Franciscan pulls back Greenwood plans
Franciscan St. Francis Health said its plans to build an emergency room and physician office building in Greenwood are on hold due to uncertainty over the effects of health care reform.
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Greenwood entices e-commerce company to stay
The Greenwood Redevelopment Commission on Tuesday evening approved an incentives agreement with One Click Ventures LLC, which plans to hire 109 people over the next five years.
Greenwood site picked for new Interstate 65 interchange
Construction is expected to start in 2014, with the city paying about half the estimated $22 million cost out of its revenue from a special taxing district for infrastructure projects.
Lockhart Automotive co-owner recovering from losing Saturn
Lynn Kimmel, president of Lockhart Automotive Group, is helping her family business recover from losing three Saturn dealerships and a Hummer dealership when General Motors Corp. folded both those lines.
Greenwood selling old police cars, stoplights
The central Indiana city is planning to sell some old police cars that it had been parking outside banks in hope of discouraging would-be robbers.
Greenwood mayoral rivals run from big-spender label
Greenwood’s three mayoral candidates are distancing themselves from current Mayor Charles Henderson, who lost in the May primary in large part because of his unpopular proposals for adding amenities to the southern suburb designed to attract new businesses.
Johnson County still dealing with 2008 flood
Johnson County officials have been working to buy about 40 flooded properties in an area a few miles west of Greenwood, so they can be demolished.
Former real estate exec to plead guilty to wire fraud
Kim Hutchinson, former treasurer of J. Greg Allen Builders and Princeton Homes, agreed to plead guilty to stealing $446,419. Her cooperation likely will result in a lighter sentence of 30 to 40 months.
INSIDE DISH: Pizzeria novices hit their stride, watch sales rise
The duo behind Brozinni Pizzeria in Greenwood didn't know much about dough in the beginning, but they're making a lot of it now.
A few restaurants close as other eateries, retailers plan growth
Among the casualties is the downtown restaurant Hue and Carmel’s The Glass Chimney. El Rodeo, Eggshell Bistro and Hotcakes Emporium are among those opening locations in the area.
DINING: Heat, drink and be merry at Fireside Brewhouse
Last in a month-long series of reviews of “heated” eateries.
Greenwood golf course reorganizing under bankruptcy
Renamed Dye’s Walk Country Club in 2007, the private golf course’s original nine holes were the first designed by legendary course architect Pete Dye. The Greenwood course has fallen on financial hard times and is hoping to emerge under new ownership.
Hoosiers finally score one of Foot Locker’s House of Hoops
Finish Line’s main competitor had bypassed Indianapolis at it chose locations for its concept store that sells Nike-brand basketball shoes and apparel.
Greenwood mayor rare incumbent to lose in area primaries
Four-term incumbent Charles Henderson was defeated, in part because of his plan to revitalize the city’s downtown by destroying several historic buildings. Most other incumbent mayors in the Indianapolis metropolitan area were winners.
Two area landmarks make ‘Most Endangered’ list
This year’s list compiled by Indiana Landmarks includes the Taggart Memorial at Riverside Park in Indianapolis and a portion of historic downtown Greenwood.
Franciscan Alliance plans 84 jobs at Greenwood billing center
The Mishawaka-based Franciscan Alliance plans to spend $8.4 million to open an administrative center in Greenwood, creating 84 jobs in the next four years.
Developers need Greenwood’s OK for disputed land
Now that the Indiana Supreme Court has settled the lengthy Greenwood-Bargersville annexation battle, developer Mike Duke is ready to build on a 60-acre tract in the heart of the disputed territory.
Senator tries to fix Greenwood merger problems
State Sen. Brent Waltz hopes new legislation on local government mergers will mend fences in his home of Johnson County while saving other Indiana communities a series of headaches.
Greenwood contractor is minority small business person of the year
The winner of the Small Business Administration award has seen steady growth during its 10 years in business.
One Click buys, rejuvenates retail websites using online marketing savvy
Greenwood company buys sites on the cheap and turns them into profit centers.