Join thought leaders including SBA officers, business lenders, support ecosystem partners, industry pros, and small business owners as they share ideas and generate solutions to drive growth at the Economic & Community Development Institution’s 2024 Small Business Lending and Development Conference, August 6 to August 8, in Columbus.
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Countless studies find that creating a culture that encourages volunteering can boost employee morale and attract the best talent among young workers. Local nonprofit Buddy Up for Life uses volunteer “buddies” to engage, encourage and empower athletes with Down syndrome to reach their fullest potential as well as develop life
The New Albany Community Foundation was formed in 1995 by forward thinking community leaders who wanted to advance community aspirations in perpetuity. The Foundation Board of Trustees adopted four areas of impact, commonly referred to in the community as pillars – lifelong learning, arts & culture, health & wellness, and
By Jennifer Chrysler, Director, New Albany Community Development Department
Economic Development Week, May 6 through May 10, is designed to build awareness of economic development and its benefits to local communities. It’s an important opportunity for the City to celebrate the positive impact of economic development and thank the many
On the heels of the CHIPS funding announcement, New Albany Mayor Sloan Spalding and City staff were excited to partner with Intel Corporation to provide a tour of the New Albany International Business Park, including Intel’s Ohio One campus, for Ohio State University President Walter “Ted” Carter and university staff.
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
After years of owning a pop-up shop, Tish Miller opened Truluck Boutique in New Albany’s Village Center in 2017. Named after Tish’s late father, Truluck embodies a laid-back, West Coast vibe where customers can explore a curated collection of jewelry, accessories, clothing, and vintage finds. “I have always dreamed of
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, will accommodate demand for workforce training programs to enhance the talent development process in central Ohio. These training opportunities
Employers can apply for Ohio TechCred grants that cover the cost of technology-focused training programs for private employees from May 1 to May 31. TechCred helps employees learn new skills while enabling employers to build a stronger workforce with competencies needed in a tech-infused economy. Training for approved credentials may
The New Albany Chamber is offering a special discount for tickets to the 3rd Annual Ohio CEO Summit, Supply Chain: The DNA of Resilient Networks, on May 24 at Bath & Body Works DC#, 3 Limited Parkway. The summit is a one-day conference of CEO panels, interviews, and TED-style
The Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Business and Nonprofit Resource Center is a dedicated workspace for businesses and nonprofit organizations to pursue their goals. Located at the main library in downtown Columbus, it offers expert help from specialized librarians and provides access to business and nonprofit research databases. The center also provides
Red Roof recently launched an empowering new series, Ask a SHE, to help businesswomen create and promote a well-defined identity to set the stage for success. Marina McDonald, Red Roof’s chief marketing officer, and Lisa Hinson, president and founder of Hinson Ltd., were among the first female leaders, inside
Planning for the City of New Albany’s 2024 events is underway, including opportunities to support and partner with the City! Juneteenth, summer concerts, and Diwali are just a few ways that City celebrates everyone who lives, works, and plays in the community and now is your chance to get involved.
The first of its kind in the nation, the Heit Center for Healthy New Albany is a cutting-edge community health and wellness facility that features medical practices, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and ample community space for educational programs, ranging from strength training and meditation to cooking classes. It also houses
Intel Corporation and the U.S. Department of Commerce announced up to $8.5 billion in direct funding for Intel through the CHIPS and Science Act to advance Intel’s projects across the country, including two new leading-edge chip factories at the Ohio One campus in New Albany. Intel also increased its planned
The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) has received two Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Office of Transit Workforce Mobility Partnership Program Awards totaling $2.7 million to study the feasibility of an east-west workforce connector and expand its electric vehicle charging program.
COTA’s regional transit study will focus on transporting workers
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (CVG), one of the first companies to move into the New Albany International Business Park, is recognizing its 20-year anniversary with milestone events throughout 2024. Recently, the company celebrated the completion of Phase 1 of its corporate headquarters renovation project on Walton Parkway.
CVG’s executive
Students, educators and community leaders recently celebrated the grand opening of the Johnstown High School STEM Innovation Center powered by Meta. The innovation center is designed to inspire and empower students to create, design, engineer, and build utilizing state of the art technologies, including 3-D printing and robotics.
“Central
The Small Business Development Centers at Columbus State Community College and Ohio University offer a variety of professional development training programs throughout the month of April and beyond. From QuickBooks Pro to LinkedIn for Sales and KPI Scorecards to Business Insurance, SBDC offers training and resources to help business owners
