Two New Albany business leaders, Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Fran Horowitz and Sandra Rodriguez Toledo, vice president of site operations at Amgen, are capturing attention and accolades for their leadership. Horowitz was named to Fortune magazine’s 2024 list of Most Powerful Women, a ranking of female business leaders across the
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Market Street Project Promotes Wellness, Business
The City envisions green space, a scenic overlook and waterfall feature as it works with The New Albany Company on the Market Street extension project. The initiative will enhance traffic flow with a new roundabout where Market Street currently ends at Reynoldsburg-New Albany Road and will extend Market Street to
WORKFORCE: Columbus State Community College Accelerated Training Supports Local Businesses

As the New Albany International Business Park continues to grow, the need for workforce training is on the rise. CSCC’s new Northeast Franklin County Accelerated Training Center, 7795 Walton Parkway, recently opened to support the demand for workforce training programs to enhance the talent development process in central Ohio.
BizConnect 24 Offers Nonprofit Fair, Dog Meet & Greet December 12

The City invites you to join us for BizConnect 2024, an opportunity to meet with municipal, community, and business leaders and network with local nonprofits. Learn about the many ways your company can support New Albany-based nonprofits while creating a workplace culture that encourages volunteering to boost morale, build teamwork,
GET INVOLVED: New Albany Young Professionals Support Career and Personal Growth

The New Albany Chamber’s New Albany Young Professionals (NAYP) is a group of motivated career-oriented YPs who come together to connect with each other personally and professionally; to engage with and serve the community; and to grow in their careers. NAYP members are passionate about cultivating a diverse thriving community
PARTNER PROFILE: One Columbus Supports Region’s Economic Growth

One Columbus, the economic development organization for the 11-county Columbus Region, works with New Albany, regional, and state partners to provide business location resources to prospective companies, serving companies around the world. One Columbus has received Site Selection Magazine’s Mac Conway Award for five consecutive years, recognizing it as one
Microsoft to Construct Data Center Project in New Albany

New Albany City Council has approved a resolution to allow Microsoft Corporation to move forward with plans to construct a new data center development project within the New Albany International Business Park. The project site includes roughly 197 acres on Beech Road.
“The City of New Albany is thrilled that
October Celebrates Positive Impact of Community Planning

October is National Community Planning Month, an important opportunity to recognize the positive impact city planners make in advancing New Albany’s shared vision for the future designed to enhance our quality of life, protect our investment, and build a smarter, healthier, greener, and more equitable community. Led by the New
Mount Carmel New Albany Opens Emergency Department

As New Albany continues to grow, the first medical center to move into the community, Mount Carmel New Albany, is growing with it and expanding its services to include a new cutting-edge emergency department. Opening in October 2024, the new facility will house eight beds, including five standard emergency
Griffin’s Floral Design & Wineshop Expands in New Albany

Griffin’s Floral Designs & Wine Shop is expanding its presence with a new location in New Albany and a freshly designed workspace and design center at 5775 Zarley Street. The popular company offers a variety of quality flowers and plants meticulously designed, cared for, and quality checked before making their
Bath & Body Works Garners National Recognition

Bath & Body Works, a key driver of success at the New Albany’s Personal Care and Beauty Campus, has recently made news with recognition as the top perfume and cosmetics retailer in America and as one of the best companies for high school graduates. For the second year in
CopilotBuilder Ranks Among Top Technology Innovators
New Albany-based CopilotBuilder is ranked among the 18 innovators pushing the region’s economy forward in Columbus Business First’s annual BizTech Awards. CopilotBuilder is a platform for organizations to create generative AI-based agents for proprietary customer service, industry research, and training content creation. Business First has been highlighting local innovation in
EMH&T Among Business First’s Best Places to Work
EMH&T continues to be a perennial favorite in Columbus Business First’s ranking of Best Places to Work in Central Ohio. The organization was among 45 companies that have maintained a strong corporate culture despite the pandemic’s dramatic impact on the workforce. The land planning and civil engineering firm was among
America Ferrera Kicks Off Popular New Albany Lecture Series
The New Albany Lecture Series kicks off its 12th season October 10 with America Ferrera, an award-winning actor, director, and producer known for her many iconic roles in TV and film, interviewed by NPR West’s Mandalit Del Barco. Ferrera is known for her roles in Ugly Betty, Real Women Have
RESOURCE: THERE’S STILL TIME TO APPLY FOR META GRANTS

There is still time to apply for Meta Data Center Community Action Grants designed to address critical community needs and give back to the communities where Meta operates. Applications are open until October 18 for grants that provide direct funding to schools, registered nonprofits, and community organizations. Past grant recipients
GET INVOLVED: Neighborhood Links Supports Families in Need

Neighborhood Bridges is a national 501(c)(3) charitable organization serving New Albany and 10 other central Ohio school communities that addresses the growing rate of poverty in suburban and rural America. The organization uses technology and social media to advocate for children and families in need and then engages the community
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Announces Plans to Open Urgent, Specialized Care in New Albany
Nationwide Children’s Hospital will expand its Close To HomeSM network with a new facility in New Albany that will offer urgent care and specialized pediatric services. The center is expected to open in 2027. The Close To HomeSM center will be built on 25 acres, donated by the Wexner
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
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