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.
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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.
Cabela’s set to open next-generation store in August
The Sidney, Nebraska-based company is hiring 175 full-time and part-time employees for the new $12.5 million store, which is its second in Indiana.
Duke adding building to Hamilton Crossing office park
Indianapolis-based Duke Realty Corp. is proposing to add a another building to the office park located along U.S. 31 between Carmel Drive and Main Street.
Zionsville RDC considers offer for land near corporate park
The Zionsville Redevelopment Commission is considering an offer for 1.6 acres near 106th Street and Bennett Parkway.
Smashburger plans Westfield restaurant, its first in Indiana
The Denver-based burger joint is set to occupy 1,700 square feet in Cool Creek Commons on East 146th Street, between Gray Road and U.S. 31.
Citizens Energy plans $20M Fishers reservoir
The utility already has begun work on the project in an 88-acre former limestone quarry, which could provide another 25 million gallons of water per day when the reservoir opens in 2020.
$80M Grand and Main project in Carmel lands final approval
The $80 million mixed-use development along Old Meridian Street and Grand Boulevard received its final approvals this week.
Kroger in Carmel reopens after $10.8M revamp
The newly upgraded and expanded Kroger opened for customers at 8 a.m. Thursday.
Bluebridge secures $2 million in venture funding
The equity round, led by Carmel-based Allos Ventures and St. Louis-based Cultivation Capital, is the third round of financing for the company in less than a year.
Land near hot Fishers interchange set for sale after default
A couple of months after the sheriff's sale of the Fishers Banquet and Conference Center, an adjacent property with the same owners also is headed to auction.