UPDATE: Team pitching plan for airport site calls off forum
A company that wants to build a $500 million medical center at the Indianapolis International Airport has suddenly postponed a community forum to explain the plan and answer questions.
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INDOT awards $21.7M contract for I-69 interchange at 106th Street
The Indiana Department of Transportation awarded the contract to Chicago-based Walsh Construction for the new interchange at 106th Street and Interstate 69, INDOT announced Friday.
Indiana Legislature adjourns after moving smaller roads package
An 11th-hour deal struck before the end of Indiana's yearly legislative session will give Gov. Mike Pence just a fraction of the $1 billion he proposed spending to make state highway improvements.
Celadon eyes Mount Comfort for $20M headquarters
Publicly traded Celadon Group Inc. has had its headquarters at East 33rd Street and Mitthoeffer Road in Indianapolis since 1996. The company is looking elsewhere because that 40-acre site has no room for expansion and is landlocked.
Road-funding deal without statewide tax hike reached
GOP leaders said Wednesday that the deal will be a two-year agreement expected to pump about $1 billion into highway and road spending while allowing local governments to implement their own vehicle registration taxes.
Airport announces new nonstop service to Jacksonville
Allegiant will start offering the year-round flights between Indianapolis International Airport and Jacksonville International Airport on June 2.
Member of ABN leadership team dropped from website
Athlete's Business Network, which wants to build a $500 million medical complex at the airport, had listed Scott Gorman as president of its substance-abuse unit. His name was removed after IBJ reported he did not hold a state license in addiction recovery or a college degree.
Tax increase for Indiana road funding appears unlikely
Efforts by the Indiana House to finance infrastructure improvements by raising taxes increasingly appear to be doomed during the legislative session that wraps up this week.
House passes funding for roads, Regional Cities
Legislation for road improvements that would also fund a key piece of Gov. Mike Pence’s agenda passed the Indiana House on Wednesday, but not by a large margin.
Experience thin on team pitching plan for airport
The leadership team at Athlete’s Business Network, a startup that wants to develop a massive sports-medical complex near the Indianapolis International Airport, doesn’t have much experience in such projects.
Hamilton County Council OKs $12M for S.R. 37 project
The fiscal body of the county was the last approval needed for the $124 million project. Fishers and INDOT are also providing funding.
Andy Mohr expands into Bloomington with acquisitions
Andy Mohr Automotive Group Inc. has acquired Stephens Honda and Stephens Hyundai in Bloomington, the Indianapolis-based dealer announced Wednesday.
N.K. Hurst considers expanding operations into Zionsville
The Indianapolis-based dry bean and soup packaging company is planning to invest $5.8 million to construct a 67,000-square-foot manufacturing and distribution center at 10505 Bennett Parkway.
House GOP makes last-ditch effort on road funding bill, tax hikes
Indiana House Republicans are tying Gov. Mike Pence’s extra Regional Cities funding to the bill, along with a 13th check for pensioners.
Pilot shortage, other pressures push Republic into bankruptcy
Indianapolis-based Republic reached a watershed contract agreement with pilots last October, but it wasn’t enough to allow the carrier to regain its financial footing. Republic shares plummeted on news of the bankruptcy filing.
Indy officials chase nonstop flight to London
Landing the nonstop flight to one of the busiest airports in the world—and a major international hub—would be a boon for Indianapolis International Airport, which is highly rated for its quality but has been criticized by businesses for its lackluster selection of international nonstop destinations.
UPDATE: Lawmakers back down on direct auto sales ban
Tesla Motors Inc. prevailed Thursday in Indiana, where lawmakers sidelined a bill that would have kicked the company out of the state unless it establishes dealerships.
Tesla battles General Motors over right to sell cars in Indiana
Tesla Motors Inc., which has long skirmished with auto dealers over its practice of selling cars directly to consumers, has accused General Motors Co. of being the driving force behind a bill to kick Tesla out of Indiana.
New $8M Muncie garage paid for by city not drawing cars
The tucked-away location may be hurting the performance of the garage, which is part of a $40 million development that included a $29 million hotel and quiet-zone railroad crossing work intended to lessen train horn noise.
Developer ups pressure on airport to move ahead on project
Saying it was “gravely disappointed,” the company proposing a $500 million medical complex warned Friday morning that it would “explore other options” while airport officials spend more time examining the deal.