Large solar panel project planned for central Indiana jail
Hamilton County officials are looking to install 9,300 panels on the roofs of the county’s criminal justice complex in Noblesville.
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Carmel-based company wins patent case at U.S. Supreme Court
The justices ruled unanimously Monday that patent infringement lawsuits can be filed only in states where defendants are incorporated. The case was sparked by an appeal from Carmel-based TC Heartland LLC.
New theater debuts in former live music space in Carmel
The Cat recently opened in the Arts & Design District and in the same space where The Warehouse abruptly closed earlier this year. It hopes to be a kind of “off-off-Broadway” venue.
Competing interests debate future of Nickel Plate Railroad
The fate of the historic Nickel Plate Railroad could be decided this summer—but there’s no consensus on what the corridor should look like or on the impact or costs of projects.
Carmel hires consultants in effort to land luxury hotel brand by Marriott
The Carmel Redevelopment Commission on Wednesday approved spending $20,000 per month for hospitality industry advice that could help it bring an Autograph Collection hotel to the City Center project.
Developer to spend up to $10M to renovate Westfield multiplex
Washington Prime Group Inc. plans to remodel and add retail spaces to the Regal Cinemas theater near the northeast corner of Greyhound Pass and 146th Street.
Fishers pays congressman’s wife $20K per month for consulting
Jennifer Messer, the wife of Rep. Luke Messer, makes drastically more as a contracted legal consultant than either of the city’s two staff attorneys are paid.
Westfield council votes against Wood Wind housing plan
Plans for the 856-home project, initially pegged at 780 acres, were introduced in August. Even after developer Pulte Homes made major revisions, the Westfield City Council on Monday scuttled the plans.
Old Spaghetti Factory to occupy former Shapiro’s building in Carmel
After years of sitting empty, the former Shapiro’s Delicatessen building in City Center will have a new tenant by next summer.
Lebanon mayor proposes spending $10M-plus to revitalize downtown
The plans includes building a public plaza on the east side of the Boone County Courthouse, extending the Big 4 Trail to downtown and constructing a 200-space parking garage.
Proposed zoning along U.S. 31 in Carmel would allow residential, more retail
The city is considering eliminating the highway’s Corridor Overlay, which prohibits residential use and restricts retail, parking, and building locations and sizes.
Label maker DuraMark sees ‘immense’ growth prospects
The company says it patented all-digital production process allows it to produce labels faster, cheaper and in smaller quantities than by the traditional screen printing method.
Roundup: Westfield’s first winery set to open; Seymour brewpub targets Fishers
Urban Vines has a grand opening scheduled in Westfield, and Rails Craft Brew & Eatery is expected to open later this month in Saxony.
BorgWarner plans to spend $28M on new Noblesville tech center
BorgWarner Inc. is set to close two technical centers in central Indiana and consolidate them into a newly constructed facility in Noblesville that will house more than 300 high-wage employees, the Hamilton County city announced Wednesday afternoon.
Allegion plans $4M expansion, 125 jobs in Carmel
City officials said Allegion subsidiary, Schlage Lock Co. LLC, has purchased a building on the southeast corner of Pennsylvania Street and College Drive, just south of its current offices, to accommodate the expansion.
Zionsville Town Council member resigns to avoid conflict of interest
Jeff Papa, who served on the council from 2010 to 2015 and again from 2016 until present, announced his decision Monday.
Three Hamilton County school districts asking voters to OK referendums
Carmel Clay Schools and Sheridan Community School Corp. on Tuesday will ask voters to approve a seven-year tax hike for operational funding, and Westfield Washington Schools will ask to cover $90 million in construction projects.
Noblesville’s $6 million urban park ready for grand opening
After nearly four years of planning and construction, Noblesville’s Federal Hill Commons is set to open. City leaders are hopeful the park will spur economic development in the area west of the White River and downtown.
MJ Insurance moving headquarters to Carmel next year
One of the area’s largest insurance agencies announced Monday that it plans to move its corporate headquarters from the northeast side of Indianapolis to Carmel next year.
CEDIA planning headquarters move from Indianapolis to Fishers
The not-for-profit Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association is willing to pay more than $140,000 in annual taxes to locate in Fishers.