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With the SparkHaus opening ~4 months away, it is time to grow our team at Blue North as we hire our SparkHaus Operations Manager. This role will lead the daily operations of Northern Kentucky’s largest entrepreneurial initiative. As Operations Manager, you will be part entrepreneur, part coach, and part community builder—driving engagement, optimizing operations, and fostering a world-class experience for our members.? Learn more by checking out the below job post and reaching out if you have any questions! #StartupCincy #LoveTheCov #KYInnovation #Coworking #EntrepreneurialHub #Community #Startups #Cincinnati #Kentucky https://lnkd.in/g87mcD39

Congratulations to Beltways for making it into the second round of the 2025 Coolest Things Made in Kentucky Presented by Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance! Now is the time to cast your vote for Beltways to help them advance to the next round! Scan the QR code or click the link below to vote now! https://lnkd.in/gSU2Xb9U Voters receive 6 voting opportunities (1 per day for each match) for each weekly voting round based on their IP address. The second round runs Tuesday, March 25th through Sunday March 30th. Vote now for World's Fastest Walkway: Beltways, Inc. !!

Check out the Spectrum News 1 article “ Limited-edition bourbon blend propels entrepreneurial growth“ to read about our latest NKYEF collaboration with New Riff Distilling! Half the proceeds from every bottle will go into the Northern Kentucky Entrepreneur Fund to empower local businesses, which Dave Knox says are the backbone of the community. “They’re the ones that give back,” Knox said. “They’re the ones that are sponsoring the baseball team for Little League and doing all of that. The feeling of being able to help out the community is what entrepreneurship is really about.” Read more by scanning the QR code of clicking the link below! https://lnkd.in/g6VPZRQ4 New Riff Distilling Spectrum News 1

Cheers to an incredible evening at The Aquifer at New Riff Distilling! A packed house of community members came together to support and celebrate the NKY entrepreneur ecosystem. Huge thanks to everyone who joined us! The Entrepreneurial Spark bottle was the highlight of the night - if you missed your chance, bottles are still available at the New Riff gift shop, with 50% of proceeds support the NKY Entrepreneur Fund, fueling our local startups. Here’s to more camaraderie, collaboration, and community in NKY! #KYInnovation #EntrepreneurialSpark

Buy your bottle now and support Northern Kentucky Entrepreneurs!

Celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit of Northern Kentucky with the Entrepreneurial Spark bourbon. The Entrepreneurial Spark is a limited-edition Bourbon that brings New Riff Distilling and NKYEF together to champion our region’s entrepreneurial spirit. This blend raises a glass (and funds) to the trailblazing innovators of Northern Kentucky. Bottles are on sale now at the New Riff Gift Shop and online at https://lnkd.in/gDPcU9Dj! Bourbon Details: Small Batch Blend 65% Corn 30% Rye 5% Malted Barley 113.1 PROOF Aged at Least 6 Years #entrepreneurialspirit #kyinnovation #NKYEF New Riff Distilling

Attend the Kentucky Innovator Challenge on April 15th, 2025 at the University of Kentucky! The Kentucky Innovator Challenge brings together leaders from business, service organizations, and higher education for a one-day summit to identify the most pressing challenges facing Kentucky and discuss collaborative solutions through research and innovation. Register for the event using the link below! https://lnkd.in/eH8Ypj_f University of Kentucky Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development #kyinnovation

We're excited to be part of Welcome to the Ecosystem! ?? Looking to connect with Cincinnati’s vibrant startup community? Join us for Welcome to the Ecosystem — your guide to resources, organizations, and programs that power #StartupCincy! We’ll be there showcasing how Blue North supports startups and entrepreneurs in their journey to success. ?? Whether you’re a founder, a budding entrepreneur, or curious about Cincinnati’s innovation scene, this event is your chance to tap into the heart of our ecosystem! ??? Date: February 27th ?? Location: Union Hall, Beer Hall ?? Register here: lu.ma/a39pqjyt Don’t miss this opportunity to build connections and discover the tools to thrive in Cincinnati’s startup world. Let’s shape the future together!?Cintrifuse StartupCincy #resources

New case study! ???? When Halle Gusweiler & Jack Gusweiler wanted to grow their The Peach Cobbler Factory locations via #social & #email, they turned to Flamel.ai. ?? See their sweet results: https://lnkd.in/gq3xcX3E #franchisegrowth #franchiseSuccess #teamZee #franchiseMarketing #stayPeachy #franchisee #caseStudy #AI #Cincinnati #smallBusiness

Raise a glass to innovation! Join us in celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit of Northern Kentucky with the Entrepreneurial Spark bourbon. The Entrepreneurial Spark is a limited-edition Bourbon that brings New Riff Distilling and NKYEF together to champion our region’s entrepreneurial spirit. This blend raises a glass (and funds) to the trailblazing innovators of Northern Kentucky. Bottles will go on sale February 28, 2025, at 11 am and will be available at the New Riff Gift Shop and online at https://lnkd.in/gvRZKPQn Cheers to making a difference! #entrepreneurialspirit #kyinnovation #NKYEF