Carmel increases tax incentive threshold
The Carmel City Council updated its guidelines for approving economic development incentives for businesses Monday night and increased the average employee salary threshold from $45,000 to $90,000.
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Beazer Homes reintroduces decade-old subdivision project in Westfield
Atlanta-based Beazer Homes USA Inc. initially proposed a residential development along Ditch Road between 156th and 161st streets in 2005, but construction never started.
Roundup: Graeter’s opens in Carmel, co-working space coming to Westfield
The wait is over–Graeter’s Inc. has opened at 918 S. Rangeline Road in Carmel. New restaurants are on tap for Hamilton County as well.
Brainard hints at future projects in state of the city address
Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard gave his annual state of the city address in front of 600 people Wednesday afternoon. No new company relocations or specific projects or developments were announced, but it sounds like several things are on the horizon.
Noblesville increasing general fund budget by 4 percent
The Noblesville City Council will discuss the 2016 budget when it meets Tuesday night.
Grace Church moves forward with Fishers location
Construction started last month for the new facility on the southwest corner of 126th Street and Olio Road.
Hamilton County considers Grand Park indoor soccer facility for event space
With space abundant in downtown Indianapolis, Hamilton County tourism officials haven’t tried to tap into the business of hosting trade shows and conventions. But the opportunity could present itself when a 370,000-square-foot indoor soccer facility is completed at Westfield’s Grand Park Sports Campus.
Sneak peek: A look inside Carmel’s new Market District grocery store
Debuting Wednesday, the 120,000-square-foot store emphasizes prepared foods, even offering a cafe and full-service restaurant.
Eleven Fifty leasing space in new Launch Fishers building
The coding academy and consulting firm has agreed to lease 2,742 square feet of space for one year at the new Launch Fishers facility at 12175 Visionary Way.
Zionsville operating budget shows 4.5-percent decrease in 2016
The Zionsville Town Council will discuss the 2016 budget when it meets Monday night.
Wood Wind Golf Club could close by end of 2015
Cohoat and O’Neal Management Corp., which has operated the club for five years, sent an email to various customers saying the company’s lease had not been renewed for 2016.
Whitestown, Zionsville pay $500K-plus in legal fees
The contentious case, which involves whether Zionsville has the authority to reorganize with Perry Township, has been through two courts and now is pending before the Indiana Supreme Court.
Boone County thirsty for a brewery
Ben Worrell, business development manager with the Boone County Economic Development Corporation, told the Zionsville Redevelopment Commission that the county hasn’t been home to a brewery since 1874.
Fishers Sports Pavilion project struggles to secure financing
Nearly six months ago, Mayor Scott Fadness announced plans for the $76.4 million Fishers Sports Pavilion. But the project has yet to receive final approval as Fadness remains adamant that financing be secure before the council takes action.
Market District opening Oct. 7 in Carmel
The 125,000-square-foot Market District is located at 11505 N. Illinois St. within the $100 million development called The Bridges that already features a CVS Pharmacy and retail building on the north side of the property.
The Interview Issue: Jeff Papa
Papa is the mayor of Zionsville and chief of staff for the Indiana Senate but that’s not all. He’s also served as a non-governmental observer of hearings at Guantanamo Bay and launched an orphanage in Nepal—all while working to earn his doctorate.
Hamilton County not-for-profit pursuing $7.8M project in Sheridan
Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development is planning to renovate the historic Adams Township School in Sheridan into an affordable housing community.
State high court hears arguments in Zionsville merger case
Most of the discussion at the hearing centered on whether Zionsville is adjacent to Perry Township, which is required under state law when governing bodies merge.
Westfield prepares $34M budget for next year
The plan assumes tax rates will be about the same, which means the bill for a home assessed at $250,000 would be roughly $1,900.
Carmel’s 2016 budget tops $125M
Carmel City Council introduced the 2016 budget Monday night, but most of the discussion on the more than $125 million proposal hasn’t happened yet.