Meta’s New Albany Data Center recently hosted a celebration for their 2023 Community Action Grant recipients with community partners, Meta team members and local leaders. The eleven recipients included New Albany-based organizations, Marburn Academy, New Albany Bridges and New Albany-Plain Local Schools. Through the Data Center Community Action
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Business Park Companies Receive Local Recognition
Several New Albany International Business Park companies were singled out recently for recognition. In Columbus CEO magazine’s Top Workplaces Awards, EMH&T, one of the first companies to move into the business park, ranked first among midsize organizations; Amplify Bio, a preclinical contract research organization, ranked 36; and home
TIGER Talks Cover Health, Change, Supply Chains and More
Looking for business guidance or inspiration? Innovate New Albany’s upcoming TIGER Talks provide insights from an impressive roster of experts on topics ranging from improving your personal performance and organizational resilience to financing for startups and understanding the semiconductor supply chain. The in-person events are held at the business incubator’s
Ohio Honor Ride Supports Local Veterans
The 2023 Ohio Honor Ride, a single-day, non-competitive cycling event with rides ranging from 11 to 63 miles for all skill levels, takes off from the Heit Center for Healthy New Albany on May 27. The popular event brings together active service members, injured veterans, first responders and the
Try America’s Fastest Growing Sport, Pickleball!
Construction is underway on a new pickleball facility for the city that will be located adjacent to the New Albany Public Service facility and the Michael Lucey Memorial Basketball Courts at the northeast corner of Walnut Street and Bevelhymer Road. Planned improvements include 16 pickleball courts, parking and landscape enhancements.
Volunteer Opportunities About for Business Park Employees
According to a recent study by Harvard Business Review, volunteer programs boost productivity, increase employee engagement and improve hiring as well as retention. Luckily, New Albany companies and their employees can find abundant opportunities to volunteer locally. Healthy New Albany recruits volunteers for programs and events ranging from Community Gardens
Bath & Body Works Video Touts Return on Investment from Beauty Campus
A new video from Bath & Body Works describes the company’s return on investment in the New Albany International Business Park’s Personal Care and Beauty Campus where more than 60 percent of its products are manufactured. The agile vertically integrated campus has shrunk Bath & Body Works’ supply chain from
Alene Candles Expands New Albany Operations As Demand Grows
Alene Candles, one of the nation’s leading full-service contract and private-label fragrance manufacturers, has completed an expansion of its New Albany operations to keep pace with demand for candles and custom fragrance products. The company’s 50,000-square-foot addition connects to two existing facilities, creating more than 230,000 square feet of
Personal Care & Beauty Campus Continues Rapid Growth
Since the Personal Care and Beauty Campus launched in 2011, it has grown to encompass a wide range of companies that are involved in virtually every aspect of design, development, manufacturing, packaging and logistics for Bath & Body Works and other global consumer product goods companies. Its success is fueled
Tech Cred Announces Application Schedule for Employee Training Grants
The state has announced its 2023 application schedule for Ohio TechCred grants that cover the cost of technology-focused training programs for private employees. TechCred helps employees learn new skills while enabling employers to build a stronger workforce with competencies needed in a tech-infused economy. New TechCred applications open March 1
Miracle League of New Albany’s Mirolo Dream Field Wins Statewide Award
The New Albany Parks and Recreation and Miracle League of New Albany won a first-place award from the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association for Mirolo Dream Field at ADS Stadium in the category of Capital Improvement Projects up to $1 million. Mirolo Dream Field at ADS Stadium in Swickard Woods
Symphony , City Celebrate African American Contributions
Registration Open for Adult Co-ed Soccer League
Looking for a fun way to get exercise and meet new friends? Registration is now open for New Albany Parks and Recreation’s Spring Co-Ed Soccer League. The league, which plays for fun and exercise, welcomes all skill levels. Individuals are assigned to teams by the league although some of the
Intel Names Midwest Semiconductor Campus ‘Ohio One’ to Reflect State’s Storied History of Firsts

It’s been one year since Intel announced plans to invest an initial $20 billion in the construction of two new leading-edge chip factories in New Albany. In celebration of this milestone, Intel announced the site name for its first advanced semiconductor campus in the Midwest. “Ohio One” is a nod
Meta and the Story Behind New Albany’s Tech Momentum

New Albany Community Development Director Jennifer Chrysler recently joined Meta Director of Data Center Economic Development Brad Davis on the OhioX “Built in Ohio” podcast. The podcast highlights how Meta’s New Albany Data Center helped to launch Ohio’s tech momentum. During the episode, Chrysler and Davis discuss the successful planning
Innovate New Albany Schedules Expert Office Hours for Entrepreneurs, Startups & Existing Businesses

Innovate New Albany has scheduled six bimonthly Expert Office Hours in 2023. The program allows aspiring entrepreneurs, startups and existing businesses to receive free business development advice from experts in fields ranging from law to finance and marketing. Private appointments will be available from 8:30 to 11:30 am on February
Dunkin’ Donuts Joins Growing List of Retailers and Restaurants
Dunkin’ Donuts joins a growing list of restaurants and retail establishments open at State Route 161 and U.S. Route 62, including Aldi grocery store, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Express Oil Change, Sheetz, Dairy Queen, Jersey Mike’s and Tim Hortons. The retail hub was designed to serve employees at the New Albany
New Albany Chamber Hosts Community Showcase & Job Fair
The New Albany Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Community Showcase & Job Fair from 4:30 to 6:30 pm on February 9 at the Church of the Resurrection Ministry Center, 6300 E. Dublin-Granville Rd. Admission is free and open to the public. The popular event is an opportunity for
Heit Center Holds Blood Drive, Offers Variety of Winter Programs
New Albany residents and employees are invited to a blood drive from noon to 4 pm on February 24 at theHeit Center for Healthy New Albany, 150 W. Main St. Appointments are preferred. To schedule call 614.347.4949. Walk-ins are also welcome. A variety of new courses and programs are
New Albany Lecture Series Continues at McCoy Center for Arts
The New Albany Lecture Series, now in its 10th season, continues this year with a variety of nationally and internationally prominent speakers across multiple disciplines, including public affairs, international affairs, health, history and the arts. Tickets are still available for Bret Baier, Fox anchor and best-selling author on