Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams will open its fifth Central Ohio location in Dublin in March. The store will be located at 1 W. Bridge St.

Jasons Restaurant and Bar on Bridge Street is changing its name to J.Liu’s. Owner Jason Jiu made the change because of Jason’s Deli, a Texas-based chain that will open its first Ohio deli, also located on Bridge Street, in March. The name change will also affect Liu’s restaurant in Worthington.

Alabama-based Liberty National Insurance Co. opened an office in Dublin in January. Liberty National offers individual life insurance and supplemental health insurance. The 108-year-old company hired approximately 100 people for its Dublin office, which is its first Midwest office.

IGS Energy is currently building its new corporate headquarters at 6100 Emerald Pkwy. IGS is a natural gas supplier and the country’s largest independent supplier.

Battelle will expand its Blazer Parkway facility, adding 40,000 square feet and additional jobs. The move is part a large-scale initiative by Battelle to in $200 million within Central Ohio communities, including Columbus and West Jefferson.


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Special events you don’t want to miss

Check out the WildNite for Wildlife fundraiser April 23 at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Pavilion. The event, which benefits the Ohio Wildlife Center, will feature keynote speaker Jack Hanna, as well as animal presentations, live and silent auctions and a social hour. Tickets start at $100 a person. Corporate sponsorshiops and tables are also available. Call 614-734-9453 or visit www.ohiowildlifecenter.org for more information. Please RSVP by April 1.