Changing Skylines Changing Lives
Ovation Construction Site
Newport, KY
A Vision for positive change With building at its heart
Corporex Companies is a national, privately held investment and development firm based in Covington, Kentucky. Corporex has a nearly 60-year history of developing world-class hotels, offices, residential and mixed-use developments in over 22+ states across the U.S. The company has more than $1B in assets under management, has built over 25M square feet, and generously invested in communities with more than $4.6M in corporate and foundation giving in 2021.
Value creation and community impact are at the center of everything we do.
We build buildings, companies, relationships, and teams that reach new markets, seek new opportunities, launch new products, and grow and impact communities. Corporex is focused on enriching the lives of the communities we touch.
Corporex
Our team delivers excellence for our clients from coast to coast.
$1B+
More than $1B assets under management (AUM)
22+
Developed in 22+ states across the US
25M+
Built over 25M sq
$4.6M+
More than $4.6M corporate and foundation giving in 2021
Recent News Coverage
Corporex reshapes CirclePort as mixed use development, supports continued growth in NKY
The Northern Kentucky Tribune Dec 3, 2022
Corporex to transform CirclePort into mixed-use development
Link NKY Dec 2, 2022
Corporex to convert Boone County's CirclePort into mixed-use development
Cincinnati Business Courier Dec 2, 2022
Northern Kentucky pickleball tournament to help families in need this holiday season
WCPO Nov 28, 2022
Things to do in Cincinnati on Thanksgiving week
Cincinnati Enquirer Nov 21, 2022
Answers in Genesis, group behind Creation Museum, Ark Encounter, buys former Toyota HQ for $31 million
Cincinnati Business Courier Nov 19, 2022
Tri-State sports club erects dome to keep outdoor pool open year-round
Fox 19 Nov 17, 2022
Corporex officials share Ovation construction update
Spectrum News Ohio Oct 8, 2022
Corporex names Brett Blackwell CFO, expands leadership team
Cincinnati Business Courier Sep 20, 2022
Build, Gain Tennis Skills at Five Seasons Cincinnati
Cincinnati Family Jul 20, 2022
Young female engineer helps lead billion-dollar project
Spectrum News Ohio Jul 20, 2022
Northern kentucky top commercial developments
Cincinnati Enquirer Jul 12, 2022
Mom Report: A Five Seasons Experience
Cincinnati Family Jun 29, 2022
Ovation isn't just a music venue. Here's a look at the complete Newport development
WVXU Jun 21, 2022
Construction has started on Homewood Suites, a 132-room hotel, part of Corporex’s Ovation project
The Northern Kentucky Tribune May 19, 2022
Corporex Signs Logistics Firm to Office Lease at Ovation Office Building in Newport, Kentucky
REBusinessOnline May 12, 2022
Corporex lands anchor tenant for Ovation office building
Cincinnati Business Courier May 11, 2022
Newport’s Ovation adds anchor tenant in trucking logistics firm MegaCorp
Link NKY May 11, 2022
Corporex lands anchor tenant for Ovation office building
Cincinnati Business Courier May 11, 2022
Corporex to build 134-room hotel at $150 million Kenwood development
Cincinnati Business Courier Apr 28, 2022
Corporex hires new marketing director
Link NKY Apr 7, 2022
Northern Kentucky Market Review 2022-2023 Flipbook
The Lane Report Apr 5, 2022
COVER STORY: Reinventing Northern Kentucky’s riverfront real estate
The Lane Report Apr 5, 2022
NKY real estate sector bolstered by small-town charm, urban allure
The Lane Report Apr 5, 2022
Ovation project bringing luxury living and more to Newport
Spectrum News 1 Mar 8, 2022
Corporex unveils plans for Newport $1billion Ovation, 25-acres with residences, office space, retail, more
The Northern Kentucky Tribune Feb 23, 2022
Ovation on the River: $1B project in Newport begins to take shape
Cincinnati Enquirer Feb 22, 2022
Ovation developer opens ‘experience center’ to show off $1 billion project: PHOTOS
Cincinnati Business Courier Feb 22, 2022
Ovation in Newport: New grocery, spa and luxury condos could be part of next phase of development
Cincinnati Enquirer Feb 20, 2022
Construction set to begin on next phase of $1B Ovation project in Newport
Cincinnati Enquirer Dec 14, 2021
On heels of strong year, Corporex restructures leadership team, ready for stronger growth ahead
The Northern Kentucky Tribune Dec 8, 2021
Corporex adds former CEO of nation’s largest crane company to board
Cincinnati Business Courier Nov 5, 2021
Luxury residences coming to Ovation riverfront
Cincinnati Business Courier Oct 7, 2021
Luxury residences coming to Ovation riverfront
Cincinnati Business Courier Oct 7, 2021
Final orange beam put in place on Ovation’s 100k sq. ft. office building in Newport, new era underway
The Northern Kentucky Tribune Oct 6, 2021
Review: Ovation is a great place to see a concert, especially this one
Cincinnati Enquirer Aug 30, 2021
Ovation project taking shape on Northern Kentucky riverfront
The Lane Report Aug 18, 2021
Corporex to invest more than $180M in 18 months at Ovation project: SLIDESHOW
Cincinnati Business Courier Aug 11, 2021
'Reengage the river': Northern Kentucky cities reinvent their Ohio River shores
