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July 22, 2024 How will Covington pay for its new city hall? (LINK.nky)
July 01, 2024 Uncovering Kentucky’s fastest-growing areas (LINK.nky)
June 11, 2024 Drawing new residents to Northern Kentucky vital to future economic success (LINK.nky)
June 05, 2024 As some retailers announce price cuts, economist cautions not to get hopes up (Spectrum News)
April 25, 2024 Boone County backs Northern Kentucky Works initiative after previously deadlocked vote (LINK.nky)
April 12, 2024 I just keep moving': This 70-year-old returned to work amid rising inflation (WCPO)
March 28, 2024 Kenton County backs Northern Kentucky Works initiative (LINK.nky)
March 21, 2024 Boone County votes not to enter regional workforce development initiative (LINK.nky)
March 19, 2024 BE NKY’s new population, labor force study points to challenges — attracting talent, skilled workforce (NKY Tribune)
March 19, 2024 Amenities like Fifth Third's concierge service could draw employees back to the office (WCPO)
March 12, 2024 Inflation not slowing down as fast as thought, consumer prices increase more than expected (Channel 12)
March 04, 2024 NKY gets creative in effort to tackle labor shortage (LINK.nky)
March 01, 2024 Economic development: How does Northern Kentucky stack up? (LINK.nky)
February 19, 2024 Mixed opinions on US economy: NKU economist Janet Harrah explains why (LINK.nky)
January 09, 2024 Region's logistics hub will be a focus of union organizing in the year ahead (Soapbox)
December 05, 2023 Federal Reserve meeting to decide interest rates for the final time in 2023 (ABC6)
November 22, 2023 KY economists share insights, projections for local, national economy in 2024 (LINK.nky)
October 31, 2023 'This is our time': Labor movement gaining momentum after strikes, walkouts and new contracts (WCPO)
October 27, 2023 Exhausted all the time': Rising child care costs put strain on Tri-State parents (WCPO)
September 29, 2023 What happens locally if the government shuts down? (WLWT)
September 21, 2023 How to navigate changes as student loan payments resume (Channel 12)
September 15, 2023 United Auto Workers plan strike at Big 3 auto plants; Sharonville Ford plant not part of initial strike (WCPO)
September 15, 2023 Status quo for Cincinnati auto workers as strikes begin at 3 plants, including factory in Toledo (WLWT)
September 04, 2023 Cincinnati union movement picking up, ahead of national averages (KATV)
August 10, 2023 Kentucky sets record for tourism in 2022, $12.9b in economic impact; NKY’s share was $1.95 billion (NKY Tribune)
\September 15, 2023: Status quo for Cincinnati auto workers as strikes begin at 3 plants, including factory in Toledo (WLWT)
September 15, 2023: United Auto Workers plan strike at Big 3 auto plants; Sharonville Ford plant not part of initial strike (WCPO)
September 4, 2023: Cincinnati union movement picking up, ahead of national averages (KATV)
August 10, 2023: Kentucky sets record for tourism in 2022, $12.9b in economic impact; NKY’s share was $1.95 billion (NKY Tribune)
July 26, 2023: NKU Center for Economic Development gives annual Midsummer Economic Checkup (LINK NKY)
July 26, 2023: Federal Reserve increases interest rates, waiting for labor market to slow down (Local 12)
July 25, 2023: Federal Reserve meets to possibly raise interest rates to 22 year high (Local 12)
July 22, 2023: Midsummer economic checkup: Inflation's down, jobs are up (Soapbox Cincinnati)
July 22, 2023: NKU economist Janet Harrah speaks on ‘Midsummer Financial Checkup’ at NKU program for group (News Yhju)
July 22, 2023: NKU economist Janet Harrah speaks on ‘Midsummer Economic Checkup’ at NKU program for community (NKY Tribune)
July 11, 2023: How did NKY companies respond to supply chain issues brought on by the pandemic? (LINK NKY)
July 8, 2023: Experts: Taylor Swift's impact on Cincinnati shows more is needed for bigger events (WCPO)
July 3, 2023: 10 States That Are Beating Inflation and 10 That Are Not (Yahoo Finance)
