Big crowds expected for new Mormon temple in Carmel
The 34,000-square-foot temple at 116th Street and Spring Mill Road in Carmel will be one of fewer than 20 in the United States east of the Mississippi River.
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Jonathan Byrd’s secures Grand Park Fieldhouse naming rights
The $8.1 million indoor basketball and volleyball facility at Grand Park will be known as the Jonathan Byrd’s Fieldhouse.
UPDATE: Many Indiana counties not meeting public records law
The survey commissioned by the Indiana Coalition for Open Government sought records from 90 public agencies in 30 counties, but only 15 provided electronic copies of the documents.
Indy joins regional group to fund transit route
The City-County Council voted Monday for Indianapolis to join Carmel, Westfield and Greenwood in an economic development group seeking state funding for a rapid-transit route.
Westfield gateway development to include four-story hotel
A development on the southwest corner of U.S. 31 and State Road 32 in Westfield could include a four-story hotel and several other retail buildings.
Fresh Thyme sets opening for new stores in Westfield, Fishers
The Phoenix-based specialty grocer will have new stores at 11481 E. 116th St. in Fishers and 3400 E. 146th St. in Carmel. Both will open Aug. 6 with a celebration starting at 7 a.m.
Hotel to pioneer unique training program for people with disabilities
An Indianapolis not-for-profit is readying to open a 150-room Courtyard by Marriott in Muncie billed as a first-of-its-kind teaching hotel for people with disabilities.
Hamilton County crafting tax-funded transit plan
Hamilton County leaders are getting a clearer picture of what a public transit bus system could look like and, according to a new study, the annual operating cost could range from $10 million to nearly $25 million.
Two national soccer tournaments to draw thousands to Westfield
Two U.S. Club Soccer tournaments are expected to bring 270 teams and 5,000 players to Westfield during the next two weeks. It’s the first time the 400-acre sports campus has hosted the events.
Fishers rejects bids for downtown site over incentive requests
The Fishers Redevelopment Commission received two bids for a half-acre site in the Nickel Plate District and rejected both this week.
Developer refines proposed CVS at 161st and Spring Mill Road
Nearly a year after receiving rezoning approval, an Indianapolis-based development group finally hopes to win design approval on a CVS-anchored commercial development near 161st Street and Spring Mill Road.
Kroger plans multimillion-dollar expansion at 116th and Cumberland
The chain intends to add 18,000 square feet of space, bringing the store to 82,000 square feet. It also likely will have upgrades being tried at other Krogers.
Indiana law spurs ‘fireworks tourism’ from Illinois
Fireworks store owners in northwest Indiana say half to 80 percent of their business comes from Illinois, where fireworks are strictly regulated. That’s also good for restaurants and other retailers.
Young Whitestown leader puts stamp on growing town’s canvas
Lauren Bailey, 24, the town’s first director of planning, is responsible for envisioning what the fastest-growing community in the state could look like in five to 10 years.
Brownsburg entrepreneur is a cryogenic-tooth-banking pioneer
Michael A. Byers’ Tooth Bank is one of a tiny group of U.S. companies catering to the latest iteration of stem cell therapy: harvesting stem cells from the pulp inside baby teeth and extracted wisdom teeth, then culturing, freezing and storing them at a cryostorage facility for later use.
Greenwood HR firm plans expansion, 245 hires by 2020
Human resources and corporate benefits firm Tilson expects a tidal wave of new workers by the end of the decade as firms try to cope with complex employee requirements.
Noblesville starts processing liquor licenses for new Riverfront district
Noblesville officials this week sent to the state the first liquor license application for the recently designated Riverfront Redevelopment District.
Carmel eyes plan for traffic nightmare at Keystone and 96th St.
City officials hope to start construction in 2017 on a nearly $32 million teardrop roundabout that would bridge through traffic over 96th Street.
Local startups’ aim: Remodel home-services industry
Angie’s List has long been considered the 800-pound gorilla in the home-services market, an industry estimated to be worth at least $400 billion annually. But three tech startups from its own back yard believe they can better connect consumers and service providers.
Golf-course manager says fresh formula could help revive sport
Golf course and country club management firm Green Golf Partners launched four years ago, at a time the golf industry nationwide was deep in the rough.