Monroe County looks to limit I-69 truck stops
Officials in southern Indiana’s Monroe County are proposing tough rules for any truck stops that might be built with the opening of the Interstate 69 extension.
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Hamilton County program builds community insight
Confession time: I’ve played hooky from my regular reporting duties twice in as many months—and I plan to do it again. (And again and again.)
Auction lands $2.1 million for Elona Biotech assets
Elona went into receivership in June after Greenwood officials filed a foreclosure lawsuit against the firm. The company failed after receiving more than $8 million in economic development incentives from the city over the past three years.
Aircraft paint shop at Grissom a boon for economy
The 150-employee facility is a godsend for Miami County, which lost a larger percentage of its residents between 1990 and 2000 than any other Indiana county.
Is Fido clamoring for a trip to the mall?
Officials at Clay Terrace in Carmel are working on plans to open a dog park on a vacant patch of land along U.S. 31, south of St. Vincent Sports Performance.
Eco-friendly lighting firm gains wattage after recession
Eco Lighting Solutions in Fishers designs and sells induction lighting, which costs less to install than LED and requires less energy than fluorescent. Induction lights work a lot like cheaper fluorescent ones, but don’t burn out as quickly.
RV exec seeking new start in Indy
A member of one of the recreational vehicle industry’s elite families hopes to get a fresh start in Indianapolis by launching a manufacturer of super-high-end RVs.
Noblesville company taking on industry giants with healthier snacks
The Darlington snack company for 30 years peddled sweet treats to large institutional users—think schools, hospitals and nursing homes. But growing concerns over America’s obesity epidemic have the small Noblesville company hanging its hopes on healthier fare: all-natural, whole-grain-rich snacks.
Wonder what suburban residents need? Just ask
Three years after its first citizens’ survey set helped officials set priorities for the growing community, Noblesville leaders are preparing to ask again.
Company gains more support for Indiana power plant
Several officials of a central Indiana town where a $500 million power plant has been proposed say they were impressed with another of the company's plants during a trip to Texas.
Noblesville weighs tax breaks for growing robotics firm
A 10-year-old company that designs and builds robotic systems for industrial clients plans to invest nearly $2 million to build and equip a facility in Noblesville Business Park.
Nestle picks Anderson for $72M plant expansion
Nestle USA plans to invest $72 million to add a seventh production line to its plant in Anderson, the beverage maker announced Tuesday.
Fishers seeking to reinvent itself with redevelopment
There’s more to transforming Fishers than bricks and mortar. It’s just as important for the soon-to-be-city to fill the new buildings with the businesses and residents who bring a community to life.
Landmark Indiana gym faces talk of possible closure
Muncie school board members are considering closing the 6,000-seat Muncie Fieldhouse to save money. The gymnasium turns 85 in December.
GE dropped planned investment in Bloomington factory
A GE Appliances spokeswoman says a $161 million investment announced three years ago was never made at a southern Indiana refrigerator factory where 160 jobs are now being cut.
Anderson leaders work to make most of gateways
A group of Anderson business and civic leaders is focusing on ways to change perceptions of those traveling into the city by improving interstate entrances.
Central Indiana mayor traveling to Italy to lure business
Anderson Mayor Kevin Smith said he'll meet with executives from five manufacturing companies near the city of Milan during the trip that starts Saturday.
Fishers plans new development on train-station site
Incentive deals are on the table to keep two high-potential businesses in Fishers, and the town is poised to pull the trigger on redevelopment of the Fishers Train Station property—where one of the firms could occupy third-floor office space.
Shapiro’s site in Carmel draws two bids
Two would-be buyers submitted wildly divergent offers for the former Shapiro’s Delicatessen in Carmel City Center. Bidders also were asked to disclose how they intend to use the property.
Car lot to anchor 52-acre Noblesville development
Auto dealer Terry Lee wants to build a Hyundai dealership on eight acres of flood-prone property at a key intersection in Noblesville as part of a larger project. How will the city help?