Construction has begun on the Charleen & Charles Hinson Amphitheater, adjacent to the McCoy Community Center for the Arts, and is expected to be completed next summer. The $7 million amphitheater will host resident arts organizations, including the New Albany Symphony Orchestra, as well as New Albany-Plain Local Schools student …
Drawing inspiration form the Allman Brothers’ 1994 classic tune, Soulshine Tavern & Kitchen is serving up upscale American fare, local craft drinks, live music and a chill atmosphere that will remind you of your favorite neighborhood watering hole. Finish off your next meal with a Strawberry Blonde cocktail made with …
Two New Albany-based businesses have attracted national attention for their rapid growth. Family-owned Paramount Air, a heating and air conditioning contractor, and clarify360, an IT consulting and sourcing firm that specializes in IT infrastructure solutions, were among 35 central Ohio companies that made the annual Inc. Magazine Inc. …
Sandra Doyle-Ahern, CEO, EMH&T, a land development and public works engineering firm, was recently recognized by Columbus Business First in its 2020 C-Suite Awards as one of the most admired CEOs in central Ohio. Feazel, a roofing, window and exterior home services company, was ranked among Business First’s Largest …
Rhea Cunningham, Feazel chief financial officer and director of human resources, is featured in an episode Columbus Business First Women of Influence podcast sharing her experiences as a black female business leader at a time when racial equity and social justice are taking center stage. Cunningham talks about the importance …
In the wake of growing concerns about the spread of COVID-19, the city of New Albany had added additional business and residential resources in a new COVID-19 section of the municipal website. The resources are designed to provide the latest health care guidance, mandates, reopening protocols, grants, loan and relief …
With the goal of avoiding another shutdown, New Albany City Council recently voted to amend the city’s Emergency Declaration to include a mandatory “face covering” requirement that applies to all individuals patronizing or employed by and working at a New Albany business. The requirement is also in effect for outdoor …
The city, One Columbus and JobsOhio are distributing PPE Safety Toolkits to help ensure that small businesses are equipped to stay protected and operate safely within the State’s reopening guidelines. PPE Safety Toolkits include 100 3-ply masks, 10 KN-95 masks and a 24-ounce bottle of hand sanitizer. Businesses with under …
In an effort to allow more outdoor seating during the pandemic, the Community Development Department has established a temporary permitting process to enable restaurants to expand patios, porches and other outdoor seating areas to promote social distancing whiling supporting local businesses. VIEW PERMIT…
Rose Run Park unofficially opened just in time to provide a much-needed get away from the confines of home and an opportunity for relaxation for residents and employees. The park, located south of Dublin-Granville Road and north of Market Square, features a variety of scenic vistas, iconic architectural features such …
Twelve years ago, Beth Gibson founded Buddy Up Tennis when her son Will who has Down syndrome, showed a budding interest in tennis at the age of three while she and her older son played at a tennis and fitness club. Noting Will’s enthusiasm, two staff members volunteered to teach …
Plans for the Miracle League of New Albany, a nonprofit dedicated to providing safe, successful and fun adaptive baseball experiences, continue to take shape. The program provides a barrier free, accessible environment for children with developmental, physical and intellectual disabilities to experience the joy of America’s favorite pastime. With …
The Plain Township New Albany Firefighters Foundation will tee off for its annual Beau Schoener Memorial Golf Outing with a 9 am shotgun start on July 31 at New Albany Golf Links. The $121 cost per player includes golf, snacks, lunch, dinner, beer, adult drinks, silent auction and cash prizes. …
Columbus CEO magazine’s annual Top Workplaces included several New Albany International Business Park businesses in its 2020 list. Lower.com, which has grown to nearly 200 employees since it launched its financial technology firm focused on digital banking, ranked first for mid-sized organizations with 125 to 349 employees. Two of …
Facebook has awarded $150,000 in Covid-19 Relief Fund grants to small businesses throughout the community. The grants, ranging from $,000 to $5,000, can be used for expenses that include leases, mortgages, payroll, utilities, supplies, maintenance and repairs and unforeseen expenses such as new health and safety requirements. The New Albany …
New Albany-based Bob Evans Farms held its fourth annual Heroes to CEOs event virtually this year. Bob Evans awarded grants to three veteran-owned businesses. Bronze Star Homes and Baby So Right, based in North Carolina, each received $10,000. New York-based Milk Money Kitchens received $30,000, The program has given $260,000 …
Despite having to cancel its 2020 Peony Festival which attracts 7,000 people annually, Red Twig Farms’ loyal customer base has helped keep the company on track despite having to close its farm store due to COVID-19. With 15,000 tulips ready to be harvested and sold in March, owners Lindsey and …
The Columbus Business First Power 100, a compilation of central Ohio’s most influential leaders, spotlights Jennifer Chrysler, New Albany community development director, and Bill Ebbing, president of the New Albany Company, among the many notable C-suite business leaders, heads of nonprofits, elected government officials and other top decision-makers in …
Stating that New Albany is one of the fastest growing cities in Ohio, USA Today recently ranked the city 25th among “America’s 50 Best Cities to Live.” The national publication also notes that the city is “less than 20 minutes from downtown Columbus and in easy commuting distance to …
New Albany’s growing reputation as an ideal location for multinational data center operations just got another boost when Facebook recently announced plans to build its fourth and fifth data centers in the city, bringing its total investment to $1 billion. One of the world’s leading enterprise data operations, Facebook touted …