Author: Lorraine Shill

New Albany is the Best City to Live in Ohio according to 24/7 Wall St. in its 2020 annual list of Best Cities to Live in Every State. According to the report, more than one-quarter of the 31.4 million Americans that moved last year cited lower crime, shorter commutes, …

New Albany area companies continue to demonstrate their commitment to creating a positive, employee-centric workplace. Lower, an online, direct mortgage lender ranked among the top ten in the nation for customer satisfaction, and EM&&T, a land development and public works engineering firm, were listed among Columbus CEO magazine’s 2020 Top …

Motor Enclave, a Michigan-based developer of high-end, luxury garages for storing and displaying vehicles, is a step closer to building 165 garages that will be housed in ten buildings on 20 acres north of SR-161, south of Smith’s Mill Road and west of Kitzmiller Road after New Albany City Council …

With the addition of 30,000 square feet, the Giant Eagle on New Albany Road West has transformed into the Pittsburgh-based chain’s latest Market District store. The conversion includes an expanded produce section with a wider selection of fruits, vegetables and organic items. The prepared foods section gets a makeover with …

Despite the pandemic, Innovate New Albany has found an innovative way to provide its popular TIGER Talks and Expert Office Hours. The TIGER Talks and workshops offer unique insights from a wide variety of business professionals in an even wider range of industries. Expert Office Hours enable business owners and …

Proving that healthy living doesn’t stop during a pandemic, Healthy New Albany is extending its Fresh Air Programming and outdoor classes through October, including Urban Zen, Yoga in the Park, Mindful Nature Walks, the Walking Club and Studio 55+. The socially-distanced programs take place in natural, scenic settings, including Rose …

The annual New Albany Lecture Series continues this month with virtual Conversations on Social Justice featuring award-winning historian and author, Ibram Kendi, and civil rights lawyer, scholar and author, Michelle Alexander. The series continues in 2021, focusing on civil discourse, health and mental health. The New Albany Symphony Orchestra will …

In the wake of growing concerns about the spread of COVID-19, the city of New Albany had added additional business and residential resources in a new COVID-19 section of the municipal website. The resources are designed to provide the latest health care guidance, mandates, reopening protocols, grants, loan and relief …

With the goal of avoiding another shutdown, New Albany City Council recently voted to amend the city’s Emergency Declaration to include a mandatory “face covering” requirement that applies to all individuals patronizing or employed by and working at a New Albany business. The requirement is also in effect for outdoor …

The city, One Columbus and JobsOhio are distributing PPE Safety Toolkits to help ensure that small businesses are equipped to stay protected and operate safely within the State’s reopening guidelines. PPE Safety Toolkits include 100 3-ply masks, 10 KN-95 masks and a 24-ounce bottle of hand sanitizer. Businesses with under …

In an effort to allow more outdoor seating during the pandemic, the Community Development Department has established a temporary permitting process to enable restaurants to expand patios, porches and other outdoor seating areas to promote social distancing whiling supporting local businesses. VIEW PERMIT…

Rose Run Park unofficially opened just in time to provide a much-needed get away from the confines of home and an opportunity for relaxation for residents and employees. The park, located south of Dublin-Granville Road and north of Market Square, features a variety of scenic vistas, iconic architectural features such …

Twelve years ago, Beth Gibson founded Buddy Up Tennis when her son Will who has Down syndrome, showed a budding interest in tennis at the age of three while she and her older son played at a tennis and fitness club. Noting Will’s enthusiasm, two staff members volunteered to teach …

Plans for the Miracle League of New Albany, a nonprofit dedicated to providing safe, successful and fun adaptive baseball experiences, continue to take shape.  The program provides a barrier free, accessible environment for children with developmental, physical and intellectual disabilities to experience the joy of America’s favorite pastime. With …

The Plain Township New Albany Firefighters Foundation will tee off for its annual Beau Schoener Memorial Golf Outing with a 9 am shotgun start on July 31 at New Albany Golf Links. The $121 cost per player includes golf, snacks, lunch, dinner, beer, adult drinks, silent auction and cash prizes. …

Columbus CEO magazine’s annual Top Workplaces included several New Albany International Business Park businesses in its 2020 list. Lower.com, which has grown to nearly 200 employees since it launched its financial technology firm focused on digital banking, ranked first for mid-sized organizations with 125 to 349 employees. Two of …

Facebook has awarded $150,000 in Covid-19 Relief Fund grants to small businesses throughout the community. The grants, ranging from $,000 to $5,000, can be used for expenses that include leases, mortgages, payroll, utilities, supplies, maintenance and repairs and unforeseen expenses such as new health and safety requirements. The New Albany …

New Albany-based Bob Evans Farms held its fourth annual Heroes to CEOs event virtually this year. Bob Evans awarded grants to three veteran-owned businesses. Bronze Star Homes and Baby So Right, based in North Carolina, each received $10,000. New York-based Milk Money Kitchens received $30,000, The program has given $260,000 …

Despite having to cancel its 2020 Peony Festival which attracts 7,000 people annually, Red Twig Farms’ loyal customer base has helped keep the company on track despite having to close its farm store due to COVID-19. With 15,000 tulips ready to be harvested and sold in March, owners Lindsey and …

The Columbus Business First Power 100, a compilation of central Ohio’s most influential leaders, spotlights Jennifer Chrysler, New Albany community development director, and Bill Ebbing, president of the New Albany Company, among the many notable C-suite business leaders, heads of nonprofits, elected government officials and other top decision-makers in …