Examiner recommends city deny east-side Wawa request
Joe Calderon, a Barnes & Thornburg attorney representing Wawa, told reporters that he is unsure whether Wawa will appeal.
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Use of nondisclosure agreements criticized amid data center surge
The NDAs public officials are signing early in the development process are a growing source of friction between tech giants and Indiana residents.
UPDATE: Henry County commission tables data center discussion—for now
The Shelbyville-based developer previously attempted a data center project in Hancock County, but withdrew that proposal earlier this year after receiving significant community pushback.
Former Hogsett aide’s secret relationship calls into question high-profile deals
Recent media reports raise questions about deals brokered by Thomas Cook, Mayor Hogsett’s former chief of staff, and the city’s former top economic development official, with whom Cook was allegedly in a secret romantic relationship.
Shelbyville to add concert amphitheater as cultural amenity
City leaders in Shelbyville say the planned $14 million amphitheater is expected to boost economic development.
Indiana-based Fiber Global planning $29.4M plant, 100 jobs in Boone County
Fiber Global Inc.’s flagship product, Forged Fiber Board, is manufactured from reclaimed corrugated cardboard and bio-based resin.
Carmel’s $55M natatorium draws international competition
The Oct. 10-12 World Aquatics Swimming World Cup will bring 450 swimmers, including Olympians and world-record holders, to Carmel. The event will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock in the United States and in 12 international markets.
Some Indiana Democrats call for further investigation into IEDC, affiliated entities
Rep. Ed Delaney, D-Indianapolis, called the 127-page forensic report “a good start.” But he said it left out important information.
IEDC approves $10M in federal funding to launch Indianapolis venture studio
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. approved $10 million in federal funding for the planned OneHealth Venture Studio, which will operate on Elanco Animal Health’s new Indianapolis campus.
Downtown advocacy group rebrands, releases report findings
About 66% of respondents to the newly-named Downtown Indy Alliance’s annual survey said downtown is better than it was five years ago.
Hoosier farmers celebrate Taiwan’s pledge to buy $6B in U.S. corn and soybeans
With Indiana Gov. Mike Braun and Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith on hand, leaders of Indiana’s corn and soybean lobbies signed letters of intent with officials from Taiwan on Thursday.
Aer Lingus to add extra weekly seasonal flight to Indy-to-Ireland route
The nonstop route between Indianapolis International Airport and Dublin Airport is on pace to exceed more than 20,000 total passengers by the end of September.
‘Shark Tank’ star: US falling behind in global race for AI dominance
Kevin O’Leary, a regular on the ABC show “Shark Tank” known as “Mr. Wonderful,” took the stage Wednesday for a fireside chat on Day 1 of the Rally innovation conference.
Applied Research Institute promotes Kossack to CEO
The institute declined to provide a reason for the departure of David Roberts, who had led the organization since January 2023.
Arrow McLaren seeking tax breaks on $30M headquarters project
Arrow McLaren expects to make a total investment of $30 million in its new home at 7615 Zionsville Road and is seeking city and state incentives to help reduce the cost of the project.
City to consider $18M bailout loan to keep delayed Gold Building redevelopment afloat
The Gold Building conversion at 151 N. Delaware St. is expected to replace 400,000 square feet of office space with more than 350 apartments and nearly 8,000 square feet of ground-floor retail.
Upcoming events underscore the value of region’s creative economy
The Indiana Creative Economy Summit is scheduled for Oct. 13-14 at the Fishers Art Center. A music-themed partner event, the NIVA Live Policy Summit hosted by the National Independent Venue Association, is scheduled Oct. 15-16 at Fountain Square’s Hi-Fi venue.
Indianapolis rugby group aims to score big as World Cup nears
While rugby faces an uphill climb for relevancy within America’s cultural zeitgeist, some Indianapolis leaders are optimistic the city could become a hub for the sport by the time the U.S. hosts the men’s World Cup in 2031.
Plastic container manufacturer to employ 56 workers in Whitestown
Members of the Whitestown Town Council unanimously approved a personal property tax abatement for Ring Container Technologies, which plans to invest $77 million in an existing warehouse.
State’s exit from GM site ownership signals new economic development approach
“The governor has been very clear: We’re just not in the land development business, and it’s not a core competency,” Commerce Secretary David Adams told IBJ.