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ESOTERIC Fine Auto Finishing, based in New Albany, has received the prestigious XPEL 2024 United States Dealer of the Year award in recognition of its contributions to the automotive protection industry. The honor builds on ESOTERIC’s history of excellence as XPEL’s Dealer of the Year for Ohio in 2019

New Albany businesses, including Bath & Body Works and Alene Candles, as well as the Feazel president and CEO, recently received Pillar Awards for Community Service from Medical Mutual and Smart Business. The annual Pillar Awards recognize organizations and individuals that make a positive impact through volunteering, charitable giving,

With two-thirds of the world’s purchasing power residing in foreign countries, now is the time for small and medium-sized businesses to increase their bottom line by selling overseas. Companies can receive 50 percent reimbursement on export training, up to $5,000 per grant year, through the Ohio Department of Development Export

Employers can apply for Ohio TechCred grants that cover the cost of technology-focused training programs for private employees from March 3 through March 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

Registration opens in early March for the annual Ohio Business Matchmaker 2025 event this Spring that connects small businesses to government contracting opportunities. Ohio’s largest small business government contracting event is like speed dating for your business, but with scheduled appointments/matches based on a firm’s capabilities and the buyer’s needs.

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 March and beyond. SBDC-OU, which serves the Licking County portion of the New Albany International Business Park, has scheduled trainings that include Accounting, Facebook

Denison Edge is offering a series of Spring programs, designed to be concise yet impactful, covering topics pertinent to today’s dynamic business environment for forward-thinking professionals and organizations. An extension of Denison University’s Knowlton Center for Career Exploration, Denison Edge caters to employees and employers seeking to stay ahead in

Looking for an opportunity to build comradery among your employees? There are many ways to make a difference, including volunteering for local art performances. According to the study, 89% of employees think organizations that sponsor volunteer activities offer a better overall working environment and 70% believe volunteer activities are more

Area businesses have the opportunity to become a New Albany Plain Local High School Industry Partner, to enrich the learning experience for senior students and support workforce development in the community. NAHS is looking for Industry Partnerships through NAHS Senior Seminar. Senior Seminar is a performance-based course where students

Looking for business guidance or inspiration? Innovate New Albany’s upcoming TIGER Talks and new “So You Want To…?” program provide insights from an impressive roster of experts and business leaders on topics ranging from angel investing and effective product development to improving customer experience and the future of automation.

Looking for something special to express your love for family or friends on Valentine’s Day? You’ll find a great selection to choose from at Griffin’s Floral Design & Wineshop. Since opening a small shop in 1985, Griffin’s Floral Design & Wineshop has grown into one of Central Ohio’s top

Alene Candles, the nation’s leading full-service contract and private-label candle and home fragrance manufacturer, launched its New Americans Welcome Program which provides welcome kits to immigrants and refugees, late last year. To date, company employees and volunteers have assembled more than 600 kits at its facility in New Albany.

A recently released report from Action for Children, the Central Ohio Childcare Provider Survey Report, illustrates the need for sustained, significant investment in early childhood programs and professionals; help for families to afford childcare; and support for early care and education programs to achieve their quality goals. The survey

The next round of the High School Tech Internship program is officially open for students and businesses to apply to participate. The program offers Ohio employers wage reimbursement for hosting high school interns in tech-related roles, helping businesses establish a recruitment pipeline while providing students with valuable work experience at

Registration is now open for the 2025 Ohio Safety Congress & Expo® (OSC25 ®) hosted by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. The Ohio Safety Congress & Expo® brings together the brightest minds in occupational and workplace safety to share knowledge, explore innovative solutions, and connect with industry leaders. OSC25®

Ohio businesses, nonprofits, educational institutions, and others have until February 17 to apply for a new round of grant funding from the state to help support energy efficiency projects. The latest round of the Advanced Energy Fund is allocating a total of $8.5 million to support projects designed to reduce

The Small Business Development Centers at Columbus State Community College and Ohio University offer a variety of professional development training programs, virtual and in person, throughout the month of February and beyond. SBDC-OU, which serves the Licking County portion of the park, has scheduled Business Law Basics; Microsoft Excel

The only facility of its kind in Ohio and one of only two in the nation, LifeTown Columbus is a realistic, indoor, 5,000 square foot “city” designed by special needs professionals specifically to allow children and teenagers with special needs to practice critical life skills they can use in the

Join women from all walks of life throughout New Albany helping to build a stronger community through the New Albany Women’s Network (NAWN). NAWN was established in 1998 to bring women together to create a network to share information and resources, build friendships, and build a stronger community. Since that

Innovate New Albany’s 10th annual Holiday Celebration of Innovation last month attracted hundreds of entrepreneurs, innovators, collaborators, sponsors, partners, and community leaders to celebrate our many accomplishments This month, Innovate New Albany moves to an expanded first floor space that will allow us to better support our local innovation