Pridgeon & Clay to close Franklin manufacturing plant
The manufacturer said the move will affect 125 workers.
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Builder planning 417 new homes in Johnson County
Plans call for the 169-acre Sawyer Walk development along State Road 144 on the north side of Bargersville to have 273 single-family homes and 144 paired villas.
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Franklin’s Canary Creek Cinemas to close after 24-year run
Canary Creek, which opened in 1999, will screen its last movies this weekend. The theater has historic ties to Franklin’s century-old Artcraft movie theater in downtown Franklin, which continues to operate.
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Full eclipse in 2024 is expected to drive a million visitors to Indiana cities and towns
Indiana’s tourism industry, plus public safety officials and others, already are laser-focused on April 8, 2024. On that day a sizable swath of the state, including Indianapolis, will be in the path of totality for a solar eclipse whose path will arc across the U.S. from Texas to Maine.
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Greenwood council considering tax breaks for two projects
The Greenwood City Council has given preliminary approval to a tax abatement on an $8.5 million speculative office building and is considering a separate incentive agreement for a manufacturer’s expansion.
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Two new lawsuits allege Greenwood Park Mall shooting could have been prevented
The lawsuits were filed on behalf of Rosa Gomez, who survived the shooting, and the families of Victor Gomez, Pedro Pineda and Rosa Pineda, all of whom were killed in the mall’s food court on July 17, 2022.
Businesses prepare for eclipse-related complications, disruptions
Some local workplaces’ plans include everything from shifting delivery and staffing schedules to paring back operations to working remotely—or even taking the day off.
Johnson County employer resource program shifting to new operator
The program, established in 2020, allows companies to access a success coach, who can assist employees with a variety of needs such as housing issues, food banks, or financial literacy resources.
Regional collaboration aims to lift city centers
A cooperative of central Indiana communities wants to expand the impact of Main Street via walkable districts to attract residents and boost innovative development.
Energizer to close Franklin facility, cut 64 employees
The Franklin facility also saw major job reductions in October, when Energizer ceased its packaging operations at the site.
Pitney Bowes closing Greenwood facility, eliminating 100 jobs
The closure comes about six months after Pitney Bowes announced it was eliminating 311 jobs as part of a decision to do away with parcel delivery and returns operations at the facility.
Solar eclipse activities planned around Indianapolis and beyond in 2024
Communities and groups are planning events large and small for the April 8, 2024, solar eclipse, with a path of totality that will briefly plunge the Indianapolis area and much of the rest of the state into darkness.
Sales of existing homes in Indy area fall for 21st consecutive month
Meanwhile, the median sales price for a house in the 16-county area in October jumped 3.9%, to $299,000, from the same month a year ago.
Energizer to end packaging operations at Franklin plant, cut employees
An Energizer spokesperson said the Franklin plant “will continue to serve as the central distribution center for our U.S. battery and lights businesses.”
Greenwood planning 16-court pickleball facility in Freedom Park
The Greenwood Parks & Recreation Department plans to add an additional 120 parking spots at Freedom Park to accommodate pickleball and aquatic center visitors.
85 counties opt in for enhanced public health funding before deadline
Johnson County accounts for the bulk of the funding that the dissenting counties will forego. It qualified for up to $2.1 million.
Greenwood developing new master plan to fuel growth
Gabe Nelson, planning director for the city, said public input will play a major role in the creation of the plan, which aims to ensure Greenwood remains attractive to existing residents and businesses, while creating opportunities to attract new ones.
Chilly Water Brewing plans Greenwood location
Chilly Water is targeting a late-August opening in a 1,200-square-foot space that adds a Johnson County location to two existing spots in Indianapolis..
DHL investing nearly $120 million in Johnson County supply-chain project
In an incentive contract with the Indiana Economic Development Corp., the logistics firm says it will create as many as 676 jobs at the facility by 2027.
Optometry business plans new office, more staff in Greenwood
The Greenwood Common Council this week voted unanimously to approve the creation of an economic revitalization area and provide a real property tax abatement for VisionQuest Eyecare.
Dunham Rubber & Belting acquired by Georgia-based firm
Dunham, a 57-year-old Greenwood-based distributor, fabricator and manufacturer with locations in Shelbyville and Fort Wayne, was purchased by Belt Power LLC.
Local firm acquires $104M industrial building on south side
While it’s not clear what the new owner plans to do with the building, the name of the holding company indicates uses as a cold-storage or pharmaceutical facility—or both.
Franklin-based industrial supplier acquired by Alabama company
Quality Mill Supply Co., which was started in 1944 and operates five locations in Indiana, is the fourth Indiana business to be acquired by Martin Supply or its parent company in the past three years.
Chicken tenders chain Slim Chickens planning at least 5 restaurants in central Indiana
Slim Chickens, which offers a menu that includes chicken tenders, wings, sandwiches, wraps, chicken and waffles, and salads, has about 150 restaurants in at least 29 states, plus the United Kingdom and Kuwait.