Vroom hits brakes on ambitious plans for central Indiana
Online auto retailer Vroom, which planned to hire more than 200 workers in central Indiana, has closed the massive fulfillment center it opened in Whitestown just more than two years ago.
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Manufacturer plans $72 million plant, 89 jobs in Lebanon
The company that makes the water-soluble film used to create products such as Tide Pods and Cascade ActionPacs plans to break ground on the 150,000-square-foot manufacturing plant this summer.
Carmel’s apartment market cooling down, report shows
An abundance of new apartments are opening in Carmel, which is causing a slight decrease in average rents.
Insurance giant GEICO adding 1,400 jobs at Carmel offices
The Chevy Chase, Maryland-based insurer said it will nearly double the size of its offices at 101 W. 103rd St. with the addition of 104,000 square feet.
Community theater group losing Clay Terrace performance venue
The group has been putting on plays at a space in Carmel’s Clay Terrace shopping center for more than eight years, thanks in large part to the largesse of the landlord. Now it needs to find a new home.
Beer, wine sales at Purdue football games top $500,000
Purdue found a fountain of new revenue last fall at Ross-Ade Stadium, after alcohol sales were expanded to the entire stadium.
Hospital complex costing $1B planned for 96th and Spring Mill
Neighbors contacted about selling their homes to make way for the development say St. Vincent Health is behind it. But a St. Vincent spokeswoman said the organization does not have “details to share” at this time.
Noblesville fine-dining fixture closing its doors
The Hamilton Restaurant, which husband-and-wife-team Clyde Worley and Vanita Clements opened in 2002, will stop serving by the end of the month.
Developer building big spec warehouse in Westfield
A Carmel-based firm hopes to take advantage of Westfield’s new allure for industrial development with a project expected to break ground this spring.
Bill alleviates liquor-permit scramble in suburbs
A state Senate bill aims to provide additional alcohol permits to a handful of municipalities, and even a major mixed-use development in downtown Indianapolis.
Activist investor group not happy about possible Lids sale
An investor group had been pressuring Genesco Inc. to sell some of its holdings, but says it’s not happy that Zionsville-based Lids is the unit Genesco wants to divest. Meanwhile, analysts have mixed opinions about the possible sale.
Fishers set to pay $15.7M to take over Geist property for park
The new price was determined in an eminent domain proceeding after owners turned down a much smaller offer for the 70-acre property.
Riverview Health to open 4 combination ER, urgent-care centers
The fast-growing health system, owned by Hamilton County, plans to begin construction this year and open the centers in Carmel, Fishers and Indianapolis in 2019.
Meyer wins support of Republican mayors in state Senate race
Corrie Meyer, who served as executive director of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission for three years, is challenging Republican incumbent Mike Delph in the 29th Senate District.
UPDATE: DHL to lay off 511 employees at Greenfield warehouse as Walmart takes over
The retail giant confirmed to IBJ on Friday that it intends to rehire DHL workers, who also could have a chance to transfer to other DHL facilities.
Auto-sales coaching company Pivotal Solutions shifting to new digs in Fishers
The firm says the new space will have high-tech elements to enhance student learning, including golf and gun training simulators.
Elanco uncertainty has Greenfield on edge
Since October, when Eli Lilly and Co. announced it was reviewing whether to sell or spin off Elanco, Greenfield city leaders have been wondering what the future holds for the city’s economy.
Terry Lee Honda in Avon has new owner, name
The buyer is the same publicly traded firm that purchased Hare Chevrolet last year in Noblesville, and it’s interested in collecting more Indy-area dealerships.
Parking issue ties up proposed Home 2 Suites in Carmel
The hotel’s developer is trying to strike a deal with a Veterans of Foreign Wars post to share the same lot. So far, the latter is holding its ground.
Roundup: Brewery debuts in former Whitestown High School; Brixx reopens in Fishers
Moontown Brewing Co. has transformed the former home for secondary education into a taproom with 15 brewing barrels. A full restaurant is in the works.