Five companies commit to adding 500 jobs in Fishers
The announcement caps off what officials are calling a record year for economic development in the northern suburb—commitments for 2,185 new jobs and $64.5 million in capital investment.
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Beazer Homes planning 600-home retirement community in Whitestown
The 155-acre development would wrap around the Golf Club of Indiana, which would remain open to the public and under the same management.
After raft of cancellations, Grand Park baseball operator resurfacing diamonds
In a project expected to cost $2.5 million, synthetic turf will be installed on the infields of 18 of the 26 diamonds at the sports park.
Fishers tech firm plans $8M expansion, 68 high-wage jobs
The company said it will renovate and update equipment at its 10,000-square-foot facility at 9128 Technology Lane, west of the Interstate 69 and State Road 37 exit.
Carmel’s holiday market, ice rink draw big crowds in opening days
The Carmel Christkindlmarkt and Ice at Center Green attracted 48,000 visitors during the first five days they were open, the city said. And market sales were “robust,” organizers said.
Train museum revives Polar Bear Express on different set of tracks
The Noblesville-based Indiana Transportation Museum recently lost a court battle that would have allowed it to revive the annual Polar Bear Express from Fishers to Indianapolis. But the museum has found a new route for the holiday excursion.
Software firm eyes closure of Carmel office with 61 employees
The list of potential terminations includes engineers, software developers, project managers and administrative support staff.
Home Place agrees to stop legal fight with Carmel over annexation
The long legal battle between the city of Carmel and the residents of the small community in Clay Township known as Home Place appears to be over.
Legal tussles continue between Carmel developer, siblings
Two children of late heart surgeon and developer John N. Pittman have accused brother Steve Pittman of wrongly taking funds from a family-owned entity to invest in one of his projects. Their lawsuit is one of several proceedings filed over family assets.
Former Pharmakon exec pleads guilty to 10 criminal charges
Caprice Bearden, 63, of Carmel pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States and nine misdemeanor counts related to the sale of adulterated drugs, including painkillers that were used on hospitalized infants.
Pizza restaurant in downtown Fishers abruptly closes
The North Carolina-based chain signed on as the anchor tenant to a key $42 million apartment and retail project in July 2014.
Roundup: No-frills grocery coming to Carmel, virtual reality arcade to Fishers
The nearly 22,000-square-foot grocery is part of the chain’s aggressive renovation and expansion campaign. Also in the roundup: three new eateries, two salons, two boutiques and two dentist offices.
Maker of opioid treatment planning Indy-area expansion
Innovative Health Solutions Inc. recently received FDA approval for a device that treats opioid withdrawal symptoms.
Mainstreet Health makes $425M acquisition, plans name change
Mainstreet Health Investments Inc., a company founded by Carmel-based Mainstreet Property Group, has reached a deal to acquire Care Investment Trust LLC, which owns 42 senior housing and care properties.
Plan to develop 211 acres at Fishers airport site takes flight
Local officials say the land, part of Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport, could house up to 1 million square feet of new commercial development under a plan approved on Friday.
Carmel’s Christkindlmarkt leader already weighing changes for next year
Expected to be an annual tradition, the holiday extravaganza kicks off Saturday. Organizers have been surprised by the level of participation from independent vendors.
Mainstreet Property Group cuts 12 workers in reorganization
The Carmel-based developer of senior care facilities did not provide any details about the job cuts or what positions were affected.
Indiana lawmaker being deployed for Puerto Rico recovery
Sen. Mike Delph of Carmel will be miss at least a portion of the 2018 Indiana General Assembly for an Army Reserve deployment.
Carmel’s debt rating dips as city’s financial burden rises
Standard & Poor’s has downgraded Carmel’s debt rating, saying the suburb is “vulnerable to unanticipated economic or operating swings” given its growing debt levels.
Carmel redevelopment leader steps down to focus on campaign
Corrie Meyer, who oversaw the city’s redevelopment commission for three years, hopes to claim the Indiana Senate seat currently held by Mike Delph.