Purdue converting $4.5M downtown property into student center
The 27,000-square-foot, two-story building at 518-520 Indiana Ave. is being outfitted as a student center ahead of the start of the university’s fall semester.
Mickey Shuey
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Expert: Trump administration likely ‘relishes’ controversy over ‘Speedway Slammer’ moniker
A new state partnership to expand immigrant detention is being promoted with a “Speedway Slammer” nickname. The moniker drew a backlash from the IndyCar Series on Wednesday and also a response from Pato O’Ward, the only Mexican driver in the series.
Speedway, IndyCar say they weren’t consulted on federal ‘Speedway Slammer’ moniker
As part of the plan’s public rollout, Homeland Security posted on social media a manipulated image of an ICE-branded IndyCar outside the correctional facility.
Apartment project planned near Goose the Market seeks city’s OK for eco-devo designation
A local firm with plans to build a 46-unit apartment project north of downtown Indianapolis soon could have the means to request up to $2 million and change in city funds to help finance the development.
Engineering firm Egis Group merging with Chicago-based company
A construction services firm with its North American headquarters in Indianapolis is joining forces with another firm to expand its reach.
NCAA seeks safe bet amid surge in sports gambling
The organization’s once-icy relationship with the sports betting industry is beginning to thaw, but the Indianapolis-based nonprofit is still holding legalized gambling at arm’s length as it evaluates the impact on college sports.
Indianapolis City Market to remain closed until at least 2028 while city irons out developer problems
City leaders are looking for a new development partner to help with the proposed $15 million overhaul of the historic Indianapolis Catacombs next to the closed City Market. The companies previously involved in the project are navigating challenges involving the nearby Gold Building and the rest of the downtown block’s redevelopment.
On heels of raising $400M for new acquisitions and projects, developer Ambrose Property makes raft of promotions
Ambrose recently closed on its fourth major investment fund intended to create or acquire industrial, logistics and e-commence properties across the United States.
Ready to deal: New CEO of Flaherty & Collins eager to grow firm
IBJ talked with Robert Flaherty about becoming CEO of a family company, what he learned from his dad and the company’s portfolio.
Arrow McLaren nears move to new racing HQ
The racing team plans to renovate its newly-acquired building and expand its footprint to 86,000 square feet, nearly tripling the size of its current facility.
Ernst & Young set to move offices to Bottleworks
The accounting and financial services firm is moving its Indianapolis office from Monument Circle, where it has been located since the turn of the century.
Fever to wear ‘Stranger Things’-themed jerseys ahead of Netflix show’s final season
Ahead of the November debut of the fifth and final season of “Stranger Things,” the team will don black jerseys inspired by the hit Netflix show for seven games.
Castleton complex acquired in state’s second-largest apartment transaction
The complex has undergone more than $20 million in renovations since 2020, including luxury-level finishes, fully upgraded kitchens and bathrooms, new roofing, refreshed hallways and fresh paint throughout.
Capital Improvement Board seeks to pin down soccer stadium price by early 2026
The CIB, which oversees all of downtown’s convention and sports facilities, has issued a request for proposals seeking a construction manager for the project.
WNBA Live offers Legends Game, autographs and lots of chances to shoot hoops
Indiana’s Miss Basketball, Maya Makalusky, a rising freshman forward for Indiana University, was among the current and former Indiana stars who played in the Legends Game at the Indiana Convention Center.
Indiana-connected players compete in All-Star skills competitions
Nine players from seven teams took part, including former Indiana Miss Basketball Skylar Diggins, former Indiana Fever Erica Wheeler and the Fever’s Lexie Hull
Q&A with Debbie Locklear on four decades as an event planner
The founder of Meeting Services Unlimited launched her company at a time when Indiana had no established firms in the field, turning it into a go-to planning partner for major conferences and associations.
Weekend seen as ‘huge catalyst’ in larger effort to make Indy women’s sports capital
Indianapolis sports-business officials say if they achieve their goal of becoming an epicenter of women’s sports by 2050, they’ll likely look back at this WNBA All-Star Weekend as the spark.
Boutique hotel planned near Cultural Trail on Virginia Avenue
Plans for the 26-room hotel are still in the early stages, with the owner set to request feedback on its proposal during an Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission meeting.
Multiple events have downtown Indy hotels ‘jam-packed’ for All-Star Weekend
With little to no vacancy and multiple events downtown, hotel rooms are about as hard to come by as tickets to the WNBA All-Star Game.