Portillo’s delays much-anticipated Fishers opening
The Chicago-based eatery says the slight delay is due to equipment that arrived late because of Hurricane Irma.
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Who’s responsible for what? Breaking down Westfield’s contract with the Colts
The city of Westfield’s 10-year contract to host the Indianapolis Colts’ training camp at Grand Park could mean a lot for the northern suburb, but the city has its fair share of work to do.
Carmel might clamp down on galas at Lucas estate, other swanky residences
Carmel officials are cracking down on parties that neighbors say are creating too much noise and traffic. In the city’s crosshairs right now: Forrest and Charlotte Lucas.
Carmel City Council panel removes carousel funding from bond package
The Carmel City Council finance committee is sending a $101 million bond package back to the full body to vote on, but removed funding for acquiring the controversial carousel.
Indianapolis, Fishers mayors spearhead effort to attract Amazon HQ2
Amazon’s announcement last week that its future second headquarters will create 50,000 new jobs with an average annual compensation of $100,000 have cities across the country clamoring to submit bids. But there’s a short timetable, with proposals due Oct. 19.
Jonathan Byrd’s Fieldhouse zapping restaurant with e-sports center
Tapping into the growing competitive-gaming craze, Game On will have 78 stations for games that can be played on computers or devices like Xbox, PlayStation and Wii.
Hamilton County employers try to fill thousands of positions as jobless rate falls
No particular industry sector appears safe from the impact, as the county’s unemployment rate falls below 3 percent. Companies in health care, information technology, advanced manufacturing and construction are all struggling to find workers.
Ukrainian immigrant Spartz picked to replace Kenley in Senate
Victoria Spartz won control of the seat on the sixth ballot during a Republican caucus Wednesday evening, beating Kenley’s handpicked successor.
Colts make 10-year deal to hold training camp at Grand Park
Word of the training camp’s move to Westfield leaked out Tuesday night, but further details were added by the NFL team and city officials at a Wednesday morning press conference at the Grand Park Events Center.
Colts to move training camp to Westfield’s Grand Park
Team officials and officials from Westfield have scheduled a morning press conference to reveal “a major partnership that will make Westfield a destination for sports fans beyond youth sports,” the team said.
Oldest business in downtown Fishers closing
The family-owned meat shop and full-service caterer has been operating in the northern suburbs since 1966. It moved from Zionsville to Fishers in 1969.
Westfield purchases Grand Park soccer complex
The city of Westfield has quietly purchased the Grand Park Events Center from South Bend developer Holladay Properties, but the action remained largely unnoticed.
Fishers Ikea assembling 39 room settings for October debut
The Swedish company is well-known for its elaborate vignettes, which include layouts for living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens and bedrooms.
Scott Jones’ home in Carmel can be had for $3.9M
The tech entrepreneur officially has put his 24,400-square-foot mansion on the market while also planning to unload its contents at an estate sale next month.
Carmel performing arts center taps interim CEO as new leader
Jeffrey C. McDermott, a longtime partner with Indianapolis-based law firm Krieg DeVault, won’t have a significantly different commute as the permanent CEO of The Center for the Performing Arts.
Carmel City Council approves more funding for holiday market
The council transferred half the money from its own budget instead of from the police department’s budget, as had been originally proposed.
Indianapolis, Carmel reach deal in 96th Street roundabout dispute
The deal has to be approved by both the Indianapolis City-County Council and the Carmel City Council before Carmel begins construction on the contested intersections.
Northern Hamilton County hopes to cash in on tourism with new train excursions
Trains might be permanently stalled on the Nickel Plate Railroad in southern Hamilton County, but officials in the northern communities are embracing the idea of getting passenger trains moving.
Owner of Five Seasons sports club puts north-side property on market
Corporex, which announced earlier this month that the fitness club would close on Sept. 30, is shopping the site as an opportunity for an office redevelopment.
Developer plans to sidle up to Ikea, Yard with Fishers project
The Indianapolis-based firm has proposed a $3.5 million retail development along the 116th Street corridor expected to be a major draw for furniture and food fans.