Karen Finan, CEO of the OneNKY Alliance, was honored as the Individual Champion for her leadership in regional development, workforce expansion, and education at the annual Gateway to Greatness Luncheon last Thursday. OneNKY Alliance board member company, Safran Landing Systems, also received the Community Champion Award for its ongoing partnership with Gateway’s Workforce Solutions division.

OneNKY Alliance is thrilled to highlight Perfetti Van Melle USA as a proud sponsor of the OneNKY Zones at America’s River Roots Festival, coming to Cincinnati, Newport, and Covington on October 8-12. As the Official Candy Sponsor of the festival, Perfetti Van Melle will bring sweet treats and smiles in celebration of the vibrant culture, history, and community of Northern Kentucky. With its North American headquarters in Erlanger, this global confectionery leader has been a staple in our region for over 50 years.

OneNKY Alliance Board was recognized on September 14th with the Unity Award, an award that honors an organization/company that has shown leadership in bringing the Northern Kentuckians together for change.

In a 3-2 vote, Dayton City Council passed an ordinance banning indoor smoking, but not without pushback from residents and business owners.