IEDC planning second Global Economic Summit
Happy with the results from its first-ever Global Economic Summit in May 2022, the Indiana Economic Development Corp. has lined up dates for a second one.
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Broad Ripple businesses to close earlier in wake of fatal shootings
The Broad Ripple Village Association said the village’s late-night business owners met Wednesday and “agreed unanimously, that effective immediately, all bars and restaurants will shut their doors at 1 a.m. every day until further notice.”
IBJ wins 10 national business reporting awards, including top honors in 5 categories
Judges from the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism awarded IBJ with the bronze award in the Best of Show category, which honors the organization’s best printed newspaper.
Home construction rise in Hamilton County bucks area trend
Single-family building permit filings in central Indiana have fallen on a year-over-year basis for the past 17 months and in 20 of the past 22 months.
IBJ Podcast: Brian Payne on the Cultural Trail, equity, fighting systemic racism and leaving CICF
Retiring on June 30, Payne delves into the impact of the Cultural Trail, how CICF will change once he leaves and the challenge of measuring its progress on a goal as large as dismantling institutional racism in central Indiana.
Meatball specialty restaurant closes its Fashion Mall location
The closure of the Fashion Mall location comes less than two years after the Mimi Blue restaurant in Carmel ceased operations. The locally owned business has one remaining restaurant.
Fountain Square restaurant, wine shop closing due to staffing issues
In 2021, the owners moved the business to the former Pioneer building at 1110 Shelby St., a much larger space that would allow the business to expand its food and drink menu.
IBJ Podcast: Couple behind Wild Birds Unlimited risked $5.5M to turn golf course into Zionsville nature preserve
Jim and Nancy Carpenter explain why they took a chance on buying the most difficult golf course in Indiana and letting it slip back into its natural state.
Compounding pharmacy moving from Carmel to Fishers, plans 50 new jobs
Pure Pharmacy plans to spend about $4.5 million to lease and equip about 21,000 square feet near the Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport, Fishers officials said.
UPDATE: Fishers announces plans for $122.5M in new downtown developments
The projects include a $90 million age-restricted luxury apartment building and a $32.5 million “urban village” that will be anchored by a new headquarters for an Indianapolis-based multifamily developer.
Damien Center renovating former nightclub building for services center
The building at 1446 E. Washington St. was previously home to LGBTQ+ nightclub Zonie’s Closet and drag and karaoke nightclub Illusions.
Former Greenfield businessman gets 51 months in prison for Ponzi scheme
Investigators said Bruce Ford stole about $1.2 million from at least 10 victims, including some who were already retired or were approaching retirement and suffered substantial financial hardship.
Circle Centre adding new street-level restaurant, food-court tenant
A sushi restaurant plans to take over Circle Centre space at the southeast corner of Illinois Street and Maryland Street that was previously occupied by Primanti Bros. Meanwhile, a vegan eatery is slated for the food court.
Kiwanis International executive director to retire
Stan Soderstrom, executive director of Indianapolis-based service organization Kiwanis International and the Kiwanis Children’s Fund, plans to retire early next year after 14 years at the helm.
New CEO takes reins at Little Red Door Cancer Agency
Mandy Pietrykowski succeeds Fred Duncan, who retired this week after leading the Indianapolis-based agency since 2009.
IndyStar employees to join Gannett protest by withholding bylines
Employees for two-dozen publications at the largest newspaper chain in the country were scheduled to walk off work for a day or two starting Monday, but journalists at the Indianapolis Star planned a smaller protest.
Interim IUPUI chancellor Klein leaving for Wake Forest law post
Andrew Klein has been serving as interim chancellor of IUPUI since February 2022 after the retirement of Nasser Paydar.
Home construction rise in Marion County bucks area trend
The Indianapolis area continued to see a slump in residential construction last month despite a big jump in single-family building permits in Marion County.
Bottleworks Hotel tops Yelp’s national list of best places to stay
The only other Indiana lodging choice to make the list was ranked 27th and is operated by the same company that oversees Bottleworks Hotel.
Indy Eleven planning to field women’s team in new USL Super League
Eight markets have been approved for the inaugural season, while Indianapolis is among a group of five markets approved for subsequent seasons, pending completion of a stadium.