Scotland-based craft-beer maker planning bar in Fountain Square
Established in 2007, BrewDog has 65 locations around the world, including 34 bars it opened last year. Indianapolis will be the second U.S. city to have a BrewDog bar.
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Hoosier State train route could derail without state cash
Supporters are fighting for continued public funding of the Indianapolis-to-Chicago rail service—even as they acknowledge the route’s travel times and ridership levels need improvement.
District Tap eyeing expansion into downtown Indianapolis
The north-side restaurant’s owners want to create a location in the former space of Broken English Taco Pub, but their plans have been complicated by a proposed patio door.
Cummins says sales growth to slow after robust 2018
The Columbus-based engine-maker, which saw revenue increase 16 percent last year, expects revenue in 2019 to fall between flat and up 4 percent.
Small firms put out for-sale signs
In central Indiana and nationwide, a number of small companies are changing hands right now—and for a variety of reasons. Among them: a strong economy, plentiful buyers and an aging population of owners who are eyeing retirement.
Local tax prep firm barred from doing business for fraudulent returns
A federal judge says the firm and its owner filed hundreds of fraudulent returns that cheated the government out of more than $1 million in tax revenue.
Indianapolis-based mAccounting acquired by Oregon firm
Portland-based InDinero’s purchase adds 36 employees, including 17 CPAs, to its 200-person workforce.
Apparel retailer with hundreds of Indy employees files for bankruptcy
Debt-burdened FullBeauty Brands has a restructuring plan ready to go that would turn over ownership to its creditors. But a federal trustee wants to tap the brakes.
Get up to speed on the last leg of I-69 construction
At long last, Interstate 69 is getting real for Marion, Johnson and Morgan counties.
Helium Comedy Club set for March opening
The club, which will be the chain’s fifth, will open with a headliner who was part of the Saturday Night Live cast. Also this week: Books & Brews, Sushi Boss and Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping.
UPDATE: Scotty’s Brewhouse founder faces new investor lawsuit for alleged fraud
The suit against Scott Wise alleges that two investors lost more than $1 million they had invested, due to Wise’s misleading statements and shares that were never properly registered. Wise said he didn’t mislead any investor in Scotty’s Brewhouse.
Republic’s flight schedule affected by overnight systems glitch
The Indianapolis-based airline said the problem has now been fixed, though some of its flights will be affected Friday as it works through its schedule.
First Internet sees record annual profits
The Fishers-based parent of First Internet Bank said it saw 30 percent loan growth last year, with increases in both commercial and consumer lending.
Q&A with Steve Sanner, Jiffy Lube franchisee and advocate for murals
After a conversation with a local arts group, Sanner realized the walls of his stores were a perfect “canvas”—so why not add murals to as many stores as possible?
Greenwood exploits creek for ‘riverfront’ district
As part of its effort to add redevelop its downtown, Greenwood is putting an unusual asset to use: a meandering minor waterway that in spots is not much wider than a drainage ditch.
Duckpin bowling coming to Franklin
New owner of 90-year-old building aims to add to town’s entertainment mix. Also this week: Dos Hombres Taco House, Scarlet Lane Brewing, Belle Tire, Huntington Learning Center and more.
Title insurance company ordered to issue refunds to Hoosier customers
The Indiana Department of Insurance said Wednesday that Nebraska-based First American Title Insurance Co. must pay $3.7 million for overcharging customers between 2006 and 2008.
State legislator hopes to get traction for bills on I-65/I-70, light rail
One of the bills would restrict changes that could be made to the Interstate 65/Interstate 70 inner loop around downtown. Another would remove the ban on light-rail projects in Indianapolis.
Airport lands international aviation conference, chance to make vital connections
The Routes America 2020 conference coming to Indianapolis on Feb. 3-5 of next year could have a huge impact on air travel to and from the city, even though the event itself is only expected to draw about 800 attendees.
Bates-Hendricks working to attract, shape commercial development
Now that Bates-Hendricks has emerged as one of the city’s housing hot spots, its neighborhood association is focusing on the commercial boom residents believe will follow.