmas Casino
On today's episode of the NKY Spotlight Podcast, we are joined by Rising Star Casino Resort's General Manager Angi Truebner-Webb to hear about their ongoing Christmas Casino event.
We also have a bonus interview with Nancy Grayson of Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky about the Horizon award, which will be awarded at Annual Dinner later this month.
Thank you to our sponsors: CVG, CKREU Consulting, HORAN, Heartland Bank
19:25
December 06, 2021

Forthright People brings Marketing Smarts to business owners
Join today's NKY Spotlight Podcast for a discussion with April Martini, Co-Founder of Forthright People. She talks about her very Cincinnati connection with Co-Founder Anne Candido and their podcast, Marketing Smarts. April and Anne have 35+ years of experience in marketing and use the Marketing Smarts Podcast to share their knowledge with business owners.
Thank you to our sponsors: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, CKREU Consulting, HORAN and Heartland Bank.
20:18
November 29, 2021

Candace McGraw talks CVG holiday travel and big airport changes
On today’s episode of the NKY Spotlight Podcast, we are joined by Candace McGraw, CEO of Northern Kentucky International Airport. She talks about what to expect the next time you’re at the airport, all things holiday travel and the big changes that have been made at CVG.
We also have a bonus conversation with Lee Crume of Northern Kentucky Tri-ED about the Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III Northern Kentucky Economic Development Award, which will be given at Annual Dinner on December. 16.
Thank you to our sponsors: CVG, CKREU Consulting, HORAN, and Heartland Bank
17:13
November 15, 2021

How Senior Living Locators helps find the right fit
Today's guest on the NKY Spotlight Podcast is Senior Living Locators Owner and CEO Matt Staley.
Matt says he often saw physical therapy clients moving out of senior living facilities after being placed in locations that weren't right for them. At Senior Living Locators, their mission is to find the right fit for senior living accommodations the first time.
Thank you to our sponsors: CVG, CKREU Consulting, HORAN, and Heartland Bank.
17:16
November 08, 2021

Selling Your Business? CFA's Dennis Wells Explains How to Prepare
Today’s guest on the NKY Spotlight Podcast is Dennis Wells, Managing Director of Corporate Finance Associates in Kentucky. Wells will join the podcast at noon on Facebook to discuss CFA’s upcoming event “Monetize Your Life’s Work.”
The event, which will take place Nov. 9 at the NKY Chamber, is designed to educate business owners on strategies for selling their business. Learn more at bit.ly/3nz6O8s.
Starting this month, we are highlighting our members of the week: Gravity Diagnostics, Durham Brand & Co, Your 2 Fav Realtors - brokered by eXp Realty, Drug Shoppe and First Church of Christ.
Thank you to our sponsors: CVG, CKREU Consulting, Horan, Heartland Bank.
13:54
November 01, 2021

HORAN Explains How Employee Perks Can Help Recruit, Retain Employees
This week's guest on the NKY Spotlight Podcast is HORAN Account Executive and Kentucky Market Leader Shannon Schumacher.
She talks about how HORAN can become an extension of your company’s HR team and why having a competitive employee benefits package can help recruit and retain employees.
Thank you to our sponsors CVG, CKREU Consulting, Horan and Heartland Bank.
17:24
October 25, 2021

Black Women Cultivating Change is Taking on Mental Health Stigma
This week's guest on the NKY Spotlight Podcast is Ashley Glass, CEO of Black Women Cultivating Change.
Her organization’s mission is to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health in Black women. Part of that work has been producing a documentary "BOSS: Bravely Overcoming Self-Sabotage" which will premier at the Garfield Theatre on Oct. 21. Tickets and more information can be found at https://cincyworldcinema.org/boss/.
Thank our sponsors CVG, CKREU Consulting, Horan and Heartland Bank.
12:38
October 18, 2021

NKU Basketball is back. Go Norse!
Northern Kentucky University Assistant Athletic Director of Development Derek Petruskevich joins the NKY Spotlight Podcast. He talks about tickets sales for the upcoming men's and women's basketball seasons, what fans can expect at BB&T arena and the Go Norse Fund.
Thank you to our podcast sponsors CVG, CKREU Consulting, Horan and Heartland Bank.
NKU Sports Schedules - https://nkunorse.com/calendar?vtype=list&preset=current
Contact about Tickets - Micki Ford | fordm10@nku.edu | 859-572-7848
Contact about Go Norse Fund - Derek Petruskevich | PetruskevD1@nku.edu | 859-572-6632
10:42
October 11, 2021

Brent Cooper talks NKY Chamber Strategic Imperatives
The NKY Spotlight Podcast has returned with a new host and more great guests. First up is NKY Chamber President and CEO Brent Cooper who talks about the upcoming fiscal year at the Chamber, including goals and initiatives the Chamber has for enhancing the vitality of the region.
Thank you to our podcast sponsors CVG, CKREU Consulting, Horan and Heartland Bank.
14:49
October 04, 2021

A Holistic Approach to Wealth Management
Today we talk with Shelley Funke Frommeyer Of FFR Wealth Team.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, CKREU Consulting, Horan, Heartland Bank
18:57
August 23, 2021

Let's Get that New Bridge!
Our region is as close as it has been in 20 years to a replacement for the Brent Spence Bridge. Listen and watch as Mark Policinski, CEO of OKI, explains why he calls the Senate's infrastructure bill historic legislation, what's next - and what it means for transportation through Northern Kentucky.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, CKREU Consulting, Horan, Heartland Bank
26:15
August 16, 2021

Covington Car Wash
It's a new look for an old favorite. Listen and watch as the new owner of the Covington Car Wash talks about revitalizing the 40-year-old business and reinvesting in the community.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, CKREU Consulting, Horan, Heartland Bank
18:04
August 09, 2021

