Hamilton County officials debate 10 percent income tax hike for 911
For at least a year, county officials have debated how best to pay for the county’s 911 communications operation going forward.
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Carmel turning blighted industrial area into sizzling mixed-use corridor
Redevelopment projects are dramatically reshaping several blocks along the Monon Trail in Carmel—and an end to construction isn’t in sight for the Midtown area.
Georgia group proposes dual-branded hotel in Carmel
The six-story development would be built just north of Interstate 465 along Meridian Street.
McCordsville winery to close tasting room, discontinue public events
A McCordsville winery is closing its tasting room and calling off public events amid an ongoing battle with the town over a noise ordinance.
Carmel, Noblesville plan improvements for public skating rinks
Carmel is introducing an online ticket purchasing system, while Noblesville prepares a larger ice rink.
Packaging manufacturer plans $106 million plant in Lebanon
A British company with packaging plants around the world plans to build a 550,000-square-foot manufacturing facility just southwest of Interstate 65 that will employ 140.
Developer pulls trigger on $50M logistics project near I-65
The new owner of the site is bullish enough on the Indianapolis market to start development of the 1 million-square-foot building without having a user signed for the space.
Bloomington considering $10 million trails-and-trees project
The plan calls for borrowing the money for the work, which would also add six city entryways welcoming visitors.
Biofuels producer to build $160M plant in Shelbyville
South Dakota-based Poet made the announcement Friday in conjunction with President Donald Trump’s planned visit to Indianapolis on Saturday to give a speech during the annual FFA convention. In his appearance, Trump is expected to talk about the administration’s effort to help farmers by being more ethanol-friendly.
First Internet sees quarterly growth in profit, loans
The Fishers-based bank reported that the quality of its loans improved even as its loan portfolio grew larger. Much of the growth came from commercial loans.
Duo to open Hamilton County’s first CBD dispensary
Vape and Wellness is expected to open this month in a 1,400-square-foot store near Kroger on Logan Street in Noblesville.
Noblesville City Council swears in new member
Peterson Architecture founder Darren Peterson was chosen to fulfill what remains of Mary Sue Rowland’s third term on the Noblesville City Council.
Lids, other baseball cap sellers about to feel impact of tariffs
According to the American Headwear Alliance, which represents producers such Zionsville-based Lids and Massachusetts-based ’47 Brand, the vast majority of caps sold in the U.S. are imported from overseas.
Carmel plans to spend $3.2M on four solar panel projects
Altogether, the projects will feature 6,196 panels that produce more than 2.7 million kilowatt hours annually, roughly enough to power 235 homes.
Roundup: Freddy’s Frozen Custard coming to Carmel; GetGo convenience store opens in Zionsville
A Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is planned for Michigan Road in Carmel, a GetGo Cafe has opened in Zionsville and Central Indiana Orthopedics broke ground on its new facility in Fishers.
Fishers to borrow $14.5 million to renovate, rebuild fire stations
City officials say two of the fire stations are in desperate need of upgrades and updates.
Songbook Foundation to sell 107-acre Asherwood estate in Carmel
The Great American Songbook Foundation received the massive property earlier this year as a gift from Bren Simon, the widow of late shopping mall magnate Melvin Simon.
Q&A: Shelbyville Mayor Tom DeBaun
Since taking office in 2012, one of DeBaun’s top priorities has been to increase awareness of the Shelby County city, whose population is just shy of 20,000.
Firm planning $25M behavioral health hospital in Plainfield
The standalone, two-story facility is expected to offer a wide array of inpatient and outpatient services, including addiction treatment, counseling and psychiatric intensive care.
Carmel council casts close vote to acquire shopping center
Some members of the Carmel City Council questioned whether $15 million might be too much to pay for the 8.7-acre property.