Carmel reveals name, design for City Center hotel
The $40 million hotel, which will be part of the Autograph Collection by Marriott, is expected to be built between the Monon Trail and Veterans Way, just south of City Center Drive.
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Simon estate gift creates ‘potentially tough situation’ for small foundation
The Great American Songbook Foundation now has the expensive responsibility of maintaining the 107-acre Asherwood, including paying a nine-person maintenance staff.
Greenwood sports-complex project stalled over energy rebate
A $25 million Greenwood sports complex is on ice while its developers try to work out a deal to get a sizable, one-time rebate from Indianapolis Power & Light Co.
Roundup: Indoor amusement center debuts in Noblesville, pizzeria expanding to Fishers
After a $1.5 million remodel from its new owner, the former Cooper’s Stardust Bowl space has become Three-Two-Fun!! & Bowl! 32.
Artist Noel upgrades Zionsville landmark in hopes of making it more marketable
She has listed the historic church building since 2015, originally for $1.85 million, but has dropped the asking price to $1.59 million as she finishes a second round of renovations.
Westfield approves development around Wood Wind Golf Club
The proposal from Paul Rioux, owner of Platinum Properties Management Co. LLC, is for a 309-acre development and would keep the golf course open.
Westfield OKs zoning for indoor baseball facility at Grand Park
The 65,000-square-foot sports training facility proposed by Mayor Andy Cook’s nephew would be built directly to the west of the indoor soccer arena known as the Grand Park Events Center on 191st Street.
The Yard in Fishers adds third eatery to complex’s lineup
A Miami-based operator plans to break ground this year on a vegan-friendly eatery and juice purveyor that might seed several other locations in the Indy area.
Indianapolis-area counties see big surge in early property tax payments
Thousands of residents in central Indiana pre-paid their property tax bills before Jan. 1, resulting in more than $31 million in early payments, according to research by IBJ. The early payments marked a significant increase for most areas.
Simon widow donates massive estate to Songbook Foundation
The widow of Mel Simon is donating her entire 107-acre estate in Carmel to the Great American Songbook Foundation—a gift valued at more than $30 million that the foundation plans to use to help it establish a major museum in central Indiana.
Firm that repairs ultrasound probes grows quickly
Fast-growing Fishers-based Probo Medical serves a niche within a niche: It repairs and refurbishes ultrasound equipment—more specifically, the probes for ultrasound systems.
Centerfield raises $310M, includes 2 local companies among investments
The local recipients are produce distributor IF&P Foods, parent of Indianapolis Fruit and Piazza Produce; and Wild Sports, which makes sports-themed tailgating games and accessories.
‘Smiley Show’ sidekick launching improv comedy club
Will Pfaffenberger’s passion project, featuring shows made up on the spot, is slated to debut in February.
Brokers, developers anticipate hale, hearty year in real estate
A sturdy office sector, hot industrial demand and some steamy retail categories are expected to boost Indy’s commercial real estate market in 2018.
North suburban companies plan expansions, hundreds of jobs
A number of companies in Hamilton County and Boone County have quietly made expansion commitments in recent months.
Brixx pizza set to reopen in Fishers with new owners
The restaurant at The Depot at Nickel Plate is scheduled to reopen in February, four months after closing abruptly at the same location.
Honda to add third model to lineup at Greensburg plant
The automaker will debut a prototype of the 2019 Honda Insight at the North American Auto Show on Jan. 15. Manufactured in Greensburg, the high-end hybrid is set to hit the market next summer.
Pacers net naming rights to fieldhouse at Grand Park
Formerly known as Jonathan Byrd’s Fieldhouse, the $10 million facility with eight hardwood courts for basketball and volleyball will be called the Pacers Athletic Center.
Noblesville ends lease agreement with Indiana Transportation Museum
The Noblesville Parks and Recreation Board voted Wednesday to not renew its lease with the museum, ending a strained relationship after years of feuding.
Roundup: Big Woods branching out to Westfield, Noblesville fieldhouse project kicks off
First taking root in southern Indiana, Big Woods Restaurants is planning its northernmost outpost yet. And construction is under way on a $15 million athletic facility in Noblesville.