Minority-owned firms chase contracts to build criminal justice center
If the city of Indianapolis meets its goals, at least $154 million in contracts for the $571 million project will go to minority-owned firms.
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Historic building on East Washington Street primed for tech makeover
The vacant three-story structure dating back to the 1880s has a new owner, which plans to convert it to co-working space for technology companies.
Area’s largest home builder acquired by Berkshire Hathaway division
Since its founding in 1994, Arbor Homes LLC and its affiliates have constructed more than 13,000 homes in the Indianapolis area.
Public Greens plans to open downtown restaurant late this year
The restaurant in the Cummins building will boost Patachou’s roster of central Indiana restaurants to 14.
Local collision repair chain Church Brothers acquired by national player
Church Brothers, which has six area locations, was founded in Indianapolis in 1929 by brothers Noel and Clem Church and remained family-owned and operated for three generations.
Record store, book shop reopen in historic Irvington building
The two businesses closed this spring, but a new owner has purchased both shops and is reopening them under one name in the 96-year-old Irvington Masonic Lodge property, which also recently changed ownership.
Amazon makes $1B splash in health care by buying PillPack
The move represents a formidable challenge to pharmacy chains including Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. and CVS Health Corp., the two largest drugstore chains in the United States.
Lilly unveils new $75M research building in Indianapolis
The pharmaceutical company said the 130,000-square-foot building will allow scientists to collaborate better on research for small molecules and synthetic peptides.
Struggling neighborhoods want their ‘own renaissance’
The tension between a desire for investment and an inherent distrust of it is occurring across disadvantaged Indianapolis neighborhoods.
Memory Bank: Das Deutsche Haus hosts gymnastics competition
Das Deutsche Haus (now known as The Athenaeum) was constructed in Indianapolis in two phases from 1893 to 1898 for the Indianapolis Socialer Turnverein. It was considered a “house of culture,” according to The Athenaeum Foundation. The building, awarded the National Historic Landmark designation in 2016, served for many years as the home to German […]
Beholder restaurant co-owner knows wine but isn’t snob about it
Sommelier Josh Mazanowski is business partner with celebrity chef Jonathan Brooks in the new dinner-only restaurant at 1844 E. 10th St.
Neighbors turn to courts to fight developments
Neighbors in at least four neighborhoods opposed to approved real estate projects are refusing to acquiesce and instead are mounting court challenges in hopes of stopping developments.
Ball & Biscuit owner planning restaurant in former drag club
The restaurant is a project of local attorney Trevor Belden, who opened The Ball & Biscuit cocktail lounge on Mass Ave in 2010.
Creditors prepping lawsuit against HHGregg officers and directors
A Delaware law firm is spearheading the case on a contingency-fee basis. Under the sliding scale, it would get 20 percent of a recovery up to $10 million, and 35 percent of a recovery topping $20 million.
Broad Ripple restaurant closes after losing chef, bar manager to new brewpub
The owner said he would come up with a new plan after losing key employees to a new brewpub from Sahm Restaurant Group.
Residential Real Estate: Marketplace for June 29, 2018
The number of active listings in central Indiana has inched up slightly after dropping to fewer than 5,000 earlier this year.
Home tour: Cottage Home place has cool little carriage house
Bill Pritt, owner of FortyFive Degrees restaurant at College and Massachusetts avenues, has moved from the main house to the apartment above the garage.
Buyers must make good offers quickly to snag homes in sizzling market
An especially low inventory of homes for sale is driving up prices and requiring buyers to take unusual steps to secure the places they want.
Area home sales still climbing amid escalating prices, fewer choices
The total number of active home listings in the 15-county central Indiana region dropped 25 percent from the end of May 2017 to the end of last month.
Dora, Lauth propose hotel, office building on North Meridian corridor
Dora Hospitality Group and Lauth Group hope to bring a new Hilton brand to the market as part of mixed-use development north of the Ritz Charles hospitality venue.