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
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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
PARTNER PROFILE: Canine Companions’ Service Dogs Promote Independence
Canine Companions is a national nonprofit with a regional facility in New Albany that provides highly trained service dogs to help adults, children, and veterans with disabilities live with greater independence. The organization also trains facility dogs for healthcare, criminal justice, and educational settings. Its North Central Training Center,
In February, Next Becomes BizConnect: E-News that Connects Businesses to Local News and Resources
This month marks the final edition of Next in its current form after 20+ years as we continue to strengthen connections and engagement with our business community. New Albany Community Development plans to rebrand and enhance the e-newsletter as BizConnect to help local businesses stay connected to the news, services,
AmplifyBio Adds Innovative Laboratory & Manufacturing Outsourcing Solution
AmplifyBio, a contract research organization with laboratory and manufacturing operations in New Albany, will hold a grand opening January 25 for its new Amplify Manufacturing Enablement Center (AMEC) that will expand the production of next-generation therapies. Phase one of the center, a 350,000-square-foot manufacturing facility for cell, gene, mRNA,
Year-in-Review Video Captures 2023 Key Milestones
The City of New Albany looks back at 2023 and reflects on the many accomplishments that continue to drive capital investment, manage growth, and deliver the services and amenities that make it a great place to work, live, and play. VIEW VIDEO
Ohio Global Market Grants Available to Local Small Businesses
The Ohio Department of Development is offering grants of up to $10,000 for small businesses through its International Market Access Grants for Exporters (IMAGE) program. IMAGE program grants cover a wide variety of activities that businesses engage in to promote their products internationally. Eligible expenses include international trade show exhibitions,
TechCred Offers Grants for Employee Technology Training
The state has announced its 2024 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. The first TechCred application deadline is
Healthy New Albany Launches HNA Wellness Works
As New Albany continues to attract business investment to the area and the robust employment growth that comes with it, Healthy New Albany has launched a new workplace wellness initiative to support employee wellbeing and help area companies reduce healthcare costs. HNA Wellness Works delivers a curated wellness journey for
Chamber Announces 2023 Delta Award Winners
The New Albany Chamber of Commerce honored Delta Award recipients that “set the standard for excellence and innovation in business practices and community involvement” at its recent Annual Meeting & Delta Awards Reception. This year’s recipients include OhioHealth, Outstanding Large Business; Thomas| Riddle Real Estate Group, Outstanding Medium Business; Elliott
QTS Invests $4.4 Billion in New Data Centers
New Albany City Council has approved community reinvestment area (CRA) agreements for Kansas-based QTS Data Centers that will allow the company to invest roughly $4.4 billion in new data centers totaling up to 4.7 million square feet for future end users. QTS is a colocation provider that leases data center
ATG Launches Seamless Solutions for Business Travelers
ATG recently launched its new global platform, TravelSPACE, to provide business travelers with a seamless end-to-end solution proven to provide secure digital travel experiences. When travelers log on to their customized TravelSPACE they are presented with programs specific to countries or regions. The platform offers 30+ applications in 20+
First “BizConnects” Event Attracts Many Businesses
New Albany recently hosted “BizConnect 2023” to give local businesses the opportunity to build connections with each other, City staff, and community partners. From the Fortune 500 companies in the New Albany International Business Park to entrepreneurs in the Innovate New Albany incubator, each business in New Albany plays a
Companies Eligible for Export Internship Program
Companies have until February 1 to submit applications for the Ohio Export Internship Program designed to help businesses overcome the challenge of building new markets abroad by matching them to students with export-focused coursework from Ohio universities and colleges. The Ohio Export Internship Program helps companies that are looking to
New Albany Shines Spotlight on Buckeye Innovation
Buckeye Innovation is a software engineering and design team in its 15th year of business here in New Albany. Brad Griffith, Buckeye Innovation’s president, was one of the first entrepreneurs to launch a company at Innovate New Albany, the city’s incubator for technology startups, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. The
Indoor Farmers Market Continues through March
The next Healthy New Albany Indoor Farmers Market takes place from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, January 6 at the Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, 150 W. Main Street. The vast array of offerings includes seasonal produce, baked goods, cheeses, honey, and coffee as well as artisanal products