North of 96th roundup: X-Golf, new bake shop among those set for openings
Several restaurants and businesses have recently opened or are planning to open their doors in the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a rundown:
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Brainard makes endorsement for successor in Carmel mayoral race
Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard, who is not seeking reelection after 28 years in office, on Friday endorsed one of the three Republican candidates who are running to take his place.
Whitestown planning $20M aquatic facility at former junkyard site
Town officials plan to break ground on the $20 million aquatic facility in late 2023. The facility is expected to open in 2025.
Developer planning townhouses, duplexes along 146th Street in Carmel
Farmington Hills, Michigan-based Schafer Development LLC is seeking city approval to rezone the land. Pulte Homes of Indiana LLC would be the builder for the 14-acre development.
Making a splash: Fishers prepares to open Geist Waterfront Park
The 70-acre park along Geist Reservoir will debut April 22—about a month later than initially planned—after three years of construction. Access to the much-anticipated beach will begin May 27, with the season ending Sept. 4.
Three Westfield candidates state their cases to be city’s second mayor
Republicans Kristen Burkman, Jake Gilbert and Scott Willis will compete in the May 2 primary election. No Democrats have filed to run for mayor.
Area residential builders see 14th straight month of falling permits
The local homebuilding industry continued to see a slump in demand for new houses in central Indiana in February.
Noblesville approves $9.5M bond, tax breaks for Bastian Solutions HQ
The company plans to create 250 jobs over the next five years in Noblesville with an average salary of $67,000 and retain and relocate 400 employees to the new corporate campus.
Jim Hallett leaving executive leadership at KAR after 30 years
Hallett is retiring from his positions as executive chairman and board chairman, the Carmel-based company announced Friday. He will remain a member of KAR’s board of directors.
Court overturns attorney fees award in case between ex-pharmacist, Pharmacy Board
A pharmacist convicted of producing and distributing adulterated drugs was not entitled to attorney fees in his case against the Indiana Board of Pharmacy, which was entitled to immunity, the Court of Appeals of Indiana has ruled.
Developer looking to build 400-unit apartment complex in Whitestown
The Maddox would include 11 residential buildings on about 33 acres near the intersection of East Whitestown Parkway and Cardinal Lane in Whitestown.
Carmel mayoral candidates debate spending, housing affordability
City Councilors Sue Finkam and Kevin “Woody” Rider and former Hamilton County Council member Fred Glynn each sought to differentiate themselves on fiscal transparency for developments, community outreach and housing.
Carmel-based startup Blue Agilis lands $2.5M seed investment
Founded in 2021, Blue Agilis helps health care providers customize their care based on research and provides a structure to make sure that care gets delivered.
Harvest Market planning grocery store at former Marsh location in Carmel
Quincy, Illinois-based Niemann Foods Inc. has filed plans to build its first Harvest Market grocery store in Indiana in a 75,000-square-foot space vacated by Marsh Supermarkets in 2017.
Spyro Gyra to headline inaugural Carmel Jazz Fest in August
A two-day jazz festival this summer in Carmel will feature more than 30 jazz, R&B and blues acts on stages around Carmel.
Chicken N Pickle entertainment complex coming to Fishers
The Chicken N Pickle in Fishers will feature a casual restaurant, event space, sports bar, pickleball courts, lawn games and rooftop dining.
Fishers-based marketing-tech firm Vibenomics acquired
Vibenomics, which has raised about $32 million in investment capital since its 2016 launch, is now owned by Austin, Texas-based Mood Media, a much larger player in marketing tech field.
Fishers City Council adopts Allisonville Road corridor study recommendations
The 96-page study by Indianapolis-based HWC Engineering examines the Allisonville Road corridor between East 106th and East 126th streets.
Kroger confirms plan to build $37M Marketplace store in Fishers
Plans call for the 120,000-square-foot store to fill a site formerly occupied by defunct grocery Marsh Supermarkets and replace a much smaller Kroger store across the street.
Kroger again planning grocery relocation at busy Fishers intersection, study says
Kroger plans to move from its store at 7272 Fishers Crossing Dr. across Allisonville Road to the site of a former Marsh Supermarkets store, according to a consultant’s study commissioned by city officials.