Independence Business Association

05/30/2026

🚧 Traffic Impacts on KY 536 in Kenton County for Pothole Repairs 🚧

A maintenance project on a portion of KY 536 from Banklick Road (KY 2043) to Madison Pike (KY 17) will begin on Monday, June 1. The KYTC Kenton County maintenance crew will perform in-depth pothole patching repairs to improve roadway conditions and safety for motorists. These repairs involve milling damaged pavement in localized areas and paving those sections to provide a long-lasting repair.

Beginning Monday, June 1, crews will close KY 536 between Williamswoods Drive and Greenbrook Drive from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to complete pothole repairs. No thru traffic will be permitted within the work zone during these hours. The road will reopen to traffic daily at 4 p.m.

Barricades will be placed at Banklick Road (KY 2043) and Independence Road (KY 2045) to alert motorists of the closure. Local traffic will be permitted beyond these initial barricades to access homes within the area.

Weather permitting, crews will continue repairs through Friday, June 5, progressing eastward along KY 536 toward Madison Pike (KY 17). Additional traffic impacts will be necessary, and updates will be provided as work advances.

05/27/2026

🚗🇺🇸 Volunteers Needed for the Annual IBA “Red, White & Vroom” Car Show! 🇺🇸🚗

We urgently need help to plan and organize this year’s event. It takes a lot of people working together behind the scenes to make Red, White & Vroom a success, and we truly need more volunteers to step up and get involved.

If you enjoy community events, cars, meeting new people, or simply want to help make this event great for everyone, please join us!

📍 Volunteer Planning Meeting
🗓 Wednesday, May 27th
⏰ 5:30 p.m.
📍 Independence LaRosa’s

Even if you can only help a little, we would love to have you there. Please share this post and help us spread the word!

05/22/2026

🇺🇸 Military Appreciation Month Discounts — Share with Your Fellow Veterans! 🇺🇸

⚠️ Heads up — these deals are happening THIS WEEKEND! ⚠️

May is Military Appreciation Month, and businesses across the country are showing their appreciation! Here's a roundup of discounts available to veterans, active duty, and their families:

🍽️ Restaurants
Benihana – Free 5-course hibachi entrée (with appetizer purchase) May 22–25
Fogo de Chão – 50% off churrasco this Memorial Day weekend
Honey Dew – Free small/medium coffee for veterans on Memorial Day
Starbucks – $5 donated to Blue Star Families for every military eGift card purchased in May

🛍️ Retail
Academy Sports – 10% off through July 4
EyeMart Express – 20% off prescription eyewear (show military ID)
Pilot – Free weekly drinks/snacks via app with ID.me verification
Rack Room Shoes – 10% off every Tuesday; 20% off Memorial Day
Shoe Carnival – 20% off online through May 26 (verify via Shoe Perks account)
Sleep Number – Extra 5% off for active, veteran, retired & reservist personnel

🎡 Attractions
Cincinnati Zoo – Free admission Memorial Day (May 25) + discounted tickets for up to 6 family members
Colonial Williamsburg – Free single-day admission all of May for military & dependents
National WWII Museum – Free admission for service members + up to 5 family members through Labor Day
Six Flags & Enchanted Parks – Free admission May 23–25 + 40% off up to 6 guest tickets
WWI Museum (KC) – Free admission for veterans & active duty (with family) May 22–25

Always verify with your local location before visiting — some offers may vary by franchise.
👉 Full list: https://www.legion.org/information-center/news/news/2025/may/discounts-for-military-appreciation-month

05/22/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the IBA meeting tonight and for being flexible when we had to reschedule. We truly appreciate your support and attendance!

A special thank you to Derek Allen for sharing information about the Heart of Country Music Festival. Thank you as well to our Member Spotlight, Hank Darnell, for telling us about Proverbs Wealth Management. Finally, thank you to our main speaker, Marcie Vogelpohl, for sharing her expertise in social media marketing and answering questions about how we can better use social media to grow our businesses.

We appreciate everyone who helped make tonight’s meeting a success!

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

📢 IBA Members: Don't forget - tonight is our "make-up" May General Meeting! We'll be back at our normal location at the Independence Senior Center.

Join us for a great evening of networking and business growth as Marcie Vogelpohl shares practical social media strategies to help businesses grow and strengthen their online presence.

We'll also feature Hank Darnell of Proverbs Wealth Management as our Member Spotlight.

We look forward to seeing everyone tonight!

05/20/2026

Wine Down Wednesday is just ONE week away!

Grab your friends, bring a chair or blanket and join us for a relaxing evening filled with live music, local drinks and good company.

Presented by the The City of Independence, Kentucky and Kenton County Parks & Recreation, this midweek hangout will feature live music from Moonshine Drive, plus wine, beer and tasty food trucks on site.

📍 Independence Farmer’s Market behind the Historic Kenton County Courthouse
5272 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051
(The Farmer’s Market itself will not be open during the event.)

📅 Wednesday, May 27, 2026
⏰ 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Thank you to the vendors making this event possible: Barleycorn’s Brewhouse, Redman's Farm & Winery, Wild Side Experience, LaRosa's Pizzeria, Seahan’s Coffee Co. , Better Blend - Independence and the Kenton County Public Library Outreach Branch

05/20/2026

With Memorial Day right around the corner your loved ones would like some table foods. Keep Them Safe.

Any issues visit https://allcreaturesvetclinic.com/ or 859-356-0505

05/19/2026

📣 Important Meeting Update 📣

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the May IBA meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 21st at 6:00 PM at the Independence Senior Center.

We hope all of our members will come out and support the meeting! If you are a business owner or manager who has been thinking about joining the IBA, we invite you to attend and learn more about what we are all about.

We would love to see you there!

05/19/2026

Today is a Great Day!