Ambrose Property Group building $75M industrial park in Whitestown
Two 233,000-square-foot buildings are under construction at the site, while a 248,000-square-foot building will be developed as a build-to-suit project.
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Joey Chestnut to compete against ‘fiercest rival’ in Netflix competition
After organizers for Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest said Joey Chestnut wouldn’t compete this year because of a deal with a rival brand, Netflix swiftly announced a new hot dog-eating competition that will feature Chestnut against Takeru Kobayashi.
Grand Park considered as team training base camp site for 2026 World Cup
FIFA announced Wednesday that Westfield’s Grand Park Sports Campus was selected as one of 24 potential locations to serve as a team base camp training site during the early rounds of the 48-country soccer tournament that will be played in the United States, Mexico and Canada in June and July 2026.
Joey Chestnut ‘gutted’ to be out of July 4 hot dog eating contest over brand dispute
Westfield resident Chestnut, the reigning champion of the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, will not participate in this year’s event after signing a deal with a rival brand, organizers said Tuesday.
IEDC receives state approval for $88M in additional LEAP district funding
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. received the financial greenlight Tuesday afternoon to buy 1,400 more acres of land in Boone County for the LEAP Lebanon Innovation District and make more infrastructure improvements.
Lebanon needs to find new water source to support more construction, mayor says
Without an additional source, Lebanon cannot currently offer water to companies and developers looking to build in the city who have not already reserved allocations.
Westfield looks to create district for people to take alcoholic beverages outside
The Westfield City Council on Monday night heard an introduction of plans to create a designated outdoor refreshment area, or DORA, in the city’s downtown.
IEDC seeks to purchase 2,500 more acres in Boone County for LEAP project
The IEDC is asking the state committee to allow it to redirect $88 million that had been approved for a previous project and use it to acquire more land and make infrastructure improvements in the LEAP Lebanon Innovation District.
Carmel siblings carry on swimming tradition as they seek Olympic bid
17-year-old Alex Shackell and 19-year-old Aaron Shackell will compete during the Olympic swimming trials at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Both have a chance to make the team.
Westfield unveils 8-year, $186M infrastructure plan
That represents $125 million in road improvements, $31 million in new roundabouts, $16.7 million in trail projects and $12.5 million in park projects. Half the projects have fundings allocated; the city is studying how to fund the other half.
Fishers-based Spokenote gaining traction with sports teams
Fishers-based tech startup Spokenote, which signed a first-of-its-kind sponsorship deal with the Indiana Pacers several months ago, said that deal has led to additional opportunities with other sports teams, including the Indy Eleven.
Mexican restaurant planned at new development in Fishers District
Arechiga Restaurant Group is set to open Piedra in Fishers in a 5,000-square-foot space with an outdoor patio area at The Union at Fishers District.
Central Indiana mayors say regionalism critical to growth, workforce retention
The Indy Chamber hosted 10 mayors from the area Wednesday to discuss economic development at its State of the Region event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
New report finds economic impact of $23M-plus for Carmel Christkindlmarkt
Attendance for the 2023 market was estimated at 475,000 and the market supported more than 150 jobs.
Carmel City Council approves park impact fee hike for developers
The fee will increase 11.13% each year through 2029. Carmel already has the highest park impact fee among its peer communities in the northern suburbs of Indianapolis.
Community Health planning $335M hospital in Westfield
The 425,000-square-foot project will mark the Indianapolis-based health care system’s first hospital in Hamilton County.
Zionsville-based startup selling coffee with a high-tech, NFT twist
Zionsville-based startup Coin Coffee LLC has a new take on an age-old practice—connecting with others over coffee. The company’s business model includes coffee, art and nonfungible tokens as a way to promote artists.
Pickleball chain chooses Noblesville for second area club
Former NFL quarterback Drew Brees and a pair of Indianapolis financial advisers are working to build a 57,000-square-foot indoor pickleball facility on the south side of Noblesville.
North of 96th roundup: Family Express continues expansion in central Indiana
Multiple retailers, restaurants and other businesses have recently opened or are planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis.
Former Westfield library building to become school district event center
The Westfield City Council this week unanimously approved a plan to renovate and convert the 32,000-square-foot former library at 333 W. Hoover St. into the $15 million Westfield Washington Schools Event Center.