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.
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RESOURCE: THERE’S STILL TIME TO APPLY FOR META GRANTS
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
City Seeks Community Input on US-62 Focus Area Plan
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 Opens New ER in Fall
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
RESOURCES: Export Internships Help Companies Build New Markets
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
Family Music Fest Closes Amphitheater Season
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
BizTech Fire Award Recognizes AmplifyBio Among Innovative Companies
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 Invests $45 Million in New Recycling Facility
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
Elliot’s Wood-Fired Kitchen Opens on Main Street
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
City Begins Work at Taylor Farm Park
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,
Conservation District Seeks Company Partnerships
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
Facebook Expands Investment to $1.5 Billion Here
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
Biotech Giant, Amgen to Invest $365 Million Here
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
Amphitheater Expands City’s Cultural Arts Offerings
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
City Launches Latest Economic Development Website
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
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,
Google Commits $1 Billion to New Albany Expansion
Google, one of the top three global leaders in the information technology industry, has announced plans to invest $1 billion to expand its New Albany data center operations. In 2019, Google broke ground on a $600 million data center complex, its first in the city, on 441 acres of land …
Speculative Building Projects Underscore Park’s Appeal
New Albany International Business Park continues to attract new speculative building projects to meet growing market demand. Tenby Partners and Oakridge Development have formed a joint venture to invest $6.75 million to develop a 130,000-square-foot facility. Scannell Properties is also planning its first development here, a $30 million investment in …
Family-Owned Eagles Pizza Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Widely known for its wafer-thin crust, house-tossed dough, square pieces and its hands-on owners, Eagles Villa Pizza, 2 N. High Street, is celebrating 50 years of business in New Albany. Since the pizzeria opened in 1971, the community has grown from a small village to a city of 11,000. …