Why Site Selection for Your Business Expansion Matters

With a central location that places it within a day’s drive of 60% of the U.S. population, Northern Kentucky is one of the most strategically advantageous regions for industrial business expansion. With a robust logistics network, pro-business tax incentives, and a pipeline of more than 1.5 million workers in its labor shed, the region is built for growth.

This list spotlights five of the most promising sites for industrial real estate in Northern Kentucky. Each is well-positioned to support food and beverage manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, or large-scale industrial operations. These sites are linked to ZoomProspector profiles with full specifications, site plans, and other key details.

Available Site 1: Circleport Pacific
Move-In Ready for Light Industrial or Food Packaging

map of available industrial site in NKY

Located in Erlanger, KY, Circleport Pacific is a flexible-use property ideal for food and beverage operations, packaging facilities, or light industrial use. Just minutes from CVG and close to workforce housing, this site combines accessibility with convenience.

The building includes move-in ready infrastructure, while the nearby amenities make it a natural choice for businesses requiring both labor access and fast shipping routes.

The real highlight of this site is the 110-acre pad-ready site. 11 individually or flex-ready lots make up an opportunity for nearly any size business to break ground nearly immediately.

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Available Site 2: 13015 Dixie Highway
Light Industrial Manufacturing Ready

Zoned for light industrial use and featuring easy access to I-71 and I-75, 13015 Dixie Highway in Walton, KY is ready to support large-scale advanced manufacturing operations. To do that, this site boasts available utilities, flexible development options, and space for future expansion.

For businesses that require raw material handling, heavy equipment installation, or high-volume throughput, this site provides an optimal foundation.

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Available Site 3: 100 Final Mile Boulevard
Ideal for Food, Beverage & Industrial Manufacturing

Located in Boone County, 100 Final Mile Boulevard offers 891,314 square feet of industrial real estate in Northern Kentucky. This site is ideally suited for temperature-controlled storage, light manufacturing, or food and beverage processing. It sits just minutes from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and is within close proximity to I-275 and I-75.

This modern facility features high-bay ceilings, dock doors, and infrastructure already in place, making it tenant-ready. Businesses looking for immediate access to logistics corridors and regional talent will find this site to be an excellent fit.

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Available Site 4: Hillwood Richwood Commerce Center
Dual Buildings for Advanced Manufacturing or Food & Beverage

The Hillwood Richwood Commerce Center offers two premier buildings—500 and 505 Innovation Way—in Walton, KY. These Class A industrial buildings in Boone County are perfect for companies in advanced manufacturing, logistics, or food and beverage that are seeking a modern space with customizable features.

Located just off I-75, these advanced manufacturing buildings in Northern Kentucky offer immediate highway access, ample trailer parking, and room for expansion. These buildings are part of a larger master-planned business park, making them attractive for businesses that value long-term growth in a campus-like setting.

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Available Site 5: Ambrose Graves Road Development
Airport-Adjacent Site for Industrial or Logistics

For companies seeking logistics business expansion sites in Kentucky near an airport built to manage air cargo, the Ambrose Graves Road Development is an ideal location. Located west of CVG, this planned development features customizable square footage and a master plan suited for industrial, logistics, or last-mile distribution.

The site currently houses two spec buildings – Building 1 is 260,072 square feet, Building 2 is 246,552 square feet – and two additional planned buildings as the site continues to grow. See the linked brochure for details on the grounds layout and growth plans.

The development’s proximity to a major inland port and North America’s seventh-largest cargo airport provides this location with a significant competitive edge. Planned infrastructure investments and readily available utilities make this site shovel-ready.

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How BE NKY Can Help with Kentucky Site Selection

Choosing the right site for industrial real estate in Northern Kentucky is more than just a location decision—it’s a long-term investment in success. BE NKY Growth Partnership can help ensure success with Kentucky site selection by providing:

  • Custom site tours to help you assess properties firsthand
  • Incentive and tax credit guidance to maximize investment
  • Workforce development alignment with local education and training programs
  • Infrastructure and zoning support to streamline your project

 Learn more about BE NKY Site Selection Services

Ready to Expand in Northern Kentucky?

Northern Kentucky combines location, logistics, labor, and leadership to create a winning formula for industrial expansion. Whether you’re in food and beverage, advanced manufacturing, or logistics, the right commercial property in Northern Kentucky is ready now.

Reach out to BE NKY Growth Partnership to take the next step.