MediaSauce co-owner leaves firm, starts new ad agency
Magnitude already has landed several big clients, including the Indiana Pacers and Northwestern University.
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Brainard says he’s OK with council oversight of debt
An ordinance giving the Carmel City Council final say over debt issued by the redevelopment commission is on track for approval, and Mayor James Brainard said he won’t stand in its way.
Carmel arts center makes room for more sponsors
The Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel expects the 2012-13 concert season, announced this week, to bring a healthy bump in sponsor revenue.
SMC plans $19M Noblesville expansion, 163 jobs
SMC Corp. of America plans to spend $19 million to expand its North American headquarters in Noblesville, making room for an additional 163 employees by 2017, the company announced Tuesday.
Former Mike’s Carwash partner seeking $30M
Jerry Dahm is asking a Hamilton Superior Court judge to force the two owners of the company to buy his stake in its real estate arm for more than $26.2 million, on top of another $3.3 million he wants from his share in the car wash chain. The two owners already have agreed to pay him $17.1 million.
Carmel consulting firm plans to expand, add 96 jobs
enVista LLC, which provides enterprise and supply chain consulting services, plans to add nearly 100 workers by 2016 as part of a $1.2 million expansion at its Carmel headquarters on North Meridian Street.
Commuter lines expand with Carmel, Fishers shuttles
The Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority has announced fares for a new reverse-commute shuttle-bus service from park-and-ride lots in Carmel and Fishers. The service begins Monday.
Westfield seat-belt maker plans to add 65 workers
Westfield-based safety company IMMI said it plans to hire more than 65 full-time workers and 50 temporary employees to keep up with demand for lap and shoulder belts for school buses.
Conner Prairie freshens up Prairietown exhibit
Attraction not updated since 1974 will unveil new look in June.
Mike’s Carwash trial awaits closing arguments
Lawyers on Wednesday finished presenting evidence to determine the true value of Mike’s Carwash Inc. and how much a former co-owner should have been paid for his share in the company.
Fishers hires former Duke exec to lead economic development
As the town’s first community development director, Tom Dickey will oversee economic development, planning and zoning.
Supreme Court allows Fishers to pursue reorganization
Under the reorganization proposal, Fishers would become a city but council members would appoint a mayor. The proposal will be presented to voters in a Nov. 6 referendum.
Carmel councilors want final say on city’s debt
Carmel City Councilor Eric Seidensticker on Thursday morning proposed an ordinance that would require the council to sign off on any additional debt. The ordinance is backed by at least five of the seven councilors.
Mike’s Carwash ownership trial gets under way
The private company and principals Bill and Mike Dahm are defendants in the lawsuit brought by Jerry Dahm, a cousin who once owned 35 percent of the company and claims he was forced to sell his shares at a discounted rate.
CEO helps Conner Prairie educate by creating ‘social experience’
Conner Prairie President and CEO Ellen Rosenthal has brought to the Fishers museum her passion for creating great visitor experiences.
Foundations try to tap grain farmers’ wealth
The average price Indiana farmers received for a bushel of corn reached a high last August of $7.18, nearly twice as much as the prior year. That kind of windfall tends to benefit farm-equipment sales, but it could also lead to more charitable giving.
Lockhart Automotive moves Cadillac dealership to Fishers
The car retailer, rebounding from the discontinuation of some of its brands, is repurposing its former Hummer dealership.
Crooked Stick buoyed by strong early sales for BMW event
Ticket and sponsorship sales for the BMW Championship—to be held Sept. 3-9 at Crooked Stick Golf Club in Carmel—are well under par. In golf parlance, that means they’re exceeding expectations—big time.
Local associations emerging to nurture small tech firms
Hamilton County and Bloomington are among places that are nurturing small technology firms in their own back yard. Local tech-focused organizations like theirs could stoke competition among Hoosier communities vying for coveted jobs.
INSIDE DISH: Gastropub owners get aggressive after big first year
The Local Eatery and Pub in Westfield streaked past break-even point in its first 12 months, leading its relieved but exhausted owners to plan new projects.