NKY Chamber and Duke Energy Provide Relief Grants to Small Businesses Impacted by Recent Storms - NKyTribune
NKyTribune, Northern Kentucky's Newspaper, publishes this article on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
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The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Duke Energy Foundation have teamed up to support small businesses recovering from recent flooding and severe weather, as reported on September 2, 2026. Through a $100,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation, relief funding will be distributed to eligible small businesses across Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties.
"Small businesses are the backbone of our communities and helping them recover from unexpected extreme weather events...is essential to our region’s long-term viability," stated Amy Spiller, president of Duke Energy Ohio & Kentucky.
The NKY Small Business Relief Grants will be awarded in amounts ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 to businesses with 50 or fewer employees that are Duke Energy small business customers in the mentioned counties. Funds can be used for:
- Reimbursing past expenses
- Covering future needs
including:
- Enhanced service or commerce opportunities, such as modifying physical space
- Technology to improve online presence