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 $2.4M in corporate and foundation giving in 2022.
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
Ovation Time Capsule event and pedestrian bridge ribbon cutting ceremony
The Lane Report May 10, 2023
Corporex fills time capsule to celebrate $1 billion dollar riverfront development, Ovation
Cincinnati Business Courier May 10, 2023
Ovation’s pedestrian bridge dedication is ‘small step toward big outcome’ for transformational project
The Northern Kentucky Tribune May 10, 2023
Newport celebrating Ovation Pedestrian Bridge completion in special way
Fox 19 May 9, 2023
Coming Soon to a County Near You
Northern Kentucky Business Journal May 8, 2023
Celebrating transformation of Licking/Ohio riverfront in Newport: Ovation time capsule and ribbon-cutting
The Northern Kentucky Tribune May 4, 2023
A Standing Ovation in Newport
Cincinnati Magazine Apr 27, 2023
Ovation project in Newport is coming right along
Spectrum News Ohio Apr 26, 2023
Samaritan Car Care Clinic celebrates official ribbon-cutting at unique vehicle repair shop in Covington
The Northern Kentucky Tribune Apr 24, 2023
Samaritan Car Care Clinic unveils new Covington garage
Link NKY Apr 19, 2023
NKY car care clinic expands its reach: 'Help us help the next single mom'
Cincinnati Enquirer Apr 17, 2023
Five Seasons Sports Club to host children’s summer camps
Link NKY Apr 9, 2023
The future Blue Ash of NKY: Soon you'll be able to live, work, and go out in a new city near CVG
Cincinnati Enquirer Apr 3, 2023
A Standing Ovation
Cincinnati Magazine Apr 1, 2023
Northern Kentucky is the focus of Cincinnati Magazine's April Issue
Fox 19 Mar 31, 2023
Developers use Fortnite video game technology to bring Newport's Ovation project to life
WCPO Mar 28, 2023
Corporex using 3D technology to showcase $1 billion Ovation development
Cincinnati Business Courier Mar 24, 2023
Best in Cincy Business 2023
Cincy Magazine Mar 23, 2023
Bigger, Better, Booming
Livability Magazine Mar 16, 2023
The Best of Riverfront Living Is Coming to Newport, KY
Livability Magazine Mar 16, 2023
Corporex expands its executive team with two new hires, Douglas Swain and Christopher Haacke
The Northern Kentucky Tribune Mar 2, 2023
Corporex taps new executive to oversee development
Cincinnati Business Courier Mar 1, 2023
Five Seasons – Kindervelt Pickleball Tournament and Online Auction this weekend
Fox 19 Feb 22, 2023
Construction at Homewood Suites Hotel, Boardwalk Residences well underway as Ovation progresses
Link NKY Feb 15, 2023
Corporex names Christopher Haacke senior vice president of sales
Cincinnati Business Courier Feb 14, 2023
Newport's Ovation sees movement on hotel construction, condo sales
Cincinnati Business Courier Feb 10, 2023
Corporex is underway on parking garage, plans office bldg.
Colorado Real Estate Journal Feb 1, 2023
Here are the top 10 developments in Greater Cincinnati and NKY to watch this year
Cincinnati Enquirer Jan 17, 2023
Northern Kentucky real estate developments to keep an eye on in 2023
Link NKY Jan 9, 2023
Economic Outlook 2023: Commercial Real Estate
The Lane Report Jan 4, 2023
Corporex reshapes CirclePort as mixed use development, supports continued growth in NKY
The Northern Kentucky Tribune Dec 2, 2022
Corporex to transform CirclePort into mixed-use development
Link NKY Dec 1, 2022
Corporex to convert Boone County's CirclePort into mixed-use development
Cincinnati Business Courier Dec 1, 2022
Northern Kentucky pickleball tournament to help families in need this holiday season
WCPO Nov 27, 2022
Things to do in Cincinnati on Thanksgiving week
Cincinnati Enquirer Nov 20, 2022
Answers in Genesis, group behind Creation Museum, Ark Encounter, buys former Toyota HQ for $31 million
Cincinnati Business Courier Nov 18, 2022
Tri-State sports club erects dome to keep outdoor pool open year-round
Fox 19 Nov 16, 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
Northern Kentucky commercial and residential markets are vibrant
The Lane Report Mar 6, 2019
Deloitte Cincinnati 100: Who's on 2018 list of region's top private firms? Here's the list
Cincinnati Enquirer Nov 11, 2018
Lane One-on-One: Remaking a Company, Region or State Takes Unity, Clear Goals, Then the Plan
The Lane Report Oct 3, 2018
One of Greater Cincinnati’s largest logistics firms moving HQ
Cincinnati Business Courier Sep 27, 2018
New jobs coming to Covington riverfront
The Lane Report Sep 25, 2018
Covington Business Council’s annual event, ‘A Celebration of Covington,’ will honor Thomas Banta
The Northern Kentucky Tribune Jul 18, 2018
Corporex CEO: Now is Denver's 'time to shine'
Denver Business Journal May 7, 2018
EXCLUSIVE: Toyota sells former NKY headquarters (Video)
Cincinnati Business Courier Feb 14, 2018
NKyMR18: Busy region is ready for further increase in leasing and sale action
The Lane Report Feb 5, 2018
Butlers Pantry, at Covington's RiverCenter, is not your typical one-stop snack shop
WCPO Nov 4, 2017
New Covington restaurant serves breakfast, burgers and everything in-between Biscuits to Burgers.
