Popular chain plans to launch restaurant in Noblesville
Huntington Beach, Calif.-based BJ’s opened its first central Indiana location in 2008 at Greenwood Park Mall.
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Star parent plans to add 108 jobs at local media units
Gannett Co. said the jobs will be added in central Indiana as part of an expansion of its media-related groups. Meanwhile, the newspaper’s union continues to negotiate a new contract with the company.
SEC accuses Positron CEO of misleading investors
Regulators allege CEO Patrick G. Rooney diverted millions of dollars from a hedge fund into the struggling Fishers company without investors’ knowledge.
Obscure not-for-profit covering shortfalls in Carmel
The Carmel City Center Community Development Corp. has emerged as a key player in the city’s burgeoning downtown. The not-for-profit 4CDC last month gave the performing arts center $1 million to cover its operating expenses, and it’s expected to provide another $4.5 million through June 30.
Sign-company owner builds full-service firm on trust
Beverly Miller has built a successful sign company by providing clients full service, from helping them navigate city code regulations, to designing, manufacturing, installing and servicing their signs.
Carmel resident takes entrepreneurship plunge with Amy’s PJs
Amy Graham left her job as marketing director of a plastic surgery practice early this year to pursue her dream of running a high-end pajama boutique.
Centier Bank opens Indianapolis-area loan production office
The Merrillville-based bank is testing the waters before launching a retail-banking presence.
Carmel free clinic drawing jobless professionals
Trinity Free Clinic in Carmel began in 2000 to serve a growing Hispanic immigrant population. Since the latest recession, so many people—including unemployed professionals—have found their way to the clinic that the portion of white patients has grown from one-third in 2008 to 47 percent last year.
Heartland Sweeteners plans $10M upgrade to Indy plant
Heartland Sweeteners LLC plans to spend nearly $10 million to upgrade its Indianapolis plant and potentially boost its work force there by 39 employees in the next five years.
Carmel’s Palladium subsidy multiplies
The city of Carmel will subsidize its new performing arts complex to the tune of $5.5 million this year, nearly triple the amount provided last year.
Mayoral race draws gifts from outside city, state
About a third of the money that flowed to Indianapolis mayoral candidates Greg Ballard and Melina Kennedy in the most recent fundraising cycle came from donors not eligible to vote in the election.
Carmel mayor’s next goal: Build posh, $32M hotel
The principal developer of Carmel’s City Center, Pedcor Cos., is working with city officials on plans for a four-star boutique hotel that likely would cost at least $32 million to build and may require an additional city subsidy.
Marketing firm 5MetaCom focuses on clients with technical needs
Owner Chris Wirthwein insists the Carmel firm with growing billings serves Indiana companies within a two-hour drive.
Incentives flow to tech firm Positron, despite red ink
The molecular-imaging company is trying to transition its business model and get beyond a going-concern warning.
Indiana Soccer Association moving to Westfield
The Indianapolis-based soccer association’s decision to move to Westfield’s Grand Park Sports Campus follows a similar announcement earlier this year by the Lids Indiana Bulls, a youth baseball organization.
Conservative legislator Delph won’t challenge Lugar
State Sen. Mike Delph said Wednesday he would stay in the Indiana Legislature and focus on raising his family.
Civic debuts to new but eager audience in Carmel
The not-for-profit musical theater company has grown its subscriber base and raised $2.6 million toward a $10 million goal, Executive Director Cheri Dick said.
ChaCha broadens business strategy
Mobile-phone-answers service ChaCha Search has dialed up its largest expansion yet—entering the United Kingdom and contracting with New York City’s “311” municipal information service.
Marsh plans to spend $60M to build and remodel stores
The Fishers-based supermarket chain is shifting into expansion mode with a mission to construct up to 10 new stores and revamp or rebuild several more over the next three years.
Probe: Investment adviser Hauke masked huge loss
Fishers investment manager Keenan Hauke suffered massive losses in his hedge fund seven years ago. Then, rather than fess up, he generated fake account statements for clients that showed money they didn’t really have and returns they hadn’t earned, state investigators allege.