How key bills fared during 2012 Indiana legislative session
Right-to-work, smoking ban were only two of a long list of actions taken.
Right-to-work, smoking ban were only two of a long list of actions taken.
Keystone Group, Turkish immigrant Ersal Ozdemir’s 10-year-old development firm, is orchestrating some of central Indiana’s most ambitious projects, including a $15M Broad Ripple parking garage and the $60M million mixed-use Sophia Square in Carmel.
Lawsuit alleges two of six partners in Qtego seized control and locked them out of the northwest-side firm, which developments telecommunications technology.
Third in a month-long series of reviews of Italian-themed restaurants. This week: BoomBozz Pizza and Taphouse.
Carmel City Councilor Eric Seidensticker on Thursday morning proposed an ordinance that would require the council to sign off on any additional debt. The ordinance is backed by at least five of the seven councilors.
-S&B Construction Group has started a 2,684-square-foot restaurant build-out for Noodles & Company at 8634 E. 96th St., Fishers.
-Capitol Construction has completed a 40,000-square-foot office build-out for Vision Solutions at 8470 Allison Pointe Blvd.
-Capitol Construction has completed a 22,000-square-foot office build-out for Liberty Mutual at 11611 N. Meridian St., Carmel.
-Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart PC renewed and expanded its lease to 36,113 square feet at 111 Monument Circle. The tenant was represented by Matt Langfeldt and Rich Forslund of Summit Realty Group. The landlord, Beacon, was represented by John Robinson and Adam Broderick of Jones Lang LaSalle.
-The state of Indiana leased 15,315 square feet at 2620 Kessler Blvd. The tenant was represented by Kara Riggle of Colliers International. The landlord, Healthcare Trust of America Inc., was represented by James Mount of Hokanson Cos. Inc.
-Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA Inc. leased 11,297 square feet at 300 N. Meridian St. The tenant was represented by John Crisp of Cassidy Turley. The landlord, University Park Associates LLC, was represented by Mike Napariu of REI Real Estate Services LLC.
-Family Dollar leased 9,600 square feet at Windsor Village, 6030 E 21st St. The landlord, Windsor Village, was represented by Keith Fried of Sitehawk Retail Real Estate. The tenant represented itself.
-Community Hospitals of Indiana Inc. leased 6,159 square feet at 8921 Southpointe Drive. The tenant was represented by Rob Lukemeyer of Baseline Inc. The landlord, Healthcare Trust of America Inc., represented itself.
-ThoughtBurst Inc. leased 3,263 square feet of office space at 111 Congressional Blvd., Carmel. The tenant was represented by John Crisp of Cassidy Turley. The landlord, Lauth Property Group, was represented by Darrin Boyd and David Moore of Cassidy Turley.
-First Call Temporary Services Inc. extended its lease of 2,962 square feet of office space at 7202 E. 87th St. The tenant was represented by Catherine Esselman of Penn Real Estate Inc. The landlord, Westminster Funds, was represented by Bryan Miller and Todd Vannatta of Cassidy Turley.
-Radio Shack renewed its lease of 2,244 square feet at Keystone Plaza, 2315 E 53rd St. The landlord, Keystone Plaza Associates, was represented by Larry Davis and Scott Gray of Sitehawk Retail Real Estate. The tenant represented itself.
-Cain Brothers & Co. LLC renewed its lease of 2,106 square feet of office space at 3500 Depauw Blvd. The landlord, Sterling American Property Inc, was represented by David Moore, Darrin Boyd and Bennett Williams of Cassidy Turley. The tenant represented itself.
-Jolly Rancher LLC leased 1,733 square feet of office space at 47 S. Meridian St. The tenant was represented by Jon Owens and Russell Van Til of Cassidy Turley. The landlord, Bruce A. Bodner Co. Inc., was represented by Alex Cantu of Summit Realty Group.
-United Way of Central Indiana leased 1,486 square feet of office space at 650 E. Carmel Drive, Carmel. The tenant was represented by John Crisp and Spud Dick of Cassidy Turley. The landlord, GS Properties Inc., was represented by Ralph Balber and Ashley Bussell of Newmark Knight Frank Halakar.
-Grant Communication dba Sprint leased 1,200 square feet at Green Street Square, 1521 N Green St., Brownsburg. The landlord, Cranfill Enterprises LLC, was represented by Michael Cranfill of Sitehawk Retail Real Estate. The tenant represented itself.
-All Walks of Life Barber & Beauty Shop leased 840 square feet of retail space in Esquire Plaza, 8211 Pendleton Pike. The landlord, Sandor Development, was represented Sandor’s Jeff Roberts. The tenant represented itself.
Several new restaurants are poised to open in central Indiana, including Brewstone Beer Co., Toppers Pizza, Ocean Prime and Wings Etc.
I take no issue with the premise [March 5 Maurer column] that politics far too often prevail over wisdom, but his argument that “religious right groups are manipulating religion to further their intolerant political agendas” is far too short-sighted for a man of his character and wisdom.
