Reflections of a recent (HCLA) graduate …
At least once a month for the past year or so, my husband has asked me the same question: “So, are you a leader yet?”
Hamilton County
Articles
Westfield scores $20M indoor soccer facility, restaurant
Real estate developer Holladay Properties plans to build a $20 million indoor soccer facility at Westfield's Grand Park, providing a year-round venue at the sprawling sports campus—and a home for south-side institution Jonathan Byrd's first restaurant in Hamilton County.
Fishers’ Depot lands Charlotte pizza chain as anchor tenant
North Carolina-based Brixx Wood Fired Pizza has signed on as the anchor tenant in The Depot at Nickel Plate, a $42 million apartment-and-retail project under construction in downtown Fishers.
City seeks to keep Carmel’s Monon Greenway green
Carmel wants to rezone more than 130 properties along the Monon Greenway north of 96th Street, a move leaders say will protect the tree-lined trail from future development. Neighbors aren’t convinced.
Carmel retailers play defense against U.S. 31 construction
Business has skidded for some eateries along the corridor as work crews transform it into a limited access highway. Proprietors are reaching out to customers with promotions but gripping the bottom line.
Non-chain eatery sets sights on former Glass Chimney site in Carmel
An independent restaurant owner plans to take over the vacant Glass Chimney building on Carmel’s Old Meridian Street, transforming it into a family eatery with two outdoor dining areas.
Ferris wheel, beer garden (and youth sports) on tap for Westfield grand opening
Nearly 350,000 visitors have lined the fields at Westfield’s Grand Park Sports Campus since competition kicked off this spring, and now the city is hosting a three-day grand-opening celebration that promises to live up to the description.
Moving historic Fishers house from development site could cost $100K
Slated for demolition last week, the historic Flanagan House in Fishers has been granted a reprieve—at least for the time being.
Town waives fees to accelerate $17.6M senior-living project
Fishers will forgive as much as $300,000 in development fees to get a $17.6 million expansion project started by Aug. 1.
Sundown Gardens moving from Carmel to Westfield
Longtime Carmel garden center Sundown Gardens is transplanting its operations to Westfield, where it’s planning an outdoor showroom and an agritourism-focused retail area.
Insurance changes put state’s autism industry on edge
Indiana’s autism therapists say their prospects are cloudy after the state’s largest health insurer, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, cut payments 40 percent and took a harder line on paying for therapy for school-age children.
Westfield schools sign Riverview as health provider, stadium sponsor
Westfield Washington Schools has landed a 10-year, $1.2 million sponsor for the 5,000-seat football stadium it’s building at Westfield High School.
Faucet maker Delta changes presidents
Carmel-based Delta Faucet Co. has a new president after a pair of promotions by parent company Masco Corp., the companies announced.
Biotech firm Algaeon plans $25M lab in Westfield
Indianapolis-based Algaeon Inc. plans to move its algae-growing operation to Westfield, investing $25 million and adding 25 jobs over the next five years. The biotech firm is seeking to phase in personal property taxes while it ramps up production.
New name, same game for big Fishers employer
Sallie Mae’s loan-servicing operation in Fishers has a new name and a new look. Navient employs about 2,300 Hoosiers, including more than 1,400 in Hamilton County.
Concert season drives business to Klipsch Music Center neighbors
When crowds flock to Klipsch Music Center in Noblesville, nearby businesses notice—and hope to cash in.
Conner Prairie seeks funding to keep balloon ride flying
By the end of Conner Prairie’s 2014 season, about 100,000 people will have taken to the skies in its tethered helium balloon—a high-flying attraction that soared to landmark status soon after it debuted five years ago.
County continues to build case for State Road 37 overhaul
Hamilton County officials are circling the wagons to prepare for negotiations over the future of State Road 37.
Fishers OKs tax break for medical building
Cornerstone Cos. plans to locate the $11 million project near Interstate 69.
Tiny Sheridan girds for inevitable growth
The tiny Hamilton County community is mindful of sprawl in Carmel and Fishers, and is determined to absorb growth on its own terms.