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CANCELLED - CEDA Meeting 4/7/2022

The Covington Economic Development Authority Meeting scheduled for April 7, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. has been cancelled.

New partnership will nurture creation, growth of Black-owned businesses

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...

Poster contest celebrates ‘Fair Housing’

April 15 is deadline; young students to win prizes COVINGTON, Ky. – With April being “Fair Housing Month,” the City of Covington is co-sponsoring a poster contest for students in grades 1 through 5 to focus attention on the meaning of the words “fair housing.” Six artists in two age categories will win prizes, with the two first-place posters featured on T-shirt...

Board of Commissioners Legislative Meeting Agenda 3/22/2022

Draft agenda, legislation, and minutes from the previous meeting.

O’Madness, moons & Cyclones

COVINGTON, Ky. – We’re releasing this weekend’s narrative events calendar a day early because tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day, and we don’t want you to miss out on all the festivities. You might want to call in sick right now (you have a bellyache, not Covid, right?) because the celebration starts bright and early – as in breakfast-time – and to put a new...

‘... in the background, artillery’

12 Ukrainian flags will soon fly on Main Street in MainStrasse Village, with the first one raised Wednesday by Covington City Commissioner Shannon Smith, whose stepmother is from the war-torn country. Covington raises Ukrainian flag in solidarity as City Commissioner describes phone calls from war zone COVINGTON, Ky. – The blue-and-yellow flag of Ukraine began flying in an offi...

Wrapping it up on Taco Tuesday

(EDITOR'S NOTE: This is another in a series of recycling tips from the City of Covington's Neighborhood Services Department, Solid Waste & Recycling Division.) COVINGTON, Ky. – Wednesday follows Tuesday, and Tuesday is known for its association with that crunchy goodness that wraps a shell around protein, veggies, and seasonings. Here’s a recycling cheat sheet for our...

New Economic Development deputy has proven record of impact in Covington

Allan to continue CGN work nurturing entrepreneurs, minority voices COVINGTON, Ky. – Covington’s new assistant Economic Development director loves seeing the potential in things – and seeing that potential realized. “It’s why I love Covington so much,” Sarah Allan said. Over the last 12 years, Allan has quite a bit of experience realizing potential in T...

How should City use federal grants?

Among other things, Covington uses federal HOME funds to help people buy houses. Each dot on this map (spread in almost every neighborhood in the city) represents an award through the Homebuyer Assistance Program over a recent six-year period. Survey, public hearing guide annual CDBG/HOME spending COVINGTON, Ky. – Using an online survey and a virtual public hearing next week, the publi...

Deadline for small business $$$ is March 25

Vivify Counseling & Wellness received funds from the City's Small Business Incentive Program for facade improvements in 2021. City offering help renovating exteriors, paying startups’ rent COVINGTON, Ky. – Small businesses in Covington have until Friday, March 25, to apply for the next round of City help in paying first-year rent or fixing up their exteriors. The City&...
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