NORTHERN KENTUCKY TRI-ED

ADVANCING A DIVERSE ECONOMY

The BE NKY Growth Partnership (BE NKY) blends public and private funds to enhance the business climate in and foster regional cooperation among Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties. We market and promote Northern Kentucky on a national and international basis as a desirable location for new or expanding businesses, and we assist existing local companies to expand operations and grow their customer base.

Since its founding in 1987, BE NKY has led the successful relocation or expansion efforts for 746 business projects, representing more than 71,800 primary industry jobs created with a capital investment of more than $9 billion.

Northern Kentucky is home to more than 550 primary industry companies which represent a strong diversity of industry and innovation.

Industry Targets

In its attraction efforts, BE NKY focuses on 4 industry clusters and 13 industry subsectors.

Northern Kentucky Clusters & Subclusters

Advanced Manufacturing

Life Sciences

  • Biomedical Research
  • Gene Therapy
  • Health Informatics
  • Medical Device Manufacturing

Information Technology

  • Electronics Manufacturing
  • Software / IT
  • Health Informatics
  • Logistics Technology

Supply Chain Management & Support Services

  • Aviation Maintenance
  • Logistics Management & Consulting
  • Logistics Technology
  • Materials & Packaging

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Kimberly Rossetti

VP of Economic Development