June 30, 2023: PACKAGE DEAL: CVG BETS BIG ON CARGO SERVICES TO DRIVE EXPONENTIAL GROWTH (Cincinnati Business Courier)
June 22, 2023: Tips to tackle your credit card debt (Local 12)
June 19, 2023: Does Cincinnati have too many breweries? (WCPO)
June 15, 2023: Biden addresses hidden fees: Ticketmaster, Airbnb and others commit to all-in pricing (Local 12)
June 8, 2023: Inflation shifting consumer spending: Travel and essentials prioritized, big retailers feel the pinch (Local 12)
June 5, 2023: Study finds Kentucky's economy in bottom 10 nationally (The Center Square)
June 5: 2023: Texas Has Ninth Best State Economy In The Country (Local Profile)
June 5, 2023: Where does North Carolina rank among states with the best economies? (Fox 8)
June 5, 2023: Report: Tennessee GDP growth boosts economic ranking (The Center Square)
June 5, 2023: 2023’s Best & Worst State Economies (WalletHub)
June 4, 2023: Fewer NKY teens work. What does this mean for our labor force? (LINK NKY)
May 25, 2023: Government nears deadline to avoid defaulting -- what that means for you (Local 12)
April 7, 2023: Fort Wright City Council passes resolution in support of eliminating certificate of need requirement in NKY (Local 12)
March 17, 2023: Fort Wright City Council passes resolution in support of eliminating certificate of need requirement in NKY (Link NKY)
February 7, 2023: Netflix password sharing about to end: Everything we know so far (WCPO)
December 13, 2022: Study: Americans racking up credit card debt due rising interest rates, inflation (Local 12)
December 6, 2022: From gifts to groceries, NKU economist shares tips for saving money while shopping (Local 12)
November 21, 2022: Amazon workers want a union at CVG. Can they win? (WCPO)
November 21, 2022: The Norse Up Podcast
November 13, 2022: NKY Chamber to present annual Eggs ‘N Issues: Regional Economic Outlook Tuesday (NKY Tribune)
November 10, 2022: Poultry farm hoping to avoid Avian Flu heading into its busiest time of the year (Spectrum)
October 15, 2022: Northern Kentucky Forum to present ‘The War for Future Talent,’ free program on workforce issues (NKY Tribune)
September 14, 2022: Small business owner says persistent inflation has been frustrating customers (Spectrum)
September 2, 2022: Netflix password sharing about to end: Everything we know so far (WCPO)
August 26, 2022: 'I would jump for joy': NKU student, economist weigh in on loan forgiveness (Spectrum News 1)
August 25, 2022: Student loan forgiveness (Fox 19)
July 28, 2022: Families prepare to spend more on back-to-school supplies as inflation rises (Local 12)
July 28, 2022: Greater Cincinnati economists explain what it means to go into a recession (WLWT5)
June 7, 2022: Executive pay: How much did Tri-State top bosses make in 2021? (WCPO)
May 25, 2022: Are remote job opportunities still available? Gap widens between what job seekers want, companies offer (WCPO)
April 22, 2022: Local dealership sells first car through cryptocurrency (Local 12)
March 21, 2022: Here's why COVID-19 shutdowns in China could have a local impact (Local 12)
March 16, 2022: How rising interest rates could impact credit cards, home and car financing (WCPO)
March 8, 2022: Tri-State governments deal with impact of skyrocketing oil prices (WCPO)
February 25, 2022: Ukraine invasion could impact food, fuel and fertilizer prices (Local 12)
February 12, 2022: Big differences in Tri-state food and gas prices depending on where you live and shop (WCPO)
November 18, 2021: Economic Headlines Look Good for NKY, But Local Experts Advise Caution (Fort Thomas Matters)
November 16, 2021: Numbers show local economy is on the mend, but there's more to the story (WVXU)
November 10, 2021: Economist explains what GE splitting up could mean for Kentucky and Ohio (Spectrum News)
November 10, 2021: How inflation is impacting tomorrow's debt levels (WCPO)
October 29, 2021: OneNKY Summit Series amplifies new initiatives, addresses challenges (Lane Report)
October 28, 2021: Why Kentuckians are quitting their jobs at a higher rate than other states (Spectrum News)
July 22, 2021: Addressing Staff Shortages (WCPO)
