New developer tackles downtown projects in smaller towns
Rebar Development launched just over a year ago, and already the small team has won three projects that are the result of public-private partnerships with metro-area communities.
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Ex-Hamilton County addiction doctor loses suit against DEA, Carmel
Law enforcement officials who unsuccessfully brought charges against a Hamilton County addiction treatment doctor accused of over-prescribing opiates have been cleared in a civil lawsuit the doctor filed against them.
Volleyball venue could more than double in size
A year after opening in Grand Park, iBeach31 wants to build an indoor venue with 10 courts, a restaurant and bar, and a pro shop.
Opponents of proposed Carmel mosque lose zoning appeal
The Carmel zoning board’s approval of the construction of an Islamic community center was affirmed Tuesday as an appeals court determined opponents of the planned mosque failed to timely file the necessary paperwork to make their case.
Maker of tobacco alternative moving headquarters from California to Westfield
Grinds LLC—which produces pouches of flavored coffee designed as a healthy alternative to chewing tobacco—plans to invest $6.7 million and create 56 jobs.
Westfield council approves $35M financing plan for Grand Junction Plaza
The 4-3 decision followed a public hearing during which more than a dozen residents spoke for and against the financing plan.
Bills would let Whitestown, Greenwood, Danville impose 1 percent food-and-beverage tax
Three more suburban communities are seeking to impose a food and beverage tax to help fund infrastructure, public safety and quality-of-life improvements.
Thompson Thrift plans townhomes, hotel for land adjacent to The Yard
Thompson Thrift Retail Group now has firmer plans for developing land adjacent to The Yard at Fishers District as the project moves forward in the zoning process. The plan moved forward in the approval process Wednesday night.
ROUNDUP: Crew Carwash eyes 116th Street, but Fishers balks
The new facility would be Crew’s first in its headquarters city. Also: TJ Maxx, Burlington and others to open in Shoppes at Whitestown.
Fortville bakery to relocate to bigger Fishers shop
Sunrise Bakery plans to expand its offerings in the new space, which will be about three times larger than its current location on West Broadway Street.
Whitestown appoints interim town manager
Following Dax Norton’s resignation as town manager in January, the Whitestown Town Council has appointed the public works director as interim town manager.
California tech firm Jobvite invests in Fishers
In four years, the Indianapolis office of the job-candidate-recruiting software company has grown from one employee to 30.
KeyBank to close 16 branches in central Indiana
The Ohio-based bank says no employees will lose their jobs, and that the closures are part of a strategic shift to make bankers more nimble and meet the expectations of people accustomed to online transactions.
Brewery, restaurant to open in Carmel’s Midtown
Fork+Ale House will open in the Allied Solutions building this spring, serving beer, pizza and smoked meats among other items.
Study finds rail-with-trail idea much costlier than trail-only plan, Fishers says
The city of Fishers has released a study that says constructing a trail on the Nickel Plate Railroad corridor would cost at least $20 million more if the development maintained a rail line alongside the trail.
Challenger sees Carmel’s debt debate as way to topple Brainard
As the mayor seeks a seventh term, the city owes $1.3 billion, according to the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance.
Amazon’s latest target is pharmacy disruption
As the online retailer has moved into new industries over the years, consumers have flocked to it and numerous traditional retailers have closed their doors, unable to compete.
Neighbors oppose Carmel housing project
City councilors will consider traffic concerns as they debate whether to approve rezoning for a proposed neighborhood at the northeast corner of Keystone Parkway and 136th Street.
Vision for Nickel Plate Trail in Fishers includes rec center, playgrounds, reading nooks, plazas
Fishers intends to start construction on the first section of the trail, from 106th Street to 126th Street, later this year.
Hundreds of companies excused from steel tariff, analysis shows
Two Indianapolis-area subsidiaries of Japanese companies are among hundreds of firms granted permission to import millions of tons of steel without paying the hefty tariff President Trump put in place to protect U.S. manufacturers and jobs.