Innovate New Albany’s 10th annual Holiday Celebration of Innovation last month attracted hundreds of entrepreneurs, innovators, collaborators, sponsors, partners, and community leaders to celebrate our many accomplishments This month, Innovate New Albany moves to an expanded first floor space that will allow us to better support our local innovation
Category: Business Park Updates
get involved: Buddy Up Uplifts Life for Down syndrome Athletes
Buddy Up for Life began in New Albany in 2008 with a mother, a son, a buddy and one determined coach. Today, this nationally recognized program touches the lives of athletes with Down syndrome across the country. Learn how Innovate New Albany – the City of New Albany’s incubator for
Development Department Relocates to Business Park
New Albany’s Community Development Department has relocated its offices to 7815 Walton Parkway in the New Albany International Business Park to better serve the community. The department has earned a reputation as a collaborative, proactive, and responsive development partner and problem solver driven to deliver smarter, faster and more innovative
Tenby Partners Announce New Flex-Industrial Project
Tenby Partners has announced plans to develop a new speculative flex-industrial project, the New Albany Innovation Center. The development, which is Tenby’s second in our community, will feature two Class-A industrial buildings, totally roughly 337,000 square feet, designed to drive innovation and growth in the New Albany community. Tenby estimates
ESOTERIC’s “Ridiculously High” Standards for Auto Care
Since its humble beginnings in founder Todd Cooperider’s garage in 2006, ESOTERIC Fine Auto Finishing has grown from being the secret weapon for a few high-end auto collectors to the standard in autocraft protection and enhancement for enthusiasts throughout Ohio and across the USA. The professional auto detailing service that
Beech Road Utility Work Slated for January
A major utility improvement project involving the installation of a duct bank in the New Albany International Business Park is scheduled to begin in early January. Work will be taking place along several key roads, including Beech Road, Jug Street, Ganton Parkway, Worthington Road, Mink Street, Clover Valley Road, Briscoe
New Albany Chamber Honors Delta Award Recipients
Last month, the New Albany Chamber of Commerce recognized its annual Delta Award recipients, the individuals, businesses, and programs that go above and beyond to drive community growth, inspire innovation, and exemplify excellence in the community. Innovate New Albany’s popular TIGER® Event Series earned the chamber’s recognition for Outstanding Program.
BizConnect Event Connects Businesses, Nonprofits
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Canine Companions® North Central Training Center for our second annual BizConnect event last month! The day was all about building bridges—between businesses, nonprofits, and the broader New Albany community. Attendees explored ways to foster volunteerism, support local nonprofits, and strengthen the
RESOURCES: State Offers Grants for Company Export Activities
Companies can receive up to $10,000 in grant fund reimbursement from the International Market Access Grant for Exporters (IMAGE) program. The state program provides a 50% reimbursement of up to $10,000 in grant funds per program year to engage in activities to increase export sales. Eligible activities include trade show
RESOURCES: SBDC’s America Seed Fund Webinar for Entrepreneurs
The U.S. Small Business Administration will host a free online event February 11 to 13, to connect entrepreneurs across the nation working on advanced technologies to America’s Seed Fund, the country’s largest source of early-stage funding. This is a free and virtual opportunity for entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses
WORKFORCE: Applications Open for Ohio Export Internships
Applications are now open for the Ohio Export Internship 2025 Program Year. The Ohio Export Internship Program connects ambitious college students with small to medium-sized businesses looking to expand into the international marketplace. With U.S. goods and services in high demand worldwide and two-thirds of the world’s purchasing power residing
WORKFORCE: Ohio TechCred Offers Grants for Employee Training
Employers can apply for Ohio TechCred grants that cover the cost of technology-focused training programs for private employees from January 2 through January 31. TechCred helps employees learn new skills while enabling employers to build a stronger workforce with competencies needed in a tech-infused economy. Training for approved credentials may
New Albany Parks and Recreation Commits to Fitness
Operated by New Albany-Plain Local Joint Park District, New Albany Parks and Recreation features more than 200 acres of parkland as well as 38 baseball, football, soccer, and lacrosse fields. Complexes at Bevelhymer Park and Thompson Park provide seven tennis courts, 16 pickleball courts, and one basketball court as well
Register Now for BizConnect & Nonprofit Fair on 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. Mayor Sloan Spalding and Community Development staff will provide an update on business activity in the city. You’ll also learn about the many ways your
New Albany Chamber Honors Delta Award Recipients
The New Albany Chamber of Commerce will recognize an extraordinary lineup of businesses, leaders, and changemakers whose impact on the community has been both profound and lasting at the New Albany Country Club on December 6. The annual Delta Awards celebrate individuals, businesses, and programs that go above and beyond
Discover a New Way to Work at Brick House Blue
Be among the first to experience Brick House Blue at Innovate New Albany, our new premier workspace and event center at the “Celebration of Innovation” holiday party on December 17. Located at 7775 Walton Parkway in the New Albany International Business Park, the new facility officially opens this winter
AmplifyBio Leader Named among Great Entrepreneurs
Kelly Ganjei, founder, president and chief executive officer of AmplifyBio, a biotechnology company developing cell and gene therapies, has been named one of the top 50 entrepreneurs in biotech for 2024 by Great Entrepreneurs, formerly The Business Report. As the CEO of AmplifyBio, Ganjei leads the New Albany-based company’s
Breaking New Ground on Community Fieldhouse
New Albany Parks and Recreation recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new multi-purpose fieldhouse and community center. Located at the northwest corner of Bevelhymer Road and Walnut Street on land donated by the City, this state-of-the-art facility will offer top-tier athletic surfaces, multi-purpose rooms, fitness areas, technology labs, and
RESOURCES: SBDC offers professional training in December
The Small Business Development Centers at Columbus State Community College and Ohio University offer a variety of professional development training programs throughout December and beyond. SBDC-CSCC, which serves the Franklin County portion of the New Albany International Business Park, offers sessions on accessing capital, startup issues, human resources, and
WORKFORCE: COTC Provides Higher Education for High-Demand Jobs
Central Ohio Technical College is a state-assisted, post-secondary institution of higher education offering bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees, and certificate programs in high-demand fields. Chartered by the Ohio Board of Regents in 1971, COTC serves Licking, Knox, and Coshocton counties on four campuses, including Newark and offers online courses. COTC is