FLORENCE, KY – February 9, 2026 – The Northern Kentucky Area Development District (NKADD) is proud to celebrate a decade-long partnership with the Joanie Bernard Foundation (JBF) and its Give Them Ten™ Movement in support of its Regional Cat Spay/Neuter Program, a collaborative effort that has successfully spayed and neutered more than 32,000 cats across … Read more
Community forums hosted by the Northern Kentucky Area Development District (NKADD), in partnership with local leaders, are giving residents across the region a direct voice in shaping the future of their communities. Through a series of interactive meetings, local leaders and planners are gathering input on development, infrastructure, housing, and quality-of-life priorities to help guide … Read more
For many who work in the Aging and Disability services field, internships associated with their degree are not just a requirement, they’re a proven path to meaningful careers. Many NKADD team members have degrees in Social Work or Mental Health and Human Services, both of which require a field placement to graduate. We’re proud to say … Read more
The Bluegrass Workforce Investment Board, Lincoln Trail Workforce Investment Board, and Northern Kentucky Workforce Investment Board will hold a virtual public hearing to receive feedback on the FY26-FY29 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Regional Plan on Wednesday, April 16 at 10 am. This plan encompasses workforce development planning for the 33-county region that makes up the Bluegrass, … Read more
The Horizon Community Fund of NKY contracted with the Northern Kentucky Area Development District (NKADD) to conduct a Food Insecurity survey of the region. Twenty-two food pantries in forty-five locations participated in this survey. This project consisted of three phases and was conducted during the summer of 2024. Phase one was the delivery of electronic … Read more
NKY Works was unveiled as a regional workforce development initiative today at an event held at the Northern Kentucky-Greater Cincinnati International Airport. For more information, please see the Press Release.
September 13, 2023, Florence, Kentucky A new resource is available for community leaders seeking to understand the state of housing inventory and cost as related to Northern Kentucky’s job market, household demographics and commuting patterns. The Housing Data Study was commissioned by the eight fiscal courts that are a part of the Northern Kentucky Area … Read more
Join us on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, from 9 am to 11 am at the Gateway Community and Technical College – Boone Campus for a discussion on the region’s Energy Resilience Planning and future hazard mitigation by registering here: Northern Kentucky Regional Energy Resilience Planning & Stakeholder Meeting In partnership with the Kentucky Office of … Read more