Ball State economist says tariffs will hurt Indiana’s economy
Economist Michael Hicks says tariffs proposed by the Trump administration could result in job losses and GDP reductions starting this year.
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Extreme trampoline park Defy Indianapolis to open in Castleton
The gymnasium for thrill-seekers will include a stunt platform, trapeze area and foam pit. Also this week: a new Newk’s, changes at the Fashion Mall and deals for Amazonians at Whole Foods.
Q&A: CNO exec says he fell into the insurance industry
Gary Bhojwani's path to the insurance industry started in college, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in actuarial science from the University of Illinois.
Beholder restaurant co-owner knows wine but isn’t snob about it
Sommelier Josh Mazanowski is business partner with celebrity chef Jonathan Brooks in the new dinner-only restaurant at 1844 E. 10th St.
Ball & Biscuit owner planning restaurant in former drag club
The restaurant is a project of local attorney Trevor Belden, who opened The Ball & Biscuit cocktail lounge on Mass Ave in 2010.
Golf superstore in expansion drive to open 82nd Street location in former Babies ‘R’ Us
This will be the first Indiana location for Georgia-based PGA Tour Superstore, which currently has 33 locations and is growing quickly by securing sites vacated by Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us.
The Thirsty Scholar bar closes
A co-owner of the coffee, beer and wine bar in the Penn Arts building on East 16th Street said Thursday that “it is time to move on.”
Indianapolis’ Flat 12 Bierwerks unveils new family-friendly space
The brewery is following competitors that have opened up to minors. Also this week: Campbell’s Highland Grill, Camp Bow Wow, Untuckit, Tandoor & Tikka, Qdoba
IndyGo rethinks another electric-bus buy
IndyGo is expected to back off plans to purchase electric buses this year to replace the mass-transit system’s older diesel fleet, saying electric-vehicle technology is not yet good enough to meet its needs.
Speedway-based Daredevil Brewing to open second location
Daredevil’s new site, to be called Daredevil Hall, will be in a hotel on the city’s north side. It will include a taproom and a restaurant run by local restaurateur Neal Brown.
Indianapolis transportation initiative chosen to receive federal support
The Indianapolis effort is one of six around the country that has been selected to receive a year’s worth of free consulting services to help it develop its plan.
Carmel-based Merchants Bancorp plans $21.9M bank acquisition
The acquisition will add three banking offices to Merchants’ subsidiary, Joy State Bank.
Longtime entrepreneur sets sights on storage industry
Longtime local entrepreneur Jim Sapp is revving up for expansion of his latest venture: Commercial Self Storage, a company geared to business customers.
Milktooth chef Jonathan Brooks opens Beholder restaurant
Also this week: Commissary Barber and Barista, Pots & Pans Pie Co., Big Bazaar Indian Grocery and Kitchen, Indy E Cigs, and more.
Hogsett backs Rethink I-65/I-70’s position on north-split project
Both the mayor and the Rethink coalition are urging state transportation officials to do a more comprehensive study of options for the $250 downtown interchange project.
Transportation leaders want federal guidance on driverless vehicle standards
Having blanket regulations would make it easier for cutting-edge companies to roll out autonomous vehicles and related technology across the country, the leaders said Thursday at an IBJ event focusing on transportation megatrends.
Q&A: Cafe owner Maria Bertram offers jobs to women in need
Maria Bertram, an engineer by training, gave up a career at Eli Lilly and Co. to help revive Indianapolis’ Englewood neighborhood.
Civic leaders launch push to meld transit, technology
The Central Indiana Personal Mobility Network is in its early stages. But the general idea is to use technology, including a smartphone app and other tools, to make it easier for people to use IndyGo and other local transportation options, including Blue Indy electric-car sharing, Indiana Pacers Bikeshare, Uber, and Lyft.
Circle Centre mall to renovate its entrances
The project is the first step in a multi-million-dollar upgrade of the downtown retail hub. Also in Property Lines: Crew Carwash, Joella’s Hot Chicken, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Poke Guru and Game Paradise.
Big quarterly loss by Lids sends Genesco’s stock reeling
Zionsville-based Lids Sports Group, which operates more than 1,100 stores, saw sales decline nearly 11 percent in the latest quarter. Genesco is seeking a buyer for the unit.