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Tri-ED becomes BE NKY to build and elevate region A celebration unveiled BE NKY Growth Partnership, the new name for the economic development company in Northern Kentucky providing private and public sector leaders with the expertise they need to build their businesses and elevate the economy in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties. BE NKY, previously Northern Kentucky Tri-ED, serving the region since 1987, led the successful location or expansion of 765 business projects, representing more than 74,150 primary industry jobs created with capital investment of more than $9.3 billion. The new name evolved from the success of BE NKY’s Build + Elevate Northern Kentucky investor campaign in 2022, which raised more than $4.6 million, surpassing the $4.5 million goal. The investor campaign funds four new areas of work: data-informed community decision-making, activating the Northern Kentucky Port Authority, delivering customized workforce solutions and targeting business growth. www.BE-NKY.com
Musicians for Health supports VR for patients Musicians for Health held a Jazz Champagne Brunch in early April at Kenwood Country Club for 150 people. Funds raised will be used to purchase 20 virtual reality headsets for various cancer facilities, including the UC Barrett Cancer Center, for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and bone marrow patients receiving transplants.
Dr. Bill Barrett and Jeralyn Barrett Cancer survivor Michelle Young
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Movers & Makers
Lee Crume, CEO of BE NKY Growth Partnership, and Wayne Sisson, COO off FEAM AERO
Paul Meier, Crestview Hills mayor; Jeremy Worley, BE NKY Growth Partnership client relations manager; and Rhonda Whitaker Hurtt, Duke Energy vice president of community relations and economic development BE NKY Growth Partnership Vice President of Strategy Christine Russell speaks to BE NKY Real Estate and Project Manager Mark Grauwelman at the company’s new name and rebranding launch party.
Dr. Phil Leming and Teresa Leming Musicians for Health founders Joyce Elkus and Zac Greenberg
Jazz pianist Alex Montello (Back) Ronna Willis and Dr. Jim Willis; (front) Don Lerner, Phyllis Lerner, Dr. Jack Hahn and Barbara Hahn