HOMEFEST NKY with Brian Miller, Building Industries Association of NKY
This week we travel to the beautiful Sanctuary Village in Villa Hills to talk with Brian Miller of the Builders Association of NKY all about this year's HOMEFEST.
For the video version complete with a tour inside of one of the houses click here.
Also join us on NKY Chamber night on August 12th tickets here and be sure to use code CHAMBER21
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, CKREU Consulting, Horan, Heartland Bank
13:00
August 02, 2021

Swan Floral & Gift Shop
A lot has changed in the last 100 years, and Swan Floral has changed right along with it. Listen and watch how a business started by a woman out of the back of her husband's paper delivery truck a century ago has turned into a Northern Kentucky landmark.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, CKREU Consulting, Horan, Heartland Bank
22:36
July 26, 2021

Bridge to Better Living
Navigating senior living can be confusing and difficult, But that's where Bridge to Better Living comes in. Watch and listen to learn how this organization connects families to the right senior living facility - for FREE.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, CKREU Consulting, Horan, Heartland Bank
22:41
July 19, 2021

HerMD
There is only one OB/GYN in the entire commonwealth of Kentucky that's also certified to practice women's sexual health - and it just opened in Crescent Springs.
Listen and watch as HerMD explains how its one-stop-shop mentality is drawing patients from states away - and changing women's lives.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, CKREU Consulting, Horan, Heartland Bank
19:30
June 28, 2021

HamiltonDemo
Companies are having to get creative these days to hire top-notch talent. On the NKY Spotlight, listen and watch as HamiltonDemo explains how both businesses and prospective employees can separate themselves from the pack.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, CKREU Consulting, Horan, Heartland Bank
24:02
June 21, 2021

Premier Planning Group
When should you hire a financial advisor? Premier Planning Group says the time is now. Listen and watch as we hear why waiting for a certain stage of life - or to have a certain amount to invest could mean you're leaving money on the table.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, CKREU Consulting, Horan, Heartland Bank
24:12
June 14, 2021

Last Mile Food Rescue
40% of all food that is produced - is wasted. Last Mile Food Rescue is trying to change that. Listen and watch to find out how it "rescues" food about to be thrown away and gets it to people who need it, and how you can help.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, CKREU Consulting, Horan, Heartland Bank
27:33
June 07, 2021

Associates in Pediatric Therapy
Associates in Pediatric Therapy began when its owner saw a significant gap in services for young kids and decided to fix it. Listen and watch as APT explains its growth across the Commonwealth and how telehealth put the practice ahead of the curve.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, CKREU Consulting, Horan, Heartland Bank
24:01
June 01, 2021

Calvary Christian School
Businesses aren't the only members of the NKY Chamber. Calvary Christian School joined for a discount in health insurance, but found many more perks once it got here. Listen and watch as we learn more about what makes this school tick, and why it's bracing for an enrollment increase next year.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, CKREU Consulting, Horan
24:02
May 24, 2021

BAWAC, Inc.
From it's humble beginnings in a school basement in 1973 to today, BAWAC is passionate about putting people with disabilities to work. Listen and watch to learn how it will spend the week celebrating its successes and its clients.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, CKREU Consulting, Horan
34:25
May 17, 2021

Cincy Red Bike
You've seen Cincy Red Bikes around Northern Kentucky for years now. But have you ever ridden one? On the NKY Spotlight, we talk with Jason Barron of Cincy Red Bike about the new e-bike that will make travel in our hilly region easier. Listen and watch to see how these bikes provide more than just transportation. They're connectors of business, health care and more.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, CKREU Consulting, Horan
20:50
May 10, 2021

St. Elizabeth Concierge Complete
What's concierge medicine? It's a concept that's new to NKY, but is taking off. Listen and watch as Dr. Sofia Qureshi and Dr. Josh Benge from Concierge Complete explain how this approach to healthcare means more time with your provider, and plenty of perks.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, CKREU Consulting, Horan
22:13
May 03, 2021

Gilman Partners
The NKY job market is exploding, but experts say top talent is still hard to find. Listen and watch as Angel Beets from Gilman Partners explains what can set you apart from other applicants, the benefits employees are looking for, and what might be even more important than your resume in a job search.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, CKREU Consulting, Horan
23:03
April 26, 2021

Flottman Printing
A lot has changed in the world of printing in the 100 years that Flottman Printing has been around. Listen and watch as we learn how Flottman turned customer requests into an entire new line of business in the digital marketing space, and how a new printing process can prevent 99% of bacteria on printed products.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, CKREU Consulting, Horan
21:14
April 19, 2021

Tour With Us KY
It's always bourbon season in Northern Kentucky. On this week's NKY Spotlight, listen and watch as Tour With Us KY offers an easy way to visit distilleries and learn about our area's bourbon history, all while sipping responsibly.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, CKREU Consulting, Horan
26:09
April 05, 2021

ReSettled Life
Are you thinking of downsizing - but moving and packing seem overwhelming? Let ReSettled Life come to the rescue. Listen and watch to learn about this one-stop shop for families looking to declutter, downsize, auction items, and even sell their home.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, CKREU Consulting, Horan
28:18
March 29, 2021

Park Place Business Improvement Strategies
Has your business hit a speedbump? This week on the NKY Spotlight, we talk with Park Place Business Improvement Strategies about how it can help you get over it. Listen and watch to find out why years of consultations have revealed only broken processes, not people, and why success for your organization could be right around the corner.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, CKREU Consulting
22:52
March 22, 2021

