Business owners looking for an exit strategy or beginning to think about phasing out of their business will find expert advice and insights at Innovate New Albany’s next TIGER Talk June 8 at the city incubator’s offices, 8000 Walton Parkway or virtually via Zoom. The free event features Michael Butler,
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Symphony, Healthy New Albany Host Rose Run Fest
New Albany Symphony, Healthy New Albany and local businesses will host the first annual Rose Run Fest from June 13 to June 18 at various locations throughout Rose Run Park and Market Square. This year’s event celebrates Vienna, Austria – the capital of classical music and the heartbeat of European
Village Center DORA Launches at Founders Day
Village Center DORA, New Albany’s new Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, officially launched last month at the annual Founder’s Day celebration. Village Center DORA is designed to bring people together to enjoy all that Village Center has to offer while supporting local restaurants, bars and shops. Now, residents and visitors can
City, Local Businesses Celebrate Econ Dev Week
New Albany Community Development staff hosted an afternoon reception with small business owners and visited several local companies to share coffee and bagels in celebration of Economic Development Week. Staff member visits with employees at Lower, Axium and Canine Companions are all part of the city’s effort to create a
VanTrust Continues Robust Expansion in New Albany
VanTrust, is set to break ground on two additional industrial buildings in New Albany, continuing its robust momentum in the New Albany International Business Park. At over 524,000 square feet and situated on a 42-acre site, New Albany 525 will be the largest speculative industrial building in the business
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH FIGHTS POVERTY, RACIAL INJUSTICE
Multinational retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has donated approximately $100,000 to World Vision USA, a Washington, DC-based nonprofit that helps children, families and communities reach their full potential by addressing poverty and injustice. “Abercrombie isn’t a brand where you need to fit in—it’s one where everyone truly belongs. We lead with
Foundation Announces Acclaimed Lecture Series
The New Albany Community Foundation’s New Albany Lecture Series celebrates its 10th anniversary season with a diverse group of experts in fields ranging from civil discourse and social justice to national security and health and wellness. Deepak Chopra, MD, a pioneer in integrative medicine and best-selling author, kicks off the
OSU Wexner Medical Adds Mental Health Services
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has added mental- and behavioral-health services for patients 15 years of age and older at the Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany. Thirteen psychologists, psychiatrists and master’s-level psychotherapists now offer services on the second floor of the Heit Center. The medical
New Albany Launches Food Composting Program
The City of New Albany launched a food composting program this spring giving residents and businesses the opportunity to collect compostable food waste and drop it off at any of the following compost drop-off locations. The designated sites include the Public Service building, 7800 Bevelhymer Road; Village Hall, 99 W.
MORPC Honors City Manager for Service Excellence
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) recently awarded the William H. Anderson Excellence in Public Service Award to Joe Stefanov, New Albany City Manager. The award recognizes his years of service as a MORPC board member who exemplifies outstanding leadership. During his tenure, Stefanov has held significant leadership roles, including
Volunteer Opportunities Abound for City Employees
A recent study by Deloitte finds that creating a culture that encourages volunteering can boost employee morale and attract the best talent among young workers. Luckily, New Albany companies and their employees will find abundant opportunities to volunteer locally. Healthy New Albany recruits volunteers for programs and events ranging from
Restaurant, Grocery, Auto Service, Hotel to Open
New Albany continues to attract new restaurants, groceries, auto services and hotels to support continued growth. German grocer, ALDI, plans to open a discount supermarket on Johnstown Road. Dunkin’ Donuts and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen are both planning their newest locations at the intersection of U.S. Route 62 and Walton
It’s Time to Check Out New Albany Parks, Trails
With warmer weather on the horizon, it’s a great time to check out the numerous parks, trails and recreational facilities available throughout New Albany. With six parks as well as Swickard Woods Arboretum and its Nature Preserve, the City offers ample green space for recreation and relaxation. Managed by the
BBW makes Forbes Best Large Employers for 2022
Bath & Body Works was among 12 central Ohio companies listed in Forbes magazine’s ranking of America’s “Best Large Employers for 2022” The list is based upon a nationwide survey of 60,000 Americans working for companies with at least 1,000 employees. Participants rated their willingness to recommend their own employers
Video Underscores Innovate New Albany’s Continued Appeal
Established more than 10 years ago in a partnership between the New Albany Company and the City, Innovate New Albany continues to see strong demand for its coworking environment, TIGER Events and Expert Office Hours as the latest video demonstrates. In fact, the incubator for tech startups and entrepreneurs has
Denison, SBCD and SEAChange Offer Trainings
Denison University is offering local New Albany employees a 50 percent discount on the registration fees for its Denison Edge Leadership Edge program which starts April 14 and runs for six weeks at the university’s downtown space in the Arena District. Ohio’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) features a series
Egg Hunt, Galas, Founders Day Coming this Spring
The city of New Albany, New Albany Chamber of Commerce and several nonprofits are hosting spring events that are open to the public. The New Albany Chamber of Commerce’s New Albany Springfest Egg Hunt takes place April 16. New Albany Women’s Network’s An Evening In New Albany will be held
New Albany Lands Intel and Historic $20B Capital Investment
Intel recently announced plans to invest an initial $20+ billion in the construction of two state-of-the-art chip manufacturing factories on a nearly 1,000-acre site in New Albany to boost production of advanced semiconductors to power a new generation of Intel products. Intel also pledged an additional $100 million for partnerships
OhioMeansJobs 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 and