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 fabric of our community while contributing to New Albany’s growth and success. The event featured a nonprofit fair that included 18 New Albany nonprofits. Special thanks to Canine Companions for hosting us in their incredible space and for sharing their mission and future service dogs in training with us! Together, we’re making New Albany a place where business and community truly thrive

The Community Development Department also thanks the New Albany not-for-profit organizations that participated in the fair including: Buddy Up for Life, Canine Companions, Celebrating One, Healthy New Albany, Jerseys of Hope, Lifetown of Columbus, Miracle League of Central Ohio, National Veterans Leadership Foundation, New Albany Chamber of Commerce, New Albany Community Foundation, New Albany Neighborhood Bridges, New Albany Parks & Recreation, New Albany Women’s Self Defense, New Albany Symphony, New Albany Women’s Network, Pride New Albany, The Garden for All, and the Well Being Connection.