Carmel pharmaceutical firm eyeing move to Noblesville
A Carmel institutional pharmacy could move its growing drug repackaging operation to Noblesville’s Corporate Campus if city leaders sign off on $225,000 in tax breaks.
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Not-for-profit weighs hiring Carmel redevelopment chief
A month after a split Carmel City Council decided not to extend a $100-per-hour consulting deal for longtime Carmel Redevelopment Commission boss Les Olds, another organization is considering hiring him to keep city redevelopment projects on track.
Mexican chain Chuy’s planning Noblesville location
Growing Texas-based restaurant chain Chuy’s plans to open its second Indiana location next summer in a new building at Hamilton Town Center.
Two Monroe County employers lay off 205 workers
GE Appliances said Monday it will eliminate 160 jobs from its Bloomington plant because demand for its side-by-side refrigerators has fallen by more than 30 percent since 2010. Meanwhile, Ellettsville telecommunications company Smithville is cutting 45 full-time employees
Opening set for new West Lafayette bypass
The four-lane roadway cost $45 million and follows a 5.3-mile route around the south and west sides of the city.
Mission shift at Camp Atterbury to trigger 207 layoffs
The layoffs at the end of September will come as the base transitions from a mobilization site for U.S. troops to a mission focusing more on training.
Carmel council seeking ‘autonomous’ arts grants process
Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard does not support a City Council effort to shift control of the city’s annual arts grants from his office to the Center for the Performing Arts.
Proposed power plant divides small Shelby County town
Residents in Morristown are rallying against a proposed $500 million power plant they fear will harm the quiet agricultural community.
Indianapolis suburbs connecting the dots with trails
About 500 miles of trails already cut through Hamilton and Boone counties—including 125-plus miles in Carmel—and countless more are on the drawing board as suburban leaders strive to appeal to residents who want connected, walkable communities.
Zionsville microloans open financing avenue for town’s businesses
A $23,000 loan allowed Patrick's Kitchen in downtown Zionsville to reopen on solid financial footing after a fire last year. Now organizers of the town's fledgling microloan program are looking for other businesses to help.
Greenwood biotech firm’s assets to hit auction block
The remnants of ill-fated Elona Biotechnologies Inc. will be auctioned on Sept. 27, presenting a rare turnkey opportunity for entrepreneurs interested in jumping into the life sciences industry.
Friday fun: Celebrating pork
There’s still time to hit the gym in preparation for the Tipton County Pork Festival, an annual excuse to indulge in all things porcine.
Daniels’ push to cut costs, create metrics faces skepticism at Purdue
The former governor wants to change the rules of higher education. But first he must convince skeptical professors that his plans aren’t just politics, but actually good for Purdue.
Wal-Mart steps up grocery ambitions
The Indianapolis grocery market is about to become even more competitive, as discount giant Wal-Mart embarks on a strategy to offer consumers a store design much cozier than its cavernous supercenters.
Omnicity lured teen to invest, state says
State securities regulators allege that principals of Omnicity Corp. goaded a 19-year-old to invest $100,000 from his inheritance into the wireless broadband firm so that it could clinch the purchase of an Ohio carrier in 2010.
Small radio stations find success with intensely local strategy
Small Indiana-based radio broadcasters are surviving, and in some cases thriving, despite tough times for radio and years of consolidation that put stations in larger cities into hands of national heavyweights.
Health firm plans move to Carmel, adding 675 jobs
American Specialty Health, a California-based provider of wellness programs, plans to lease about 90,000 square feet of office space in Carmel and open its new headquarters next June.
Subaru considers ways to fix its supply problem
Subaru, which employs about 3,600 people in Lafayette, is taking measured steps to expand its production capacity, but today it is worried about running out of cars.
Friday fun: Dog Day Afternoon
Humane Society for Hamilton County’s summer fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater in Fishers. The “Parade of Paws” dog walk starts at 1:30 p.m., and the “Woofstock” entertainment stage opens at 2.
Youth agency finds shelter under Children’s Bureau umbrella
Children’s Bureau Inc. is taking over operations of a Noblesville not-for-profit in “fiscal distress” after the smaller agency lost a key federal grant.