WCPO Oct 31, 2017
Biscuits and burgers restaurant opening soon at RiverCenter
Cincinnati Business Courier Oct 24, 2017
CTI opens new $36.4M headquarters in Covington
The Lane Report Oct 24, 2017
What are the biggest private businesses in Cincy? Here's the list for 2017
Cincinnati Enquirer Oct 8, 2017
Northern Ky. business, community leaders launch new regional philanthropic foundation
The Lane Report Aug 14, 2017
Northern Kentucky real estate scene is seeing audacious builds and rising home prices
The Lane Report Feb 3, 2017
Corporex still working on Ovation
Cincinnati Business Courier Dec 8, 2016
See which companies are on the '16 Deloitte 100
Cincinnati Enquirer Nov 26, 2016
Chamber to honor four as Great Living Cincinnatians
Cincinnati Enquirer Nov 20, 2016
Corporex buys nearly 3 acres for massive riverfront development
Cincinnati Business Courier Aug 17, 2016
Fast-growing Greater Cincinnati firm to move HQ Email Print Order Reprints
Cincinnati Business Courier Aug 17, 2016
Developer puts some of Cincinnati’s most expensive condos on sale
Cincinnati Business Courier Aug 10, 2016
RiverCenter plans change to lure more businesses
Cincinnati Business Courier Mar 25, 2016
FIRST LOOK: St. Elizabeth to expand, rename METS Center
Cincinnati Business Courier Mar 15, 2016
The Ascent: Visionary developer, Bill Butler, sees a ‘community’s spirit’ in special piece of architecture
The Northern Kentucky Tribune Feb 28, 2016
Chase law school move to Covington feasible
Cincinnati Enquirer Feb 25, 2016
Governor heralds new river trail
Cincinnati Enquirer Oct 21, 2015
Corporex hits refresh on RiverCenter
Cincinnati Business Courier Oct 13, 2015
Covington gets $5.4M to transform riverfront
Cincinnati Enquirer Sep 22, 2015
Room Request! Denver Art Hotel
Sep 2, 2015
ART Hotel: Equal Parts Swanky Digs and Captivating, Curated Art
Aug 25, 2015
America's artsiest new hotels
Aug 19, 2015
Executive Chef Jakubiec brings restaurant to ART Hotel
May 21, 2015
Denver’s The Art hotel books big-name artists to fill its walls
Denver Post Apr 21, 2015
As Corporex turns 50, Bill Butler hits reset button, as he makes a plan for ‘The Reconstituted Enterprise’
The Northern Kentucky Tribune Mar 16, 2015
Bill Butler's No. 1 project outside Corporex to open next week
Cincinnati Business Courier Nov 11, 2014
Downtown Denver hotels are setting occupancy records
Denver Business Journal Oct 17, 2014
A Dozen Abuzz: 12 Anticipated Openings in Denver
Oct 15, 2014
Anschutz, Fitzsimons Development Transforming East Colfax Corridor
Sep 19, 2014
Construction on Hyatt Hotel, conference space in original Aurora begins
Denver Post Sep 17, 2014
Covington developer honored for helping hungry
Cincinnati Enquirer Sep 16, 2014
At Corporex, Bill Butler makes his move (Video)
Cincinnati Business Courier Aug 22, 2014
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