July 7, 2021: Hospitality industry struggles to hire enough workers to keep up with travel demand (Local 12)
July 6, 2021: It's Never Been Harder To Hire Workers (WVXU)
May 14, 2021: NKU receives $750 federal grant to support up-and-coming innovation hub (Cincinnati Business Courier)
May 14, 2021: NKU awarded federal funds to accelerate economy (The Lane Report)
April 28, 2021: Gateway Launches NKY's Only Paralegal Program (The River City News)
December 28, 2020: Kentucky Is Hurting While Awaiting Federal Pandemic Aid (The New York Times)
November 12, 2020: The Small Business Majority (Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce)
November 3, 2020: The changing COVID economy has created these pandemic-proof jobs (Soapbox Cincinnati)
October 22, 2020: NKY Chamber Eggs 'N Issues on Nov. 17 to focus on future of regional, national economy (Northern Kentucky Tribune)
September 24, 2020: Greater Cincinnati jobs rise but remain far short of pre-pandemic levels (Cincinnati Business Courier)
August 21, 2020: How many paychecks did PPP loans protect (WCPO)
June 24, 2020: Here's how much Greater Cincinnati's unemployment rate improved in May (Cincinnati Business Courier)
May 27, 2020: Greater Cincinnati's April unemployment rate highest since records began (Cincinnati Business Courier)
April 27, 2020: Making It Work, Part 15: Putting a big new plan rollout on hold, Tri ED suddenly became region’s business response resource (Lane Report)
April 21, 2020: Eggs 'N Issues - Economic Forecast for Northern Kentucky (NKY Chamber)
April 17, 2020: People being denied after repeated unemployment applications (WKRC)
April 9, 2020: Northern Kentucky Chamber to explore region's economic forecast at upcoming Eggs 'N Issues webinar (The Lane Report)
April 2, 2020: GE Aviation furloughs half of its manufacturing work force (WCPO)
April 1, 2020: Understanding the CARE Federal Stimulus (River City News)
March 31, 2020: Understanding the CARES Federal Stimulus Webinar (NKY Chamber)
March 30, 2020: Understanding the CARES Federal Stimulus Webinar (NKY Chamber)
March 27, 2020: Understanding the CARES Federal Stimulus Webinar (NKY Chamber)
March 26, 2020: Adding up the pandemic's impact on the local economy (WKRC)
March 24, 2020: The COVID-19 Economy: Local experts predict at least 18 months of malaise (WCPO)
March 24, 2019: The COVID-19 Economy: Local experts predict at least 18 months of malaise (WCPO)
February 5, 2019: Northern Kentucky University Director Receives Award (AUBER Newsletter)
January 29, 2019: Cincinnati added tens of thousands of jobs last year (Cincinnati Business Courier)
January 16, 2019: Here’s how much the federal government shutdown is impacting Greater Cincinnati (Cincinnati Business Courier)
December 19, 2018: NKU welcomes interim dean Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer (Cincinnati Enquirer)
December 3, 2018: Fort Thomas Resident Awarded NKY Community Award (Fort Thomas Matters)
November 15, 2018: NKY Chamber Awards NKY Community Award to Janet Harrah (The Lane Report)
November 13, 2018: NKY Chamber Awards NKY Community Award to Janet Harrah (The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce)
October 10, 2018: Ambassadors from Canada and U.S. launch town hall meetings to allay USMCA fears (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)
October 10, 2018: The House talks trade in Kentucky (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)
October 1, 2018: Low-wage myth, how the economy benefits from e-commerce growth (WCPO)
October 1, 2018: General economic conditions (BusinessWise)
September 27, 2018: Here’s why Greater Cincinnati lost jobs (Cincinnati Business Courier)
September 26, 2018: How do IRBs work and why use them (Channel 5 News)
September 20, 2018: Distribution and e-commerce Cincinnati MSA (BusinessWise)
September 17, 2018: Covington Economic Development Department free workshops link businesses to expertise (NKY Tribune)
August 27, 2018: How Greater Cincinnati companies posted the year's fastest job growth (Cincinnati Business Courier)
