Author: Cheryl Pentella

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

Intel’s $20 billion investment in the Columbus Region is expected to transform the area’s economy for years to come. Recently, Jennifer Chrysler, New Albany community development director, and Sandy Doyle-Ahern, EMH&T president, shared their insights on managing growth through infrastructure at the recent Columbus Opportunity Summit sponsored by Columbus Business

With the arrival of Intel, Amgen and rapid growth throughout the region, Columbus Business First’s annual Power 100 list focuses on the business, community and nonprofit leaders that are likely to have the greatest influence on the area’s workforce, infrastructure and finances. Among the people to watch: Sandy Doyle-Ahern, EMH&T

Jack Kessler, owner of the John W. Kessler Company and co-founder and chairman of The New Albany Company, was honored with the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) John Glenn Inspiration Award at the organization’s annual spring fundraiser. The award recognizes “individuals who dedicate their lives to inspiring others for

New Albany kicks off a summer of family fun in June. Celebrate Juneteenth with kids’ activities, dancing, drumming, spoken word and music on June 19, in the Hinson Amphitheater. The new event is an initiative of the New Albany Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Action Committee (IDEA). IDEA also invites you

The New Albany Community Foundation is planning a season of entertainment under the stars at the Charleen & Charles Hinson Amphitheater. From June through October, enjoy the music of national artists, Jewel, Gavin McGraw and Colbie Caillat, free family flick nights and a date night movie. As part of the

Pharmavite recently broke ground on its $200 million production facility in the New Albany International Business Park. The maker of Nature Made® vitamins and supplements is expanding into Ohio with a new 225,000-square-foot facility and the creation of 225 new jobs. New Albany City Councilwoman Marlene Brisk joined Pharmavite CEO

Economic Development Week, May 8 through May 12, is a great opportunity to thank the many businesses, large and small, that have invested in New Albany’s shared vision for the future and enable us to continue to build an unparalleled work-life balance that benefits residents and employees alike. Last year,

Meta’s New Albany Data Center recently hosted a celebration for their 2023 Community Action Grant recipients with community partners, Meta team members and local leaders. The eleven recipients included New Albany-based organizations, Marburn Academy, New Albany Bridges and New Albany-Plain Local Schools. Through the Data Center Community Action

Several New Albany International Business Park companies were singled out recently for recognition. In Columbus CEO magazine’s Top Workplaces Awards, EMH&T, one of the first companies to move into the business park, ranked first among midsize organizations; Amplify Bio, a preclinical contract research organization, ranked 36; and home

Looking for business guidance or inspiration? Innovate New Albany’s upcoming TIGER Talks provide insights from an impressive roster of experts on topics ranging from improving your personal performance and organizational resilience to financing for startups and understanding the semiconductor supply chain. The in-person events are held at the business incubator’s

The 2023 Ohio Honor Ride, a single-day, non-competitive cycling event with rides ranging from 11 to 63 miles for all skill levels, takes off from the Heit Center for Healthy New Albany on May 27. The popular event brings together active service members, injured veterans, first responders and the

Construction is underway on a new pickleball facility for the city that will be located adjacent to the New Albany Public Service facility and the Michael Lucey Memorial Basketball Courts at the northeast corner of Walnut Street and Bevelhymer Road. Planned improvements include 16 pickleball courts, parking and landscape enhancements.

According to a recent study by Harvard Business Review, volunteer programs boost productivity, increase employee engagement and improve hiring as well as retention. Luckily, New Albany companies and their employees can find abundant opportunities to volunteer locally. Healthy New Albany recruits volunteers for programs and events ranging from Community Gardens

A new video from Bath & Body Works describes the company’s return on investment in the New Albany International Business Park’s Personal Care and Beauty Campus where more than 60 percent of its products are manufactured. The agile vertically integrated campus has shrunk Bath & Body Works’ supply chain from

Alene Candles, one of the nation’s leading full-service contract and private-label fragrance manufacturers, has completed an expansion of its New Albany operations to keep pace with demand for candles and custom fragrance products. The company’s 50,000-square-foot addition connects to two existing facilities, creating more than 230,000 square feet of

Since the Personal Care and Beauty Campus launched in 2011, it has grown to encompass a wide range of companies that are involved in virtually every aspect of design, development, manufacturing, packaging and logistics for Bath & Body Works and other global consumer product goods companies. Its success is fueled

The state has announced its 2023 application schedule for Ohio TechCred grants that cover the cost of technology-focused training programs for private employees. TechCred helps employees learn new skills while enabling employers to build a stronger workforce with competencies needed in a tech-infused economy. New TechCred applications open March 1