Manufacturers can get help

Northern Kentucky manufacturers now have access to the resources of the Kentucky Manufacturing Assistance Center as result of a collaboration agreement with Northern Kentucky University's Institute for New Economy Technologies. Based in Lexington, the private, non-profit center is part of the national manufacturing extension partnership and aims to help Kentucky manufacturers improve productivity, technical capabilities and business practices. For information, call (859) 572-1318.

Envoy to address Hispanic chamber

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Cincinnati will hold its annual dinner Sept. 30, featuring a speech by Argentine Ambassador Jose Octavio Bordon. The event will be held at the Millennium Hotel, 150 W. Fifth St.. Tickets are $50. The Hispanic Chamber also will present its annual Hispanic Business Leadership Award. The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is co-sponsor of the event. For more information or for tickets, call the Northern Kentucky chamber at (859) 578-8801.