2026 Annual Forum

A Deep Dive into Northern Kentucky’s Target Industry Sectors & 2025 Results

Join BE NKY Growth Partnership at our 2026 Annual Forum as we unveil the results of an updated target industry study by Ernst & Young that will provide the Northern Kentucky region with a high-growth economy. This study will guide our business retention and attraction efforts in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties into the future.

BE NKY released initial findings from this study at our Q4 2025 Economic Development Briefing, which showed advanced manufacturing, information technology, life sciences and supply chain management and support services continue to be the top drivers of growth in the region.

In partnership with EY, Amy Holloway, founder and president of Aha!, an economic development consulting practice specializing in strategic planning and facilitation, will reveal an in-depth look at these industry sectors and the job growth opportunities within them. Amy has worked with more than 200 economic development and community organizations during her 30-year career.

Catalysts for Growth: NKY Industry Leaders

Hear from Northern Kentucky leaders in Advanced Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Supply Chain Management and IT as they explore where their industries are headed in 2026, the trends shaping future growth, and how the NKY community can position itself for success. The panel will be moderated by VP of Economic Development Kimberly Rossetti.

BE NKY will also share our 2025 results and present 2025 Build + Elevate NKY awards to company leaders that located or expanded their businesses in NKY this year.