Every park, trail, and street corner in New Albany has something in common — planning. In October, the City celebrated National Community Planning Month to shine a light on the team behind the plans that enhance our quality of life, protect our investment, and help us achieve a smarter, healthier,
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WORKFORCE: Deadline Commercial Driver’s License Credit Nears
The deadline to apply for the Ohio Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Training Program tax credit to reduce the financial burden of training costs is December 1. The program gives employers the opportunity to upskill current and future employees in today’s high-demand industry. The program offers tax credits up to $1.5
WORKFORCE: Classroom to Careers Employer Information Session
New Albany area businesses are invited to an information session designed to connect employers with the next generation of talent. Presented by New Albany-Plain Local Schools in partnership with the New Albany Chamber of Commerce, this session is November 5, 2025, 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. in the Jefferson Room
RESOURCES: SBDC Offers Professional Development Training
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 November and beyond. SBDC-OU, which serves the Licking County portion of the park, is offering Google for Business, Accounting You Need to Know, and
New Albany’s Fieldhouse, Community Center Update
The City’s latest amenity, the New Albany Fieldhouse and Community Center located at the northwest corner of Bevelhymer Road and Walnut Street and slated for completion Fall 2026, will add an exciting new amenity for residents and employees. Totaling 189,850 square feet and designed by WSA, the City envisions a
Edged Celebrates Opening of Advanced Data Center
On September 10, the City celebrated the grand opening of Edged Columbus, the one of the newest additions to the New Albany International Business Park. Edged’s state-of-the-art data center combines cutting-edge technology with a strong commitment to sustainability—saving roughly 92 million gallons of water each year and dramatically reducing energy
Amgen Celebrates Topping Off of Its Expansion Project
Amgen, together with Turner Construction Company and CRB, recently celebrated another major milestone—the steel topping of Amgen’s $900 million expansion project in New Albany. By investing more than $1.4 billion in Central Ohio and creating 750 jobs to date, Amgen is strengthening our economy, supporting innovation, and proving that
New Albany’s Fieldhouse, Community Center Update
The City’s latest amenity, the New Albany Fieldhouse and Community Center located at the northwest corner of Bevelhymer Road and Walnut Street and slated for completion Fall 2026, will add an exciting new amenity for residents and employees. Totaling 189,850 square feet and designed by WSA, the City envisions a
City Partner, VanTrust, Named Developer of Year
Shortly after breaking ground on its tenth project in the New Albany International Business Park, VanTrust Real Estate, LLC. was recognized as Columbus Business First’s Developer of the Year. VanTrust began development of projects in the New Albany area in 2019 with the completion of a 302,000 square-foot modern bulk
BizConnect 2025 Features Columbus Regional Airport Authority
The City invites you to join us for BizConnect 2025, meet with municipal, community, and business leaders, and receive a Community Development update on initiatives that enhance our work-life balance and drive business forward. You’ll also learn from the Columbus Regional Airport Authority about its growth and how it partners
SBA Launches Onshoring Portal for Small Business
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has launched the Make Onshoring Great Again Portal, a free tool designed to help small businesses identify verified American manufacturers, producers, and suppliers. With a database of more than 1 million domestic suppliers, the searchable portal will empower businesses to source suppliers to
WORKFORCE: Adult Workforce Development Offers Skills Training
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
RESOURCES: SBDC Offers Professional Development Training
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 October and beyond. SBDC-OU, which serves the Licking County portion of the park, is offering Measure What Matters, Team Building Series, Facebook for Business,
RESOURCES: Entrepreneurs Fulfill Dreams with Rev1 Ventures
Ready to build something great with help from one of the region’s most successful venture development organizations? Get started with Rev1 Ventures which goes beyond their successful funding solutions to provide the guidance, connections, and space entrepreneurs need to bring their ideas to market. Rev1 works with companies located in
Explore Relocation Incentive for STEM, Tech Talent
JobsOhio’s new Relocation Incentive encourages growing Ohio companies to develop or expand their out-of-state recruitment strategy, widening the state’s talent pool, and recruiting new hires to Ohio. Businesses of any size in JobsOhio’s ten critical sectors are eligible for $15,000 for each qualifying out-of-state STEM or technical hire that moves
Bath & Body Works’ New CEO Touts Beauty Park
New Albany International Business Park’s Personal Care and Beauty Campus, the first vertically integrated supply chain of its kind in the country, received glowing reviews from Bath & Body Works new CEO, Daniel Heaf, after a tour of the campus. “I had the opportunity to tour Beauty Park—our manufacturing
City Celebrates Amazon Partnership, Commitment
The City of New Albany and Amazon recently celebrated a new chapter in their partnership with a series of announcements underscoring Amazon’s long-term commitment to the region’s growth, innovation, and community well-being. From 2015-2024, Amazon invested $6.2 billion in its Amazon Web Services (AWS) data center infrastructure in Licking County.
Barry Bagels Opens Steps from Innovate New Albany
Barry Bagels opened last month adjacent to Brick House Blue at Innovate New Albany, 7775 Walton Parkway.Barry Bagels has served bagels that are boiled and baked fresh daily since 1972. Its lobby café will feature beverages, fresh bagels, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and salads. It will also offer
WORKFORCE: Ohio Extends Company Deadline for Tech Internships
The state has extended the deadline for companies to apply for the College Technology Internship Program to September 26 for internships between November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026. The program is designed for both technology companies and companies that have technology needs. Connect with the best and brightest upcoming