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New Albany recently launched the city’s first public bicycle sharing program to encourage more employees to explore the city’s many amenities beyond its business park on a bike. Currently, there are ten bikes available for rent on a short-term basis, from 7 am to dusk daily, at the bike station …

JobsOhio’s new Growth Capital program will provide qualifying early stage companies with financial support to validate, quickly scale and launch businesses with high growth potential. Ohio venture-backed companies who are Seed+, A or B stage and have already raised $3 to $5 million in professional financing are eligible for the …

Two New Albany-based companies have struck a deal to expand renewable energy use beginning in 2023. Global retailer, Abercrombie & Fitch has signed a 13-year, 100% renewable energy supply agreement with AEP Energy for its New Albany corporate headquarters and two distribution centers. The agreement will deliver approximately 30,000 megawatt …

Accel Inc., a New Albany-based contract assembly manufacturing company, was recognized as an Outstanding Diversity Organization by Columbus Business First in its annual Diversity in Business Awards program. The annual program recognizes inclusive organizations that encourage diversity in age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race and religion in local workplaces. …

The second COVID-19 stimulus package includes a new round of funding for the Paycheck Protection Program. The program provides individual business loans of up to $2 million administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration and is designed to help businesses keep their workers employed during the pandemic. The SBA application …

Small businesses and nonprofits may be eligible for thousands of dollars in cash grants as part of the U. S. Small Business Association’s Targeted Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advance program. The program provides economic relief to small business and nonprofit organizations experiencing a temporary loss of revenue due to the …

Applications open May 3 for grants to support restaurants still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on their businesses. The Small Business Administration is distributing $28 billion in funds. The amount of funds available to restaurant owners will depend upon the losses sustained and how much money they received in …

COTA’s Line 45, a weekday commuter bus service that runs between Columbus and New Albany, will begin transporting commuters again on May 3. The fixed route line was suspended last year due to COVID-19. The greener transportation alternative to single passenger vehicles provides a less expensive, hassle-free way to get …

Innovate New Albany, the city’s incubator for technology and business startups, has continued its successful Tiger Talks despite the pandemic by connecting virtually to an ever-increasing audience. Reflecting the mission of the incubator, TIGER stands for Technology, Innovation Growth, Entrepreneurship and Responsibility. Check out Brian Ahearn’s Tiger Talk, How to …

Innovate New Albany, the city’s incubator for technology and business startups, has continued its successful Tiger Talks despite the pandemic by connecting virtually to an ever-increasing audience. Reflecting the mission of the incubator, TIGER stands for Technology, Innovation Growth, Entrepreneurship and Responsibility. Check out Brian Ahearn’s Tiger Talk, How to …

New Albany Welcomes Food Court, W Nail Bar to City 

Bubbly Hall, a food court with 15,000 square feet of indoor space and 10,000 square feet of outdoor space, plans to open in the Fall on Central College Road. Bubbly Hall will feature cuisine, ranging from tortillas, crepes and …

The largest walking-only race in North America, the New Albany Walking Classic, celebrates its 17^thanniversary on the race course September 19. The Classic draws thousands of participants at every level, from Olympic-caliber to recreational walkers. Organized by the nonprofit, Healthy New Albany, the 10k course starts at Market …

New Albany was recently named the safest city in Ohio for 2021 by Safety.com, a leading home security and safety advocacy website. Analysts from the site assessed data provided by the FBI Crime Report, Gun Violence Archive, U.S. Census Bureau, Insurance Journal and America Health Rankings to create its …

A recent New Albany Works video spotlights Jackie Russell, Community Development’s economic development specialist, describing her passion for people and the built environment. Russell facilitates large or complex development projects, supports strategic planning and research initiatives, coordinates outreach visits with existing businesses and manages the city’s incubator. Outside the office, …

Businesses can apply for TechCred, Ohio’s grants program that reimburses employers for the cost of technology training for employees, now through April 30. The TechCred website provides information about certification programs, ranging from business, construction, healthcare and information technology to cybersecurity and automation. A list of providers is …