CBC Projects
Our mission
To actively promote and build a positive business environment in Covington, Kentucky.
Our Vision
CBC maximizes the potential for economic growth in the City of Covington.
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Covington Business Council Projects Are helping covington businesses grow
The mission of the Covington Business Council is to actively promote and build a positive business environment in Covington, Kentucky. With support from the Carol Anne and Ralph V. Haile, Jr. U.S. Bank Foundation, we are proud to live out our mission with the following Covington Business Council projects:
beautification
On ongoing Covington Business Council project involves installing over 80 flowerpots on Madison Avenue. The Council plants seasonal flowers and provides continuous care enhancing the beauty of the city and curbside appeal
relationships
With over 100 events a year, local businesses and community leaders gather to form solid partnerships and alliances
safety
A Covington Business Council project involved the purchase of lighting on the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge by the Third and Bakewell TANK stop, creating a safer environment for one of the Transit Authority's busiest stops
public art
A Covington Business Council project involved the commission of an art mural project at the Sanitation District Pump Station on RiverCenter Blvd.
partnerships
The Covington Business Council projects have also included updated design standards for the city to accelerate economic development and attract investors. Additional support was also provided from meetNKY and Southbank Partners.
research
Another ongoing effort of the Covington Business Council projects include polling key businesses and nonprofits to identify opportunities to help our business community grow and prosper through enhanced services
Location of Project:
Pump house located on West Rivercenter Blvd. behind the IRS building. This location also referenced as Third and Russell Streets.
Description of mural:
The inspiration for this mural came from the building itself. On the front of the building there is a plaque with a relief of a castle. This symbol, chosen by the core of engineers, depicts strength against flood for the future. The cube like building will become a trompe l’oeil castle. This is accomplished by painting shadows and gradations to achieve the illusion of spatial structure.
The opening on the east side will hold a mural of the suspension bridge painted from an existing historic photo of the 1937 flood. This mural will be done in black, white, and sepia tones.
The chain link fence will be camouflaged by painting it the same color as the building.
The finished project will give the building a fresh, clean look and will be a historic landmark of the 1937 flood of Covington.
“The CBC has provided me the opportunity to network with other local business leaders. Being new to the area this has become a valuable resource.”