A plan to speed up construction on U.S. 31 in Hamilton County may actually slow down drivers. The “Hyperfix” proposal would cut construction time by three years and save the state an estimated $50 million. But all four lanes of a portion of U.S. 31 in Carmel would close during construction in areas from 126th Street to 136th Street. An informational meeting to discuss the project will take place at Carmel High School on March 29 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Carmel Symphony Orchestra is joined by the Indianapolis Children’s Choir and the McGing Irish Dancers for a “Celtic Pops!” program at the Palladium March 10. Details here.
Crystal Gayle and Soweto Gospel perform in separate concerts at, respectively, the Center for the Performing Arts’ Tarkington Theatre and Palladium on March 9. Herbie Hancock also is featured in a March 14 concert. Details here.
Lisa Lampanelli stands up at the Egyptian Room March 9. Details here.
Kelly Clarkson performs at The Venue at Horseshoe Casino in Hammond March 10. Details here.
The JCC and Heartland Film Festival team up to screen the documentary “Waste Land” March 12. Details here.
The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra’s annual “Side by Side” concert features top high school musicians paired with the pros. The ticketed-but-free concert is March 7. Details here
Franciscan St. Francis Health said its plans to build an emergency room and physician office building in Greenwood are on hold due to uncertainty over the effects of health care reform.
-City Thrift Store leased 29,700 square feet of retail space in Washington Market, 10435 E. Washington St. The tenant was represented by Frank Swiss of Swissco Real Estate. The landlord, Sandor Development, was represented by Sandor’s Jeff Roberts and Drew Kelly.
-A.H. Furnico renewed its lease for 14,400 square feet of industrial space at 6425 E. English Ave. The tenant was represented by Kelly Williams of Cassidy Turley. The landlord, English Avenue Properties LLC, was represented by Alex Blackburn of RE/MAX Real Estate.
-Meridian Title Corp. renewed its lease for 3,746 square feet at 11711 N. Pennsylvania St. The andlord, North Pennsylvania Associates LLC, was represented by Mike Napariu of REI Real Estate Services LLC. The tenant represented itself.
-The Bike Line leased 3,307 square feet at Carmel City Center, 723 Hanover Place, Carmel. The landlord, Carmel City Center LLC, was represented by Melissa Averitt of Carmel City Center. The tenant represented itself.
-Indianapolis Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine renewed its lease for 3,194 square feet of retail space in George Thomas Plaza, 1048 N. Shadeland Ave. The tenant was represented by Patty Toth of Jackson Cross Partners. The landlord, Ladywood Apartments LLC, was represented by Cindy Hoskinson and Herb Feldmann of Lee & Associates.
-San Antonio Shoe Inc., dba SAS Comfort Shoes, leased 2,250 square feet of retail space at 4909 E. 82nd St., Suite 100. The tenant was represented by Andrew Schrage of Coldwell Banker Commercial Realty Services. The landlord, PK Clearwater Springs LLC, was represented by PK Partners.
-Which Wich Superior Sandwiches leased 2,022 square feet of retail space in The Avenue, 860 W. 10th St. The tenant was represented by Bart Jackson and Scot Courtney of Lee & Associates. The landlord, Fall Creek Housing Partners LLC, was represented by Natasha Evans of Buckingham Cos.
-Midwest Tax Group expanded its lease to 1,519 square feet of office space in Castle Creek V, 5750 N. Castle Creek Parkway. The tenant was represented by Herb Feldmann and Cindy Hoskinson of Lee & Associates. The landlord, Castle Creek Pkwy LLC, was represented by David Gimple of Friedman Integrated Real Estate Services.
-Jack & Jill Children’s Shoppe leased 997 square feet at Carmel City Center, 727 Hanover Place, Carmel. The landlord, Carmel City Center LLC, was represented by Melissa Averitt of Carmel City Center. The tenant represented itself.
-Simply Holistic Health LLC leased 937 square feet of office space at 8801 N. Meridian St., Suite 100. The tenant was represented by Andrew Schrage of Coldwell Banker Commercial Realty Services. The landlord, Sun Life Assurance, was represented by Hokanson Cos. Inc.
Indiana senators fearing a backlash from conservatives scuttled an expansive education proposal this week after it was amended to grant in-state tuition to illegal immigrants already enrolled in state schools.
Ticket and sponsorship sales for the BMW Championship—to be held Sept. 3-9 at Crooked Stick Golf Club in Carmel—are well under par. In golf parlance, that means they’re exceeding expectations—big time.
Succession planning is critical for any organization but even more so when the person making the hand-off is the creator and driving force, and several local arts groups are still led by their founders.
Hamilton County and Bloomington are among places that are nurturing small technology firms in their own back yard. Local tech-focused organizations like theirs could stoke competition among Hoosier communities vying for coveted jobs.