Owners hope to turn former Marsh store into self-storage facility in Noblesville
The self-storage facility would be part of a larger redevelopment project that would add office and retail buildings to the property.
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Popular southern Indiana pizza chain to open first Indianapolis location
Evansville-based Azzip Pizza, which has eight restaurants in Indiana and Kentucky, has a site locked up for its first Indianapolis location. The company said it could open several more restaurants in the area in future years.
Retail rivals crash Amazon’s Prime Day party
The gravitational pull of Amazon Prime Day is so strong on shoppers it’s benefiting other online retailers as well, according to an early analysis from a key data group.
Adrian Orchards on market, as owners look to retire
The south-side institution debuted in 1925 and has remained in the same family for three generations. But its owners don’t have any obvious successors.
U.S. retail sales jump in June in sign of consumer health
Measures of consumer confidence remain historically high and June’s retail sales figures suggest that consumer spending, which drives two-thirds of the economy, remains strong.
Square Donuts shops in Indianapolis area shut down
More than half of the Square Donuts shops in Indiana—including two locations in Indianapolis and one in Carmel—have closed because of contract issues, the owner of the parent company confirmed Monday.
IBJ Podcast: Pete the Planner on the magic of a 15-year mortgage
Peter Dunn talks to guest host Lesley Weidenbener about all things home buying, including mortgages, determining how much house you can afford, why you shouldn’t put down less than 10% and why the idea of starter homes and family homes is silly.
New owners of Tibbs Drive-In predict bright future
The new owners, who recently acquired the 24-acre property, say they’ve already made some improvements to the four-screen outdoor theater, which has been in operation on the west side of Indianapolis since 1967.
Boomerang proposes $157M mixed-use development on 240 acres in Noblesville
The massive project, which includes industrial, residential and commercial uses, would take place on largely undeveloped land near the State Road 32/38 split.
Fashion accessory retailer Charming Charlie going out of business
The 15-year-old chain, which has stores in Carmel, Noblesville and Greenwood, plans to close all 261 of its locations after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Owner of former Scotty’s Brewhouse location sued over closure
A Pots & Pans Production LLC, which provides management services for all of Scotty’s Holdings LLC’s restaurant locations, filed suit this week against Johnson Hospitality Group LLC.
Long-awaited Birdies to debut in Westfield
The mini-golf portion of the entertainment and dining complex opens Friday, but its 250-seat American grill restaurant won’t open until November.
Memory Bank: Main Street in Fortville in 1908
This photo was taken on Sept. 21, 1908, looking south from Staat Street (labeled as Statts Street in the photo) in Fortville.
Developers embrace challenging rehab projects but foresee fewer opportunities ahead
A number of major projects are underway now, but developers say activity might slow when those projects wrap up.
Storage company to add location
Indianapolis-based Commercial Self Storage is in growth mode, with plans to expand its Castleton facility and open a site in Noblesville in the next several months.
Glick honored for north-side project
Indianapolis-based developer Gene B. Glick Co. was recognized in late June by the National Apartment Association for a project near Keystone at the Crossing.
Ball State moving local operations to east-side Angie’s List site
Ball State is consolidating operations it had at Meridian Centre and at the Platform at City Market into a building on Pine Street, in the block between East Washington and Market streets.
Roundtripper, Peterson land tax abatements for Westfield projects
Roundtripper Baseball Academy is expanding its baseball facilities in Westfield and The Peterson Co. plans to build an office and warehouse facility for a Fishers company that plans to relocate.
Developers team up on $12.5M apartment project on near-north side
A north-side community group and a locally based development company are partnering on the two-building project slated for the southeast corner of Illinois and 22nd streets.
Downtown steakhouse closes; owners plan conversion to event venue
For the second time in less than three years, restaurateur Gary Brackett is forming a new business strategy for the downtown space he leases at 14 E. Washington St.