Lucas Oil lube shop ‘on hold’
Company announced plans in May 2009 for a $2 million lube shop and car wash in Avon. But more than a year later, work hasn’t
started.
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Circle Centre sues restaurant Bella Vita over unpaid rent
Italian restaurant that took over high-profile mall space in January is being sued by the landlord for $96,523.23.
New rendering for Washington Street project
The developers repairing two long-vacant buildings at Washington and Meridian streets has released a new rendering of the
project.
Developer facing legal action everywhere it has built condos
Three of the four principals in Page Development were in court June 8 to sift through the fallout from a $1.35 million judgment
against them. It’s only the tip of Page Development’s financial straits.
Circle City Sweets takes chance on Indianapolis City Market
The stand that sells fresh baked goods opened last month, undaunted by the market’s recent history.
Long-vacant Washington Street buildings headed for revival
Workers are restoring facades on two empty buildings along Washington Street just east of Meridian Street as part
of
a
retail
and residential redevelopment.
Hat World expansion to create 571 jobs in Indianapolis
Hat World, a subsidiary of Nashville, Tenn.-based Genesco Inc., said it plans to invest up to $22 million to lease and prepare
additional space locally as it consolidates manufacturing and warehouse operations from Wisconsin.
Area home sales took big hit in May as credit expires
Pending home sales fell 31.5 percent last month, following expiration of the federal home-buyer tax credit.
Indoor amusement center could have new owner
Springfield, Mo.-based America’s Incredible Pizza Company is negotiating to purchase Xscape and could have a deal finalized
as soon as Wednesday.
Restoration begins on vacant Washington Street buildings
A local group has begun restoration of two long-vacant buildings along Washington Street just east of Meridian Street.
Proposed development near Lilly campus could include hotel
Indianapolis developer Buckingham Cos. is in discussions to build a mixed-use development that could include apartments, shops,
office space, and a hotel and conference center.
Fort Ben home, condos headed to auction
The former home of the commanding general at Fort Benjamin Harrison and four condominiums at the old army base are being auctioned June 17, a reflection of the difficulty of selling high-end condos in a soft real estate market.
Walgreen gets OK to sell booze at 18 more stores
The Local Alcoholic Beverage Board of Marion County recommended permits for 18 of the 28 stores for which Walgreens is seeking
to sell alcohol. Approval by the Indiana Alcohol Tobacco Commission could happen as soon as June. 15.
Deal adds Verizon Wireless kiosks to all HHGregg stores
Marion-based The Cellular Connection expects to add 500 jobs in 15 states as a result of the agreement with HHGregg.
Bloomington candy store eyeing ambitious expansion
After a great first few months in Bloomington, Campus Candy’s co-owners hope to replicate that success, rolling out a plan
that calls for opening 50 college-town stores
across the country in the next 18 months and a total of 125 within five years.
Dunkin, Baskin-Robbins eye closed Meridian Street cafe
They will take over the former home of Bonjour Cafe & Bakery if the owner wins city approval to add a drive-through.
Indy entrepreneurs draft plans for 3 microbreweries
Three local microbreweries—Triton Brewing Co., Bier Brewery & Taproom and Flat 12 Bierwerks—are planning
to open in the next few months in a rush inspired in part by the runaway success of homegrown Sun King Brewing Co.
INSIDE DISH: Peterson’s rebounds after rough start, recession
Joe Peterson dreamed of opening a high-end restaurant. The start was
rough, but it led to breakthroughs at Joe's day
job as a manufacturing magnate.
Building slated for reuse was state’s first ‘Fresh Air’ school
A not-for-profit group has found a new use for an historic former elementary school on the near east side. The former Lucretia
Mott School No. 3, at 23 N. Rural St., is set to become a mixed-income apartment community.