Family-owned Beck’s unfazed by multinational seed rivals
A seed is an appropriate metaphor for Beck’s Hybrids, while its competitors in the fast-consolidating farm-seed industry might be compared to the towering plant in Jack and the Beanstalk.
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Bankruptcy, morass of litigation follow exec’s indictment
The legal situation is increasingly complex for Kerri Agee, who in March was indicted on federal fraud charges in connection with her now-defunct Westfield financial services firm.
Judge hears arguments in lawsuit that claims RFRA fix is unconstitutional
The Indiana Family Institute and the American Family Association of Indiana filed the legal challenge to the so-called “fix” given to Indiana’s controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
School district revives defunct Marsh store as nifty preschool
Shelbyville Central Schools bought the property and spent $13 million on a wholesale renovation and redesign to accommodate hundreds of children.
Private equity firm to buy Carmel-based Orchard Software, fund growth
Founded in 1993, Orchard has grown to become the seventh-largest software development firm in the Indianapolis area, with 275 employees and $40 million in revenue for 2018.
Auction giant KAR sees industry’s transformation as opportunity
CEO Jim Hallett predicts that 2019 will be the peak year for brick-and-mortar auto auction volumes, but company officials aren’t sitting around wringing their hands and wishing for the past.
Kite Realty seeks TIF funds for 3 mixed-use projects
Indianapolis-based developer Kite Realty Group Trust is asking the cities of Carmel and Indianapolis to ante up incentives for a trio of mixed-use projects in its pipeline.
Big Woods to open in Noblesville
The new 7,700 square-foot restaurant will open this winter. The restaurant will open at 14741 Hazel Dell Crossing in a space that formerly housed a Giuseppe’s Italian Market. Renovations of the space are already underway.
City of Noblesville to put employees through implicit bias training
The trainings are not a response to a specific incident but rather a way of being proactive, Deputy Mayor Steve Cooke told IBJ. Each day the city sets and enforces a wide range of policies that effect residents.
Penske Logistics agrees to offer jobs to 99 women as part of discrimination settlement
The company says it did nothing wrong but decided to settle the case, which involved allegations of discrimination against female applicants at its Shelbyville warehouse.
Is Westfield growing too fast?
As Westfield’s housing stock and population balloons—following the rapid growth Carmel and Fishers have experienced for more than a decade—some residents are concerned too much development is coming too fast. And they’re pushing back.
Carmel weighs 64 percent increase to park impact fees charged to builders
City planners say the higher fee would help pay for future land acquisition, a park expansion and improvements along the White River. Builders are concerned about the added cost.
New office building planned for Nickel Plate District in Fishers
To incentivize the development, the Fishers City Council on Monday night voted to waive city fees associated with the project for up to 24 months.
Indianapolis-based 1205 Distillery planning tasting room in Westfield
The new tasting room will feature craft cocktails made exclusively with 1205 Distillery spirits, plus local beers and wine options.
Central Indiana county halts regional jail consideration
The Madison County Council voted to halt discussions with Henry County and recommend that Madison County commissioners start a feasibility study for a new jail in Anderson potentially costing $50 million.
Fishers Test Kitchen helping young chefs give it a go
Three chefs will take up residency at the kitchen for one to two years, showcasing their food, gaining business skills, and building a local following in preparation for moving on to open their own locations.
Central Indiana steel distribution center with 50 employees closing
The company cited a decline in demand for its flat-rolled carbon steel products for the closure that could happen as soon as this month.
Construction of Nickel Plate Trail delayed until spring 2020
The city had hoped to begin construction this fall, but leaders are still finalizing design plans, Mayor Scott Fadness told IBJ.
Call-center operator to open Midwest hub, hire 350 in Fishers
Sitel Group, one of the world’s largest call-center management companies, said it plans to spend $4 million to open a Midwest customer service hub in Fishers.
Fishers unveils lineup of chefs at test kitchen
Three concepts—Korean barbeque, California street food and global street food—will fill out the restaurant stalls at the test kitchen first.