Big Car launches affordable home-ownership program for artists
Approved artists would co-own the renovated homes in the Garfield Park neighborhood and only pay half the cost of the property.
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Westfield approves rezoning for Grand Millennium Center
The Grand Millennium Center, proposed by EdgeRock Development LLC, is expected to include a civic center, YMCA, aquatics center and health care facility, convention center and at least one hotel with possibly 500 rooms.
VA delays plan for Crown Hill amid growing opposition
The decision comes amid growing opposition to the 15-acre national cemetery project, which opponents say endangers old-growth forest on the northern border of Crown Hill.
Outdoor retailer Gander Mountain closing area store
Gander Mountain is closing two stores in Indiana, including one of its Indianapolis-area locations, as part of a bankruptcy restructuring plan that will close 32 stores overall.
Gordmans Stores files for bankruptcy with plan to liquidate
The century-old discount department store chain operates one store in the Indianapolis area and several more in other parts of the state.
Lawsuit accuses strip club operator of exploiting dancers
A company that owns more than a dozen strip clubs around the country, including one in Indianapolis, is facing a federal lawsuit over allegations that it exploited its dancers by requiring them to pay fees in order to work.
Other suitors will have chance to outbid HHGregg’s proposed buyer
The Indianapolis-based appliance and electronics retailer says it has interest from dozens of potential purchasers.
Furniture stores brace for Ikea’s incursion
The long-awaited arrival of Ikea to central Indiana will transform the way many Hoosiers buy furniture.
Salesforce expansion will fill one-quarter of Salesforce Tower
The San Francisco-based tech giant in May will begin occupying 11 floors in the 48-story building.
Meijer to roll out home-delivery grocery service in Indianapolis
The regional retailer, which has about a dozen superstores in the area, said it will offer the service beginning in April through outside vendor Shipt Inc.
St. Vincent planning $13.6M education center on hotel site
The hospital system plans to tear down a two-story hotel near its Indianapolis flagship campus and build a training facility for simulating situations in acute care.
Redevelopment of Irvington Coal Factory site stalls
A plan to build a $7.7 million affordable housing project on the site failed to win the necessary tax credits to help finance the development.
Radio Shack ‘rescuer’ files bankruptcy, likely to liquidate
The company that set out to revive the fortunes of RadioShack, the venerable consumer-electronics chain, filed for bankruptcy Wednesday after failing to keep up with changing consumer habits. The filing could mean the end for eight remaining area stores.
Mayor calls on VA to halt Crown Hill cemetery project
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett on Wednesday said his “dream” would be for the Crown Hill North Woods to become part of the city’s park system.
Kokomo, Howard County officials approve bar smoking ban
Officials in a central Indiana county have approved a ban on smoking in all bars and private clubs.
Debut of $37M Coil to kick off Broad Ripple apartment flurry
The village is expected to add as many as 500 rental units in the next year or so. Businesses hope they’ll boost daytime traffic in the area traditionally known for its nightlife.
HHGregg files for bankruptcy, lines up buyer
The company did not disclose the identity of the purchaser. CEO Robert Riesbeck said HHGregg is “fully committed” to continuing to operate the 132 stores that will remain after it completes the closings announced last week of 88 stores.
Department store chain Gordmans facing bankruptcy
Gordmans Stores Inc., a Midwestern department-store chain founded more than a century ago, is preparing to file for bankruptcy, according to people familiar with the matter. The retailer has one store in the Indianapolis area and several others in Indiana.
HHGregg could file bankruptcy as soon as next week
The news comes one day after the Indianapolis-based retailer announced that it was closing 88 stores and three distribution centers
RadioShack’s successor reportedly preparing for bankruptcy
A filing could happen within the coming days and will probably result in liquidation, sources said. The Indianapolis area is still home to several RadioShack locations.