Cincinnati Enquirer Jul 7, 2021
Covington Plaza reimagines the riverfront, opens Friday
WCPO Jun 16, 2021
Offices May Not Be The Same When We Return
WVXU Jun 1, 2021
Ovation site construction continues in Newport including new flood wall
Fox 19 May 26, 2021
PromoWest Pavilion at Ovation: Lady A, The Struts coming this fall
Cincinnati Enquirer May 14, 2021
Take a first look at Newport's Pavilion at Ovation music venue
WCPO May 13, 2021
Why this local college sold its long-term home and where it's headed
Cincinnati Business Courier Apr 30, 2021
Ready to rock whenever the world is ready
Apr 29, 2021
Northern Kentucky Tri-ED announces Tom Banta is New Chair of Board of Directors
The Lane Report Apr 7, 2021
New music venue reveals murals spearheaded by Blink producer: PHOTOS
Cincinnati Business Courier Mar 31, 2021
Butler, Verst fund $1 million Boy Scouts lodge in NKY
The Lane Report Mar 23, 2021
NKY company expands with second Cincinnati location, plans to add 70 new jobs
Cincinnati Business Courier Feb 22, 2021
NKY economy growing overall despite pandemic
WCPO Jan 30, 2021
Crews to install pedestrian bridge in Newport
Jan 10, 2021
Dueling music venues nearing completion in Cincinnati, Newport
Cincinnati Business Courier Dec 16, 2020
Protective Life Corp. to relocate regional office to Covington
The Lane Report Dec 10, 2020
Life insurer moving Cincinnati operations across the river
Cincinnati Business Courier Dec 10, 2020
Corporex adds 3 commercial real estate veterans
Cincinnati Business Courier Aug 20, 2020
EXCLUSIVE: Corporex moving forward on next $45 million piece of Ovation
Cincinnati Business Courier Jun 1, 2020
Get a look inside $50M high-rise apartments, and see how they are leasing during a pandemic: PHOTOS
Cincinnati Business Courier May 5, 2020
Renting, buying homes hasn't stopped across the Tri-State -- even during a pandemic
WCPO May 4, 2020
First residents move into Madison Place Apartments on Covington riverfront; take virtual tour of choices
The Northern Kentucky Tribune Apr 26, 2020
Multimillion dollar emergency fund set up to support NKY
The Lane Report Mar 24, 2020
Gentis Solutions to invest $2.7M in Covington HQ; 80 jobs
The Lane Report Feb 28, 2020
STEP CG to Add 83 Jobs with Expansion of Covington HQ
Feb 27, 2020
Northern Kentucky creating livable communities
The Lane Report Feb 4, 2020
Northern Kentucky Market Review: Vibrant Growth
The Lane Report Jan 21, 2020
New Corporex CEO seeks team that can build on founder’s legacy
Cincinnati Business Courier Nov 19, 2019
Hyatt Regency Donates $250,000 to the CU Anschutz Medical Campus
Oct 23, 2019
Blink marks region’s largest-ever event
Cincinnati Business Courier Oct 16, 2019
BLINK: More ways to plan your experience –parade, VIP tickets, official stuff, daytime programs
The Northern Kentucky Tribune Oct 6, 2019
Opinion: Newport music venue moving forward
Cincinnati Enquirer Oct 3, 2019
Corporex provides funds for Cincinnati youth soccer organization to go national
Cincinnati Business Courier Oct 3, 2019
NKY groups craft plan to bring regional growth organizations under one roof
Cincinnati Business Courier Oct 2, 2019
Corporex announces new partnership in restaurant management group
The Lane Report Aug 30, 2019
Two renowned Covington chefs join restaurant management group
Cincinnati Business Courier Aug 30, 2019
Crews set to begin work on Covington riverfront 'crown jewel,' with new trail, amphitheater
WCPO Aug 27, 2019
Phase 1 of Ovation project underway in Newport, with music venue, parking garage under construction
The Northern Kentucky Tribune Aug 20, 2019
Rich and Lisa Boehne, Bill and Sue Butler each make $1million gifts to NKU’s LIFT Scholars program
The Northern Kentucky Tribune Aug 12, 2019
NKU receives largest-ever combined gift
Cincinnati Business Courier Aug 12, 2019
Another milestone for NKY's Riverfront Commons project
WCPO Jul 27, 2019
Construction to begin next month on riverfront amphitheater, pier in Covington
WLWT 5 Cincinnati Jul 24, 2019
'Things are happening fast.' Construction underway on Newport concert venue
Cincinnati Enquirer Jul 16, 2019
BLINK has big plans for Northern Kentucky in 2019
WLWT 5 Cincinnati Jul 11, 2019
Here's what Blink will be like in Northern Kentucky for 2019
Cincinnati Enquirer Jul 11, 2019
EXCLUSIVE: Corporex names next CEO
Cincinnati Business Courier Jun 18, 2019
Check out what's planned as part of the development that includes Newport's new concert venue
WCPO Jun 11, 2019
Curtain rises on $1 billion Ovation project
Cincinnati Business Courier May 24, 2019
$40M music venue will be built on riverfront in Newport
The Lane Report May 10, 2019
AEG Presents Teams Up with Corporex Companies For New $40 Million Venue in Kentucky
May 10, 2019
Who is the man behind AEG/PromoWest?
Cincinnati Enquirer May 9, 2019
$40 million music venue to jumpstart Ovation (Video)
Cincinnati Business Courier May 9, 2019
Major announcement coming for Newport's long-vacant Ovation site
WCPO May 7, 2019
EXCLUSIVE: Corporex invests more than $50M to create luxury riverfront apartments
Cincinnati Business Courier May 1, 2019
Dec 3, 2022