Love & Macs
This week on the NKY Spotlight, prepare your taste buds for locally-made macarons. Usually it's sweets that send us to the gym, but it's quite the opposite for Love & Macs. Listen and watch as Lisa Hempfling tells us how her pastry business started as a result of a conversation during a personal training session, and what's next for the NKY business.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, CKREU Consulting
26:58
March 15, 2021

Cork N Bottle
Today on the NKY Spotlight, we talk with the largest and oldest family-owned spirits shop in Northern Kentucky. Listen and watch as we talk with Tom Neyer from Cork N Bottle about the business's history, its new locations and how Northern Kentuckians have branched out in what they're shopping for throughout the pandemic.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, CKREU Consulting
27:21
March 08, 2021

US Playing Card Company
This week on NKY Spotlight, we talk with David Russell of US Playing Card Company, which makes millions of decks of playing cards each year, right here in Northern Kentucky. Listen and watch how a business that's been around for more than 150 years found new life during the pandemic because of a resurgence in card games.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, CKREU Consulting
22:08
March 01, 2021

Moore Air + Vaccine updates with NKY Health & Kroger
Continuing a legacy is why John Moore decided to create Moore Air. What started as his father's side hustle is now a blossoming business on both sides of the river. In today's NKY Spotlight, how the business he once hated is now the company he loves.
Plus we have two bonus interviews with the NKY Health Department & Kroger about the vaccine roll out.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, CKREU Consulting
38:12
February 22, 2021

Taylor Oswald
In this week's NKY Spotlight, we talk with Christopher Owens of Taylor Oswald, who explains why opening up a discussion about diversity, equity and inclusion can also open up networks for minority suppliers, executives and more.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, CKREU Consulting
27:27
February 15, 2021

Dada Smokes BBQ & Catering
Today we talk with Kevin Peterson of Dada Smoke BBQ & Catering.Find out where the name came from and learn about all the great ways you can enjoy their delicious BBQ from a food truck, catering, and even meal plans for your busy week.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, CKREU Consulting
24:37
February 08, 2021

RiskVersity & The City of Erlanger
RiskVersity provides risk management services as an extension of your team. We help you understand your risk so that you can prepare for it. RiskVersity enables organizations to proactively manage exposure to risk and promote long-term stability through effective risk management. RiskVersity can guide you through the process of creating and implementing policies and procedures that position your organization for success.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, CKREU Consulting
30:23
February 01, 2021

Dermalounge
This week's guest is Santrina Fletcher, owner and nurse practitioner at dermalounge, which is not your typical medspa. Santrina explains why dermalounge is less about relaxing and more about results, but beauty is just the beginning. Listen and watch today to learn why you may want to pay her a visit if you're looking for an immune boost this winter.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, L & N Federal Credit Union, CKREU Consulting
22:17
January 25, 2021

meetNKY
This week we talk to Julie Kirkpatrick from meetNKY about how tourism needs our help to bounce back after covid.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, L & N Federal Credit Union, CKREU Consulting
30:56
January 19, 2021

Vaccine update & Find Your Own DRIVE Coaching
Today Brent talks to Dr. Lynne M. Saddler from the Northern Kentucky Health Department about the Vaccine rollout in NKY. Then we talk to Melissa Kirkpatrick from Find Your Own DRIVE Coaching.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, L & N Federal Credit Union, CKREU Consulting
29:19
January 11, 2021

2020 Year In Review
Let's take a look back into the silver lining that came out of 2020..
30:10
January 04, 2021

Blair Tech
In 2012, BTG was chosen to become 1 of just 20 official Microsoft Authorized Refurbishers (MAR) in the country. This ultra exclusive partnership with Microsoft gives BTG the ability to offer fully supported and licensed software products including Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office. Only the largest and most disciplined refurbishers in the country are considered for MAR partnership. With Microsoft's support, the business has continued to flourish.
2020 UPDATE BTG IS THE MICROSOFT AUTHORIZED REFURBISHER GLOBAL PARTNER OF THE YEAR!
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, L & N Federal Credit Union, CKREU Consulting
23:49
December 21, 2020

Incubator Kitchen Collective
The Incubator Kitchen Collective is a non-profit organization that provides a hand up and a push forward for food entrepreneurs in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region. We offer a comprehensive framework of support that helps food start-ups overcome the unique barriers in the food industry.
The Incubator Kitchen Collective was started in September 2013 by Rachel DesRochers, owner of Grateful Grahams. She wanted to create a shared kitchen space to support foodpreneurs with an affordable, comprehensive approach.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, L & N Federal Credit Union, CKREU Consulting
24:19
December 14, 2020

CVG
This week we take a look at what it is like to travel through our international airport.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, L & N Federal Credit Union, CKREU Consulting
21:54
December 08, 2020

FirstNet
The FirstNet mission is to deploy, operate, maintain, and improve the first high-speed, nationwide wireless broadband network dedicated to public safety. This reliable, highly secure, interoperable, and innovative public safety communications platform will bring 21st century tools to public safety agencies and first responders, allowing them to get more information quickly and helping them to make faster and better decisions.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, L & N Federal Credit Union, CKREU Consulting
23:33
November 30, 2020

DBL Law & Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center
Launched in January 2017, and the first in the nation, the Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center is the centerpiece of the efforts that grew out of the Chamber’s initial report on the state’s workforce challenges to meet the needs of business.
Thank you to our sponsors: CVG
30:17
November 16, 2020

BWF America
BWF Envirotec designs custom built solutions for industrial filtration. We assemble industrial filters, produce needle felt yard goods, perform extensive services on filter houses and are an all-round competent partner for questions concerning filtration. As a global leader in industrial filtration, we work passionately and enthusiastically to bring about a cleaner tomorrow.
Thank you to our sponsors: CVG
27:17
November 09, 2020

