Businesses can apply for TechCred, Ohio’s grants program that reimburses employers for the cost of technology training for employees, now through September 29. Ohio TechCred helps employees learn new skills while enabling employers to build a stronger workforce with competencies needed in a tech-infused economy. Training for approved credentials may
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Popular Octoberfest Signals Fall’s Arrival
The annual Oktoberfest, a two-day community festival presented by the New Albany Chamber of Commerce, will take place Friday and Saturday, October 6 and 7 at 175 W. Main Street. This free family event features food trucks, live entertainment and a beer garden. On Saturday, visitors can watch the OSU
Abercrombie & Fitch Campus Boosts Recruitment, Supports Fundraising
International retailer, Abercrombie & Fitch Co., was among the first companies to move into the New Albany International Business Park and has had a strong 20-plus year partnership with the City. As quality of life in the workplace continues to influence recruitment, CEO Fran Horowitz shares how A&F Co.’s
Mollard Consulting Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Panel Discussion
Founded in New Albany in 2003, Mollard Consulting has served more than 100 clients and thousands of other nonprofits, including arts and culture, health and human services, education, youth and neighborhood organizations. Founder and New Albany resident, Kerri Mollard, grew her organization from a home office and Innovate New Albany
Local Business Leaders and Companies Rank Among Region’s Most Admired
Amy Albery, CEO of Wallick Communities and Brad Griffith, president of Buckeye Innovation were recently recognized among Columbus Business First’s 2023 C-Suite Awards, honoring the most admired top executives in central Ohio. Columbus Business First accepted nominations for top CEOs, president/COOs and CFOs and asked nominees to vote for
Innovate New Albany Technology Incubator Supports Business Success
Since Innovate New Albany, the city’s technology incubator launched in 2011, it has attracted and nurtured the growth of a variety of tech and small business startups in a space conducive to collaboration and entrepreneurship. In partnership with The New Albany Company, the city provides flexible rental rates and
Walking Classic Attracts Thousands of Walkers and Spectators to New Albany
The 19th annual New Albany Walking Classic, the largest walking-only race in the country, has added a shorter course and the opportunity to participate as a corporate team. The 5K and 10K courses wind their way through the community’s neighborhoods, leisure trails and parklands on September 10. With a
New Park, Pickleball Complex, Concerts Add to Summer Fun
New Albany continues to invest in new opportunities to get out and enjoy the summer. The City is preparing to open the first phase of Taylor Farm Park, which includes leisure trails, wetlands and an exciting playground. City Council invites the community to join them in officially celebrating the opening
ODOT Begins Construction on New SR 161 Lanes
The Ohio Department of Transportation will begin construction on State Route 161 between Interstate 270 and the U.S. Route 62 interchange in July to accommodate increased traffic from future commercial development throughout the area. The improvements include widening SR 161 between I-270 and the U.S. 62 interchange and widening the
State’s TechCred Offers Grants for Tech-Focused Employee Training
The Ohio TechCred grant application process opens July 3 and closes on July 31 for Ohio private companies seeking to cover the cost of technology-focused training programs for employees. TechCred helps employees learn new skills while enabling employers to build a stronger workforce with competencies needed in a tech-driven economy.
Raines Group Opens New Offices, Launches New Brokerage
After 25 years in the business of helping residential buyers and sellers achieve their goals, The Raines Group has opened a new office and launched a new brokerage at 6525 West Campus Oval, Ste. 111. The Raines Group was named to The Wall Street Journal’s Top 100 List and REALTOR
Local Firms Recognized for Corporate Citizenship
Several New Albany businesses were recently recognized by Columbus Business First for their contributions of both time and money to support the central Ohio community. Personal care and beauty brand, Bath & Body Works, ranked fifth among extra-large companies, while home exterior contractor, Feazel, ranked fifth among large
Foundation Announces 2023-2024 Lecture Series Schedule, Speakers
The New Albany Lecture Series’ 2023-2024 season offers something for everyone–from Laura Linney, actress and cancer research advocate, to Misty Copeland, principal American Ballet Theatre dancer and best-selling author, to General Wesley Clark, retired four-star Army General and former Supreme Allied Commander. The series runs from October 3 to March
Get Insights, Get Involved at New Albany 101: ‘Appy’ Hour
Want to learn how New Albany evolved from charming village to world-renowned community? The City of New Albany is hosting “New Albany 101: Appy Hour “ on July 12 from 6 to 7 pm at the Heit Center for Healthy New Albany. Get a behind-the-scenes tour of some of New
Chamber Hosts Taste of New Albany, Seeks Volunteers
The New Albany Chamber of Commerce will host the Taste of New Albany, its annual event featuring food, fun, friends and entertainment on July 30 from 5 to 10 pm. The event showcases area restaurants, caterers and specialty food vendors. In addition to sampling signature menu items, guests can enjoy
City Riders, Volunteers, Funders Support Pelotonia
From its inception, New Albany has played a key role in the annual Pelotonia Race for the Cure which includes routes that go through as well as end in New Albany. Since the event started 15 years ago, New Albany city leadership and police officers have enthusiastically embraced their role
New Vision Dance Company Hosts Annual Festival
New Vision Dance Company will host its 2nd Annual New Albany Dance Festival at the Charleen & Charles Hinson Amphitheater from July 28 to 30. The Festival Concert features adult performance troupes from across the Midwest, a Central Ohio Dance Studio Showcase, and free dance, fitness and health classes and
Economic Development Week, May 6 to May 10, Honors Local Businesses
Economic Development Week, May 6 through May 10, is designed to build awareness of economic development and its benefits to local communities. It’s an important opportunity for the City to celebrate the positive impact of economic development and thank the many businesses, large and small, that have invested in New
OSU President Tours New Albany Business Park
On the heels of the CHIPS funding announcement, New Albany Mayor Sloan Spalding and City staff were excited to partner with Intel Corporation to provide a tour of the New Albany International Business Park, including Intel’s Ohio One campus, for Ohio State University President Walter “Ted” Carter and university staff.
