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Lilly signs deal with California biotech to develop treatments for Lou Gehrig’s disease
The collaboration could be worth as much as $694 million and potential royalties to Verge Genomics if the two companies hit development milestones.
Indiana State Fair announces 23 new vendor menu items
The Indiana State Fair is set to offer new food items this year that will be featured in its “Taste of the Fair” contest, includes everything from a funnel-cake-inspired beer to a grilled cheese sandwich made with waffles.
Fishers might soon require council OK for new big-box store tenants
The Fishers Plan Commission voted in favor of a proposal Wednesday that would allow the city council to review, approve and set conditions for certain tenants interested in moving into a building with a floor area of 25,000 square feet or greater.
Total Wine & More planning second Indianapolis store
Total Wine & More, a Maryland-based chain of liquor superstores, opened its first Indianapolis location late last year in Nora after winning a high-profile court battle.
Public access counselor: Carmel BZA violated transparency laws during review of The GOAT
Indiana Public Access Counselor Luke Britt issued an opinion stating the Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals violated Indiana Open Door Laws by having its members approve the written findings of fact for its April 26 meeting outside of the public eye.
Builder Arbor Homes acquires local plumbing company
Arbor Homes, the most-active home builder in the Indianapolis area, said the acquisition of R&R Plumbing “will bolster the company’s existing efficient building processes.”
IBJ Podcast: Chatterbox owner explains why iconic bar waited until this month to reopen
The historic Chatterbox Jazz Club on Massachusetts Avenue downtown is so tiny that opening under pandemic restrictions would have meant just 20 or so people could be inside. That’s no way to make money. But now, the restrictions are gone and the club is about to reopen.
A mighty wind pushes builder IEA into top gear
While businesses were laying off employees last year by the boatload because of the pandemic, an Indianapolis company that specializes in building wind and solar farms hired scores of people to tackle new projects nationwide.
Workers are coming back downtown—but not all will be there full time
Some large downtown employers say they expect most or all of their workforce to return to the office full time. Others say they’re adopting hybrid models that offer employees the option to work remotely at least part of the time.
Indiana’s parks and preserves land $57M in upgrades
Indiana’s state parks, forests and trails—long starving for cash and maintenance—will receive money for improvements at nearly 50 state properties and the first new state park inn in more than 80 years.
Subsidizing spokes: Amazon to reimburse bicycling office employees
The benefit can reimburse the cost of using a bike-sharing program, parking and even maintenance to cover two tune-ups a year, the company said.
Lilly and former lobbyist resolve sex discrimination suit
In her complaint, the lobbyist had claimed a top executive made sexist comments about her, mocked her physical appearance and subjected her and other women to a hostile work environment.
Sports bar Champps ends 20-year run in downtown Indianapolis
The downtown sports bar and casual dining restaurant opened in Circle Centre at the corner of Washington and Illinois streets in 2001 as Champps Americana.
Colts join rest of NFL in receiving OK to play games at full capacity
All 32 NFL teams intend to open the season in front of full houses this September.
Riley Health hires new president from Connecticut
Gil Peri begins his new job just as the system is about to undertake one of its biggest projects in a decade—relocating its maternity services from Methodist Hospital to new, centralized maternity and newborn health unit at Riley Hospital, as part of a $142 million expansion.
F.C. Tucker Co. acquired by regional residential real estate giant
The largest and oldest residential real estate brokerage in Indiana has been acquired by Pittsburgh-based Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, the biggest independent brokerage in the United States, the companies announced Tuesday morning.
Gas prices rise again, with no sign of letting up this summer
The national average for a gallon of gas is now almost 5 cents higher than a month ago and 92 cents higher than this time last year. The increases are even higher in Indianapolis.
Rolls-Royce confirms plans to consolidate downtown office space
Citing multiple sources familiar with the project, IBJ first reported on the company’s overall plans June 17. Rolls-Royce said Monday that it does plan to vacate two of the three buildings at the Meridian Center campus, but said it would continue to occupy a different building than earlier reported.
Area homebuilders continue to see high demand for new houses
So far this year, 4,676 single-family building permits have been filed in the nine-county Indianapolis area, up 49% over the first five months of 2020.