Scioto Services
This week we spotlight Scioto Services. Scioto Services is a Marsden Services company. Marsden is a full spectrum facility services provider, offering janitorial, security, building maintenance, and specialty property services throughout the United States. Through Scioto Services' combined national support and local operations, we provide our clients with the strength of a large corporation with the individualized care of a small business.
Thank you to our sponsors: CVG
28:37
November 02, 2020

Theatre House
This week we take a look at a great covington business. Since 1955, Theatre House has helped millions of productions come to life by offering a robust inventory of theatrical supply products including makeup, wigs, stage lighting, props, costumes, specialty fabric and much more. With world-class products from Ben Nye, Mehron, Chauvet, MBT and Rosco - they are here to make sure your show goes on.
Thank you to our sponsors: CVG
24:39
October 26, 2020

Covington Yard
This week we talk to one of our newest members Covington Yard. Covington Yard is your place for family gatherings, reunions, baseball games & more. Covington Yard brings together the areas best independently owned restaurants to provide a wide variety of bites to enjoy. Even the pickiest of eaters will find their next favorite dish at one of our food container restaurants on site.
Thank you to our sponsors: CVG
25:37
October 19, 2020

Gentis Solutions
This week we talk with Gentis Solutions about how they use technology to help companies find the right people.
Thank you to our sponsors: CVG
20:18
October 12, 2020

St. Elizabeth Cancer Center
This week we speak with Dr. Doug Flora & Carrie Chandler from St. Elizabeth Healthcare about the new cancer center opening this week. We chat about how cancer care will be improved in our region with this new state of the art facility.
Thank you to our sponsors: CVG
28:36
October 05, 2020

Newport Racing and Gaming
Chip Bach, GM of Newport Racing and Gaming, talked with us about Northern Kentucky's newest gaming option, which opens this week in the Newport Plaza Shopping Center.
The facility is an extension of Turfway Park's gaming license, and will having historical racing machines, a bar, and simulcast horse races.
Bach also updated us on what's next for the now-demolished Turfway Park, and how an influx of cash from new owner Churchill Downs will put Northern Kentucky horse racing back on the map.
Thank you to our sponsors: CVG
30:49
September 28, 2020

Configuring your office for our new normal
Today's We speak with RJE Interiors and DORIS research about configuring your office for our new normal.
Thank you to our sponsors: CVG & CKREU Consulting
24:52
September 21, 2020

In-Game Sports
Today's Guest is Tom Gamble from In-Game Sports and host of Gamble N Finn show.
Thank you to our sponsors: CVG & CKREU Consulting
20:60
September 14, 2020

City of Park Hills & HealthWarehouse.com
Today's : Guest Mayor Kathy Zembrodt, City of Park Hills
Justin Danford, HealthWarehouse.com
Thank you to our sponsors: CVG, L & N Federal Credit Union, CKREU Consulting
40:05
August 20, 2020

What's going on in NKY - August
Covington’s Innovation Alley getting an upgrade
Gravity Diagnostics
Thomas More commencement
Covington Diocese to open for in-person school next week
Fox Run Golf Course to become park
One Highland gets first commercial tenant
Braxton New Vive
Jeremy’s Chamber roundup
20:22
August 13, 2020

City of Alexandria & Blue North
Today's : Guest Mayor Andy Schabell from the City of Alexandria
Brit Fitzpatrick, Blue North & Lee Crume, Northern Kentucky Tri-ED
Special Code for Kathrine's Webinar
Direct Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/confident-on-camera-tickets-116062699659?discount=NKY_CHAMBER_MEMBER_2020Promo Code: NKY_CHAMBER_MEMBER_2020
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, L & N Federal Credit Union, CKREU Consulting
29:58
August 06, 2020

City Dayton & Executive Pathways Program
Today's : Guest Mayor Ben Baker from Dayton, KY
Eddie L. Koen, MPA, JD, President & CEO, Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio; Durran Alexander, Vice President of Client Engagement, Centennial Talent Strategy and Executive Search
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, L & N Federal Credit Union, CKREU Consulting
37:45
July 30, 2020

The City of Independence, Kentucky & Tour With Us KY
This week we speak with the mayor of Independence and the folks of Tour With Us KY
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, L & N Federal Credit Union, CKREU Consulting
43:53
July 23, 2020

City of Bellevue & Adventura World Travel
This week Courtney Talks to Mayor Cleves of Bellevue & The we dream about next year's chamber trip to Spain.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, L & N Federal Credit Union, CKREU Consulting
38:52
July 09, 2020

CVG & the City of Newport
This week Kathrine takes us on a tour of CVG to see how they are keeping travelers safe. Also We hear from the city of Newport.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, L & N Federal Credit Union, CKREU Consulting
36:32
July 02, 2020

NKY Small Business Recovery Grant & Bridge View at Newport on the Levee
Today we to Duke Energy about the NKY Small Business Recovery Grant for Minority-, Women- or Veteran-Owned Businesses. Then Kathrine goes on location to the new Bridge View area at Newport on the Levee.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, L & N Federal Credit Union, CKREU Consulting
30:33
June 25, 2020

Curing COVID-19 in NKY
Today We talk with Tim Schroeder from CTI Clinical Trial & Consulting about how NKY can help find a cure to COVID-19
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, L & N Federal Credit Union, CKREU Consulting
30:11
June 18, 2020

Flyover Future & HONK
This week we talk to Tom Cottingham from Flyover Future & David Hastings, Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky (HONK)
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, L & N Federal Credit Union, CKREU Consulting
30:48
June 11, 2020

Keeping Employees Safe / Voting in a Pandemic
Today we are talking with Matt Strippelhoff of Redhawk Technologies about a new app they have developed to help companies comply with the new guidelines. Then Kristin Baldwin from the chamber is back to remind us to request that ballot before June 15th.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, L & N Federal Credit Union, CKREU Consulting
20:23
June 04, 2020

