IndyGo’s new electric buses can’t go the distance
IndyGo says the electric buses it intends to use on the Red Line have been unable to run the 275 miles on a single charge that was promised by manufacturer BYD Ltd.
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Roaming retailer Krieg Brothers Religious Supply finds unconventional home
After operating for decades downtown, the family-owned business is heading for its third location within the past two years—a carriage house in the Historic Meridian Park neighborhood.
Indianapolis-based Simon launches online shopping platform
The platform, called SPO, focuses on Simon’s Premium Outlet properties and is now in beta testing with the company’s VIP Club customers.
Carmel-based CNO says new CFO will work in Chicago
The insurance company’s executive team is split between three cities that house its major brands. Chicago-bound CFO Paul McDonough will replace Erik Helding, who was based in Carmel.
Founders, employees of Westfield financial firm accused of $10M fraud
Prosecutors allege that the defendants engaged in a 13-year-long scheme to defraud the Small Business Administration.
Patachou Foundation cooking up new HQ
The space will allow the not-for-profit to provide more meals at the eight local schools it serves, plus add on-site job training for high-school students.
$3M grant puts Big Car on fast track
The Lilly Endowment is paving the way for the renovation of a 40,000-square-foot vacant factory in the Garfield Park area into artist studios, performance spaces, a public cafe and more.
Ford Motor Co., city of Indianapolis roll out community mobility challenge
The challenge will solicit community ideas for tackling local mobility problems and award one or more finalists with $100,000 to implement pilot tests of their ideas.
Hot exercise-equipment store coming to Indy
Peloton’s Fashion Mall store will be its first in the state. Also this week: Bentley’s Pet Stuff, At Home, Subway, Coffee Five and Healthies.
Father-son Sahm’s duo blazes trail to build 15-restaurant juggernaut
Sahm’s Restaurant Group focuses on filling underserved niches, making its customers happy with unpretentious food, and building deep connections with the neighborhoods in which it operates.
District Tap gets needed approval to open downtown site
The District Tap is proceeding with plans to open a location at 141 S. Meridian St. after receiving approval to add a patio door on Georgia Street.
Entrepreneurs using south-side food makerspace to create businesses
The Food Beauty Center, a new food-focused makerspace in Garfield Park aims to serve entrepreneurs two ingredients for success—collaboration and commercial kitchen space.
Fast-growing women’s boutique coming to Indy
Ohio-based chain Rose & Remington, which opened its first store in 2013, plans to open at three local malls this year. Also this week: Barbecue joints come and go.
Rose & Remington women’s boutique entering Indianapolis market
The Ohio-based boutique chain, established in 2013, plans to open three stores in local malls this year.
Jiffy Lube selects artists for mural project
The five Indiana artists will paint murals at area Jiffy Lubes as part of the chain’s Every Part Matters public art project.
BMO Harris Bank names new regional president
Chris Michalski will oversee the bank’s operations in four Midwestern states from his home base in Indianapolis.
Metazoa Brewing Co. to open Broad Ripple taproom
Metazoa plans to build its taproom on a site along the canal, just east of The Coil apartment building.
Indy earplug maker is focus of veterans’ product-liability lawsuits
More than 200 current and former members of the military from multiple states have filed federal and state suits against the parent of Indianapolis-based Aearo Technologies LLC in recent weeks.
Porto’s Peri Peri making Indy debut
The Portuguese chicken chain, started in Chicago, will open a restaurant in Castleton. Also this week: Chef Tia & Co., HoiTea ToiTea, The Playful Soul, Valvoline Instant Oil Change and Ross Dress for Less.
Protective Insurance posts largest annual loss in decades
The Carmel-based company, which focuses on the transportation industry, also cut its dividend from 28 cents per share to 10 cents per share.