BE NKY, in collaboration with Ernst & Young, will present a refreshed set of target industry sectors for Northern Kentucky during its board meeting and quarterly economic development briefing on November 12. The event will take place at the Drees Pavilion in Covington’s Devou Park from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. n nThe last comprehensive industry assessment was published five years ago, and since then, the regional economy has been reshaped by the pandemic, federal policy shifts, and global economic instability. To inform future development strategies, EY has conducted an in-depth analysis of economic data from Boone, Campbell, and Kenton Counties, identifying sectors best positioned for growth and investment. n nJung Kim, Research Director for EY’s Economic Development Advisory Services, will contribute insights based on a blend of conventional and innovative data methods. His expertise includes economic benchmarking, labor market analysis, and industry cluster assessments, which support broader regional development plans. Kim has previously advised communities in Atlanta, Charleston (SC), Washington, DC, and led statewide initiatives in Florida, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. n nThe briefing aims to guide BE NKY’s efforts in attracting and retaining businesses in high-potential industries, aligning regional strategy with evolving economic conditions. n— news from NKyTribune
— News Original —nBE NKY to deliver fourth quarter economic development briefing during Nov. 12 meetingnBE NKY and Ernst & Young will present updated target industry sectors for Northern Kentucky at BE NKY’s board meeting and fourth quarter economic development briefing November 12. n nIt has been five years since BE NKY released its first target industry report and the economy has changed as a result of COVID, federal economic policies and global instability. Ernst & Young has been analyzing key data for Boone, Campbell and Kenton Counties and will share how they identified industries that BE NKY will focus on retaining and attracting to the region. n nJung Kim is Research Director for EY’s Economic Development Advisory Services practice. He offers clients valuable insights based on experience spanning a wide range of both traditional and cutting-edge data and methodologies. n nJung has developed analyses for economic benchmarking, workforce and labor sheds, and industry clusters and target industries, as stand-alone products and to support larger economic development and workforce strategies. Recently, he has worked with communities in regions such as Atlanta; Charleston, SC; and Washington, DC; as well as statewide projects in Florida, Indiana and Pennsylvania. n nSpeakers for the event include: n nThe BE NKY board meeting and fourth quarter economic development briefing will take place Wednesday, November 12 from 4 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at the Drees Pavilion, 790 Park Lane in Covington’s Devou Park. n nBE NKY Growth Partnership