Fishers pays congressman’s wife $20K per month for consulting
Jennifer Messer, the wife of Rep. Luke Messer, makes drastically more as a contracted legal consultant than either of the city’s two staff attorneys are paid.
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Ben & Ari’s closes in Fishers after 18 years in business
The owners of the popular miniature golf course, arcade and party-hosting facility have sold the property along busy State Road 37 to a buyer who plans to open a used-car business.
Nickel Plate rail corridor’s future sparks debate in Fishers, Noblesville
Train, trail or both? That’s the debate in Hamilton County involving officials from Fishers and Noblesville and the Indiana Transportation Museum.
Marsh poised for more closings, sued for nonpayment of rents
Struggling Marsh Supermarkets has stopped paying rent on six Indianapolis stores, a move that might suggest the struggling chain is preparing to close them to shore up finances.
Inspection firm grows with changing auto industry
Steve Cage started a quality-control business focused on the automotive industry near the peak of the Great Recession. In 2009, the company made $8 million in revenue. In 2016, revenue hit $122 million.
Tech CEO: Collaboration, capital needed to advance ‘internet of things’ in Indiana
The idea of connected products—whether a diesel engine or a washing machine—is proliferating across various industries. Indiana can become a leader in the space, according to ClearObject CEO John McDonald.
Supporters of running Indiana State Fair train face obstacle
The operators of the suspended Indiana State Fair train have devised a plan for expanded service that would feature year-round trains rolling between Noblesville and downtown Indianapolis.
Fishers, Noblesville propose 9.2-mile Nickel Plate Trail
Fishers and Noblesville officials announced plans Tuesday morning for a $9 million project that will convert a stretch of the corridor previously used by the Indiana State Fair Train into a paved pedestrian and bicycle trail between the two cities.
Fishers, Noblesville to reveal plan for trail along Nickel Plate railroad corridor
Officials have been discussing ways to use or improve the 37-mile Nickel Plate railroad corridor, following a fallout between the Hoosier Heritage Port Authority and the Indiana Transportation Museum, which operated the popular Indiana State Fair train.
Fishers plans state’s first internet-of-things laboratory
The co-working space is expected to bring together and nurture various players in the growing IoT sector to allow for innovation and collaboration.
Humane Society for Hamilton County planning jump to Fishers
The move from Noblesville to the Creekside Ministries property would allow the not-for-profit to significantly upgrade its operations and programs, according to a memo for Fishers officials.
Indy Fuel owners ready to take shot at new ice venues
Father-and-son duo Jim and Sean Hallett launched a minor-league hockey team—the Indy Fuel—in 2013, but the enterprise has expanded far beyond just an ECHL franchise.
Upstart digital marketer plans to hire 51 in Fishers
Iconic Digital Marketing will accommodate the expansion by moving out of Launch Fishers into its own space in the city's Nickel Plate District.
MetroNet expanding into Zionsville, Carmel, Fishers
The Zionsville Town Council agreed earlier this month to issue up to $1.5 million in bonds to bring the service provider to the community.
Tech firm CloudOne changes name to ClearObject
The Fishers-based tech business said the name change reflects its evolution into a leading “internet of things” company.
Fishers considers joining debate on Airbnb usage, regulations
City officials could create a committee to examine the impact of online lodging services. Carmel has come out against them, and state legislators are weighing a bill prohibiting cities from banning them.
Carmel expects to land extra $1.7M due to population gains
Carmel’s population has grown by 7,755 people since 2010, the city announced Wednesday, citing a partial special census it conducted late last year.
Hamilton County sees jump in visitor spending
Visitors spent nearly $681 million in the county in 2015, with most of the dollars used for food and beverages. That’s a 12 percent boost over 2014, nearly double the increase for the overall metro area.
Popular Chicago-area chain Portillo’s plans Fishers location
The chain, known for its Italian beef sandwiches and Chicago-style hot dogs, has begun recruiting managers for a Fishers location that it says will open this year.
‘Perfect recipe’ leads to Fishers food-centric development
The culinary-centric development proposed in Fishers is an unusual concept for the northern suburb, but it’s an idea experts say just needed the right recipe.