Israel-based agtech firm Taranis moving global headquarters to Westfield
The company announced Thursday that it plans to spend $10.5 million to relocate its global headquarters, expand operations and add 60 employees over the next three years.
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What We’re Loving: A wooden advent house
This wooden advent house caught our eye as soon as we walked into Gathered-Roots Boutique on Main Street in Fortville.
Westfield, INDOT identify preferred route for State Road 32 reconstruction
American Structurepoint quickly eliminated the possibility of not building or bypassing the downtown completely. Instead, the environmental assessment considered ways in which the road reconstruction project might minimize impacts to an historic district.
Carmel council OKs public urination, defecation fines after complaints over new bar
The Carmel City Council’s action on Monday preceded a potential new noise ordinance and rezoning of The GOAT’s property that might further address the issues.
Greenfield leaders hopeful city will recover from losing Elanco HQ
Elanco Animal Health Inc.’s announcement Friday that it will move its headquarters to Indianapolis came as a surprise to many business leaders in Greenfield. While disappointed, they say they are hopeful the move won’t be a significant blow to the city’s economy.
SoHo Cafe & Gallery in Carmel to close after 10 years in business
Owners Vivian and Larry Lawhead said the COVID-19 pandemic is prompting an earlier-than-expected end to the business they started at 620 S. Rangeline Road in 2010.
Carmel may use waterways to land more liquor permits
Carmel is the latest Indiana community seeking to use its waterways as a means to offer businesses cheap and plentiful liquor licenses.
Hamilton County OKs paying down State Road 37 overruns with initial $5.6M
The Hamilton County Council on Wednesday approved a payment toward an estimated $42 million cost overrun on the State Road 37 improvement project in Fishers.
US Foods planning $20M distribution center expansion in Fishers
The wholesale food distributor received a positive recommendation from the Fishers Plan Commission on Wednesday to change zoning of an adjacent property so the company can eventually add 69,000 square feet to its existing 230,000-square-foot facility.
Carmel startup harnesses sun to help schools
Sun FundED specializes in providing what amounts to turnkey services for school systems that want to install solar-power systems, but lack either the funds or the know-how to handle it themselves.
Hamilton County to enact color-coded pandemic limitations this week
The Hamilton County Health Department on Monday issued a pandemic-related public health order that in some cases goes beyond the most recent statewide restrictions.
North-side apartment boom fulfills growing interest in renting
Indianapolis’ north-side apartment market, which includes parts of the city and extends into Boone and Hamilton counties, could see as many as 1,862 new units come online next year.
Storied Rahal race team plans $20M HQ in Zionsville
The facility, set to open in 2022, will consolidate Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing’s IndyCar operations in Brownsburg and the Ohio operations for the other series the team competes in.
Home sales, prices in central Indiana continue recent tear
The median home price in the area reached $221,000, up 15.1% from a year ago when the median price was $192,000.
Carmel council changes public art procurement process, OKs zoning for Courtyards project
The Carmel City Council approved new rules Monday night to provide additional review of the city’s art purchases above $5,000. Ohio-based Epcon Communities also received the zoning approval it needs to build 149 age-restricted homes near Carmel High School.
Carmel considers establishing four new waterway districts to obtain new liquor licenses
The Carmel City Council introduced a proposal on Monday to establish four new waterway districts that would allow the city to pursue additional alcoholic beverage permits.
Not-for-profit planning $12M pocket neighborhood in Whitestown
A not-for-profit that helps adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities live in homes of their own is planning to develop the neighborhood on one of three sites in Whitestown.
Lebanon’s first production brewery taking shape in 124-year-old building
Also, in the latest North of 96th roundup, a barber shop and wellness lounge is planning its grand opening. Meanwhile, a Carmel theater has reopened and a Zionsville tea room is closing.
Mixed-use development with 98 homes proposed near Ruoff Music Center
David Weekley Homes and Warstler Realty Group are planning to build townhouses, duplexes and eight commercial buildings across from Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville.
Fishers to consider restrictions amid spike in COVID-19 infections
Fishers Public Health Director Monica Heltz is recommending a public health order that would impose pandemic-related business and social-gathering restrictions in response to a recent increase in coronavirus cases.