Ten Reasons to Invest Here

Strategically Planned

The city engages the entire community in creating a shared vision of the future that reflects our founding pillars – lifelong learning, arts and culture, health and wellness, and the environment – to improve our quality of life and protect business investment.

Technology- and Shovel-Ready Sites

Technology- and shovel-ready sites enable New Albany to accommodate aggressive development timelines and allow companies to move efficiently to deliver a better return on their investment.

25% Faster Permitting

New Albany has earned a powerful reputation for fast-track permitting and works closely with companies to expedite development with pre-zoned business sites, one-stop location resources and complementary site planning.

Triple Feed Electric

American Electric Power’s 765,000 V transmission system, the largest in the country, combined with redundant power sources provide ample capacity with uninterrupted power 24/7.

High-Speed Fiber Optics

New Albany offers robust 96-strand secure, redundant fiber with speeds up to 10Gbps and two points of presence. Its carrier-neutral network allows access to 200+ carriers.

Highly Skilled Workforce

A top ten market for millennials, the Columbus Region’s 60 colleges and universities produce 22,000 college graduates annually, providing a highly educated, diverse and young workforce.

Highly Accessible Location

New Albany is within a 10-hour drive of 46% of the U.S. population and within 15 minutes from John Glenn Columbus International Airport; 40 minutes from Rickenbacker/Norfolk-Southern Intermodal Terminal; and 20 minutes from downtown.

Four Highway Interchanges

New Albany International Business Park features four highway interchanges along seven miles of freeway to maximize traffic flow and minimize the potential for congestion and delays.

America’s Best City

USA Today recently ranked the city 25th among “America’s 50 Best Cities to Live.” 24/7 Wall St. selected New Albany in its annual list of Best Cities to Live in Every State.

Collaborative Partnerships

When you do business with New Albany, we bring all of the right people to the table at the same time – businesses, developers and our staff – to create cross-functional teams, collaborative solutions and relationships that lasts.