Fishers council OKs $10M in incentives for biopharm firm, Maple Del development
The Fishers City Council on Monday approved two economic development deals that are expected to lead to a combined $96 million in investment.
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Zionsville council upholds mayoral vetoes on police, fire personnel oversight
The Zionsville Town Council on Monday morning upheld Mayor Emily Styron’s vetoes of two ordinances that would have required her to get council approval before she could hire or fire the chief of police or the fire department.
New cigar lounge aims for welcoming feel in Greenwood
The Smoke Pit opened in late September at 221 W. Main St. in Old Town Greenwood, offering a place for aficionados and novices alike to enjoy good conversation and a good cigar.
Westfield restaurant Rail Epicurean Market calling it quits
The highly rated restaurant, which opened in a century-old barn more than six years ago, plans to close for good on Nov. 1.
Republicans fight to keep seats in northern suburbs
Republican state lawmakers seeking reelection in the northern suburbs are campaigning significantly more this year than in previous elections.
New law means $4.7M more in tax revenue for Fishers, courtesy of Carmel
Special legislation passed in 2019 that caps Carmel’s income tax revenue growth at 2.5% per year for three years, with any excess transferred to Fishers, was triggered in the first year it could apply.
MWI Animal Health moving from Whitestown to Zionsville, adding 51 employees
The Idaho-based veterinary and agricultural animal health products supplier plans to spend $5.8 million to expand its local operations.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing plans $20M Zionsville HQ
The project will allow RLL to moves its its IndyCar operations in Brownsburg and its International Motor Sports Association operations in Hilliard, Ohio, to one 13-acre site in Zionsville’s Creekside Corporate Park.
Fishers firm that makes portable hand-washing stations adding 25 employees
Project Process currently has just one employee, but the company is planning to grow production of its portable hand washing stations for bed-ridden hospital patients.
IT consulting firm increasing workforce at Carmel operations
GadellNet Consulting Services, which opened a Carmel office in 2015, plans to boost local employment by about 85 workers over the next five years.
Wedding photographer takes plunge with new event venue for nuptials in Whitestown
The Sixpence will feature an existing farmhouse and garage as lodging and hospitality spaces for brides and grooms, as well as a custom-built barn for ceremonies.
Westfield City Council OKs $5 million bond for vehicle purchases, road improvements
The Westfield City Council approved issuing a $5 million general obligation bond for a new roundabout, new police vehicles, a fire truck, public safety equipment and early-stage investments in a roundabout and two road reconstruction projects.
Platinum Properties might keep Grantham plan alive despite denial from Fishers
Even though rezoning for the proposed 290-home Grantham neighborhood on the east side of Fishers was denied this week, a new version of the project might be built anyway, the developer said.
Fishers City Council president joins others vying for Merritt’s Senate seat
Republican Sen. Jim Merritt, who has represented Senate District 31 for three decades, announced earlier this month that he plans to resign Nov. 4. He has two years left on his term.
5th District candidates trade opposing views on health care, racism in America
In the first general election debate in Indiana’s hotly contested 5th Congressional District, the candidates traded attacks and drew clear distinctions between each other’s policy positions.
Developers propose $36M multifamily project near downtown Fishers
Fishers City Council members weren’t immediately convinced by the large number of proposed rental units in the plan and the developers’ request for $6.1 million in tax increment financing, so a majority voted to reconsider the proposal in 30 days.
UPDATE: City of Carmel website back online after hacking incident
The city intentionally took down its website Friday morning after an apparent hack, according to a city spokesman.
Handmade leather-goods shop finds its groove
Five-year-old Howl and Hide is preparing to open a second location, a pop-up shop at Clay Terrace in Carmel.
Greenfield business owner facing 11 counts of fraud, money laundering
The owner of a Greenfield insurance and financial business was charged Wednesday with stealing $1.2 million from clients in a securities and investment fraud scheme.
Cityscape Residential offers Noblesville council additional details on Nexus project
Indianapolis-based Cityscape Residential’s plans to ask the city for an $8 million TIF bond to help support its 287-unit luxury apartment complex. The project is also slated to feature a potential three-story, 30,000-square-foot office building.