Whitestown appoints interim town manager
Following Dax Norton’s resignation as town manager in January, the Whitestown Town Council has appointed the public works director as interim town manager.
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California tech firm Jobvite invests in Fishers
In four years, the Indianapolis office of the job-candidate-recruiting software company has grown from one employee to 30.
Q&A with Jeannie Marrugo, co-founder of Cafe Baby
The company cooks, purees and freezes fresh baby food at the Circle City Industrial Complex and sells it online and at the Carmel Farmers Market.
Brewery, restaurant to open in Carmel’s Midtown
Fork+Ale House will open in the Allied Solutions building this spring, serving beer, pizza and smoked meats among other items.
Study finds rail-with-trail idea much costlier than trail-only plan, Fishers says
The city of Fishers has released a study that says constructing a trail on the Nickel Plate Railroad corridor would cost at least $20 million more if the development maintained a rail line alongside the trail.
Carmel gives green light for Franciscan specialty hospital
The Carmel City Council unanimously approved a rezoning request after the landowner promised that property taxes would be paid in perpetuity.
Challenger sees Carmel’s debt debate as way to topple Brainard
As the mayor seeks a seventh term, the city owes $1.3 billion, according to the Indiana Department of Local Government Finance.
Neighbors oppose Carmel housing project
City councilors will consider traffic concerns as they debate whether to approve rezoning for a proposed neighborhood at the northeast corner of Keystone Parkway and 136th Street.
Vision for Nickel Plate Trail in Fishers includes rec center, playgrounds, reading nooks, plazas
Fishers intends to start construction on the first section of the trail, from 106th Street to 126th Street, later this year.
Noblesville council gives final OK to two major redevelopment projects
The city council gave final approval to the downtown mixed-use project called The Levinson and approved financing for a project to redevelop an important intersection.
Northern Indiana wheelchair accessory maker to move HQ to Carmel
Winamac-based BraunAbility plans a $7.5 million expansion project that includes moving its headquarters to Carmel and building a new research and technology center.
Developer of proposed hospital in Carmel agrees to use tax covenant
The developer that owns the land where Franciscan Health plans to build a $130 million orthopedic center in Carmel told city officials this week that taxes will be paid on the real estate in perpetuity, even if it sells the land to the health care system in the future.
Staybridge Suites, Old Chicago Pizza on tap in Whitestown
Construction of the restaurant and a nearby hotel could start this spring after Whitestown planning officials allowed the developer of both projects to move forward.
California real estate trust acquires Carmel office building for $32M
StREITwise, a Los Angeles-based real estate investment trust, purchased the 142,000-square-foot Class A office and retail building from Ambrose Property Group.
Indy-based tech firm Formstack to move to Fishers
Fast-growing Formstack LLC is planning a move to the Nickel Plate District in Fishers, where it expects to hire 30 more people.
Hamilton County municipal races getting crowded
May’s primary election is set, and in addition to three contested mayoral races, several city council seats are also contested.
UPDATE: Westfield pitches tax plan to fund construction of $35M downtown park
City leaders presented a plan during a city council meeting Monday night to use local income tax and TIF revenues to repay a $35 million bond that would be used to construct Grand Junction Plaza.
Nickel Plate rail advocate announces campaign against Fadness
Logan Day, the former spokesman for Save the Nickel Plate, on Friday filed to run in May’s Republican primary against current Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness.
White River plan envisions ideas for more accessibility in Hamilton, Marion counties
A firm charged with drafting a plan to revitalize and activate the river in the two counties has unveiled a series of concepts that include both passive and active nature experiences.
Developer of The Yard in Fishers eyes adjacent land for another project
Thompson Thrift Retail Group has plans to purchase a combined 8.6 acres east of The Yard for a development that could include retail, office, townhomes and a boutique hotel.