Former WTHR-TV anchor John Stehr to run for mayor of Zionsville
Stehr said his priorities if elected would include focusing on Zionsville’s finances, the town’s growth, public safety and mental health.
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Fashion retailer Shein already expanding in Boone County
The China-based company said it plans to construct a second, 550,000-square-foot warehouse on its Boone County campus, doubling employment to about 1,400 by the end of 2025.
Zionsville hires community, economic development director
Mike Dale most recently served as executive director of the Hancock County Area Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.
Indy Chamber exec joins developer working on Boone County innovation district
Ian Nicolini, who has served as Indy Chamber’s chief operating officer since October 2020, is leaving his position to join a commercial real estate developer working to recruit businesses to a high-tech research district planned in Boone County.
Illinois-based Beef-A-Roo planning to open restaurant in Lebanon
The 55-year-old business plans to grow in the next three to five years from an eight-restaurant regional chain in Illinois to about 50 restaurants in the Midwest and Southeast.
Boone County councilor sues commissioner, files counterclaim against accuser in harassment case
Aaron Williams alleges a scheme to destroy his career in the legal filings made against Boone County Commissioner Tom Santelli and the county’s human resources director.
Platinum Properties planning to build 65 townhouses in Whitestown
Ellis Acres would be built on 10 acres on the southwest side of the intersection of County Road 750 South and Indianapolis Road near the interchange of Interstates 65 and 865.
IndyCar driver Graham Rahal reaches agreement to move HQ to Zionsville
Rahal plans to invest $15 million to $20 million on the project and bring 80 to 100 high-tech jobs to Zionsville.
Boone County employee alleges harassment in suit against councilor, county
The federal lawsuit filed Wednesday by the county’s director of human resources lists Boone County Councilman Aaron Williams and Boone County as co-defendants.
Nevada-based logistics firm plans $28M Midwest HQ expansion in Whitestown
ITS Logistics LLC plans to expand its Midwest headquarters in Whitestown by 1.4 million square feet, growing its campus to more than 2 million square feet with 350 employees by 2024.
Food manufacturer plans $58M expansion, 90 new jobs in Lebanon
Ontario-based Skjodt-Barrett Contract Packaging LLC plans to expand its Boone County plant by 340,000 square feet.
Roundup: Another chicken tender eatery arriving; ClusterTruck rolling out of Fishers
Indianapolis’ north suburbs are gaining yet another chicken tenders restaurant, but are losing a food-delivery service and a combination bookstore and bar.
Boone County looks to create PUD ordinance in area planned for high-tech district
The county commissioners believe a planned unit development is the best way to protect the interests of Boone County residents, particularly those who live in unincorporated areas of the county.
Lebanon City Council approves annexation of property for high-tech development
Nearly three dozen individuals and companies who own more than 1,400 acres over 56 parcels submitted petitions last month to have their properties added to the city of Lebanon.
State still snatching up property in Boone County; some residents push back
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation continues to purchase property in Boone County as part of a $164 million investment for a proposed innovation district approved last week by the State Budget Committee.
Boone County Chamber of Commerce hires new executive director
The chamber said Joslyn McGriff-Bensley brings more than 15 years of leadership and professional experience to the position, including strategic planning, project management and relationship building.
Boone County plans $59.1M jail expansion
The council approved the project on June 14 by a 4-3 vote following months of debate between the council and the Boone County Commissioners.
Boone County property owners asking Lebanon to annex hundreds of acres
The annexation requests come as the Indiana Economic Development Corp. pushes forward with its plans for the LEAP Lebanon Innovation and Research District.
Q&A with Cathy Langham about growing cold-storage demand
Indianapolis-based Langham Logistics is set to open a 150,000-square-foot warehouse in Whitestown to serve pharmaceutical and biotech companies—and their suppliers—who need cold storage, meaning anything from chilled space to ultra-low-temperature freezers.
Lawsuit against Boone County for blocking resident from Facebook page dismissed
A resident claimed the county violated his First Amendment rights when he was blocked from the county government’s Facebook page.