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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

Buddy Up for Life began in New Albany in 2008 with a mother, a son, a buddy and one determined coach. Today, this nationally recognized program touches the lives of athletes with Down syndrome across the country. Learn how Innovate New Albany – the City of New Albany’s incubator for

New Albany’s Community Development Department has relocated its offices to 7815 Walton Parkway in the New Albany International Business Park to better serve the community. The department has earned a reputation as a collaborative, proactive, and responsive development partner and problem solver driven to deliver smarter, faster and more innovative

Tenby Partners has announced plans to develop a new speculative flex-industrial project, the New Albany Innovation Center. The development, which is Tenby’s second in our community, will feature two Class-A industrial buildings, totally roughly 337,000 square feet, designed to drive innovation and growth in the New Albany community. Tenby estimates

Since its humble beginnings in founder Todd Cooperider’s garage in 2006, ESOTERIC Fine Auto Finishing has grown from being the secret weapon for a few high-end auto collectors to the standard in autocraft protection and enhancement for enthusiasts throughout Ohio and across the USA. The professional auto detailing service that

A major utility improvement project involving the installation of a duct bank in the New Albany International Business Park is scheduled to begin in early January. Work will be taking place along several key roads, including Beech Road, Jug Street, Ganton Parkway, Worthington Road, Mink Street, Clover Valley Road, Briscoe

Last month, the New Albany Chamber of Commerce recognized its annual Delta Award recipients, the individuals, businesses, and programs that go above and beyond to drive community growth, inspire innovation, and exemplify excellence in the community. Innovate New Albany’s popular TIGER® Event Series earned the chamber’s recognition for Outstanding Program.  

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Canine Companions® North Central Training Center for our second annual BizConnect event last month! The day was all about building bridges—between businesses, nonprofits, and the broader New Albany community. Attendees explored ways to foster volunteerism, support local nonprofits, and strengthen the

Companies can receive up to $10,000 in grant fund reimbursement from the International Market Access Grant for Exporters (IMAGE) program. The state program provides a 50% reimbursement of up to $10,000 in grant funds per program year to engage in activities to increase export sales. Eligible activities include trade show

The U.S. Small Business Administration will host a free online event February 11 to 13, to connect entrepreneurs across the nation working on advanced technologies to America’s Seed Fund, the country’s largest source of early-stage funding. This is a free and virtual opportunity for entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses