Mickey Shuey – Indianapolis Business Journal

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Commercial real estate, tourism and sports business reporter and author of the Real Estate Weekly newsletter

Shuey joined IBJ in 2018 after stints working as a business reporter at the Palladium-Item in Richmond and as the food and business development reporter for The Star Press in Muncie. He’s originally from Dayton, Ohio, and now lives in Ingalls. When he’s not reporting, he’s a part-time professional photographer and videographer, largely focused on weddings.

Quick facts:

Family: Wife, Malia; two sons; three cats, Peralta, Callie and Sox

Go-to coffee order: Hot chocolate

Favorite TV show to binge-watch: How I Met Your Mother and Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Articles

IEDC seeks OK to spend $20M to buy land for medical isotope project

November 9, 2026

Mickey Shuey

IBJ first reported last week that nuclear energy and medicine company Oklo is planning to acquire up to 440 acres at the LEAP District in Boone County.

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UPDATE: Nuclear company plans $70M purchase at LEAP District for medical isotope production

November 5, 2026

Mickey Shuey

Lebanon Mayor Matt Gentry said Thursday that the proposed 440-acre project “is only for medical isotope production.”

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Westfield lines up USHL expansion team, plans larger ice hockey complex

November 5, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

The team would play on a dedicated rink with seating for about 4,000 spectators near Grand Park Sports Campus. The rink could also host other hockey events, including major youth championships.

Gainbridge Fieldhouse to host new college volleyball event starting in 2027

November 4, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

The Indy Showcase, a Division I women’s volleyball event, will feature two days of doubleheaders.

Democrats shake up Hamilton County politics, narrow GOP’s council majority

November 4, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

Democrats won three of four contested council seats, along with the sheriff’s and county clerk’s offices, in a historic election that saw the party make inroads in one of Indiana’s most reliably red counties.

Democrat J.D. Ford beats Republican incumbent Spartz in 5th District

November 4, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

The victory gives Democrats control of a suburban stronghold that Republicans have controlled for decades.

Ground broken on $4M King Jugg Brewing development in Noblesville

November 2, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

City officials and brewery ownership broke ground on the project along the White River on Monday, more than three years after Noblesville acquired the land in July 2023.

Noblesville arena misses targets, but city notes encouraging signs

October 30, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

Mayor Chris Jensen isn’t second-guessing the city’s $93 million investment in the arena. He says it is performing largely as anticipated, pointing to new sponsorship revenue, a growing event calendar and a new operator as reasons for optimism.

Twice-stalled Carmel development site eyed for $41.5M apartment project

October 29, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

A nearly 6-acre site in Carmel once considered for office buildings — and later senior housing — is now the focus of a luxury apartment project from two central Indiana firms.

Noblesville to pay for large portion of $100M USA Gymnastics facility under proposal

October 27, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

The preliminary financial details emerged as Noblesville’s Board of Public Works on Tuesday approved a measure finalizing the development team for the project, following a request for proposals issued in September.

Developer planning $103M industrial park near I-65 in Lebanon

October 26, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

The four-building, speculative project from Strategic Capital Partners is expected to total nearly 1.5 million square feet.

$10M bill for bridge shows depth of Hamilton County’s coffers

October 23, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

Hamilton County’s general fund — which pays for many of the county government’s day-to-day operations — ended 2025 with a $139.5 million balance, up from $122.1 million a year earlier.

Westfield mayor says developers remain committed to $1.2B Grand Universe project

October 22, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

Westfield Mayor Scott Willis said the group behind the proposed 66-acre Grand Universe mixed-use project has no plans to abandon the development, but ongoing litigation has left the construction timeline uncertain.

Carmel City Council passes $222M city budget for 2027

October 20, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

The 9-0 vote followed weeks of deliberations between city staff and council members under a zero-based budgeting process adopted by Mayor Sue Finkam’s administration after she took office in 2024.

UPDATE: Colts fire GM Chris Ballard after 2-4 start, loss to Titans

October 19, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey and Associated Press

Owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon said she was appreciative of Ballard’s decade with the Colts, but said he ultimately failed to meet expectations.

Q&A: Design firm CEO says business background, probing into client needs fuels success

October 16, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

For more than 30 years, Berry has had a direct hand in the interior design of everything from corporate headquarters to call centers to hospitals.

Fishers OKs fieldhouse lease, JD Finish Line tax breaks for district expansion

October 15, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

Fishers leaders this week approved two measures tied to a $169 million expansion of Fishers District near Interstate 69.

Sheridan animal sciences company hires new CEO

October 11, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

Brian Barker was previously CEO of Westfield-based seed and bioscience company AgReliant Genetics.

Developer eyes spring opening for $75M Carmel apartment project

October 8, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

The developer has already begun preleasing apartments and marketing its condominiums for sale, with floor plans and tours accessible through a temporary leasing office.

Noblesville arena under new management, with goal of landing more events

October 6, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

Denver-based Oak View Group replaces Rev Sports Management, which the city originally hired to oversee Riverview Health Arena’s operations in early 2024.

$250M residential, retail and office development planned in Westfield

October 2, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

The current plan for the 141-acre project—tentatively called 161 and Monon—includes hundreds of residences, about 250,000 square feet of office space and more than 175,000 square feet of retail, restaurants, entertainment and a grocery store.

Fry’s site remains stubbornly vacant as Fishers holds to long-term vision

October 2, 2026 |

Mickey Shuey

Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness said the city has fielded redevelopment ideas for the site over the years, but none has been the right fit.

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