Inside Grand Park’s soccer arena: soon to be a ‘hub’ for activity
The $25 million indoor soccer facility at Grand Park in Westfield is on track to open in July—but North of 96th got an early peek.
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Roundup: Boone County jail to become distillery, Deer Creek Brewery opens in Noblesville
The old Boone County Jail in Lebanon could be serving food and drinks by early 2016.
Fishers accepting offers on another downtown parcel
The Fishers Redevelopment Commission is accepting bids on a 0.62-acre parcel at 3 Municipal Drive until Dec. 11. The property sits to the south of the Fishers City Court building and is being used for construction staging.
Huntington Bank could replace former Walgreens building on Rangeline Road
Columbus, Ohio-based Huntington National Bank has filed plans to construct a 3,180-square-foot brick building on the 2-acre property at 1215 S. Rangeline Road.
Westfield mayor wants to build civic center, increase taxes
In his state of the city speech, Mayor Andy Cook said he has “wild ideas” for a center that could house government offices, a library or a health center. He also says residents may need to pay $10 to $20 per month more in taxes to fund public safety.
Village of West Clay developer pushing for more residential units, less commercial space
The developer of the Village of West Clay is nixing plans for future commercial growth, saying it’s “unfeasible” to wait for more office and retail possibilities.
Fishers will waive more than $1.6M in fees for Ikea
The economic development agreement between the city and the Swedish home furnishing company requires the city to cover the costs for road, park, bridge, permitting, development and sewer impact fees. The total savings for Ikea is estimated to be $1.66 million.
Dura Products to invest nearly $3M in Noblesville facility
Dura Products will construct a 15,000-square-foot building and furnish it with new logistical, IT and manufacturing equipment. The capital investment is expected to be $1.8 million and new equipment is expected to cost $1.15 million.
Fishers considering $1M short-term loan for road maintenance
Fishers officials are considering whether to issue a $1 million bond that the city would pay back by the end of next year to fund road resurfacing projects throughout the community.
Riverview Health submits rendering for Westfield facility
The hospital has submitted a rendering to the city of Westfield that shows several multi-story buildings and a parking lot on the northeast corner of State Road 32 and U.S. 31.
Roundup: Wild Eggs bringing breakfast to Carmel, Aspen Creek Grill opening soon in Noblesville
Wild Eggs will open at 1438 W. Main St. to the east of U.S. 31, according to permit filings.
Hamilton County voter turnout dips to single digits
With only a couple contested races—and none considered competitive—only 8.6 percent of registered voters in the 105 precincts with an election cast a ballot.
Wood Wind Golf Club now expected to stay open in 2016
Cohoat and O’Neal Management Corp., which sent an email to various course customers Sept. 8 saying its lease had not been renewed for next year, now says it will continue to run the facility in 2016.
Zionsville voters will face school funding question on Tuesday ballot
The six-year proposal would allow Zionsville Community Schools to continue to impose a 24.44-cent tax rate per $100 of assessed value for the next six years.
More industrial buildings coming to Whitestown
Plans have been filed for three distribution facilities along Indianapolis Road, which runs parallel to Interstate 65 to the west.
Tilly’s Tea Room hopes to relocate in Fishers
The building the tea room is located in at 8745 E. 116th St. in Fishers was recently sold to Indianapolis franchise Square Donuts, but owner Sharon Moore said the business will be open through the beginning of 2016.
Westfield couple launches mobile app to gather data on your favorite things
Westfield residents Aaron and Crystal Gold have launched Ask Likely, a mobile app focused on gathering information about a user’s favorite things and preferences to make gift giving and random acts of kindness easier for family and friends.
Sneak peek inside the new Launch Fishers
Similar to its current space in the 16,000-square-foot basement of the Hamilton East Public Library, the building will include dedicated desks, private offices, open workspace, a coffee shop and about a dozen conference rooms. It will also feature a bistro with a light commercial kitchen, locker rooms with showers, a small theater, a separate entrance and classrooms for Ball State University, and a suite for Carmel-based coding academy Eleven Fifty.
Square Donuts opening store in Fishers
The Indianapolis donut shop franchise plans to open at 8745 E. 116th St. in Fishers, according to real estate sources.
Carmel increases tax incentive threshold
The Carmel City Council updated its guidelines for approving economic development incentives for businesses Monday night and increased the average employee salary threshold from $45,000 to $90,000.