NEWPORT, KY--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- UpTech, Northern Kentucky’s super business accelerator has opened the application process for UpTech II.

Launched in 2012, the intense, six-month accelerator program provides $50,000 in equity investment and is designed to attract and accelerate entrepreneurs who have the next big idea to make the world a better place.

As Tri-ED, Vision 2015 and Northern Kentucky University (NKU) continue their effort to build an informatics industry in Northern Kentucky, NKU will continue to support the community's business start-up effort that began in UpTech I.

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY (FOX19) - The Northern Kentucky University Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement will host "Spring into Service" to marshal a corps of students, faculty and citizens for a morning of hands-on volunteering this Saturday, April 13.

            The center is collaborating with WNKU, the City of Highland Heights, Pantry of Hope of First Baptist Church, Highland Heights Community Gardens and Giving Fields (an organization who harvests fresh produce to benefit local food pantries and on-site feeding organizations).

            Sign-in and free breakfast will begin at 8:30 a.m. on NKU's campus. Students, faculty, alumni and staff along with members of the community will gather before dispersing to provide service to local nonprofit organizations and businesses. At noon, volunteers are invited to return to NKU for a free celebratory lunch.

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY (FOX19) - General Cable Corporation will host an Investor Day on Tuesday, March 26 at The Grand Hyatt in New York City.

Gregory B. Kenny, Chief Executive Officer, Brian J. Robinson, Chief Financial Officer and other members of senior management will host the meeting from 1pm - 4:30pm.

Financial analysts and investors may register to attend by contacting Angel Kelley by email at akelley@generalcable.com. Space is limited and pre-registration is required for admittance to the event.