Ohio’s Minority Business Assistance Centers support the growth and sustainability of small, minority-owned, and disadvantaged businesses in Ohio by providing resources that include technical and professional assistance, access to capital, surety bonding, and connections to business opportunities. The division works with entrepreneurs and emerging business enterprises to help them achieve
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GET INVOLVED: Volunteers Help Special Needs Children with Skills
The only facility of its kind in Ohio and one of only two in the nation, LifeTown Columbus is a realistic, indoor city designed specifically to allow children with special needs to practice critical life skills they can use in the community while having fun. We all learn best by
PARTNER PROFILE: New Albany Symphony Orchestra Strikes Right Note
Founded in 2007, the New Albany Symphony Orchestra has grown to more than 120 professional, community, and student musicians who perform to sold-out crowds at the McCoy Community Center for the Arts, as well as in schools and throughout the community. The brainchild of New Albany resident and violist Heather
Find Talent at OSU Business and Engineering Fairs
Local employers seeking to hire business or engineering talent can recruit students for co-ops, internships, and full-time career employment positions at the 2024 Fisher College of Business Fall Career Fair and the 2024 E-Council OSU College of Engineering Expo. Registration is open for the business fair that will be held
Amgen Touts New Albany’s Friendly Business Climate
A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen recently opened its most advanced manufacturing site in the world featuring its highest environmental standards right here in New Albany. Why did the leading independent biotech company that reaches millions of patients around the globe chose the New Albany International Business Park to advance
Corporate Chamber Cup Inspires Team Building
Healthy New Albany and the New Albany Chamber of Commerce have united to present the first-ever New Albany Walking Classic® Corporate Chamber Cup on Sunday, September 15, 2024. Area companies and organizations are invited to register for a morning of team camaraderie and healthy competition, as they vie for the
GROW Licking County Seeks Input on Childcare Needs
GROW Licking County is seeking your input to understand the childcare needs in our community and its impact on our local workforce. The purpose of this survey is to collect data that can help inform local solutions and support broader advocacy efforts to increase access to quality childcare. Please take
There Is Still Time to Share Input on US-62 Focus Plan
The City extends a thank you to everyone who participated in the recent US-62 Interchange Focus Area Plan public workshop! If you missed it, there is still time to voice your opinion by completing our survey. Click here to participate by June 7. The US-62 Interchange Focus Area Plan is
Le Rêve Château Salon & Spa Hosts Grand Opening
French-inspired ambiance, a chateau-like setting, and a carefully curated selection of personalized services, treatments, and products await patrons of the recently opened Le Rêve Château Salon & Spa, 31 North High Street. Owner Hanna McCord has leveraged her training and experience to deliver tailored beauty and wellness experiences that
Local Business Leaders Among CBF 2024 Power 125
A growing number of New Albany business leaders are ranked among Columbus Business First’s 2024 Power 125 List, an annual ranking of Central Ohio region’s most influential business leaders, community advocates, nonprofit leaders, and influencers. The leaders making a difference while helping to build a more robust, connected community working
WORKFORCE: Ohio Means Jobs Offers One-Stop Shop for Employers
OhioMeanJobs.com allows employers and recruiters to access more than 2.2 million job resumes, create an account to connect employers to job seekers, and find a variety of state programs that offer talent recruitment and retention strategies. The central hub links employers to specific resources for assessments, recruitment, continuing education and
RESOURCES: SBDC Offers Professional Development Training Opportunities
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 June and beyond. SBDC-OU, which serves the Licking County portion of the park, has scheduled a three-part QuickBooks Desktop Training program while SBDC-CSCC,
RESOURCES: ECDI Hosts Small Business Lending Conference
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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GET INVOLVED: “Buddies” empower athletes with Downs Syndrome
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
PARTNER PROFILE: Foundation Serves as Catalyst for Community Impact
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
Economic Development Week, May 6 to May 10, Honors Local Businesses
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
OSU President Tours New Albany Business Park
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.
City Seeks Community Input on US-62 Focus Area Plan
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
Village Center’s Truluck Offers ‘Easy Vibe’, Clothing, Accessories and More
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
Workforce: Columbus State Opens New Albany-Based Employee Training Center
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