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
Category: Business Park Updates
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
New Year Offers Business, Health and Cultural Events
The new year is filled with activities, events and programs that appeal to a wide variety of residents, employees and employers. New Albany Chamber of Commerce’s Community Showcase & Job Fair, February 10, allows local companies to showcase products and services and promote job openings. Innovate New Albany,
Intel Announces Plans to Invest More Than $28 Billion in New Albany International Business Park

On January 21, Intel announced that it has selected the Licking County portion of the New Albany International Business Park as the location for a $20 billion+ chip manufacturing project. In March 2024, Intel increased the investment amount to $28 billion. The company plans to build two state-of-the-art factories. Intel’s
Chamber Recognizes Delta Award Winning Companies
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 …
Market Square Pioneers Celebrate 20 Years in Business
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 …
City Plans Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area
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, Barrington School Offer Childcare Option
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 …
BBW, Feazel Honored for Corporate Citizenship
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 17th; Feazelranked 28th; …
Chamber Hosts Annual Meeting & Delta Awards
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 …
A&F Offers Same-Day Delivery, Promotes Sustainability
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 …
City Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
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 …