Last year, 31 donors gave $267M in big gifts to Hoosier not-for-profits
Of the top five contributions from Indianapolis-area donors, four set records as the largest the organization had ever received from an individual.
Lindsey Erdody
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Which local philanthropists made major donations in 2016 and where the money went
Which local philanthropists made major donations in 2016 and where the money went
Westfield couple planning to open downtown brewpub
Orthopedic surgeon Greg Dikos and his wife Jackie, a registered dietitian, introduced their plans to open Fields Artisan Brewery to the Westfield City Council on Monday.
Westfield approves rezoning for Grand Millennium Center
The Grand Millennium Center, proposed by EdgeRock Development LLC, is expected to include a civic center, YMCA, aquatics center and health care facility, convention center and at least one hotel with possibly 500 rooms.
Indy Reads cuts longtime program director in budget-trimming effort
Former executive director Travis DiNicola described the decision as “very concerning” and posted on Facebook that he questions the future of the not-for-profit literacy group.
Expansion proposed for Zionsville’s Boone Village Shopping Center
Indianapolis-based RSE Realty Inc. has filed plans to add a building to the prominent retail center just west of downtown.
Fairbanks Foundation sharpens focus in quest to maximize impact
The foundation is becoming specific with what it wants to accomplish and is shifting more toward funding research that advocates for systemic change, instead of traditional grant-making.
Tom Wood moving forward with Toyota dealership in Boone County
The company recently filed plans with the town of Zionsville for the dealership that will be near the southeast corner of Interstate 65 and Whitestown Parkway.
Anderson Birkla acquires former Arby’s parcel for Carmel’s Proscenium project
The developer is pursuing a $70 million project on a high-profile, 6.5-acre site that surrounds the corner property where Arby’s formerly operated.
Noblesville City Council OKs final agreement for $15M youth sports facility
The Noblesville Fieldhouse, which is being developed by Klipsch-Card Athletic Facilities LLC, is expected to include five hardwood courts for volleyball, basketball and other sports, plus 75,000 square feet of turf for baseball, softball, soccer and lacrosse.
Fishers, Noblesville propose 9.2-mile Nickel Plate Trail
Fishers and Noblesville officials announced plans Tuesday morning for a $9 million project that will convert a stretch of the corridor previously used by the Indiana State Fair Train into a paved pedestrian and bicycle trail between the two cities.
Fishers, Noblesville to reveal plan for trail along Nickel Plate railroad corridor
Officials have been discussing ways to use or improve the 37-mile Nickel Plate railroad corridor, following a fallout between the Hoosier Heritage Port Authority and the Indiana Transportation Museum, which operated the popular Indiana State Fair train.
Westfield approves housing development near Grand Park
The Westfield City Council on Monday also agreed to send a proposal for a housing development around the Wood Wind Golf Club back to the city’s plan commission.
Fishers moving forward with police station project
City officials on Monday approved a $5.7 million contract with Hagerman Group to build a 240-spot parking garage that will be adjacent to the new 50,000-square-foot police headquarters.
Riverview embraces health care free-for-all
The county-owned hospital system has more than $100 million in ongoing projects, making it one of the biggest eras of growth in the history of Riverview, which opened its Noblesville hospital in 1951.
Hamilton County housing projects on wait list for tax credits
For the sixth consecutive year, area affordable housing projects have missed out on federal tax credits. The Noblesville Granary Elevator and Lofts development is first on the waiting list.
Roundup: Blood Center finds new Fishers home, Duluth Trading Co. opening soon
Among more than a dozen restaurant and retail debuts in the latest roundup: Starbucks and RaeLynn’s Boutique in Carmel, Jack’s Donuts in Westfield, and Big Apple Bagel in Fishers.
Carmel considering $21M in bonds for redevelopment projects
The bond ordinances were introduced to the council Monday night and sent to the council’s finance committee for further review.
Fishers plans state’s first internet-of-things laboratory
The co-working space is expected to bring together and nurture various players in the growing IoT sector to allow for innovation and collaboration.
Humane Society for Hamilton County planning jump to Fishers
The move from Noblesville to the Creekside Ministries property would allow the not-for-profit to significantly upgrade its operations and programs, according to a memo for Fishers officials.