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Ohio TechCred Offers Grants for Employee Trainings

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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Edged EnergyPlans World-Class Facility in New Albany

Edged Energy is expanding its North American portfolio with a new world-class facility in New Albany. The $246 million project will feature high-density Artificial Intelligence (AI) workloads, advanced waterless cooling, and ultra-efficient energy systems. The 206,000-square-foot facility is expected to be completed in July 2025. “Data centers are key assets

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American Regent Announces Multi-Million Dollar Expansion

American Regent, Inc., a Daiichi Sankyo Group company, plans to strengthen its footprint in New Albany with a new multi-million-dollar expansion. The project will allow the pharmaceutical company to better utilize our region’s logistical advantages to grow and serve more patients. “We are thrilled to see American Regent expanding

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BizConnect Lunch Lab Promotes Employee Health & Wellbeing

Join the City of New Albany’s Economic Development team to learn about the many opportunities to support your company’s workplace wellness goals at BizConnect Lunch Lab: Workplace Wellness from noon to 1 p.m., September 26 at the Heit Center. The one-hour program, which includes lunch, will feature experts from The

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Final Extra-Large Intel “Superbad Arrives in New Albany

The last of four extra-large “superloads” arrived at Intel’s Ohio One campus last month. Weighing more than 900,000 pounds and nearly the length of a football field, each of these massive deliveries, took more than a week to travel from Adams County in southern Ohio to New Albany. The ACU

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CSCC, OU Offer Professional Development Training Programs

The Small Business Development Centers at Columbus State Community College and Ohio University offer a variety of professional development training programs throughout September and beyond. SBDC-CSCC, which serves the Franklin County portion of the New Albany International Business Park, offers online, on-demand sessions on business funding, startup issues, human

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Ohio TechCred Offers Grants for Employee Training

Employers can apply for Ohio TechCred grants that cover the cost of technology-focused training programs for private employees from September 2 through September 30. 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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Celebrating One Offers Emotional, Financial Support

New Albany-based nonprofit, Celebrating One, offers programs that provide emotional support and financial resources to enrich the lives of those less fortunate and assist families and individuals in getting ahead. By providing resources, education, guidance, advocacy, and financial aid, the organization builds a strong foundation to help those in

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Plans for Veterans Memorial and Rose Run Forward

The City is one step closer to creating a new Veterans Memorial to honor those who have served, while expanding Rose Run Park. A donation from The New Albany Company will enable the City to move forward with its plans for the memorial as well as begin development of Rose

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QTS Data Centers Celebrate Construction Milestone

On July 10, QTS Data Centers, an innovative leader in the data center industry, celebrated a significant construction milestone in the New Albany International Business Park. A topping out ceremony was held for its first building on Beech Road. The company plans to invest $1.5 billion in this project.

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Take a Closer Look at Amgen’s New Manufacturing Operation

In February, Amgen, one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies, opened its $365 million biopharmaceutical manufacturing operation in the New Albany International Business Park. The 270,000-square-foot facility with a mix of manufacturing, packaging, and office space features Amgen’s most advanced digital automation and product packaging capabilities. “This site

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Survey Underscores Childcare Workforce Needs

Results of a recent childcare survey conducted by Grow Licking County Community Improvement Corp. indicate the need for approximately 3,815 new childcare spots to meet area demand. More than 800 individuals who live, work, or attend school in Licking County participated in the survey. More than 80 percent of respondents

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APEX Offers Small Businesses DOD Contract Training

The APEX Accelerators program provides the education and training that businesses need to become capable of participating in U.S. Department of Defense and other government contracts. The program is part of a nationwide network created by the department’s Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) and hosted by the Ohio Department

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