Getting back to "New Normal"
This week we are talking about how to navigate the new normal. First we speak to Ashley Gallagher form Panera Bread about their strategies during the pandemic. Next we check in with NKY Chamber President/CEO Brent Cooper on some of the challenges and successes our business members are having. Finally we talk with Kristin Baldwin, VP of Public Affairs and Communications on the new process for the upcoming primary election.
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, L & N Federal Credit Union, CKREU Consulting
26:16
May 28, 2020

Opening Back Up
This week we are talking about reopening.
Metropolitan Club
Joe Hoffecker, Executive Director
Sean McClain, General Manager
Global Business Solutions
Gabby Batshoun
Graydon
Loren Wolff
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, L & N Federal Credit Union, CKREU Consulting
34:01
May 21, 2020

Giving to the Community
This week we talk to the LNK Class of 2020 about their giving challenge. Then we talk to Kay Fittes about empowering women. Followed by a the final winners of the Restaurant Relief Fund.
LNK Class of 2020 Giving Challenge
Dawn Denham, NKY Chamber
Laura Menge, Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Mark Collier, Living Media
Catrina Bowman Thomas, NKCAC
Shellie Baker, Lincoln Grant Scholar House
Bruce Kinter, Samaritan Car Care
Alecia Webb-Edginton, Life Learning Center
High-Heeled Success
Kay Fittes
Restaurant Relief–
Brent Cooper
Lee Crume
Nancy Grayson
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, L & N Federal Credit Union, CKREU Consulting
45:19
May 14, 2020

Planning for a Reopen
This week we are talking tips for reopening your business. followed by a special announcement about our Restaurant Relief Fund.
Proforma N&M Communications
Nicole Knasel
NKY Health Department
Dr. Saddler
Restaurant Relief–
Brent Cooper
Lee Crume
Nancy Grayson
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, L & N Federal Credit Union, CKREU Consulting
25:10
May 07, 2020

Round 3 NKY Restaurant Relief Winners!
This Week we announce the Winners of round 2 of the NKY Restaurant Relief Fund $1000 grants.
We also talk future of supply chain & making masks for healthcare workers.
Building Industry Association of NKY
Brian Miller
Jolly Plumbing
Brady Jolly
People Working Cooperatively
Nina Creech
Aaron
Restaurant Relief–
Brent Cooper
Lee Crume
Nancy Grayson
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, L & N Federal Credit Union, CKREU Consulting
47:32
April 30, 2020

Round 2 NKY Restaurant Relief Winners!
This Week we announce the Winners of round 2 of the NKY Restaurant Relief Fund $1000 grants.
We also talk future of supply chain & making masks for healthcare workers.
Blue north -Future of Supply Chain
Brit Fitzpatrick
Brian Aoaeh
Salyers Group making mask
Donna Salyers
Restaurant Relief–
Brent Cooper
Lee Crume
Nancy Grayson
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, L & N Federal Credit Union, CKREU Consulting
28:33
April 23, 2020

NKY Restaurant Relief Round 1 Winners!
This Week we announce the Winners of round 1 of the NKY Restaurant Relief Fund $1000 grants.
Then we talk with Hotel Covington on how they are surviving the pandemic
Today's Guests
NKY Restaurant Relief Fund-
Brent Cooper NKY Chamber
Lee Crume, Tri-ED
Nancy Grayson, Horizon Community Fund
Hotel Covington
Jack Olshan, General Manager
Alli Robben, Social Media Coordinator
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, L & N Federal Credit Union, CKREU Consulting
23:53
April 16, 2020

How can we all help restaurants?
How can we all help restaurants? Find out more about the newly launched NKY Restaurant Relief Fund With the founding organizations Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Northern Kentucky Tri-ED & Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky.
Then we talk with 2 restaurants who are dealing with the crisis Rich's Proper Food & Drink & Camporosso.
Today's Guests
NKY Restaurant Relief Fund-
Brent Cooper NKY Chamber
Lee Crume, Tri-ED
Nancy Grayson, Horizon Community Fund
Restaurant Updates –
Bill Whitlow , Rich's Proper Food & Drink
Eric Redfield, Camporosso Wood Fired Pizzeria
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, L & N Federal Credit Union, CKREU Consulting
24:16
April 09, 2020

Navigating the CARES Act Crisis Leadership and Updates on Essential Businesses
Today's Guest are...
Loren Wolff, Graydon - What is an essential Business update
Jake Rouse, Braxton Brewing Company - navigating the cares act
Mike Sipple Jr., Talent Magnet Institute - Leadership in a crisis
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, L & N Federal Credit Union, CKREU Consulting
32:55
April 02, 2020

What's an essential business?
Today's Guest:
Defining Esential Businesses - Loren Wolff, Graydon
Ulimi – Doug Goodwin & Nick Dokich
SQUARE1– Keith Schneider
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, L & N Federal Credit Union, CKREU Consulting
38:40
March 26, 2020

How are Companies Managing COVID-19
Today's Guest
Adriana Rogers BomDia
Charlie Vance Erigo Employer Solutions
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, L & N Federal Credit Union, CKREU Consulting
29:06
March 19, 2020

COVID-19 Update, Family Promise of Northern Kentucky and NKY Children's Advocacy Center
Link to COVID-19 update
Tephra Fields, Family Promise of Northern Kentucky
John Clancy, NKY Children's Advocacy Center
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, L & N Federal Credit Union, CKREU Consulting
25:17
March 12, 2020

