Inside Northern Kentucky

With an increase in the jobless rate statewide and around the country, more and more people are looking for work.  Finding a good job after loosing your own is tough as many companies are in layoff mode right now, more than they are hiring.  There are jobs in Northern Kentucky to be found, and even in Cincinnati, if you are willing to look and spend some time searching.

Many employment companies are reporting record numbers of people seeking help in finding work.  The lines at the unemployment offices are growing steadily each day.  Many reports on the news and in the papers appear each day about a company laying people off work or even shutting down due to the economy.

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Categories: Jobs in Northern Kentucky
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With the growth of the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati region still occurring in spite of tough economic times, there are quite a few hotels being built in the Northern Kentucky area.  Often times, people that live in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area don’t realize all that goes on in this region with conferences and conventions.  Not only those, but the amount of travelers going along I-75 is staggering.  All of those people have to stay someplace, and Northern Kentucky hotels are a booming industry.

With the recent opening of the Northern Kentucky University / Bank of Kentucky Center, many more concerts and shows are occurring in this area.  The Northern Kentucky Convention Center is also a popular place and with the Cincinnati Convention Center and Underground Railroad Museum drawing conventions and conferences, hotels and motels in the Northern Kentucky area experience a boost in tourism dollars.

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With the sale of the Florence Mall a few years ago to the General Growth Properties, the Florence Mall was looking as the place to be. General Growth Properties put in quite a few improvements, such as new businesses, a new and expanded food court and the carousel.

Today is a new day and it seems that General Growth Properties, which also owns the Kenwood Mall, is heading quickly for bankruptcy. With close to a reported $4 Billion in debt that they can’t pay, bankruptcy might be the only way for General Growth Properties to seek protection.
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Categories: Florence
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While most of the United States is dealing with a tough economic times in the housing market, the Northern Kentucky real estate market is thriving.  Although there have been some slow downs in the new home building market locally, there is an abundance of people moving into the area and homes that are on the market.

The Northern Kentucky real estate market is really a buyers market right now.  In order to find the best deals that are out there however, do you really need a real estate agent or can you just use the Northern Kentucky MLS service?

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Categories: Real Estate
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With winter coming upon us here in Northern Kentucky, many people are getting ready for the ice and snow.  But, is your car insurance ready for another season of potential slides and slips on the ice?  What do you need to look for in your car insurance policy to save money?

With so many people still moving into the areas of Northern Kentucky that are still years behind in roads and other infrastructure, your car insurance is likely to be a large part of your concerns.  If you are in an accident, what is covered?  Does Kentucky’s no fault law affect your rights or car insurance coverage?

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