Cabaret-style theater in Greenwood moving to new digs
Also in this week's roundup: The latest on Yo Mama Roux, Goldfish Swim School, Zips Dry Cleaners and Yujo.
Susan Orr
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Restaurateur Scott Wise gets back to his roots in new venture
The restaurant, Roots Burger Bar, is set to open next week in Muncie, at the site of the original Scotty’s Brewhouse that Wise opened in 1996.
Indianapolis-area Kroger employees approve new labor agreement
The agreement covers more than 9,000 members of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union who work at 71 Indianapolis-area Kroger stores.
Q&A with Ethan Hochstein: Cultural Trail horticulture manager
The 8-mile downtown trail features five acres of plantings and 25,000 square feet of bioswales, which are meant to filter pollution from water.
Growing Mooresville company helps create memorable experiences
Established in 1997, Creative Works designs, makes and installs set pieces and props for a host of entertainment venues, including escape rooms, virtual reality and esports venues and indoor miniature golf courses.
GM exec: Companies should know when, why to adopt new technology
Investing in the latest tech fad can lead to waste if companies don't have a plan and prepared workforce, the executive said Friday at a Conexus Indiana and IBJ event focusing on advanced manufacturing.
Engineering firm HNTB to open Noblesville office, boost local workforce
Engineering and design firm HNTB Corp. says it plans to add about 100 employees in the Indianapolis area over the next several years, and it needs the new office to accommodate some of it growth.
IndyGo faces challenges as early adopter of electric fleet
The transit system has hit some speed bumps as it works to implement a new model of electric bus that will be its fleet for the Red Line, the rapid-transit route that begins service Labor Day weekend.
Microbrewery opens at site steeped in racing history
Guggman Haus Brewing’s near-west-side tasting room is reviving a pair of historic buildings with ties to one of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s most iconic drivers.
South-side bicycle shop set to close after nearly a century
Circle City Bicycles, founded in 1922, started its going-out-of-business sale on Monday and expects to close its doors in August.
Local beverage maker Circle Kombucha moving to bigger facility
The company, which is operating out of a 2,000-square-foot space in Irvington, will move this month to a 14,000-square-foot facility on the near-east side due to growing demand.
Dave & Buster’s grabs location in Greenwood for second Indiana venue
The eatery-and-entertainment chain plans to take space formerly occupied by a J.C. Penney Home Store. It’s set to open next summer.
Yo Mama Roux’s bid to continue Cajun tradition fails to find traction
The east-side Cajun and creole restaurant is a successor of sorts to Papa Roux, which operated out of the same building before closing last fall.
More rooftops mean more retail for Avon
A Toledo-based developer is about to start a two-building, 25,000-square-foot retail center at the corner of 10th Street and North Raceway Boulevard, adjacent to the Linden Square Village apartments.
2019 Innovation Issue: Diesel powerhouse Cummins ventures beyond its comfort zone
As the Columbus-based diesel-engine maker dips its toes into the still-evolving world of electric vehicles, it's had to reshape its deep-rooted culture.
Fountain Square Brewing acquires New Day Craft in move to diversify
The deal, which closed this week, gives Fountain Square Brewing access to New Day’s lines of mead and hard cider as it tries to widen its distribution footprint.
Electric bus maker BYD to pay for in-route Red Line charging stations
BYD will install and pay for three charging stations to compensate for the shorter-than-expected range IndyGo discovered during cold-weather testing of its new Red Line buses.
One year in, nonstop Indy-Paris route flying high
Indianapolis International Airport officials say they’re encouraged by strong passenger bookings during the first year of Delta Air Lines Inc.’s nonstop service to Paris.
Two Chicks Whisky Business opens Plainfield bakery
The shop is a made-from-scratch effort that started in a food truck. Also this week: 3 Brothers Pub & Grub, Macy’s Backstage and Stein Mart becomes Amazon Hub.
Former ice-cream factory gets extensive renovations
The Irvington landmark has reopened as a multi-tenant space. Also this week: 10th Street Diner, Turn 3 Chicken & Waffles, Jailbird, Tiny House Treats, DeBella’s Subs and more.