Skyward

Skyward Skyward is both the engineer and the engine behind Northern Kentucky’s strategic plans. What is working today? What needs to work harder?

{What is Skyward?}
Skyward is a group of big thinkers set on realizing Northern Kentucky's infinite potential. We are the same collective who led Vision 2015 for ten years, and managed the strategic action plan for the region, which has helped to nurture and accelerate progress in Northern Kentucky. We have recently re-branded our organization as Skyward to demonstrate our commitment and our longe

vity far beyond a finite plan.

{What do we do?}
Skyward is both the engineer and the engine behind Northern Kentucky’s strategic plans. We collaborate with the people who make the region go - from CEOs to volunteers, from students to donors—to make our shared vision a reality. This means engaging you, the Northern Kentucky community, to determine what will make our region even stronger. In our most recent myNKY public engagement campaign, we asked, “What is your vision for Northern Kentucky? Where should resources be channeled?” With these priorities, we then convened a leadership team to create a practical work plan, set ambitious but realistic goals, implement programs and partnerships to accomplish them, and then measure our success over time.

{How Skyward Serves Northern Kentucky}
• Align community energy – By building consensus among convening powers, Skyward helps focus resources on solving complex community challenges.
• Empower stakeholders – A quick and pragmatic problem solving approach helps organizations in our community overcome great challenges.
• Drive finance – We mobilize funding and channel it toward the highest priorities to yield the biggest impact.
• Measure progress – Monitoring of metrics helps us report outcomes and further serve and inspire the people of Northern Kentucky.

Is getting healthier one of your resolutions for the New Year? You don’t have to go at it alone! Join the Northern Kentu...
12/31/2016

Is getting healthier one of your resolutions for the New Year? You don’t have to go at it alone! Join the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce's 2017 Wellness Challenge! During this 6-week challenge, team members will track physical activity, increase consumption of healthy foods, and earn points for other healthy behaviors such as flu shots and being tobacco-free.

The challenge has even partnered with Physi, an app that will allow participants to easily track their progress and communicate with other wellness challenge participants! Find more information and register for the challenge at http://bit.ly/2fFinX2

REMINDER: The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce's 2017 Wellness Challenge Kick-off event is Thursday, January 5th at...
12/31/2016

REMINDER: The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce's 2017 Wellness Challenge Kick-off event is Thursday, January 5th at the Kenton County Public Library Erlanger Branch from 3 PM to 5 PM! Team members are encouraged to attend so that they can receive challenge materials, submit team rosters, and learn about healthy options.

To learn more about the kick-off event, or to register your organization for the Wellness Challenge, please visit http://bit.ly/2gJ7g4F. We hope to see you there!

A new chapter in life is about to begin for Bill Scheyer as he retires from Skyward next February. Read more about what ...
12/30/2016

A new chapter in life is about to begin for Bill Scheyer as he retires from Skyward next February. Read more about what Scheyer is most proud of as he reflects on his childhood challenges and storied career in this interview with our friends at The River City News: http://bit.ly/2hTKVOg

A new life chapter is about to open for Bill Scheyer. He is set to retire next February from Skyward, the organization charged with developing and managing Northern Ken

Find out how food production has become one of Northern Kentucky's strongest economic sectors, including a look at some ...
12/27/2016

Find out how food production has become one of Northern Kentucky's strongest economic sectors, including a look at some of the local companies helping to grow the industry's size and diversity: http://bit.ly/2hG2t0s — via NKY Thrives

Northern Kentucky Tri-ED releases its five-year Target Industry Analysis, identifying food production as an area of strength for the region, with companies like Wild Flavors and Perfetti Van Melle leading the charge.

Is a healthier you on the horizon for 2017? Consider getting your organization involved in the Northern Kentucky Chamber...
12/22/2016

Is a healthier you on the horizon for 2017? Consider getting your organization involved in the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce's six-week Wellness Challenge, powered by Physi! The challenge runs January 9th through February 17th and is a great way for employers to build teamwork within their organizations while competing for a good cause: healthy lifestyles!

Find more info and register for the challenge at http://bit.ly/2fFinX2

The City of Newport was recently named a 2017 Digital Edge 50 Award winner, which recognizes just 50 organizations inter...
12/21/2016

The City of Newport was recently named a 2017 Digital Edge 50 Award winner, which recognizes just 50 organizations internationally for digital transformation initiatives that have a significant and measurable impact on business. Find out more about Newport's work on becoming the first "Smart City" in the Midwest: http://bit.ly/2ifgIsF — via the Northern Kentucky Tribune

As 2016 comes to a close, NKY Thrives recently highlighted some of the most noteworthy stories of the year within Skywar...
12/20/2016

As 2016 comes to a close, NKY Thrives recently highlighted some of the most noteworthy stories of the year within Skyward's four sectors of business and innovation, health and wellness, community vibrancy and education. Check out the photo feature and look back on the people, places, and projects that will continue to define Northern Kentucky for generations to come: http://bit.ly/2hP1ZIJ

A father and son duo are bringing the walls to life at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport thanks to ...
12/16/2016

A father and son duo are bringing the walls to life at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport thanks to a partnership between CVG and BLDG. Find out more about the "Live Art" post-modern pop murals and the artists behind them: http://bit.ly/2h8NBXT — via The River City News

A father and son duo are bringing the walls to life at the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).

The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce's 2017 Wellness Challenge is less than a month away! Registered team captains ...
12/14/2016

The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce's 2017 Wellness Challenge is less than a month away! Registered team captains and team members are encouraged to attend the Wellness Challenge Kick-off event at the Kenton County Public Library Erlanger Branch on Thursday, January 5th from 3 PM – 5 PM, where teams will receive challenge materials, submit team rosters, and learn about healthy options.

To learn more about the kick-off event, or to register your organization for the Wellness Challenge, please visit http://bit.ly/2gJ7g4F. See you there!

When Garren Colvin was named the new President and Chief Executive Officer of St. Elizabeth Healthcare in June 2015, it ...
12/12/2016

When Garren Colvin was named the new President and Chief Executive Officer of St. Elizabeth Healthcare in June 2015, it capped a steady climb through the ranks for the Northern Kentucky native. Read more about the major role St. Elizabeth is playing in improving health throughout the region and Colvin's hopes for Northern Kentucky in the future: http://bit.ly/2g1ewYi — via NKY Thrives

The NKY native is "really dedicated to making this a great place" to work, live, raise a family and be healthy.

Our friends at Fort Mitchell Living included a great recap of the LiveWell Fort Mitchell Health & Wellness Fair in their...
12/09/2016

Our friends at Fort Mitchell Living included a great recap of the LiveWell Fort Mitchell Health & Wellness Fair in their December issue! Check out the full article, and take the LiveWell Fort Mitchell Community Health Survey at: http://bit.ly/2gYhiM5

Beginning January 9th, Skyward will be participating in the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce's 2017 Wellness Challe...
12/09/2016

Beginning January 9th, Skyward will be participating in the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce's 2017 Wellness Challenge! During this 6-week challenge, team members will track physical activity, increase consumption of healthy foods, and earn points for other healthy behaviors such as flu shots and being tobacco-free.

The challenge has even partnered with Physi, an app that will allow participants to easily track their progress and communicate with other wellness challenge participants! Find more information and register for the challenge at http://bit.ly/2fFinX2

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Covington, KY
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