Age, usability pose preservation challenges for Columbus architecture
The newest of Columbus’ mid-century modernist buildings were built in the 1970s, meaning some of the city’s notable landmarks need expensive repairs.
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Home goods retail chain with Indy-area store to begin liquidation
Christmas Tree Shops Inc. is expected to close all 82 of its stores after failing to save itself through bankruptcy.
Contract drugmaker Catalent shrinks as pandemic wanes
The New Jersey-based company has announced two large rounds of layoffs at its Bloomington plant within six months—400 workers last December and 150 this month.
Cash infusion could help Warsaw retain ortho hub
State lawmakers have earmarked $30 million in the 2023-2025 budget for an orthopedics-retention initiative.
Zionsville to turn former golf course into nature preserve
Carpenter Nature Preserve, along Eagle Creek on the southwest side of the intersection of North Michigan Road and State Road 32, will be developed in multiple phases.
West Terre Haute carbon-capture project viewed as forerunner
By the time it’s expected to come online in 2026, a Wabash Valley Resources fertilizer plant will be able to capture and store up to 1.65 million tons of carbon dioxide annually.
Hamilton County hopes fairgrounds expansion leads to more programming
A $65 million, three-phase expansion project begins this summer that will modernize the 40-acre site in Noblesville and enable it to host a wider variety of programming throughout the year.
North of 96th roundup: Dry Goods, Ross Dress for Less plan openings
Numerous retailers, restaurants and other businesses have recently opened or are planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a rundown.
2023 Innovation Issue: Inari aims to boost crop yields through unique gene-editing technology
From a base in West Lafayette at the Purdue Research Park, the company’s scientists are racing to create environmentally friendly, food-insecurity-fighting crops through special genetic technology.
2023 Innovation Issue: Indiana is primed to reshape the agbioscience industry
The state’s strength in agriculture, plus partners like Purdue University and AgriNovus Indiana, combine to make Indiana a competitive place for generating and attracting ag-related technology and innovation.
Conner Prairie refining plans for expansion west of White River in Carmel
Representatives for the outdoor living-history museum in Fishers told the Carmel Plan Commission on Tuesday night that the project will involve developing a smaller percentage of land on the west side of the river than originally planned and downsizing a proposed hotel.
American Indian festival returning to Hendricks County Fairgrounds
Hendricks County tourism officials are expecting thousands of visitors and dozens of vendors this summer when the county hosts one of the nation’s largest events promoting awareness and education of the American Indian culture.
Fishers family navigates business side of auto racing
Al Morey IV competes for Indianapolis-based Jay Howard Driver Development in the USF2000 Championship series.
Morgan County moving ahead with $72M court campus
Morgan County officials say the existing courthouse, built in 1857, lacks sufficient space for court employees, including prosecutor and probation offices, which are located off-site.
Fishers firm turns old shipping containers into attainable housing
Cities around the country are beginning to look at container units to address homelessness and increase housing supply.
Westfield forms new sports commission
Mayor Andy Cook said the commission is a natural progression of the city’s sports tourism industry, which has been built around Grand Park Sports Campus.
Zionsville to develop nature preserve at former Wolf Run Golf Course site
Plans call for the Carpenter Nature Preserve to have enhanced wetlands, woodlands and prairies, along with boardwalks, a nature-inspired playground and Eagle Creek overlooks.
Drug manufacturer grows amid contracting boom
Fishers-based INCOG Biopharma Services Inc., one of the newest players in the $132 billion contract drug manufacturing industry, acts as a behind-the-scenes player for companies that need to get sterile injectable medicines to market in a hurry.
Era of change shapes Lebanon, Zionsville mayoral races
The May 2 Republican primary elections in Lebanon and Zionsville each feature a pair of candidates vying for mayor.
Purdue senior development will bring older alums back to campus
The university, which has 575,000 living alumni, plans to break ground later this year on Varcity at Purdue, a 230,000-square-foot community at the school’s Discovery Park District.