Fletcher Place eatery Repeal to close, making way for distillery, pizzeria
Neighboring 1205 Distillery plans to take over the space along with Greek’s Pizzeria, creating a combination tasting room and restaurant.
Susan Orr
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Hickory Hillz BBQ opening in downtown Franklin
It will be the second restaurant for the business that started in Edinburgh in 2005. Also this week: Guardian RV Storage, Sun King, Big Woods, Liftoff Creamery and Athletic Annex.
First Internet Bancorp reports record quarterly profit
The Fishers-based parent of First Internet Bancorp had a milestone quarter thanks to a boom in mortgage activity, the company reported Wednesday afternoon.
Q&A with Tichina Clark, who turned lessons from prison into a business
In November 2019, Tichina Clark officially launched her business, which sells homemade soups, salads and desserts packaged in mason jars.
New corporate pledges strive to give equity efforts staying power
The Indy Racial Equity Pledge, launched Oct. 8, details what nine Indianapolis-area employers plan to do to improve racial equity within their organizations, the Indianapolis area, and beyond.
IndyGo adds two sites to list of possible property purchases
IndyGo has been evaluating possible expansion sites around the city in recent months because it has run out of room at its West Washington Street headquarters.
Total Wine & More liquor superstore to open in Nora
The 86th Street store, which is set to open next month, will be the first in Indiana for the Maryland-based chain. Also this week: Nada and Downtown Arts Market.
Kroger to close Broad Ripple fixture after 66 years
Kroger said the store, which has nearly 40 employees, hasn’t operated profitably for several years and that a turnaround wasn’t realistic.
Virtual road races aren’t attracting many runners—or much revenue—this year
For most races nationwide, including the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, participants run or walk on their own on a date and route of their choosing, rather than crossing a finish line amid a cheering crowd.
Indianapolis-based IMH Products acquires Brownsburg manufacturer
IMH said it plans to move Mainstay’s equipment and its 38 employees to its Indianapolis facilities by year’s end. Both companies are in the metal fabrication business.
Chick-fil-A planning new downtown restaurant
The new Chick-fil-A will occupy the cellar and ground floor of 10 E. Washington St., which has been vacant since the menswear chain Jos. A. Bank closed its store there in 2017. Also this week: The Exchange Whiskey Bar and Dave & Buster’s.
Manufacturing on rebound, but not for all companies
While the pandemic has devastated Indiana’s tourism and hospitality industries, the picture is decidedly mixed for manufacturing—which constitutes more than a quarter of the state’s gross domestic product.
Accounting firm Katz Sapper & Miller prepping for leadership change
Tim Cook, an attorney who now leads the firm’s economic development consulting practice, will become the top executive at the city’s largest accounting firm on Jan. 1.
Software firm Emarsys acquired by German firm
Emarsys, a marketing software company based in Austria, has its North American headquarters in Indianapolis.
New art and design shop to serve in-person, online customers
Up to now, the business has primarily served architects and designers in bigger markets. Also this week: Lou Malnati’s, Dave & Busters, Godiva Chocolatier, Nesso, Jiffy Lube.
Spot Freight spins off new software company, adds 40 workers
The spinoff company, Red Technologies, is built around proprietary software that Spot launched in 2015 to help connect shippers, trucking companies and drivers for the purpose of freight brokering.
First Merchants CEO Rechin stepping down after 13 years
Mike Rechin, who has served as the bank’s president and CEO since 2007, plans to retire at the end of the year. His departure will trigger several promotions among the bank’s other executives.
Sahm’s Restaurant Group closing downtown cafeteria, tavern
Ed Sahm, the restaurant group’s founder and owner, said the pandemic-related exodus of downtown office workers meant the two locations are no longer financially viable.
Downtown Indy CEO leading fight for downtown’s recovery
Sherry Seiwert spoke with IBJ recently about what her organization is doing to help the city bounce back.
Chase to close three Indianapolis bank branches
The three branches, all of them in Indianapolis, will close on different dates in October and November. Even after the closures, though, Chase will still have three dozen or so locations around the city.