Women’s Initiative & NKY International Festival
Women’s Initiative
Holly Mazzocca, Bartlett Wealth Management
NKY International festival
Darren Wurz, Covington Rotary Club Geniene Delahunty, Boone County Schools
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, L & N Federal Credit Union, CKREU Consulting
22:42
March 05, 2020

Employer Best Practices Symposium & Learning Grove
Today's Guest:
Talia Frye, Brighton Center - Employer Best Practices Symposium: The Future of Work
Dr. Lynne Saddler, NKY Health Department
Shannon Starkey-Taylor Learning Grove
Patti Gleason Learning Grove
Thank you to our sponsors:
CVG, L & N Federal Credit Union, CKREU Consulting
28:60
February 27, 2020

New Media & Ultimate Air Shuttle
Today's Guest:
Rob Braun - Former WKRC Local 12 anchor and current Heritage Bank
Beryl Love - Executive Editor, The Enquirer
Monica Dias - Attorney, Frost Brown Todd
&
Noel Ripley, Ultimate Air Shuttle
Thank you to our sponsors:
Title Sponsor: CVG
Studio Sponsor: L & N Federal Credit Union
Digital Sponsor: CKREU Consulting
24:38
February 20, 2020

Working together on economic development & Inspire Career Expo
Lee Crume Tri-ED, Kimm Lauterbach REDI Working together on economic development
Laura Tepe Junior Achievement - Inspire Career Expo
Thank you to our sponsors:
Title Sponsor: CVG
Studio Sponsor: L & N Federal Credit Union
Digital Sponsor: CKREU Consulting
30:15
February 13, 2020

Y'all Hospitality Group & Leadership programs
Today's Guest:
Stephen Williams and Mitch Arens, Y’all Hospitality
Dawn Denham & Ann Marie Whelan, NKY Chamber Leadership Programs
Thank you to our sponsors:
Title Sponsor: CVG
Studio Sponsor: L & N Federal Credit Union
Digital Sponsor: CKREU Consulting
30:00
February 06, 2020

Results Now LLC & Nurse Advocacy Center for the Underserved
Kat Mueller, Alisa Hampton & Daryl Perry - Results Now LLC
Nancy Grayson Horizon Community Fund & Jennifer Hunter Director of the Nurse Advocacy Center for the Underserved (NACU)
30:26
January 30, 2020

Trends in Real-estate, Florence Y'alls & Commercial & Industrial HVAC
Today's Guests:
Jennifer Vories, The Vories Team, Keller Willams Realty Services, Inc
Josh Anderson, Florence Y’alls
Tom Winstel, Enervise
30:31
January 23, 2020

Trends in Health Benefits for 2020 & B.O.R. Restoration
Special Guest host:
Katie Louis, Y'all Hospitality ( Fire, Butlers Pantry, The Kitchen by Butlers Pantry, Bouquet)
Today's Guest:
Shannon Schumacher, Account Executive Horan
Jason Cooper, B.O.R. Restoration
29:50
January 16, 2020

NKY Chamber Job Board & Mardi Gras for Homeless Children
Today's Guest:
KY Chamber Job Board
Dan Kraciun, co-founder / CMO of Find.jobs, Creator of nkychamber.jobs
Mardi Gras for Homeless Children
Kelly Rose, Director of Marketing & Development, Welcome House
Sara Kahmann, Development manager, Welcome House
30:11
January 09, 2020

Women Who Lead - Annual Breakfast & Roundtables
2020 Women’s Initiative Annual Breakfast
Allyson Cook, Stites & Harbison – Debbie Simpson Sprit of Achievement Honoree
Barb Johnson, Wells Fargo Advisors - WI Annual Breakfast Committee Chair
Women’s Initiative Peer-to-Peer Roundtable program
Kay Fittes, High-Heeled Success, Committee Chair
Claire Parsons, Adams, Stepner, Woltermann & Dusing, PLLC – Committee member
28:05
January 02, 2020

Lean Six Sigma & Shifting Mindsets
Today's Guests:
Debbie Curl- Nagy is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Managing Partner of Marcus Management Consultants, LLC.
Kristi Nelson, Vice President Global Human Resources for Multi-Color Corporation
26:14
December 19, 2019

Redesigning Historic buildings & Over 10 years in business
Today's Guests:
Tyler Watkins, Work Architecture + Design
Brain and Heather Arlinghaus, Arlinghaus Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning
29:06
December 13, 2019

KY Career Center & Roof Architects
Today's Guests:
Correy Eimer, Brighton Center/KY Career Center
Patrick D. Murphy, PDM Architects
33:10
December 06, 2019

Giving Tuesday, Pretzels with a Purpose & Entrepreneurs
Todays Guest:
Roger Babik & Megan Jackson, Master Provisions
Marilyn Baker, Yankee Doodle Deli
Brit Fitzpatrick, Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation
30:60
November 21, 2019

Helping, Growing, & Cooking
Today's Guests:
Catrena Bowman-Thomas, Executive Director, NKCAC
Election results – Kristin Baldwin
Tarita Preston, Life & Business Coach, The Curated Coach
Speaker at the Women's Initiative Fall Professional Series - Leading From the Future, Thursday, November 14, 2019 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM EST, 7 Hills Church, Florence
Click Here to Register
Randi Kamp, Communications & Marketing Manager at People Working Cooperatively
Ron Henlein, Director, Corporate/Community Partnership at People Working Cooperatively
36:52
November 07, 2019

Growth in Covington & What Constitutional Carry means for Businesses
Today's Guests:
Pat Frew, Executive Director, Covington Business Council
Kristin Baldwin, Vice President of Public Affairs & Communications, NKY Chamber
Spike Jones, Kenton County Police Chief
27:39
November 02, 2019

