Flooring exec, business leader John ‘Mike’ Blakley dies
John “Mike” Blakley, a Fishers resident, served as CEO and president for the specialty contractor and home-flooring retailer from 1974 to 2012.
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Interview Issue features northern suburb notables
A former mayor of Carmel, a current mayor in Boone County, a bakery owner, a small concert venue owner, and two well-known Noblesville sisters are featured in IBJ’s annual Q&A extravaganza.
Despite challenges, regional counties carve out convention, tourism niche
While Indianapolis pursues major sporting events and massive conventions—gatherings that attract tens of thousands of people and score tens of millions of dollars in economic impact—many neighboring counties are chasing small and midsize corporate confabs, weddings and senior-citizen bus tours.
Hamilton County offering early voting in Fishers, Carmel for first time
In addition to having early voting at the Hamilton County Judicial Center, satellite voting centers will be open at the Carmel Clay Public Library and Fishers City Hall.
Fledgling Zionsville firm lands in former bank branch
The town announced Thursday that it would provide the 1,200-square-foot building at 390 S. Main St. to a Boosterville, a startup firm that offers a shopping app with a charitable bent.
The Interview Issue: Matt Gentry
Lebanon Mayor Matt Gentry could have gone into pig farming—but he chose a career in politics instead. And Gentry says, even as a 7-year-old, he knew he was a Republican.
Carmel could sell former emergency call center for redevelopment
The former dispatch facility would be demolished and possibly replaced with condos, according to Mayor Jim Brainard.
Carmel pursuing redevelopment on prominent downtown corner
The Carmel Redevelopment Commission has purchased one property on the northeast corner of Main Street and Rangeline Road and is in negotiations for the remaining parcels.
BlueIndy considering expansion into Carmel
Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard told Carmel City Council members during budget hearings last week that BlueIndy had received permission from its parent company, Bollore Group, to scout sites throughout the city.
Developer pitches big mixed-use project for 161st Street and Spring Mill
Quent Partners LLC is requesting a rezone of about 18 acres on the southwest corner of the Westfield intersection to allow for a bank, multiple retail and office buildings, a grocery store and a standalone restaurant.
New Noblesville headquarters in the works for Spectra Tech
The company plans to spend $825,000 to construct a 9,000-square-foot headquarters that will provide warehouse and office space.
Fishers could impose wheel tax starting in 2018
Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness plans to ask the Fishers City Council to impose a wheel tax to help fund future road maintenance projects. His proposal calls for the maximum allowable tax.
North-side retail roundup: The Well, Wild Eggs open in Fishers
Anytime Fitness is also adding two Hamilton County locations, and Chipotle Mexican Grill is coming to Noblesville.
Company operating aerial park in Noblesville plans to grow
Edge Adventure Parks opened its first aerial course—Koteewi Aerial Park—in Noblesville at the beginning of July and opened a similar course of treetop trails and ziplines in South Bend in August.
Northern suburbs racing to be bike-friendly
For years, the cities and towns in Boone and Hamilton counties have invested in trail systems; now they are adding other bike-friendly elements, like dedicated bike lanes, bike routes and loops, and bike-share programs.
Developer returns with new proposal for downtown Zionsville property
A developer who recently struck out with a $30 million proposal for a mixed-use real estate project in downtown Zionsville has returned with a new plan.
Janus purchases Noblesville Golf and Batting Center
The not-for-profit announced the deal Thursday and closed the golf and batting facility for the season.
Country Market in Zionsville getting revamped as event venue
Jacquie Bols, owner of Jacquie’s Cafe and Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering, plans to renovate the vacant structure and rename it Finley Creek Vineyards.
Lebanon seeks to be food-sector hot spot
Conveniently located just west of Interstate 65 between State Road 32 and State Road 39, the 1,250-acre Lebanon Business Park is already home to several large food manufacturers.
Trucking giant pegs Whitestown for parts distribution center, 45 hires
A company that sold more than 160,000 trucks last year intends to spend $12.35 million to lease and equip a 283,500-square-foot facility for sending parts across the Midwest.