Zionsville mayor can’t demote fire chief without council’s approval, court affirms
The Court of Appeals of Indiana decision stems from Zionsville Mayor Emily Styron’s decision to revise the job description of longtime Fire Chief James C. VanGorder.
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The Lemon Bar restaurant in Zionsville meeting tart end
Kate Drury, founder of The Flying Cupcake, opened The Lemon Bar in October 2017 in the renovated site of an abandoned garage. She cited staffing shortages as the reason behind its impending closure.
Use of on-demand execs becomes a growing trend
Rather than hiring full-time executives, companies are increasingly likely to turn to a fractional executive—someone who serves part time, typically on contract rather than as an employee.
The Learning Experience to build first Indiana location in Fishers
The Florida-based preschool company has planned five central Indiana locations, including new buildings in Noblesville, Westfield, Brownsburg and Greenwood.
Carmel-based tech firm Lumavate scores $6M investment
This is the sixth round of funding Lumavate has announced since its founding in 2015. The company offers a no-code platform that clients can use to create smartphone apps.
1205 Distillery plans Lebanon location, increased production
The tasting room and production site near the Boone County Courthouse will become third 1205 Distillery location, joining sites in Fletcher Place and Westfield.
Iowa-based grocery chain Hy-Vee plans 150,000-square-foot store in Zionsville
Company announces it is finalizing plans to secure 26 acres of undeveloped land along Whitestown Parkway.
Torchy’s Tacos planning to open Fishers location in March
Torchy’s, which launched as a food trailer in Austin in 2006, opened its first Indiana restaurant last April in Jeffersonville.
Kittle to develop $54M workforce-housing project in fast-growing Whitestown
To help support blue-collar workers, Meadows on Main will be income-restricted and serve individuals and families generally making 40% to 70% of the area’s median income.
Westfield football coach Gilbert announces mayoral bid
Jake Gilbert, head football coach at Westfield High School, has coached the Shamrocks since 2010 and was elected to the city council in 2019.
Real estate exec Woodard seeks adaptive reuse for old fan factory
Real estate executive Turner Woodard has closed on the acquisition of the former Horton Fan Factory in Carmel and plans to market it to an array of potential users.
Dealers Wholesale acquires Wisconsin-based security business
The Indianapolis-based distributor of commercial doors, business hardware, and security systems has completed a deal for ClearPath Connections of Pewaukee, Wisconsin.
Fishers-based Vibenomics signs audio deal with grocery chain Hy-Vee
Vibenomics, which offers music, advertising and audio messaging for retailers nationwide, says its audio will be heard in the Iowa-based grocery chain’s stores beginning Feb. 15.
Crumbl Cookies continues local expansion with Carmel store next on list
The Utah-based gourmet cookie franchise arrived in Indiana with five stores in 2021, starting with a Fishers location a year ago.
Westfield names new director for Grand Park Sports Campus
Matt Trnian has worked in various management positions at Grand Park Sports Campus since its opening in 2014.
Carmel-based GyanSys acquires Vancouver-based Salesforce partner
With the acquisition of British Columbia-based Groundswell Cloud Solutions, GyanSys now has more than 250 employees who work in the firm’s Salesforce practice.
Carmel-based DriverReach lands $7.5M in equity funding
DriverReach, founded in 2016, offers a platform that makes it easier for customers to hire commercial truck drivers. The company said it plans to use its additional funding on hiring and product research and development.
Book publisher planning $21M expansion of Indiana plant
New York City-based Hachette Book Group said the 164,000-square-foot expansion will result in the hiring of additional staff.
Fishers shopping center sold for $7.5M to out-of-state firm
The buyer, who is based in Houston, has had multiple restaurants in downtown Indianapolis, including a Mo’s, A Place for Steaks, along with Nook and most recently Pomodoro.
Carmel-based maker of cannabinoid products to hire as many as 270
3C Labs LLC, a cannabinoid research and manufacturing firm, intends to invest $1.5 million in expanding its Indy-area operations, according to a contract with the Indiana Economic Development Corp.