Offices Supplies With a Social Impact & Lighting Up Our Region
This weeks Guest:
Abby Stapf, Melinda Plunkett, Anthony Steele, VieAbility
Week in Review Kristin Baldwin, VP Public Affairs & Communications, NKY Chamber
Molly Berrens, Spotted Yeti
29:18
October 25, 2019

St. Elizabeth Cancer Center & "Like Harvey Like Son"
Today's Guest :
St. Elizabeth Cancer Center
Carri Chandler, Vice President of the St. Elizabeth Foundation
Dr. Doug Flora, Executive Medical Director St. Elizabeth Cancer Center
Documentary "Like Harvey Like Son"
Rudy Harris, Harris Media
Mike Trimpe, ROAD iD
Bonus
Colene Elridge, Be More Consulting
Women's Initiative Regional Summit Morning General Session Speaker
Be the CEO of YOU: Creating an Intentional Life and Legacy
31:27
October 18, 2019

App Development & Creating Content
This Week's Guest:
Mindy Wendel, Director of Recruiting & Melanie Murray, Regional Marketing Director, Covelli Enterprises Panera Bread
Matt Strippelhoff, Partner & CEO Red Hawk Technologies - Managed Services for Custom App
Week in Review Guest - Casey Williams, Senior Video Producer, Spotted Yetti – BLINK
Karen Cornelissen, KC Writing & Editing Solutions LLC & Dave Spooner, CMO of Innago – How a strong writing campaign is key for your business.
27:48
October 11, 2019

Russian Scientist, Bourbon Barrels & Social Media
This Week's Guests:
Anastasiya Valeryevna Tsvetkova, General Director, Lake Baikal Foundation
Week in review with Jill Morenz, Director of Community Initiatives and Communications,
Catalytic Development Funding Corp. of Northern Kentucky
Kendra Ramirez, CEO of Kendra Ramirez Digital Agency
28:59
October 04, 2019

Why Reviews Matter & Commitment to Corporate Citizenship
This Week’s Guest:
Why Reviews Matter
Mark Jeffreys, Mobile Agent Now
Week in Review Special Guest
Jack Graham, VP New Business Development, Key Benefit Administrators, Inc. Elite Health
Commitment to Corporate Citizenship
Two Guest from Turner Construction: David Opalka (oh-paul-kuh), Project Executive & Kristen Smitherman-Voltaire, Community & Citizenship Manager
36:58
September 27, 2019

Women Who Lead
As part of the NKy Chamber’s focus this month on leadership, we invited four women across a variety of industries to share their stories.
This Week’s Guest:
Licensed Private Investigator and Author Virginia Braden.
Carissa Barnard, Deputy Director of Exhibitions and Programming, FotoFocus
Kristen Zavo Author of Job Joy: Your Guide to Success, Meaning and Happiness in Your Career
Dr. Vicki Berling from Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky to talk about the Enzweiler Institute
33:17
September 20, 2019

Civility in the Workplace & Recapturing Talent in our Region
Dr. Mark Nagy, Marcus Management Consultants, joins our podcast to discuss how civility in the workplace effects your employees. Then we go over this week’s big stories including The Hope Box Derby with special guest Pam Smallwood, HealthPoint Family Care, and Scott Malof, Malof & Associates CPA. Finally Garry Horton, Gilman Partners, tells his story of how playing basketball for the Thomas More Saints and coaching for the women's basketball team at Xavier convinced him to stay in the NKY region.
30:53
September 13, 2019

NKY Chamber Annual Dinner Preview
Check out this special episode live from the Annual Dinner set-up. Our first guest is Dan Cahill the 2019-2020 NKY Chamber Board Chair. He will fill us in on the annual dinner and the upcoming year. Then we bring our own Christie Rogers, VP of Events on the show to talk about what it takes to plan such a large event.
07:37
September 06, 2019

The Importance of money wellness & STEM in Fort Thomas Schools
This week Christine Luken, The Financial Life Guard, joins us to talk about financial wellness. Then we fill you in on some of the local business news for the week. Finally we discus the importance of STEM education with Fort Thomas Schools Superintendent Dr Karen Cheser.
23:42
August 30, 2019

Former Chamber President & Reducing your carbon footprint
Join us as we talk to Steve Stevens, President of the NKY Chamber from 2006-2014. Steve recaps some of the many wins during his tenure. Next we recap all of the business news from the past week. Finally Jerry Schmits, President & CEO of Energize Kentucky tells how they have been helping business use PACE financing to reduce their carbon footprint.
31:25
August 23, 2019

Random Acts of kindness visits Emergency Shelter of NKY & Strategic HR
Listen to this week's special episode live from the Metropolitan Club, home of the NKY Chamber’s Annual Dinner after party on Thursday, Sept. 5. This week we started off with Cara Brooks, Duke Energy, and Kim Webb, Emergency Shelter of NKY, who were with us to talk about how Leadership NKY helped connect the ESNKY to a random act of kindness. Then Sara Stephens from Stephens Golf Center (host of this week's Business After Hours) stops by during the week in review to tell us about the new technology they installed at their driving range. Finally, we end things with Robin Throckmorton, President of Strategic HR, who has been helping businesses with HR problems for more than 20 years.
27:27
August 16, 2019

GCF Announcement & HR Elements
This week Laura Menge GCF and Mark Collier Living media, Fort Thomas Matters, Fort Thomas city council and LNK class of 2020 stop by to talk about the special announcement from GCF. Then we go over this weeks big news with special guest Brian Ruschman from C-Forward. Finally Lisa Grout from HR ELEMENTS joins us to talk about how they help non-profits such as NKCAC.
27:24
August 08, 2019

