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
News
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
Register Now for BizConnect & Nonprofit Fair on December 12
The City invites you to join us for BizConnect 2024, an opportunity to meet with municipal, community, and business leaders and network with local nonprofits. Mayor Sloan Spalding and Community Development staff will provide an update on business activity in the city. You’ll also learn about the many ways your
New Albany Chamber Honors Delta Award Recipients
The New Albany Chamber of Commerce will recognize an extraordinary lineup of businesses, leaders, and changemakers whose impact on the community has been both profound and lasting at the New Albany Country Club on December 6. The annual Delta Awards celebrate individuals, businesses, and programs that go above and beyond
Discover a New Way to Work at Brick House Blue
Be among the first to experience Brick House Blue at Innovate New Albany, our new premier workspace and event center at the “Celebration of Innovation” holiday party on December 17. Located at 7775 Walton Parkway in the New Albany International Business Park, the new facility officially opens this winter
AmplifyBio Leader Named among Great Entrepreneurs
Kelly Ganjei, founder, president and chief executive officer of AmplifyBio, a biotechnology company developing cell and gene therapies, has been named one of the top 50 entrepreneurs in biotech for 2024 by Great Entrepreneurs, formerly The Business Report. As the CEO of AmplifyBio, Ganjei leads the New Albany-based company’s
Breaking New Ground on Community Fieldhouse
New Albany Parks and Recreation recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new multi-purpose fieldhouse and community center. Located at the northwest corner of Bevelhymer Road and Walnut Street on land donated by the City, this state-of-the-art facility will offer top-tier athletic surfaces, multi-purpose rooms, fitness areas, technology labs, and
RESOURCES: SBDC offers professional training in December
The Small Business Development Centers at Columbus State Community College and Ohio University offer a variety of professional development training programs throughout December and beyond. SBDC-CSCC, which serves the Franklin County portion of the New Albany International Business Park, offers sessions on accessing capital, startup issues, human resources, and
WORKFORCE: COTC Provides Higher Education for High-Demand Jobs
Central Ohio Technical College is a state-assisted, post-secondary institution of higher education offering bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, and certificate programs in high-demand fields. Chartered by the Ohio Board of Regents in 1971, COTC serves Licking, Knox, and Coshocton counties on four campuses, including Newark and offers online courses. COTC is
GET INVOLVED: New Albany police host annual toy drive
Join the New Albany Police Department on Saturday, December 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Village Hall parking lot, 99 W. Main St., to help make the holiday season brighter for local children in need. The department’s third annual toy drive supports the Columbus Toys for Tots
PARTNER PROFILE: Ohio Means Jobs Connects Employers, Job Seekers
Ohio Means Jobs Licking County is a one-stop shop and community resource for employers and job seekers. It connects companies to a diverse pool of prospective employees, conducts recruitment events at local businesses, screens job applicants, and posts job openings. It partners with community colleges, as well as state and
Vantage Data Centers Breaks Ground on OH1 in New Albany
Vantage Data Centers, a leading global provider of hyperscale data center campuses, recently celebrated the groundbreaking on it first of three data centers in New Albany International Business Park’s growing tech hub, its seventh market in North America. The company is investing more than $2 billion in its 70-acre
Leading Contract Packager, Accel, Inc., Expands Capabilities
Accel, Inc., a leading contract packaging and assembly solutions provider and one of the first companies to move into New Albany’s Personal Care and Beauty Campus, has expanded their capabilities to provide rigid box manufacturing and assembly services under one roof. The vertically integrated solution saves money and time while
City Officials Join Edged Energy for Topping Out Event
City officials and staff joined Edged Energy recently to celebrate a construction milestone, “topping out,” the ceremonial placement of the final beam or at the top of a building, marking the completion of the structural phase of the $246 million project. Edged’s new world-class facility will feature high-density Artificial Intelligence
Feazel Continues to Make Columbus Business First Fast 50 List
A veteran of Columbus Business First’s Fast 50, this year’s ranking of the central Ohio companies that posted the strongest growth from 2021 through 2023, has done it again. With multiple appearances on the Fast 50 list, Feazel, a home exterior products and services provider for roof replacement, storm
Women Business Leaders Earn National Recognition
Two New Albany business leaders, Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Fran Horowitz and Sandra Rodriguez Toledo, vice president of site operations at Amgen, are capturing attention and accolades for their leadership. Horowitz was named to Fortune magazine’s 2024 list of Most Powerful Women, a ranking of female business leaders across the
Market Street Project Promotes Wellness, Business
The City envisions green space, a scenic overlook and waterfall feature as it works with The New Albany Company on the Market Street extension project. The initiative will enhance traffic flow with a new roundabout where Market Street currently ends at Reynoldsburg-New Albany Road and will extend Market Street to
WORKFORCE: Columbus State Community College Accelerated Training Supports Local Businesses
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, recently opened to support the demand for workforce training programs to enhance the talent development process in central Ohio.
BizConnect 24 Offers Nonprofit Fair, Dog Meet & Greet December 12
The City invites you to join us for BizConnect 2024, an opportunity to meet with municipal, community, and business leaders and network with local nonprofits. Learn about the many ways your company can support New Albany-based nonprofits while creating a workplace culture that encourages volunteering to boost morale, build teamwork,
GET INVOLVED: New Albany Young Professionals Support Career and Personal Growth
The New Albany Chamber’s New Albany Young Professionals (NAYP) is a group of motivated career-oriented YPs who come together to connect with each other personally and professionally; to engage with and serve the community; and to grow in their careers. NAYP members are passionate about cultivating a diverse thriving community
PARTNER PROFILE: One Columbus Supports Region’s Economic Growth
One Columbus, the economic development organization for the 11-county Columbus Region, works with New Albany, regional, and state partners to provide business location resources to prospective companies, serving companies around the world. One Columbus has received Site Selection Magazine’s Mac Conway Award for five consecutive years, recognizing it as one
Microsoft to Construct Data Center Project in New Albany
New Albany City Council has approved a resolution to allow Microsoft Corporation to move forward with plans to construct a new data center development project within the New Albany International Business Park. The project site includes roughly 197 acres on Beech Road.
“The City of New Albany is thrilled that