Fishers lines up tenants for construction firm’s HQ
Three businesses will sublease space in construction firm Meyer Najem’s $5.5 million Fishers headquarters—one of the publicly backed projects city leaders hope will transform the suburban downtown.
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Long tenures distinguish mayors of Carmel, Noblesville
Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard has led Carmel since 1996, and John Ditslear has led Noblesville since 2004.
Clay Terrace bakery closes, 3 youth retailers to follow
Paradise Bakery & Café closed its location at Carmel’s Clay Terrace on Tuesday, leading off a mini exodus of retailers from the upscale outdoor mall.
Remember this? 2014 news nuggets from Carmel to Zionsville
Yesterday, I shared my take on some of the biggest 2014 news stories from the northern suburbs, focusing on broad topics like development, transportation and jobs. Now here’s a rundown of some community-specific highlights:
Butler Auto adding Alfa Romeo, plans new dealership facility
Butler Auto Group plans to move its Indianapolis Fiat and Maserati dealerships to a new facility on 96th Street that also will sell the resurgent Alfa Romeo sports car.
Looking back on a busy year in the ‘burbs
Part 1 of a look back at 2014 news of note from Indianapolis’ northern suburbs. Coming tomorrow: North of 96th’s take on the biggest stories of the year in each community. Any suggestions?
Carmel heart surgeon-turned-land developer dies at 81
Pioneering heart surgeon John N. Pittman, a Carmel resident who helped establish the cardiovascular program at Indianapolis’ Methodist Hospital, died on Christmas Day. He was 81.
Memory Ventures CEO: ‘Everything just kind of clicked’ in Fishers
Executives at California-based Memory Ventures decided to move the company to Fishers to become part of the growing entrepreneurial community there.
Fishers extends subsidy for commuter bus service
The soon-to-be-city of Fishers has promised to help keep the Indy Express commuter bus rolling until the end of April—and maybe longer, depending on ridership early next year.
Carmel OKs $20M bond for City Center garage, public space
A divided Carmel City Council on Monday approved a $20 million bond issue to build a parking garage and other infrastructure at Carmel City Center, clearing the way for the final phase of construction at the ambitious mixed-use project.
Fishers fraudster receives 2-year prison sentence
Hrond Arman Gasparian, 69, was convicted of 10 counts of wire fraud in schemes that included stealing $400,000 from an Indianapolis church.
On tap for $8M Carmel child-care center: bowling, theater, science
Phoenix-based Children’s Learning Adventure plans bring its state-of-the-art child-care concept to Indiana, proposing an $8 million facility at a prominent corner in Carmel.
Pedcor promises plenty of parking at Carmel City Center
Carmel City Council’s finance committee is supporting a $20 million bond issue to finish the ambitious City Center mixed-use development, but not before persuading developer Pedcor Cos. to strengthen an already-unusual array of project guarantees.
Startup car wash chain aims for high-end splash
There’s no shortage of car washes around Indianapolis. But the owners of Prime Car Wash think the competition has missed a spot—both here and around the country.
Hamilton County seeks an out to avoid referendum for renovation
Hamilton County leaders are asking state legislators for relief from a 2008 law that requires all capital projects costing more than $12 million be put to a vote.
On tap for Grand Park arena: soccer, trade shows and …. beer?
The Westfield City Council is reviewing a pair of proposed subleases that reveal new details about a $25 million indoor soccer arena in the works at Westfield's Grand Park. How much will tenants pay, and who's planning a sports bar?
School district closes funding gap with help from Fishers, township
Hamilton Southeastern Schools is selling three parcels of surplus land to the town of Fishers and Fall Creek Township, raising much-needed cash for the growing school district’s operations.
CIRTA pulls plug on Carmel commuter bus line
Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard on plans to discontinue commuter-bus service to downtown Indianapolis: Disappointed, but city “would support future efforts to bring a strong public transportation system to the Indianapolis area.”
Noblesville OKs $6M park/gateway with amphitheater
A divided Noblesville Common Council last week approved $6 million in funding for a downtown park/city gateway with an outdoor amphitheater—a project proponents say will spur economic development west of the White River.
Car dealers lay claim to State Road 37 corridor
When Terry Lee Hyundai opens in Noblesville next spring, it will become the 10th new-car dealership operating on a six-mile stretch of State Road 37 in Hamilton County—and development isn’t done.