Northern communities identify gateways for aesthetic improvements
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Rosenthal retiring as CEO, president of Conner Prairie
Conner Prairie President and CEO Ellen Rosenthal has led tremendous growth at the interactive history park in Fishers since 2003. She plans to retire at the end of the year.
Co-working perks include collaboration
I recently spent a few hours at the newest, oldest and biggest co-working spaces to see what all the hype is about.
Sun King’s Fishers brewery could be delayed to 2018
The Fishers City Council might vote on a resolution Monday night that would extend the economic-incentives deal for the proposed destination brewery and tasting room by two years.
Fishers accepting proposals for downtown half-acre site
The Fishers Redevelopment Commission is looking for a new two- or three-story building to occupy about a half-acre of land in the Nickel Plate District.
Fishers airport compromise puts prime land into play
The runway at Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport in Fishers is set for an upgrade, and dozens of acres on the airport’s perimeter might be developed for industrial and retail use—signaling a turning point in a long-simmering feud.
Purdue programs moving to Switch development in Fishers
Two Purdue University programs have announced intentions to occupy the second floor of the Fishers Switch development.
Another huge project to further test demand for youth sports facilities
With a second massive youth sports complex on the horizon in Hamilton County, is there enough demand to support both? Officials in Fishers and Westfield say they aren’t worried about competition, arguing demand is high and their respective sport complexes will offer sufficient variety.
Plan to buy $3.1M building for Launch Fishers approved
The Fishers City Council agreed Monday night to purchase an office building to house the city’s fast-growing co-working entrepreneurial program.
DINING: Passione Pane keeps it simple
Unimposing independent Fishers wood-fired pizzeria has limited menu but knows how to deliver. Fresh bread, too.
Fees in northern suburbs repel food trucks
For the most part, mobile food vendors stick to downtown Indianapolis. More than 100 are licensed to do business in Marion County.
Fishers to buy $3.1M building for co-working program expansion
The city of Fishers is proposing to purchase a new building for its entrepreneurial co-working space that would triple the size of the facility.
Fishers considers $76M sports facility in Saxony
The facility’s developer wants Fishers to enter into a 20-year lease for specific usage rights that would cost the city $805,000 annually. It also seeks a 10-year tax abatement and a waiver of impact and permit fees.
Banquet hall in Fishers sold at sheriff’s sale
The Fishers Banquet & Conference Center was acquired at a sheriff’s sale Wednesday morning for just more than $1 million by an undisclosed buyer.
Sun King plans small brewery, tap room in Fishers
The 6,000-square-foot facility in North by Northeast Shopping Center will not interfere with Sun King’s hopes to open a much larger brewery and event center about a half-mile away. The bigger facility is on hold while legislators debate a bill over brewery production limits.
Ex-Navy SEAL’s shooting range features non-lethal technology
The firearms training system at Poseidon Experience uses real guns, but no bullets. The targets are on a screen. The guns’ magazines are filled with compressed air instead of bullets.
Upscale neighborhood in Fishers gets go-ahead
City officials on Monday approved rezoning 150 acres along Southeastern Parkway for a 277-unit development with homes from $275,000 to $450,000.
Sun King puts proposed $8.8M Fishers brewery on hold
A proposed Sun King Brewing Co. expansion in Fishers has been delayed as the brewer awaits legislation involving barrel limits and sorts through environmental issues at the site.
Fishers, Carmel chambers of commerce plan merger
If approved, the new chamber will be called OneZone. The combined organization would have about 1,200 members.
Fishers to halt bus subsidy in May, leading to cancellation of route
Fishers has paid out about $35,000 since agreeing to subsidize the commuter route to downtown Indianapolis last year.