Northern Kentucky Tri-ED tallies 28 industry company locations and expansions ...
By Mark Green Total 2011 Impact projects 2,839 jobs and over $497 Million in Business Sales for NKYCovington, KY, March 21, 2012 – Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corp. (Tri-ED) announced today that it exceeded its yearly average of attracting or facilitating the expansion of 22 companies in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties. In 2011, 28 companies announced locations or expansions outpacing prior years in number of projects and capital investment.
Tri-ED Chairman and Kenton County Judge Executive Steve Arlinghaus noted the role of the Advanced Manufacturing sector in Northern Kentucky’s 2011 economic development success. “Leading edge Northern Kentucky companies including Messier-Bugatti, Mubea, Linamar and ZF Steering increased efficiencies and sharpened their competitive edge in 2011. We are thrilled that these companies along with 24 additional new and/or expanding businesses chose Northern Kentucky for their business location.
The annual economic impact study of primary industry growth for 2011 conducted by Northern Kentucky University’s Center for Economic Analysis and Development shows total impact of the 28 projects as follows:

