City Welcomes New Economic Development Director

The City of New Albany is pleased to welcome Claire Johnson as the new Economic Development Director.

Ms. Johnson has a history of civic engagement and community building, most recently serving as Capital Project Manager for the Town of Clarksville’s Redevelopment Department. She served for multiple years as the Neighborhood Initiatives Coordinator for the Redevelopment Office with the City of New Albany.

Ms. Johnson has co-authored published reports for Louisville Metro Government’s Office of Resilience and Community Services, the Metropolitan Housing Coalition, the Center for Environmental Policy and Management, the University of Louisville, and other institutions.

She has a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from The Ohio State University, a Bachelor of Science in Urban Studies from the University of Louisville, and will complete her Master of Urban Planning from the University of Louisville in 2023.

“We are excited to welcome Claire Johnson back to New Albany as our lead Economic Development officer,” stated Mayor Jeff Gahan. “Her years of study and professional experience will serve the people well as we plan for the future of our River City.”

Harvest Homecoming: Discount Ride Coupons Available Now!

DISCOUNT RIDE COUPONS AVAILABLE NOW!

Harvest Homecoming is just around the corner! The City of New Albany will once again be offering DISCOUNT COUPONS on all-day ride passes for Harvest’s Carnival Rides near the YMCA.

All-day ride passes are available on Tuesday, October 4th and Wednesday, October 5th. Rides are open from 5pm-10pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, and the cost for all-day passes are $25.

$5 discount coupons are available for pickup starting TODAY at Silver Street Park (2043 Silver Street) or Griffin Recreation Center (1140 Griffin Street). These coupons will act as a $5 discount on the cost of all-day Ride Passes when presented to the ride operators.  Coupons are limited to the first 1000 distributed by the City Parks Department.

Pick up your coupon during normal business hours at either the Griffin Street Center (10am - 4pm) or Silver Street Park (8am – 4pm).

The full ride schedule, and other information about upcoming Harvest Homecoming events can be found at: https://www.harvesthomecoming.com/

Technology Company Expands HQ in Downtown New Albany

RxLightning, an award-winning technology company, is establishing an expanded headquarters in downtown New Albany! 

“This news represents another milestone for the city and the region,” stated Jeff Gahan, Mayor of the City of New Albany. “We welcome RxLightning to our downtown as they continue to build on their success and growth."

This expansion will add up to 175 new jobs over five years, paying nearly twice the average wage in the county. RxLightning will invest over $600,000 in software, hardware, and more into a three-story historic building at 227 Pearl Street in New Albany.

“This is an incredibly exciting move for RxLightning,” said Julia Regan, the company’s co-founder and CEO. “We've proven that we can accelerate the speed at which patients get access to medicine they need.  Our new expanded headquarters will allow us to continue our growth and reach more providers.  The State of Indiana, the City of New Albany and One Southern Indiana have been amazing partners in this endeavor.  We considered other locations, but we’re thrilled to remain here in southern Indiana and provide steady, good paying positions, with wages at nearly twice the Floyd County average.”

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) offered RxLightning up to $4,000,000 in Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) tax credits which may be certified over a period of up to ten years. These incentives are based on the expected creation of 175 net new full-time positions for eligible Hoosiers, and are performance-based, meaning the company is eligible to claim incentives once Hoosiers are hired.  In addition, the City of New Albany offered RxLightning training grants of $120,000 equally divided over five years. 

“This announcement is incredibly exciting for Indiana,” said Jim Staton, SVP and chief business development officer for the IEDC. “RxLightning is already having an outsized impact on the healthcare industry in the United States, and we deeply appreciate their commitment to providing outstanding career opportunities for Hoosiers in southern Indiana.”

Wendy Dant Chesser, President and CEO of One Southern Indiana said, “RxLightning CEO Julia Regan was selected last month as an Endeavor Entrepreneur through an unanimous vote at the 94th International Selection Panel (ISP) held in Greece — the first woman in the Midwest to achieve that honor.  Her company’s growth continues to be remarkable, and her commitment to this region is a testament to the ongoing vitality of southern Indiana  As always, 1si has been delighted to be a part of this process, and looks forward to assisting in any way we can.”  

CONSTRUCTION TO RESUME ON CHARLESTOWN ROAD FIREHOUSE:

CONSTRUCTION TO RESUME ON CHARLESTOWN ROAD FIREHOUSE:

On September 19th, a construction accident occurred at the location of the new firehouse being built along Charlestown Road.

After the accident occurred, the City of New Albany issued a Stop Work Order until a work-site inspection could be completed to fully examine any potential damage caused by the accident and ensure that the site was safe to continue working.

After a thorough, third-party engineering inspection confirmed that the site was safe to continue working, the City of New Albany released the Stop Work Order. Work is expected to continue on construction of the new firehouse tomorrow afternoon, weather permitting.

“We are thankful that no one was injured at the construction site,” stated Mayor Jeff Gahan. “We are pleased that both the on-site and third-party inspectors agree that work can continue on this wonderful addition to fire protection for the neighborhood and the City of New Albany.”

LAST WEEKEND OF SUMMER FUN

It’s the last weekend of Summer Fun in New Albany before Fall starts on September 22nd! There’s something to do for everyone this weekend, so be sure to make it to some of these wonderful, family-friendly community events happening over the weekend! Events include the historic and educational cemetery tours from STORIES BEHIND THE STONES, Develop New Albany’s annual TACO WALK, St Mary’s MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL, and River City Races DOWNTOWN DOUBLER!

Go soak up that last bit of SUMMER SUN before Spooky Season and Pumpkin Spice Lattes return.

Friday September 16th & Saturday September 17th

STORIES BEHIND THE STONES, presented by Friends of Fairview Cemetery

The 12th Annual Stories Behind the Stones event will highlight veterans from the American Revolution through the Spanish-American War whose final resting place is Fairview Cemetery. This interactive, 60-minute tour consists of a guided ½ mile walk around the cemetery. The first three tours of each day will have golf cart tickets available for those who may have difficulty with the route. Funds raised from this event help go towards maintenance and special projects for the historic cemetery.

More information, and tickets can be found here: https://www.newalbanyfairview.org/stories-behind-the-stones.html

Saturday September 17th

TACO WALK, presented by Develop New Albany

The Taco Walk is back! This family-friendly favorite event returns for another year in downtown New Albany. Participants can purchase a “Taco Ticket” package and trade tickets for tacos at up to 15 participating local restaurants! Tickets are LIMITED for this event and have sold out in year’s past, so be sure to secure yours EARLY by visiting https://event.ontaptickets.com/events/taco-walk-2022-9-17-2022

More information is available at DevelopNewAlbany.org

MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL, presented by St. Mary of the Annunciation

St Mary's Multicultural Festival is a family fun-filled event, including a kids game area, prize booth, live entertainment, food vendors, and great community building! Everyone is welcome! The event kicks off Saturday at 4pm at St. Mary’s (415 E 8th Street).

More information is available on their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/766379847694311/

Sunday, September 18th

DOWNTOWN DOUBLER, presented by River City Races

River City Races is bringing the Downtown Doubler back to the New Albany Amphitheater! This event is a 30k/15k/8k/4k that fits great into your fall training schedule, whether you’re running a half, full, or a tri! All distances start at 7:30am and finish at the new Albany Amphitheater, running along the Ohio River Greenway on the New Albany Shoreline.

More information and how to register can be found here: http://www.rivercityraces.com/upcoming-events-1/2022/9/18/downtown-doubler-30k15k8k4k