New Holistic Approach at The Family Nurturing Center & Graydon GROW NKY Intern Experience
Jill Gay, Kentucky Director of Programs and Services, and Jane Herms, Executive Director from the Family Nurturing Center, stop by to talk about their new holistic approach to ending child abuse. Next, we go over this week's top headlines. Finally, Jared Nelson former Graydon GROW NKY discusses his time at the NKY Chamber.
25:28
August 02, 2019

Building a Talent Pipeline & Growing Leaders
Today we are talking developing talent. From a Chick-fil-A team member to a CEO, people can always continue to grow. On the first segment we speak with Dustin DiChiara, Chick-fil-A ; Debby Combs, Partners for a Competitive Workforce; and Jill Brown-Wayman, Brighton Center. They are here to discus the Career Bridge program and how it is helping people grow into a higher wage job. Then we go over some of the big news stories in Northern Kentucky. Finally Mike Sipple Jr. stops by to talk about podcasts, co-working and developing Leaders.
31:45
July 26, 2019

The Future of NKU and the Growth of CVG
This week we are live from Braxton Brewery. We were on the roof top but had to move inside due to the rain. Our first guest this week is Dr. Vaidya from NKU, he discusses what the future holds for the university. Our Second guest is Candace McGraw from CVG and she is here to talk about all the growth at our airport. Finally we review the week with Mark Jefferys from Mobile Agent Now & Evan Rouse from Braxton Brewery.
30:14
July 19, 2019

Gatton College of Business and Economics at the University of Kentucky
This week we start off talking about AI and consumer behavior with Aaron Garvey, Associate Professor and Ashland Oil Research Professor of Marketing, Gatton College of Business and Economics, University of Kentucky. Then we have two special guests for the week in review J. R. Cassidy, Music & Executive Director of the KSO and Pat Frew, Executive Director of The Covington Business Council Then we end things learning about the new Real-Time, Online MBA program form Christopher Carney, Director of MBA Recruitment, Gatton College of Business and Economics, University of Kentucky.
31:24
July 12, 2019

Next Generation Leader Awards & Welcome House NKY
This week we welcome Justin Otto from Newport on the Levee and Elizabeth Fricke From Children Inc. to talk about the upcoming event "Next Generation Leader Awards". Kathrine and Jeremy then take you through some top headlines. Finally we welcome Danielle Amrine, Executive Director and Kelly Rose Development & Marketing Director both from Welcome House NKY to talk about all the great things happening with their organization.
30:44
June 28, 2019

Farmstand Market and Cafe & Moonrise Doughnuts
This week we invited Tricia Houston from Farmstand Market & Cafe to talk about their two locations. We had a slight audio issue and join the conversion while Tricia was discussing their location inside wooden cask in Newport Ky. Next Ellen Bates stops by to tell us about Bourbon & Boards, as well as, discuss other things happening in our region. Finally we indulge our inner sweet tooth as we interview Keith Bales of Moonrise Doughnuts.
27:07
June 21, 2019

AMEND & Horizon Community Fund of Northern Kentucky
This week we start things off with Geoff Marsh from AMEND, who is here to tell us how AMEND's top talent team helps businesses. Then we tackle the local business news for the week. Finally Nancy Grayson stops by to fill us in on the new partnership announced between Horizon Community fund of Northern Kentucky and Kentucky's edge
27:18
June 14, 2019

Unemployment Ruling & New Pregnancy Law
This week we start things off with Katie Tranter from DBL Law who will tell us about a recent ruling that may effect unemployment claim disputes. Then we tackle the local business news for the week. Finally we welcome Charlie Vance, CEO of Erigo Employer Solutions to discuss a new law that may effect the way you accommodate for pregnant women.
30:30
June 07, 2019

Arts in the region & Braxton Barrel House
This week we talk arts in our region with Kim Best Executive Director of The Carnegie. Next we will chat about local business news topics with special guest Jill Morenz from Catalytic Development Fund. And finally we we invite Jake Rouse, CEO of Braxton Brewing and David Birdsall, 360 Properties to join us to learn about the New Braxton Barrel House coming to Fort Mitchell.
28:05
May 31, 2019

Why Writing is so Important to Business & New Book "It Can Be Done"
This week we talk to a company who's focus is to help you tell your business's story through the written word. Then we will have Dawn Denham Executive Director, NKY Chamber Foundation in to talk about what's going on in the region. Finally Father Daughter duo Rob and Lauren Huddson stop by to talk about their new book It Can Be Done.
33:29
May 24, 2019

BomDia Wellness & Blue Marble Books
This week we talk to two small businesses one that has been around for 40 years and one that has been around for just a few. Adriana Rogers form BomDia explains how she is doing massage & wellness differently. Brent Cooper joins us again this week to talk about the busy week we had in the region. Then Peter from Blue Marble Books tells us the history of this unique family owned business.
33:48
May 17, 2019

Queen City Destination & The WAVE Foundation
This week we talk to Abby Gerwe Founder of Queen City Destination and find out how her company is bringing conventions to our region. Next Brent Cooper, President & CEO to the NKY Chamber joins the team to chat about the Ovation site and other weekly business news. Finally we talk to Scott Wingate, Executive director of the WAVE Foundation at Newport Aquarium about their Mission.
24:01
May 10, 2019

The Future of HR & Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky
This week we talk to Ulimi, a company who is using voice assist to revolutionize HR in our first Segment. Followed by the business week in review. Then we welcome the committee chair and one of the Honorees of the Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky.
22:16
May 02, 2019

Northern Kentucky Spotlight Preview
This week we start with the business week in review and promo the launch of this new podcast. After that Laura Menge from the Greater Cincinnati Foundation and Chair of LNK Class of 2020 stops by to tell us all about her experience in the chambers leadership program.
17:32
April 25, 2019