North of 96th roundup: Dry Goods, Ross Dress for Less plan openings
Numerous retailers, restaurants and other businesses have recently opened or are planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a rundown.
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2023 Innovation Issue: From humans to cows
In 2017, Donahue was part of a team that performed Indiana’s first intravaginal embryo culture with an FDA-approved device that allowed embryos to grow in a device inside the patient rather than in an incubator in a lab.
Conner Prairie refining plans for expansion west of White River in Carmel
Representatives for the outdoor living-history museum in Fishers told the Carmel Plan Commission on Tuesday night that the project will involve developing a smaller percentage of land on the west side of the river than originally planned and downsizing a proposed hotel.
American Indian festival returning to Hendricks County Fairgrounds
Hendricks County tourism officials are expecting thousands of visitors and dozens of vendors this summer when the county hosts one of the nation’s largest events promoting awareness and education of the American Indian culture.
Real estate developer plans to move HQ from Indy to Zionsville
Indianapolis-based Kendall Property Group plans to spend up to $6 million on a new building at Creekside Corporate Park.
Fishers family navigates business side of auto racing
Al Morey IV competes for Indianapolis-based Jay Howard Driver Development in the USF2000 Championship series.
Developer looks to build 400 homes near LEAP district in Lebanon
The proposal calls for Spring Creek to be divided into four areas that include 170 single-family houses, 130 duplex units, 100 townhouses and 25 acres of commercial space.
Fishers City Council approves $50 parking fee for nonresidents at Geist Waterfront Park
The city council voted 7-2 to approve the $50 parking fee, with Democratic council members Jocelyn Vare and Crystal Neumann voting against the ordinance.
Developer planning $15M building to fill final space at Fishers business park
Two companies, Certus Medical LLC and Radiological Care Services LLC, plan to occupy 50,000 square feet in the 100,000-square-foot building.
Graham Rahal to open local Piaggio motorcycle dealership
Rahal Piaggio Indianapolis will sell motorcycles, scooters and mopeds under Italy-based Piaggio Group’s brands Piaggio, Vespa, Aprilla and Moto Guzzi.
Developer breaks ground on 30-acre senior living community in Noblesville
Plans call for Promenade Trails to include 151 apartments and 59 for-rent cottages for people ages 55 and older. The first cottage residents are expected to begin moving in later this year.
North of 96th roundup: Ace Hardware, Tropical Smoothie Cafe plan new stores
Several restaurants and businesses have recently opened or are planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a rundown:
Fishers considers charging nonresidents $50 to park at Geist Waterfront Park
The city expects more than 150,000 visitors will come to the park during beach season between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Another 100,000 people are anticipated during the cooler months of the year.
Noblesville City Council OKs project terms for Pacers G League arena
Mayor Chris Jensen said the arena is expected to attract about 65,000 people to Noblesville per year, which he said would equate to more than $30 million in annual economic impact for the city.
Fishers firm turns old shipping containers into attainable housing
Cities around the country are beginning to look at container units to address homelessness and increase housing supply.
Zionsville to develop nature preserve at former Wolf Run Golf Course site
Plans call for the Carpenter Nature Preserve to have enhanced wetlands, woodlands and prairies, along with boardwalks, a nature-inspired playground and Eagle Creek overlooks.
Changes coming to Westfield, Carmel city councils
The Westfield City Council will see a complete turnover in members next year and Carmel will see a number of new councilors.
Gentry, Stehr win Republican mayoral primaries in Lebanon, Zionsville
A two-term incumbent and a well-known former television journalist won Republican mayoral primaries Tuesday night in Boone County.
Sue Finkam wins three-way GOP primary in Carmel
Finkam, a three-term member of the Carmel City Council, will face Democrat Miles Nelson in the November general election.
Scott Willis wins GOP mayoral primary in Westfield
No Democrats have filed to run for mayor, but that could change after the primary. If not, Willis could take office as mayor on Jan. 1.