North of 96th roundup: More sweet treats for the north side
Multiple retailers, restaurants and other businesses have recently opened or are planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis.
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Conner Prairie’s expansion plan moves forward with favorable recommendation
Conner Prairie’s plan to expand the outdoor living-history museum west of the White River received a boost Tuesday night from the Carmel Plan Commission.
Central Indiana development group names Jennifer Messer executive director
Messer, an attorney who operates her own law firm, will lead the newly formed group as it looks to increase collaboration and apply for regional grants.
Henke Development planning 350-acre, nature-focused community in Zionsville
Single-family houses at Bradley Ridge would range in price from $1 million to $3 million, while townhouses would cost $800,000 to $850,000.
SweeTies cupcake shops close in Indianapolis, Fishers
SweeTies Gourmet Treats, a cake and cupcakes business, was co-founded in 2009 by two-time Super Bowl champion Rosevelt Colvin and his wife, Tiffany Colvin.
Sahm’s vacating longtime bar and restaurant space in Fishers
Hoss Bar & Grill, a Sahm’s Restaurant Group business that took over a spot previously occupied by Sahm’s Bar & Grill, has closed.
Riverview Health CEO anticipates growth despite recent red ink
It’s turnaround time at Riverview Health, the small, 114-year-old hospital system owned by Hamilton County, which is trying to deal with competition from larger health care systems.
Developer planning 252 apartments on west side of Carmel
The project proposed by Carmel-based REI Real Estate Services calls for 11 two- and three-story apartment buildings along North Michigan Road.
Westfield Police Department planning new headquarters
The Westfield Police Department is basing the eventual size of the facility on the number of officers it expects to add and the city’s projected population by 2050.
Indiana to host Farm Aid benefit concert for third time
Farm Aid founders Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp will top the bill at Ruoff Music Center.
Fishers-based biosciences firm Quantigen acquired by Versiti
Quantigen employs 46 people at its office at 10300 Kincaid Drive, and it will retain its name following the deal.
Local coffeeshop chain planning aggressive U.S. expansion
Owner Sajjad Shah Shah self-funded the first four MOTW shops without any debt or investors, but the company is working to clear hurdles to become eligible for franchising as well.
Some see ghosts in the Field of Dreams. Drew Storen saw bourbon.
Drew Storen, the former star pitcher at Brownsburg High School, has found a new line of work after Major League Baseball—running his Carmel-based business, Field of Dreams Whiskey Co.
Carmel Swim Academy opens $5M facility for swimming newcomers
The 10,000-square-foot facility includes a training pool with six 25-yard swimming lanes, a shallow-water instructional area, a mezzanine where parents can watch swim lessons, and locker rooms.
Is competitive eating lucrative? Yes, if you’re hot dog champ Joey Chestnut
Westfield resident Joey “Jaws” Chestnut has become wealthy through professional eating prize money, paid appearances and endorsements.
CarmelFest artist Kara Cole makes Nashville connections to grow career
Kara Cole, who will perform July 3 as part of CarmelFest festivities, is making noise as a solo artist thanks to a recent alliance with Nashville-based artist development firm Charlotte Avenue Entertainment.
Northern Hamilton County Chamber names executive director
Tonya Hyatt, a Purdue University graduate, most recently worked as operations coordinator for community growth at Muncie-based software company Accutech Systems Corp.
Upland Brewing to open taproom at Clay Terrace in Carmel
The planned 5,300-square-foot Upland taproom plans to serve a rotating beer and seasonal food menu.
Subaru planning distribution facility at 1.1M-square-foot warehouse in Zionsville
Plans call for the the warehouse, called Park 267, to be built on a 76-acre site. About 130 employees would work at the facility.
Ron DeSantis to visit Indy area as presidential bid ramps up
His planned visit comes as the Florida governor looks to narrow the gap between himself and former President Donald Trump, the current frontrunner for the GOP presidential nomination in 2024.