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Residents near Amazon's $1.5B Kentucky air hub project sue Whiting-Turner Kokosing JV

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Homeowners within a mile of the jobsite at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport said the blasting and other earthwork activity has caused damage to their houses.

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Worker killed at $1.5B Amazon airport project in Kentucky

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The worker, 46-year-old Loren Shoemake, was an employee of subcontractor Columbus Steel Erectors.

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Amazon Investing $1.49B In Northern Kentucky Prime Air Shipping Hub

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The shipping hub, to be located at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in Hebron, will create 2,700 jobs. Read Amazon Investing $1.49B In Northern Kentucky Prime Air Shipping Hub on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Snapshots: 60 Seconds With Terry Gill, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development

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What is your strategy to keep the momentum going for an economic revival in the eastern part of Kentucky? Terry Gill, Secretary, Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. TG: Eastern Kentucky offers a wealth of resources and opportunities for manufacturing, service and technology-related companies.

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Amazon chooses Whiting-Turner, Kokosing to build $1.5B air cargo hub

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The joint venture will reportedly work with designer AECOM and engineer Woolpert on the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport facility.

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DHL Opens Global Hub in Northern Kentucky

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DHL and local officials have unveiled the company’s newly expanded and upgraded global hub at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). DHL’s partnership with the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and with our state has created economic growth now and for years to come.”.

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Southern Air Relocates To Northern Kentucky

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Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear welcomed Southern Air to the Commonwealth and praised the company for its decision to locate its headquarters in Kentucky. This is a proud day for the Commonwealth, with the addition of up to 150 jobs and the global headquarters for Southern Air in northern Kentucky,” said Gov. Wuchner, of Florence.