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The Covington Business Council (CBC) was founded in 1979, but was originally known as the Covington Urban Redevelopment Effort (CURE). CURE was started in 1972 by Ralph Haile Jr., President of Peoples-Liberty Bank & Trust Co. (currently US Bank at 606 Madison, Covington). In April 1972, 16 volunteers hosted a public forum where they announced their ideas for the future of Covington. The organization had begun to accept memberships and changed their name from CURE to ACT for Covington. ACT became a successful partnership between the Covington Business Men's Association, the neighborhood residential groups, the City of Covington and interested citizens. From 1979-1989, ACT changed from focusing efforts on marketing downtown, to redevelopment. Although critics believed ACT's new "think tank" process took them away form the "hands on" approach with downtown Covington businesses, the group persevered and made an even greater imact with the decade. In 1990, the organization officially became the Covington Business Council. Today, the CBC remains invaluable to its members by responding to their needs and requests, by advocating for them with city, county and state officials, by keeping them informed of issues and legislation that affect doing business in Covington, offering educational workshops, and creating opportunities to network with other local business professionals. For information on becoming a member or finding out more about the CBC, contact: Pat Frew
The CBC philanthropic organization, The CBC Foundation, Inc. is a tax deductible community development corporation that serves as a catalyst for economic development in Covington by funding projects that promote a healthy business climate in Covington. The Foundation holds business education, fundraising and networking events, but most importantly offers grant opportunities for economic development projects, elimination of blight, and strategic planning or research that promote economic development in Covington. The CBC Foundation key goal is to focus on funding projects specific to Covington, including those related to the City of Covington strategic plan and Vision 2015. |
The mission of the Covington Business Council is to Advocate AND TAKE
ACTION for a healthy Covington business environment. The vision of the Covington
Business Council is to become a premiere resource for the City of Covington and its
partners.”