FLORENCE, KY (FOX19) - Mike’s Carwash is bringing its advanced carwash technology and award-winning customer service to a third state, with the opening of its newest location in Florence.  This marks the 42nd location for the Indianapolis-based carwash chain.  Previously, Mike’s operated only in Indiana and Ohio.

The state-of-the-art, $3 million carwash facility in the Cincinnati suburb features a new architectural design and several high-tech amenities, including the latest self-serve vacuum system.  The location brings 18 new jobs to the Florence area, both full- and part-time.

Since last Fall, the company has also added a location in Columbus, IN and one in Evansville, IN.

“It’s been very busy these past few months,” said Mike’s CEO Bill Dahm of the recent expansion.  “And now we’re excited to serve these new markets and become part of their communities,” he added.

FLORENCE KY (Dec. 21, 2012)—The Workforce Solutions Division of Gateway Community and Technical College will teach a Kentucky Plumbing Code Course from Jan. 15 to Feb. 21, 2013, at its Boone Campus in Florence.  

The course will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. at Classroom and Training Building  at 510 Technology Way on the Boone Campus. The cost of the course is $150 per person, and books will be provided. The registration deadline is Jan. 8, 2013.

COVINGTON, KY – The Bank of Kentucky, Inc., has committed $1 million to the Gateway Community and Technical College Foundation for use in developing Gateway’s Urban Campus in downtown Covington. The gift is the first investment of $1 million or more ever received by the college or the foundation.  It is the latest in series of major announcements related to the campus in recent weeks.

“The Bank of Kentucky is pleased to make this investment to assist the college in its goal to make higher education more accessible to the residents of the urban core,” said Robert W. Zapp, president of The Bank of Kentucky. “We believe strongly in the concept of the Urban Campus and the positive influence it will have on the revitalization and future growth of the city and the region, as well as the opportunities it will provide for students.”