Eastland-Fairfield Adult Workforce Development offers a variety of adult training programs, from automation to information technology, and works with employers to create a customized training plans to meet specific workforce needs. Program training areas include safety, industrial and facilities maintenance, industrial automation, and welding. More than 85 percent of Eastland-Fairfield
Alene Candles has appointed Casey Meyer as the new Senior Director of Ohio Operations for the nation’s leading manufacturer of contract and private-label candles and home fragrance products. In his new role, Meyer will lead production and logistics at Alene’s facilities in the New Albany International Business Park’s Personal Care
How can your business help protect clean water? Instead of traditional landscaping with the typical annuals or non-native plants, consider adding a native plant garden or rain garden at your office or property, notes the Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District. Not only is it better for water quality,
As the New Albany International Business Park continues to grow, the need for workforce training is on the rise. CSCC’s new Northeast Franklin County Accelerated Training Center, 7795 Walton Parkway, recently opened to support the demand for workforce training programs to enhance the talent development process in central Ohio.
There is still time to apply for Meta Data Center Community Action Grants designed to address critical community needs and give back to the communities where Meta operates. Applications are open until October 18 for grants that provide direct funding to schools, registered nonprofits, and community organizations. Past grant recipients
Help shape the future of the area near US-62/SR-161! The City of New Albany has launched the US-62 Interchange Focus Area Plan to provide recommendations for the character, scale, location, and extent of public investment and private development throughout the study area. Join us on Tuesday, May 14 from 6
Mount Carmel New Albany, the first healthcare system to invest in the City more than 20 years ago, has announced plans to open a new emergency department here this fall. The hospital is renovating more than 8,000 square feet of space on its first floor to accommodate the new
Looking to develop new markets for your business? The Ohio Export Internship Program is designed to help small businesses overcome the challenge of developing new markets by matching them with highly motivated students, from Ohio universities and colleges, who have taken export-focused coursework. The program helps companies that are looking
The Charleen & Charles Hinson Amphitheater closes its annual performance series with a Fall Family Festival showcasing the talents of Imagination Movers on October 15. The Emmy-award winning group featured on Disney+ delivers witty lyrics and eclectic pop sounds that captivate audiences around the world. Tickets are $20 for adults
AmplifyBio, which plans to move to a 350,000-square-foot facility in New Albany, was named one of the most innovative companies to watch in the region in the 2022 Columbus Inno BizTech Fire Awards that highlight up and coming companies and entrepreneurs. The Columbus Business First annual awards program which
Axium Packaging, one of the first businesses to invest in the New Albany International Business Park’s Personal Care and Beauty Campus, is investing an additional $45 million to build a state-of-the-art recycling facility here. The new operation, Vertix, plans to recycle and convert 50 million pounds of plastic into
New Albany residents got an early Christmas present when Aldi, one of America’s fastest growing retail grocery chains, officially opened to the public following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on December 22 at 9895 Johnstown Road in New Albany. With a curated collection of ALDI-exclusive brands as well as organic products and
New Albany is about to begin the first phase of transforming the 100-acre Taylor Farm into a destination park for nature lovers. Taylor Farm Park will preserve and showcase 34 acres of forested wetlands that are home to a range of waterfowl as well as native plant species. Phase one,
The Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District is encouraging companies throughout the county to take the Water Quality Partnership pledge to help prevent stormwater pollution and improve water quality in local streams and rivers. Launched in 2014, the program helps small businesses avoid stormwater pollution complaints and municipalities reach the
Citing local support and infrastructure, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, announced plans to expand its New Albany Data Center by two buildings, bringing the company’s total investment in the community to $1.5 billion. The company thanked local and statewide partners, specifically the City of New Albany, for its
Amgen, one of the world’s leading independent biotechnology companies, is constructing a $365 million biopharmaceutical manufacturing operation south of State Route 161 and west of Beech Road in The New Albany International Business Park. The first phase of the project includes the construction of a new 270,000-square-foot facility with
The Charleen and Charles Hinson Amphitheater opened adjacent to the McCoy Center for the Performing Artsand began hosting national and local artists and performers.
The 800-seat amphitheater is located at 170 W. Granville Street on the north end of Rose Run Park and adjacent to the McCoy Center for
The New Albany Community Development Department has launched a new website to provide the information and resources that existing and prospective businesses need to grow their presence here. The Incentives & Development section includes all local, regional and state incentives as well as links to development services that streamline planning
