Category: Business Park Updates

The New Albany Chamber of Commerce recently honored businesses, individuals and a program with its Delta Awards for excellence and innovation in business practices and community involvement. The popular annual event recognizes organizations and individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in our community. The 2021 Delta award winners include Outstanding …

Twenty years ago, a small group of retailers, service providers and businesses became the first to call Market Square in New Albany home. The pioneers, including Elliott Cooper, an apparel, accessory and home décor boutique; Eye Designs, an optometry practice; Learning Express, a children’s toy and gift …

The City of New Albany plans to launch DORA Village Center, a designated outdoor refreshment area that will provide another way to support local businesses by offering more opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy an alcoholic beverage while shopping, strolling or socializing. Expected to open this Spring, the DORA …

All About Kids, a childcare and learning center, has opened at 96 N. High Street to provide individual and teacher-facilitated learning activities in a state-of-the-art facility designed to meet the needs of children six weeks to 12 years of age. The Barrington School which provides daycare and early learning …

Five New Albany businesses received Columbus Business First’s Corporate Citizenship Award for their philanthropic contributions in support of community needs, nonprofit organizations and charitable causes. Based on 2020 cash contributions to nonprofits, Bath & Body Works came in first place; Discover Financial Services ranked 17^th; Feazelranked 28th; …

New Albany Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Meeting & Delta Awards Presentation Luncheon from 11:30 am to 1 pm on December 8 at the New Albany Country Club. The highly anticipated event recognizes organizations and individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in our community. These awards symbolize the …

Abercrombie & Fitch, Co., the New Albany-based global omnichannel retailer, has partnered with Uber, Shipt, Postmates, Roadie and software provider Delivery Solutions to improve fulfillment capabilities and delivery speed for its new same-day delivery service. Meanwhile, A&F CEO Fran Horowitz was recently featured in Forbes Magazine explaining how listening to …

The City of New Albany recently received the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. The award reflects the commitment of the city council, city management and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. A Certificate of Recognition for Budget Presentation was presented to the individual primarily …

In a year when hiring presented many challenges for employers across the country, three New Albany International Business Park companies got a boost recently. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. was named one of the 2021 Best Places to Work in Retail^TM by Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work®, the …

After completing construction and leasing of its first two properties, Northeast 302 and Innovation I in New Albany International Business Park, VanTrust Real Estate, LLC, has announced the completion of Innovation II ahead of schedule. Now, the business community has taken note of its success. VanTrust was recently honored …

The state has announced two new loan programs to help minority- and women-owned businesses grow and boost the Ohio economy. The new Women’s Business Enterprise Loan Program and Ohio Micro-Enterprise Loan Program were priority initiatives included in the 2022-2023 operating budget, which was passed in June by the Ohio General …

On November 1, COTA launched a new digital fare payment system to ensure all customers have the same access to discounts, cash conversion, Smartcards and digital services. This new initiative was designed to correct digital inequity in transit prices, make fare purchasing easier, help customers get the best fare whether …