Westfield sues Illinois turf company for $3M
The lawsuit, originally filed in Hamilton County and then transferred to federal court, argues that Turf Solutions Group LLC failed to fulfill its contractual obligations for work at Grand Park.
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Student-loan giant USA Funds overhauls mission
USA Funds’ business is dying. But the Fishers-based not-for-profit with nearly $600 million in annual revenue is determined to find new life helping students pay for college degrees.
Indiana State launches drone major as demand for expertise grows quickly
Indiana State University was among the first universities in the country to offer a minor in unmanned systems, and even launched a drone research center. Now, as federal regulators loosen drone restrictions, the school is adding an unmanned-systems major.
Hamilton County moving ahead with judicial center expansion
The addition could cost as much as $22 million. Officials opted against constructing a new building east of State Road 37, thus keeping users and employees in downtown Noblesville.
Funding for fire tower in Hamilton County dies without a vote
Public safety officials expressed no interest in a compromise to fund the fire tower, leading the Hamilton County Council to not take a vote on the $568,000 proposal.
Launch Fishers helps start co-working space in Marion
The Refinery Business Center in Marion will offer 6,000 square feet of co-working space for entrepreneurs, not-for-profits, small businesses, other professionals and students.
Indiana Beach resort sold to amusement park firm
The 89-year-old entertainment venue in Monticello is becoming part of a new California company with more than a dozen parks nationwide.
Hancock County weighing plans for new $30M fairgrounds
The Hancock County project is proposed for more than 200 acres of county-owned farmland along U.S. 40 just east of Greenfield.
Indiana auto parts plant with 750 workers set to close
The plant in Winchester, east of Muncie, has been the North America branch for Japanese manufacturer Marujun since 1999. The closing process will begin next month and finish late next year.
Indiana Supreme Court agrees to hear Zionsville merger case
Whitestown is appealing a recent Indiana Court of Appeals ruling that allowed Zionsville to merge with Perry Township and add the position of mayor without becoming a city.
Riverview Health eyeing Noblesville expansion
Riverview Health is looking for community input for the future of its Noblesville campus as it considers expansion plans.
Greenwood aims for strict development at new exit
When you get off Interstate 65 at a new Greenwood exit, don't expect to find truck stops, fast-food restaurants and multiple gas stations. Warehouses and apartments won't be allowed, either.
Facebook event for small businesses coming to Carmel
Hamilton County’s four chambers of commerce are teaming up to host a Facebook workshop for small business owners on Wednesday, Sept. 2.
Zionsville parcels may lure Michigan Road development projects
Commercial projects are starting to stake claims on open land along the Zionsville portion of Michigan Road, catching up with the flurry of mostly retail development that’s already occurred along the Carmel portion of the roadway.
Auto parts maker plans factory, 400 jobs in Anderson
NTN Driveshaft Inc. plans to spend about $140 million on building and equipping the factory where it will make velocity joints for the automotive industry.
Roundup: Primanti Bros. coming to Noblesville, Buffalo Wild Wings opening in Anson
Specialty sandwich restaurant Primanti Bros. has filed plans with the city for a 5,500-square-foot location north of the recently opened, 82,000-square-foot Cabela’s.
Carmel-based Heartland acquires Splenda, plans expansion
Heartland Food Products Group announced Tuesday that it plans to acquire low-calorie sweetener brand Splenda, creating the need for a major expansion at its Indianapolis-area operations.
YMCA partners with VA for Pike Township center
Although the $10 million Pike Township YMCA has no timetable for completion, officials have pledged to offer extensive services to veterans in conjunction with the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center.
Carmel hires firm for City Center hotel, conference center designs
The Carmel Redevelopment Commission has agreed to pay up to nearly $25,000 for a firm to create initial designs for a potential hotel and separate conference center at City Center.
Human-rights ordinance could give Carmel economic edge
While businesses consider many factors before choosing where to locate, economic development experts say a community’s openness to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals increasingly is one of them.