Author: Cheryl Pentella

The Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Business and Nonprofit Resource Center is a dedicated workspace for businesses and nonprofit organizations to pursue their goals. Located at the main library in downtown Columbus, it offers expert help from specialized librarians and provides access to business and nonprofit research databases. The center also provides

Red Roof recently launched an empowering new series, Ask a SHE, to help businesswomen create and promote a well-defined identity to set the stage for success. Marina McDonald, Red Roof’s chief marketing officer, and Lisa Hinson, president and founder of Hinson Ltd., were among the first female leaders, inside

Planning for the City of New Albany’s 2024 events is underway, including opportunities to support and partner with the City! Juneteenth, summer concerts, and Diwali are just a few ways that City celebrates everyone who lives, works, and plays in the community and now is your chance to get involved.

The first of its kind in the nation, the Heit Center for Healthy New Albany is a cutting-edge community health and wellness facility that features medical practices, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and ample community space for educational programs, ranging from strength training and meditation to cooking classes. It also houses

Intel Corporation and the U.S. Department of Commerce announced up to $8.5 billion in direct funding for Intel through the CHIPS and Science Act to advance Intel’s projects across the country, including two new leading-edge chip factories at the Ohio One campus in New Albany. Intel also increased its planned

The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) has received two Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Office of Transit Workforce Mobility Partnership Program Awards totaling $2.7 million to study the feasibility of an east-west workforce connector and expand its electric vehicle charging program.

COTA’s regional transit study will focus on transporting workers

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (CVG), one of the first companies to move into the New Albany International Business Park, is recognizing its 20-year anniversary with milestone events throughout 2024. Recently, the company celebrated the completion of Phase 1 of its corporate headquarters renovation project on Walton Parkway.

CVG’s executive

An historic home at 24 Main Street is now 24 Main, an inspired new restaurant that is cultivating a reputation as a romantic destination for date night and popular meet up spot for friends. New Albany residents and cofounders, Candice White and Jess McCarter, have curated a stylish addition

Students, educators and community leaders recently celebrated the grand opening of the Johnstown High School STEM Innovation Center powered by Meta. The innovation center is designed to inspire and empower students to create, design, engineer, and build utilizing state of the art technologies, including 3-D printing and robotics.

“Central

The Small Business Development Centers at Columbus State Community College and Ohio University offer a variety of professional development training programs throughout the month of April and beyond. From QuickBooks Pro to LinkedIn for Sales and KPI Scorecards to Business Insurance, SBDC offers training and resources to help business owners

Companies have until April 3 to register for Ohio Department of Development’s Export Training programs designed to help Ohio companies export their goods and services, gain export knowledge, and participate in trade missions. Through the program, small and medium-sized businesses can learn to increase sales, diversify, and stabilize their businesses.

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

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,

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,

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

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

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

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