City Seeks Community Input on US-62 Focus Area Plan
Help shape the future of the area near US-62/SR-161! The City of New Albany has launched the US-62 Interchange Focus Area Plan to provide recommendations for the character, scale, location, and extent of public investment and private development throughout the study area. Join us on Tuesday, May 14 from 6
Village Center’s Truluck Offers ‘Easy Vibe’, Clothing, Accessories and More
After years of owning a pop-up shop, Tish Miller opened Truluck Boutique in New Albany’s Village Center in 2017. Named after Tish’s late father, Truluck embodies a laid-back, West Coast vibe where customers can explore a curated collection of jewelry, accessories, clothing, and vintage finds. “I have always dreamed of
Workforce: Columbus State Opens New Albany-Based Employee Training Center
As the New Albany International Business Park continues to grow, the need for workforce training is on the rise. CSCC’s new Northeast Franklin County Accelerated Training Center, 7795 Walton Parkway, will accommodate demand for workforce training programs to enhance the talent development process in central Ohio. These training opportunities
WORKFORCE: Ohio TechCred Offers Grants for Employee Trainings
Employers can apply for Ohio TechCred grants that cover the cost of technology-focused training programs for private employees from May 1 to May 31. TechCred helps employees learn new skills while enabling employers to build a stronger workforce with competencies needed in a tech-infused economy. Training for approved credentials may
RESOURCES: Chamber Offers Discount for 2024 CEO Summit
The New Albany Chamber is offering a special discount for tickets to the 3rd Annual Ohio CEO Summit, Supply Chain: The DNA of Resilient Networks, on May 24 at Bath & Body Works DC#, 3 Limited Parkway. The summit is a one-day conference of CEO panels, interviews, and TED-style
RESOURCES: Library Offers Business Databases, Specialized Librarians to Local Businesses
The Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Business and Nonprofit Resource Center is a dedicated workspace for businesses and nonprofit organizations to pursue their goals. Located at the main library in downtown Columbus, it offers expert help from specialized librarians and provides access to business and nonprofit research databases. The center also provides
Red Roof Launches Empowering “Ask a SHE” Series
Red Roof recently launched an empowering new series, Ask a SHE, to help businesswomen create and promote a well-defined identity to set the stage for success. Marina McDonald, Red Roof’s chief marketing officer, and Lisa Hinson, president and founder of Hinson Ltd., were among the first female leaders, inside
GET INVOLVED: City Seeks Sponsors for Season of Celebrations
Planning for the City of New Albany’s 2024 events is underway, including opportunities to support and partner with the City! Juneteenth, summer concerts, and Diwali are just a few ways that City celebrates everyone who lives, works, and plays in the community and now is your chance to get involved.
PARTNER PROFILE: Heit Center Advances Health & Wellness for All
The first of its kind in the nation, the Heit Center for Healthy New Albany is a cutting-edge community health and wellness facility that features medical practices, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and ample community space for educational programs, ranging from strength training and meditation to cooking classes. It also houses
New Albany, Intel Praise CHIPS Funding Announcement
Intel Corporation and the U.S. Department of Commerce announced up to $8.5 billion in direct funding for Intel through the CHIPS and Science Act to advance Intel’s projects across the country, including two new leading-edge chip factories at the Ohio One campus in New Albany. Intel also increased its planned
ODOT, COTA Fund East-West Workforce Connector Study
The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) has received two Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Office of Transit Workforce Mobility Partnership Program Awards totaling $2.7 million to study the feasibility of an east-west workforce connector and expand its electric vehicle charging program.
COTA’s regional transit study will focus on transporting workers
Commercial Vehicle Group Hosts Grand Reopening of Headquarters
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (CVG), one of the first companies to move into the New Albany International Business Park, is recognizing its 20-year anniversary with milestone events throughout 2024. Recently, the company celebrated the completion of Phase 1 of its corporate headquarters renovation project on Walton Parkway.
CVG’s executive
Workforce: Meta Sponsors High School STEM Innovation Center
Students, educators and community leaders recently celebrated the grand opening of the Johnstown High School STEM Innovation Center powered by Meta. The innovation center is designed to inspire and empower students to create, design, engineer, and build utilizing state of the art technologies, including 3-D printing and robotics.
“Central
Workforce: SBDC Offers Professional Training Opportunities
The Small Business Development Centers at Columbus State Community College and Ohio University offer a variety of professional development training programs throughout the month of April and beyond. From QuickBooks Pro to LinkedIn for Sales and KPI Scorecards to Business Insurance, SBDC offers training and resources to help business owners
Resources: State’s Export Training Spur Business Growth
Companies have until April 3 to register for Ohio Department of Development’s Export Training programs designed to help Ohio companies export their goods and services, gain export knowledge, and participate in trade missions. Through the program, small and medium-sized businesses can learn to increase sales, diversify, and stabilize their businesses.
Resources: State Contracting Event Connects Small, Large Companies
Registration is now open for the annual Ohio Business Matchmaker event that connects small businesses to government buyers and large prime contractors. Ohio’s largest small business government contracting event is scheduled for May 8-9 at the Nutter Center at Wright State University. The event provides opportunities for small businesses to
Get Involved: Miracle League Seeks Volunteers to Support Athletes
As New Albany Miracle League’s athletes prepare for the 2024 season, the nonprofit that offers adaptive baseball at an accessible stadium for children, teens, and adults with special needs, is seeking volunteer buddies to support them in achieving their dreams. Volunteers can get in the game with roles as coaches,