Recently, members of New Albany City Council and City staff joined DSV Solutions leadership for a groundbreaking ceremony on the company’s 1.2 million-square-foot warehouse which, when completed, will be the largest industrial building in New Albany. Slated for completion in early 2025, DSV will be the first occupant in VanTrust
Author: Cheryl Pentella
Alene Candles Offers New Americans Warm Welcome
Central Ohio is home to one of the nation’s fastest-growing immigrant communities that make significant contributions throughout the region. That’s why Alene Candles, a company in the New Albany International Business Park’s Personal Care and Beauty Campus, has launched the New Americans program to build connections by supplying welcome
Ohio Means Jobs Website Offers One-Stop Shop for Employers
OhioMeanJobs.com allows employers and recruiters to access more than 2.2 million job resumes, create an account to connect employers to job seekers, and find a variety of state programs that offer talent recruitment and retention strategies. The central hub links employers to specific resources for assessments, recruitment, continuing education, professional
Quality Partnerships Protect Stormwater
The Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District is encouraging companies throughout the county to take the Water Quality Partnership pledge to help prevent stormwater pollution and improve water quality in local streams and rivers. As Water Quality Partners, businesses pledge to work to keep the streams that flow through communities
Chamber Hosts Delta Awards and Annual Meeting
This year, the New Albany Chamber of Commerce will host a night of celebration to honor the 2023 Delta Award recipients from 4:45 to 7:30 p.m., Monday, December 4 at the New Albany Country Club. The Delta Awards Cocktail Reception and Annual Meeting will recognize organizations and individuals who have
City of New Albany Hosts Diwali Celebration
Mark your calendars for November 11 as the City of New Albany hosts its first Diwali celebration from 4 to 6 p.m. in Rose Run Park. Known as “The Festival of Lights,” Diwali celebrates the symbolic victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. Guests can
Chamber Tree Lighting Kicks Off Holiday Season
Presented by the New Albany Chamber of Commerce, the New Albany Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration kicks off the holiday season on Sunday, November 19. The free annual family event runs from 3 to 6 p.m. at Market Square, in front of the New Albany branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library.
City Celebrates New Albany International Business Park’s 25th Anniversary
The New Albany International Business Park celebrates another milestone – 25 years – this fall. The business park has grown from a 600-acre cornfield to a 9,000-acre strategically planned job center with six industry clusters employing 24,000 people. Community leaders shared milestones, recapped successes and offered insights on the current
AWS Announces Plans to Invest Additional $3.5 Billion in New Albany
New Albany City Council has approved a resolution that allows Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company, to move forward with plans for new investment in New Albany. AWS is planning to invest $3.5 billion by 2030 to establish new data centers in the area. New Albany is the
Daily COTA Line 35, SmartRide New Albany Shuttle Expand
SmartRide New Albany, which encompasses COTA transit and shuttle service to and from the Business Park has returned and expanded its services. COTA Line 35 provides hourly service from 5 am to 10 pm, seven days a week, to and from the Business Park. The SmartRide New Albany shuttle,
City Receives Highest Ohio Environmental Excellence Award
The City of New Albany recently received a gold level award, the highest award possible, from the Ohio EPA’s Encouraging Environmental Excellence in Communities (E3C)! The award program recognizes a community’s exceptional achievements in environmental stewardship and commitment to environmental excellence. Applications are evaluated using action items developed by Ohio
Feazel Ranks Among Columbus Business First Fast 50
New Albany-based, Feazel was again recognized among Columbus Business First’s Fast 50 based on overall growth and annual revenues. The award recognizes privately held companies with at least $1 million in annual revenue in one of the last three years. GBQ Partners ranked nominated companies based on the highest growth
Chamber Leadership Class, EMH&T Manager Recognized
The New Albany Chamber of Commerce recently recognized members of the Leadership New Albany Class of 2023. Leadership New Albany is a community leadership development program offered by the Chamber to existing and emerging leaders. The eight-month program is designed to increase participants’ knowledge and understanding of the City’s
Global Market Access Grants Available for Small Business
The Ohio Department of Development is offering grants for small businesses of up to $10,000 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 exhibiting at international trade
Meta Offers Community Action Grants to Nonprofits
The 2024 application period for the annual Meta Data Center Community Action Grants is now open! You can apply through Friday, October 20, 2023. Recipients will be announced in the spring of 2024. Meta’s Community Action Grants are available to nonprofit projects delivered to organizations and public schools that address
Global Market Access Grants Available for Small Business
The Ohio Department of Development is offering grants for small businesses of up to $10,000 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 exhibiting at international trade
Tiger Talks and Tools Offer Valuable Insights
For the 6th year in a row, Innovate New Albany will feature Lindsay Karas Stencel’s annual talk on The State of Venture in Ohio at a Tiger Talk October 20. A Partner in the New Ventures practice at the law firm of Thompson Hine and chair of the firm’s fund
Gallery Hosts Mixed Media, Stained-Glass Artists
Hayley Gallery will exhibit the work of Gina Wolfrum a contemporary, mixed media artist, and Craig Miller, a stained-glass artist during the month of October. Wolfrum studied in studios across the country to develop her use of color, texture and natural elements in homes and businesses throughout the United States.
Family Music Fest Closes Amphitheater Season
The Charleen & Charles Hinson Amphitheater closes its annual performance series with a Fall Family Festival showcasing the talents of Imagination Movers on October 15. The Emmy-award winning group featured on Disney+ delivers witty lyrics and eclectic pop sounds that captivate audiences around the world. Tickets are $20 for adults
DSV to Build New Facility in New Albany Tech Park
Commercial real estate developer VanTrust Real Estate, LLC has announced that DSV, a global leader in transportation and logistics, will be the first client in the New Albany Tech Park, located within the business park. VanTrust will develop a 1.2 million-square-foot warehouse for the Denmark-based company. When construction