Finkam appoints former Indianapolis deputy mayor as Carmel’s eco-devo chief
Nick Weber’s resume includes stints working for Indianapolis Mayors Stephen Goldsmith and Greg Ballard, as well as late Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar.
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Developer planning age 55-and-over community on north side of Carmel
Pulte Homes of Indiana LLC would build the houses, which would range from 2,200 square feet to 2,750 square feet and cost between $700,000 and $750,000.
IBJ Podcast: Tony Pancake, the PGA’s pro of the year, walks fine line at Crooked Stick
He’s charged with preserving one of the most significant Pete Dye courses in the country while remaining faithful to the purpose of the club when it was founded in 1964: to provide a venue for championship-level golf.
Carmel names Zionsville captain as next police chief
Drake Sterling, 36, has 15 years of experience in law enforcement, mostly in Zionsville.
Indiana’s state budget director stepping down to become Carmel’s CFO
Zachary “Zac” Jackson, who has led the State Budget Agency as director for nearly five years, is leaving state government to become chief financial officer and controller for the city of Carmel, the Indiana governor’s office announced Monday.
Carmel ends membership with organization that sponsored China tour
However, the Hamilton County community will maintain its long-term sister-city relationship with a Chinese city.
Merchants’ Square shopping center in Carmel sold to North Carolina-based firm
The sale of Merchants’ Square to Big V Property Group from Jericho, New York-based Kimco Realty closed Monday for an undisclosed amount.
Wine and gift shop Vine & Table to close in Carmel
Vine & Table, which opened in Carmel in 2007, was founded by Joe Husar, the owner of Kahn’s Catering. Husar sold the business in 2016 to Big Red Liquors.
Carmel mayor reviewing sister-city agreement with Chinese community
Mayor Sue Finkam’s announcement came after U.S. Rep. Jim Banks called on the city of Carmel to withdraw from a sister-city agreement executed by the former mayor and to refuse trips organized by groups linked to China’s ruling party.
Banks calls on Carmel to withdraw from Chinese sister-city agreement
The rebuke from U.S. Rep. Jim Banks came after a Washington Post report that former Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard had traveled to China before he left office last year. Banks warned that sister-city agreements can unduly influence U.S. cities to support problematic Chinese policies.
Tired of hostile Washington, China courts Indiana and Minnesota
Chinese officials are seizing on opportunities to forge ties with mayors and other local American leaders, the kinds of connections that give Beijing leverage against an increasingly hostile government in Washington.
GOP gubernatorial candidates share a friendly spotlight in Carmel
Five of the Republican candidates for governor addressed a conservative-friendly crowd in Carmel on Thursday night, each seeking to differentiate themselves by highlighting their qualifications and personal experience..
Cease-and-desist order issued against Carmel financial firm, CEO
The Indiana Secretary of State’s Office has issued a cease-and-desist order against Carmel-based ReJoyce Financial LLC, its CEO Alexander Joyce, and two other parties.
CNO seeks buyer for 78-acre Carmel office campus with vision to redevelop site
The publicly traded firm, which said in June that it would move its operations to the OpenLane Inc. building at 11299 N. Illinois St., sees potential for residential and retail development and different kinds of office uses.
Local tech firm ShipSigma combining business, basketball in event next month
Carmel-based ShipSigma is hosting what it calls its ShipSigma Summit on Feb. 16-17, specifically timing the event to capitalize on the All-Star Weekend activities in Indianapolis.
Pickleball club planned at former Horton Fan Factory building in Carmel
The Dink House will open in early April at 201 W. Carmel Dr. with eight full-length cushioned pickleball courts.
New Carmel City Council hits pause on pair of major projects
Councilors decided to withdraw two ordinances authorizing a total of $76 million in bonds for the projects from the agenda to give Mayor Sue Finkam’s administration more time to study plans, consider feedback from residents and negotiate with developers.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators disrupt Sen. Young’s address at Carmel inauguration
The group of about a half-dozen people chanted, “murderers,” “cease fire now” and “war criminal” for about two minutes before police escorted them from Carmel’s Palladium performing arts center.
Carmel planning $13M expansion of Monon Greenway
The expansion will widen the Monon Greenway from 14 feet to 140 feet between Walnut Street and City Center Drive.
2023 Newsmaker: Finkam wins Carmel mayoral election to succeed Brainard
Sue Finkam, a three-term member of the Carmel City Council, will succeed Republican Mayor Jim Brainard, who reshaped the Hamilton County city over his seven terms in office.