UPDATE: Macy’s closing wounds ailing mall
Macy’s decision to close its store at Lafayette Square could deal a devastating
blow to a mall already reeling from the loss of other major tenants.
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The Music Mill is closing
The restaurant, bar and concert venue Music Mill plans to shut down next month after a four-year run at 3720 E. 82nd St. near the Fashion Mall…
Scotty’s opens; Tango is next
Now that Scotty’s Brewhouse has officially opened, what do you think so far of the revamped Jefferson Plaza? The original renderings are here. The…
Time to Tango?
Looks like the Taste of Tango will get off the ground after all. Workers yesterday installed a black awning on the building’s brown facade (fashion…
Office building getting a new look
A four-story building at Washington and Delaware streets downtown is getting a full makeover. The 11,000-square-foot property is being marketed to retail users for the first floor and office for the other three. No tenants have committed yet, said Harvey…
New shop offers nutrition, exercise advice
Fitness-minded partners collaborate to open a Broad Ripple nutritional supplement store.
Market owner: “Look into the future”
Georgetown Market has stayed in the health food game since 1973, in part because of owner Rick Montieth’s ability to see down
the road.
Plainfield salon a family enterprise
Beth Metzger has talked about opening a salon and day spa with her daughter, Jill Dennis, for years.
Davis Homes folds, other builders struggle
Davis Homes, one of the state’s largest home builders, fell victim to the tough housing market, ceasing operations July 23.
Angie’s List chief builds company, rebuilds Holy Cross
For several years, Angie’s List CEO Bill Oesterle also has been quietly attempting to revitalize the near-east side.
Activist shakes up Steak n Shake after taking control
After months of agitating for changes at The Steak n Shake Co., investor Sardar Biglari finally got a shot at putting his
theories into action.
Mass Ave shops thrive ‘in the city’
Talk to anyone about Kristin Kohn and her "In the City" ventures and you hear the same thing, over and over: Smart. Enthusiastic.
Fun. Entrepreneurial. And hardworking, especially when it comes to Massachusetts Avenue.
More downtown restaurant news
Noodles & Co. plans to open in the long-vacant former home of Hard Times Cafe, which is just west of Houlihan’s and Steak n Shake on Maryland Street. The Colorado-based chain…
City government should shop locally
Good luck getting people to buy from local vendors or manufacturers.
Businesses on MLK give revitalization another shot
The newly organized MLK Business Revitalization Association aims to bring new life to the neighborhood west of downtown by
uniting area business owners behind a common goal — cleaning up the community to attract other entrepreneurs.
Struggling City Market loses subsidy
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard has notified the City Market that the financially strapped city is phasing out its subsidies
to the historic downtown fixture, which account for one-quarter of the market’s nearly $1 million budget.
Ex-Noblesville official paved way for project after resigning post
A quick turnaround from city official to high-paid land-use lobbyist raises questions for some critics of revolving-door
government.
Distribution holds promise for Central Indiana
A new report shows that, despite a sluggish national economy, the Indianapolis area should continue to attract industrial
businesses and distribution centers next year.
Apartment revitalization work begins in Irvington
Apartment developer Christopher Piazza has closed on financing for a $1.2 million renovation of a 1914 apartment building
in Irvington.
Kroger, Marsh continue store-upgrade spree
Even in the midst of a recession, one form of economic activity continues apace — supermarket construction and refurbishment.