New management to handle concessions at Grand Park
The city of Westfield’s contract with Carmel-based Urick Concessions, which has been operating the outdoor food stands at the sports complex since it opened in 2014, ends Dec. 31.
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Five companies commit to adding 500 jobs in Fishers
The announcement caps off what officials are calling a record year for economic development in the northern suburb—commitments for 2,185 new jobs and $64.5 million in capital investment.
Beazer Homes planning 600-home retirement community in Whitestown
The 155-acre development would wrap around the Golf Club of Indiana, which would remain open to the public and under the same management.
Zionsville stepping up for baseball headquarters
The Boone County town will soon be home to the headquarters for Little League International’s Central Region, one of five U.S. offices.
After raft of cancellations, Grand Park baseball operator resurfacing diamonds
In a project expected to cost $2.5 million, synthetic turf will be installed on the infields of 18 of the 26 diamonds at the sports park.
Cold Storage planning $29M expansion in central Indiana
New Jersey-based U.S. Cold Storage plans to add 100,000 square feet to its existing 200,000-square-foot refrigerated warehouse and logistic-services facility.
Legal tussles continue between Carmel developer, siblings
Two children of late heart surgeon and developer John N. Pittman have accused brother Steve Pittman of wrongly taking funds from a family-owned entity to invest in one of his projects. Their lawsuit is one of several proceedings filed over family assets.
Pizza restaurant in downtown Fishers abruptly closes
The North Carolina-based chain signed on as the anchor tenant to a key $42 million apartment and retail project in July 2014.
Roundup: No-frills grocery coming to Carmel, virtual reality arcade to Fishers
The nearly 22,000-square-foot grocery is part of the chain’s aggressive renovation and expansion campaign. Also in the roundup: three new eateries, two salons, two boutiques and two dentist offices.
Not-for-profits get creative to stand out on Giving Tuesday
The Tuesday following Thanksgiving—after Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday—has become known for ushering in millions of dollars for thousands of charities.
Carmel’s Christkindlmarkt leader already weighing changes for next year
Expected to be an annual tradition, the holiday extravaganza kicks off Saturday. Organizers have been surprised by the level of participation from independent vendors.
Salesforce plans to roll out Indianapolis training program
Salesforce Inc. announced details Thursday morning for a pilot training program it will launch in Indianapolis to help fulfill its plans to train 500 Hoosiers by 2020.
Carmel’s debt rating dips as city’s financial burden rises
Standard & Poor’s has downgraded Carmel’s debt rating, saying the suburb is “vulnerable to unanticipated economic or operating swings” given its growing debt levels.
Carmel redevelopment leader steps down to focus on campaign
Corrie Meyer, who oversaw the city’s redevelopment commission for three years, hopes to claim the Indiana Senate seat currently held by Mike Delph.
Software firm Lessonly raises $8M in latest funding round
The investment was led by OpenView Venture Partners, a Boston-based venture capital firm that previously invested in ExactTarget.
Former MLB player plans $6M training facility at Grand Park
The 65,000-square-foot-plus facility for Pro X Athlete Development would feature 44,000 square feet of open turf, full-length batting cages, weight room and golf simulators.
Little League picks Zionsville for its Central Region HQ
The baseball and softball organization’s board of directors picked Zionsville over Plainfield and Matteson, Illinois, for the regional hub, which is now located in Indianapolis.
Fishers cries foul, claims tax formula benefits Carmel
Fishers leaders say the state’s formula for distributing income tax revenue to local entities is unfair, and they want changes.
Fishers developer proposes $29M senior living community
Daniel Hubbard intends to construct paired patio homes and an assisted living facility on a 19-acre property along 126th Street, if city officials approve his rezoning request.
Developers propose $113M commercial project near I-65 in Whitestown
Plans from the two Indianapolis-area firms call for more than 2 million square feet of space in a development encompassing 170 acres.