Indianapolis transportation initiative chosen to receive federal support
The Indianapolis effort is one of six around the country that has been selected to receive a year’s worth of free consulting services to help it develop its plan.
Susan Orr
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Carmel-based Merchants Bancorp plans $21.9M bank acquisition
The acquisition will add three banking offices to Merchants’ subsidiary, Joy State Bank.
Longtime entrepreneur sets sights on storage industry
Longtime local entrepreneur Jim Sapp is revving up for expansion of his latest venture: Commercial Self Storage, a company geared to business customers.
Milktooth chef Jonathan Brooks opens Beholder restaurant
Also this week: Commissary Barber and Barista, Pots & Pans Pie Co., Big Bazaar Indian Grocery and Kitchen, Indy E Cigs, and more.
Hogsett backs Rethink I-65/I-70’s position on north-split project
Both the mayor and the Rethink coalition are urging state transportation officials to do a more comprehensive study of options for the $250 downtown interchange project.
Transportation leaders want federal guidance on driverless vehicle standards
Having blanket regulations would make it easier for cutting-edge companies to roll out autonomous vehicles and related technology across the country, the leaders said Thursday at an IBJ event focusing on transportation megatrends.
Q&A: Cafe owner Maria Bertram offers jobs to women in need
Maria Bertram, an engineer by training, gave up a career at Eli Lilly and Co. to help revive Indianapolis’ Englewood neighborhood.
Civic leaders launch push to meld transit, technology
The Central Indiana Personal Mobility Network is in its early stages. But the general idea is to use technology, including a smartphone app and other tools, to make it easier for people to use IndyGo and other local transportation options, including Blue Indy electric-car sharing, Indiana Pacers Bikeshare, Uber, and Lyft.
Circle Centre mall to renovate its entrances
The project is the first step in a multi-million-dollar upgrade of the downtown retail hub. Also in Property Lines: Crew Carwash, Joella’s Hot Chicken, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Poke Guru and Game Paradise.
Big quarterly loss by Lids sends Genesco’s stock reeling
Zionsville-based Lids Sports Group, which operates more than 1,100 stores, saw sales decline nearly 11 percent in the latest quarter. Genesco is seeking a buyer for the unit.
2018 Innovation Issue: Blockchain could transform many industries—but maybe not yet
Early adopters say blockchain has the potential to revolutionize everything from executing insurance contracts and conducting financial transactions to assuring food safety.
Group launches east-side retail discount program
The free card offers discounts at 18 east-side establishments, mostly restaurants and shops. Also in Property Lines: new drinking and dining options on the south side; Valvoline adds to local footprint.
Target revamps Indianapolis distribution center
Also: Drybar, Tavern at the Point, Russell Provisions and Huse Culinary
Flatland Kitchen helps Indianapolis-area restaurants develop a brand
The firm creates logos, designs menus, hand-paints signs and murals, and offers other visual design services to help local businesses create and convey a unique identity.
Owners of Broad Ripple eyesore hire brokers to sell property
Community leaders have tried for years to get the owners to sell or redevelop the mostly vacant building on Broad Ripple's main drag. It was built in 1920 and last updated in 1980.
Yellow Pages to close Indianapolis office, terminate 61 workers
The office will close next month because Yellow Pages is outsourcing the work to an firm in India, employees say in a federal aid application.
Detroit-based auto-service chain outlines ambitious plans for Indy market
Roundup: The 96-year-old tire and automotive service retailer plans to open more than two dozen area stores in next 18 months. Also, news on Provider coffee, Warby Parker eyewear and a new coworking space.
LISC facade grants aim to boost small businesses through beautification efforts
The program has awarded more than $3.1 million to Marion County businesses since 2004—which has leveraged more than $10.6 million in property owners’ investment.
New studies show women less confident, less knowledgeable about money matters
Just more than half of married women leave long-term financial decisions, including those about investing, to their spouses, even though the wives often are handling the daily household budget.
Closure puts future of Tim Hortons in Indianapolis area in doubt
The Canada-based coffee and doughnut chain had plans for at least five Indianapolis-area locations, but it already plans to shut down the first one after only a few months in operation.