Northern Kentucky Target Industry Clusters
The attraction, retention and expansion of industries in Northern Kentucky remain a key marketing initiative for the region. As a blue print for future development, a focus on target industry clusters guides ongoing marketing efforts and recommendations to local governments regarding incentive offerings.
The attraction of a critical mass of targeted industry clusters to Northern Kentucky requires support and commitment from community resources like infrastructure, education and general talent development. Ultimately the entire Northern Kentucky economy benefits as growth companies offering knowledge-based, high paying positions join the strong roster of existing businesses that remain committed to the region.
Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation focuses primarily on three target industries:
- Advanced Manufacturing,
- Professional Office Operations, and
- Technology.
Click on each sector to learn more about our target industries and how your business can find out more about the Northern Kentucky area.
Northern Kentucky University Office of Economic Initiatives
The NKU economic initiatives team is engaged in an ambitious program that will build stronger ties with the business community. The goal: creating real economic development by growing existing firms and creating new businesses, as well as energizing the NKU brain trust at all levels - including the student population, which will benefit from being involved in the multitude of partnerships through internships, co-ops and ultimately, employment with business partners.
Northern Kentucky University College of Informatics
A state-of the art, $35 million facility, Northern Kentucky University’s Center for Informatics educates students in understanding and applying knowledge to complex information and communication. This bold and nationally-recognized program prepares students with the computation and communication skills appropriate for their field, while being a primary driver of high technology in the area, with a special emphasis on information technology.
The results are a windfall for regional employers:
- Graduates have a more sophisticated knowledge of information technology in concert with their core discipline, allowing local businesses to have easier access to intellectual capital.
- Area businesses receive a competitive edge in many industries including health care, construction, bio-technology, telecommunications and financial services.
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