Visits up at Grand Park in 2016
According to year-end data released by the city of Westfield, 750,725 visitors came to the nearly 400-park for more than 300 events this year.
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Diabetic shoe maker strides to Zionsville, plans 25 jobs
Healer Health makes shoes under the brand name I-Runner. It’s moving its operations from Kentucky to Zionsville next month.
Westfield, Zionsville making pitch for Little League regional headquarters
Little League International announced in August that it would relocate the headquarters, which is currently based on the northeast side of Indianapolis.
Comcast closing call center in Fishers, but keeping 240 workers
Company spokesman Michael Wilson said it will cost Comcast “tens of thousands of dollars” to set up employees in home offices, but it’s cheaper than paying overhead costs for a large office.
Noblesville considering four options for east-west connector
City officials still appear to favor expanding Pleasant Street as a solution to relieve traffic through downtown, and the cost estimates for that option have dropped from $70 million to $40.9 million.
Hachette Book Group adding 130 jobs in Lebanon
The book publishing company plans to invest $2.5 million to create the jobs and add new equipment in three buildings that total nearly 2 million square feet in the Lebanon Business Park.
Carmel panel seeks to buy property for Monon & Main project
As a strategy to collect from tax increment financing revenue over the next 20 years, the Carmel Redevelopment Commission is hoping to buy the 1.68-acre property designated for the Monon & Main development for $1.4 million.
Two pet boarding facilities planned for Fishers
4 Paws Lodge will be located on a 7-acre property including Pierson Bark Park. The Pet Palace chain has filed plans for a 15,000-square-foot building on a 1-acre site near downtown.
Zionsville using aesthetics to give office park competitive edge
Creekside Corporate Park, which is filled with trees and a mile of winding trails, could accommodate more than 400,000 square feet of office space.
Westfield Plan Commission delays voting on Aurora development
The potential $300 million Aurora project would cover 317 acres and include four sections—a business park, retail center, residential community and commerce park.
Grand Junction Brewing Co. opening second facility in Westfield
The 10,000-square-foot production facility and tap room on 181st Street will double the brewing capacity for Grand Junction Brewing Co.
Roundup: LouVino set to open in Fishers; Convivio gets started in Carmel
New restaurants in Fishers and Carmel are among many recent or upcoming north-side openings.
Topgolf’s opening in Fishers delayed until fall 2017
Topgolf International has broken ground in Fishers, but the entertainment venue won’t open until fall 2017 despite initially projecting it would open in spring 2017.
Westfield mayor: Major new development could include YMCA, convention center
Westfield Mayor Andy Cook announced the mixed-use project proposed by EdgeRock Development LLC during his State of the City address Thursday. The development could cost between $150 million and $200 million.
Hamilton County Tourism looking to relocate, could sell Carmel office space
The agency is currently located in a 4,500-square-foot, three-level townhome it owns on East Main Street near the Rangeline Road intersection in Carmel, across the street from Woodys Library Restaurant.
Grand Park makes play for national exposure with college soccer
The Big Ten men’s soccer tournament, which includes IU in Friday’s semifinal games, and Big Ten Network coverage could boost the reputation of Westfield’s sports campus with potential sponsors.
Republicans sweep Hamilton County races
Steve Dillinger, the longtime District 2 Hamilton County commissioner, defeated Democratic opponent Marie DeMore with 67 percent of the votes.
Midtown Flats could bring 200 apartments to Carmel
Old Town Development LLC, the primary developer for Midtown, has filed plans with the city for a 216,112-square-foot, four-story residential building.
New Kroger Marketplace debuts near 116th Street and Olio Road
The 124,000-square-foot goliath features amenities such as a Starbucks, cafe bistro, an expanded bulk food section, a Little Clinic, a Murray’s Cheese Shop and a wide selection of apparel.
Campaign finance reports show little activity for Hamilton County Dems
Democrats fielded contenders for all of the local races in Hamilton County this year, but only one candidate has collected campaign donations from outside sources.