Registration is now open for the annual Ohio Business Matchmaker event that connects small businesses to government buyers and large prime contractors. Ohio’s largest small business government contracting event is scheduled for May 8-9 at the Nutter Center at Wright State University. The event provides opportunities for small businesses to
Author: Cheryl Pentella
Get Involved: Miracle League Seeks Volunteers to Support Athletes

As New Albany Miracle League’s athletes prepare for the 2024 season, the nonprofit that offers adaptive baseball at an accessible stadium for children, teens, and adults with special needs, is seeking volunteer buddies to support them in achieving their dreams. Volunteers can get in the game with roles as coaches,
Partner Profile: National Veterans Leadership Foundation

The National Veterans Leadership Foundation (NVLF) provides programs and services that help military-connected students thrive academically, socially, and culturally in college and supports universities in playing a key role in preparing them to transition in their careers while finding ways to serve as leaders. The organization partners with colleges, communities,
From Cornfields to Silicon Heartland: 25 Years of Collaboration
By Jennifer Chrysler, New Albany Director of Community Development
If one word could sum up the key driver for success at the New Albany International Business Park, it would be collaboration. It’s evident in the City’s strategic planning process that engages the entire community in cultivating a shared vision for
News: Amgen Opens State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility

Amgen recently celebrated the opening of its New Albany manufacturing site – the newest in its global operations network and the most advanced facility to date. A biotechnology pioneer, Amgen is one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies, reaching millions of patients around the world. “Our new facility, known
Mount Carmel New Albany Opens New ER in Fall
Mount Carmel New Albany, the first healthcare system to invest in the City more than 20 years ago, has announced plans to open a new emergency department here this fall. The hospital is renovating more than 8,000 square feet of space on its first floor to accommodate the new
New Albany Pickleball Complex Receives Statewide Recognition

The City’s new pickleball complex won a second-place award at the annual Ohio Parks & Recreation Association Awards of Excellence recently. The pickleball complex, which opened last summer at 7300 Walnut Street, includes 16 tournament-level pickleball courts suitable for all skill levels. It is located adjacent to the New Albany
Area Employees Receive Recognition for Leadership and Impact
Two local businesswomen, Marina MacDonald, of Red Roof Inn, and Joyce Peoples, of Wallick Communities, have been recognized for their respective roles supporting their New Albany-based employers.
MacDonald, chief marketing officer for Red Roof Inn, was among the trailblazing women in the travel industry to be named to
Workforce: High School Interns Can Support Your Business
If you are looking for enthusiastic, energetic individuals to help your company with events, initiatives, and other tasks New Albany High School students can help. By partnering with organizations, students gain valuable experience and make meaningful contributions while providing time and energy to assist with events, initiatives, and tasks, ranging
Resources: Stranded Employees Can Get Ride Home
Emergency Ride Home is a free service for transit commuters who are stranded and need transportation due to an emergency, illness, or unexpected overtime. It’s designed to ease the minds of commuters who carpool, vanpool, bike, or take the bus to work and need to get home quickly. Commuters pay
Get Involved: Food Pantry Seeks Volunteers for Multiple Roles
Healthy New Albany Food Pantry is committed to eliminating food insecurity within the New Albany-Plain Local Schools and throughout the community by connecting neighbors in need with food and other critical resources. The food pantry provides access to food during open pantry hours and for those facing an emergency food
Partner Profile: New Albany Chamber Engages Employees at All Levels

Whether you’re a young professional or seasoned executive, the New Albany Chamber provides opportunities to advance your career, develop leadership skills, volunteer, and enjoy social interaction. The chamber’s diverse programs range from the New Albany Young Professionals club and Business After Hours to Leadership New Albany and the C-Suite Speaker
COTA, SmartRide New Albany Improve Transit Experience
The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) has recently made route changes to Express Line 45 to improve travel times. The transit lines are part of SmartRide New Albany, a partnership with COTA that provides commuter bus service with free shuttle service from the New Albany Park & Ride to and
New Albany Cybersecurity Firm, Anchor, Wins National Awards
New-Albany startup, Anchor, a cybersecurity company at Innovate New Albany, continues to receive recognition for its subscription software that protects companies from data breaches. The security solutions innovator was recently named the gold winner in the 2023 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards: Best Cybersecurity Startup – North America and Data Security
Red Roof Celebrates 50 Years of Hospitality

Red Roof®, an award-winning leader in the lodging industry, culminated the yearlong celebration of its 50th anniversary at a recent luncheon program with state and local officials and business and community leaders. New Albany Mayor Sloan Spalding joined the hospitality brand’s senior leadership, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, State Senator
Intel Update Details Infrastructure Improvements

Stay up to date on construction, traffic and infrastructure improvements that New Albany is making to support Intel’s new 20+ billion chip manufacturing project. The megaproject, which will be the largest single private sector company investment in Ohio’s history, is expected to ultimately generate more than 20,000 jobs in the
WORKFORCE: Third Frontier Offers Businesses College Internship Reimbursement

The state of Ohio’s Third Frontier College Technology Internship Program helps companies find young, diverse talent to support their technology needs. The College Technology Internship Program reimburses companies two-thirds of an intern’s wages up to $7,500. Companies must hire interns as employees (W-2) and provide a meaningful internship experience in
RESOURCES: Export Internships Help Companies Build New Markets

Looking to develop new markets for your business? The Ohio Export Internship Program is designed to help small businesses overcome the challenge of developing new markets by matching them with highly motivated students, from Ohio universities and colleges, who have taken export-focused coursework. The program helps companies that are looking
GET INVOLVED: Chamber offers many sponsorship opportunities for area businesses
Looking for a way to build stronger connections between your company and the New Albany community? The New Albany Chamber of Commerce offers a wide variety of events and programs underwritten by area companies that bring the community together for holiday celebrations, festivals, and award programs. Among the annual options