Mixed-use development proposed for downtown Zionsville
The project, dubbed “200 West,” would include a 28,500-square-foot, three-story commercial building, with a 5,000-square-foot restaurant, and a total of 65 residential units.
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Volunteers of America of Indiana names new CEO
The not-for-profit with a $10 million annual budget has chosen a new chief executive with a resume including government, academic and private-sector work.
Two area companies to build new HQs in Fishers
Indianapolis-based Braden Business Systems plans to move to Fishers while Stanley Security will consolidate operations in the city, Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness announced Wednesday.
Local business owner files to challenge Hamilton County Commissioner
Republican Bill Smythe filed to run against Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt, who is running for re-election for the first time.
Study: TIF districts divert $320M annually from local needs in Indiana
The study from Ball State University says the widely used economic development tool redirects millions of dollars from other taxing units that normally would receive the revenue, such as schools, libraries and other public services.
Races to watch in the 2016 primary
The ballots are set for the 2016 primary in Indiana and a few lawmakers will face challengers in their primaries.
Deviate Brewing experimenting with small business model
While other breweries are pushing into the distribution market, increasing capacity and perfecting specific beers, the owners of Deviate are purposefully staying small and regularly experimenting with new batches.
Whitestown trying to revitalize historic center of town
For years, buildings in what’s known as the town’s “Legacy Core” sat vacant, but that’s slowly starting to change with offices, restaurants and retail shops renovating structures and opening doors for business.
Hamilton Southeastern, Noblesville Schools proposing referendums on May ballots
The existing referendums for the school districts are set to expire at the end of 2016 and 2017.
Meijer coming to Westfield
The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based grocery and general merchandise chain has filed plans with the city for a 190,000-square-foot store on the southeast corner of Springmill Road and State Road 32.
Bill would give more alcohol permits to Hamilton, Boone counties
Local officials say the permits are needed now to accommodate development that’s been stymied under a state system that allocates permits based on population.
Westfield hears landowner group’s conservation proposal
A citizen-led task force is trying to protect more than 3,000 acres in the southwest corner of Westfield from future high-density development.
Brewery tour businesses tapping into Hamilton County
A brewery bus tour company has already started chauffeuring craft beer enthusiasts from one watering hole to the next, and an adult pedal bike could be introduced in Fishers this summer.
Carmel plans changes to pave way for development
Officials are laying the groundwork to change the historic status of hundreds of buildings, eliminate industrial use from certain areas, and allow new buildings to tower as high as 75 feet.
Conner Prairie sets record attendance, donation levels
In 2015, attendance hit new highs in several categories and corporate donations shattered 2014 gift amounts with a $7.5 million grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc.
MISO plans $30M expansion at Carmel headquarters
Midcontinent Independent System Operator Inc. plans to add 84 employees by 2020 after reconfiguring its 133,409-square-foot facility at 720 City Center Drive to increase efficiency.
Cicero creates new position to boost economic development
Now town leaders are hoping to make the area a food destination, drawing customers from throughout Hamilton County and out-of-town visitors from Westfield’s Grand Park Sports Campus.
Whitestown officially welcomes first new downtown business
It’s not that businesses don’t exist in the short stretch of Main Street or elsewhere in the growing community, but in the past the Boone County Chamber of Commerce or Zionsville Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed new enterprises.