Local heavy machinery rental firm expanding onto west-side Kmart parcel
MacAllister Machinery’s current operations along West Washington Street span about 6.5 acres, with the purchase of the Kmart parcel next door adding another 8 acres.
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Council committee stalemate could stall plans for $66M apartment development
The Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee of the City-County Council could not reach a consensus Monday on a recommendation for a long-delayed 11-story downtown project at 421 N. Pennsylvania St.
IBJ Podcast: Avoiding the icebergs that can sink your startup
Host Mason King talks with husband-and-wife team Kim and Todd Saxton, both professors at the IU Kelley School of Business at IUPUI, about a book they wrote with entrepreneur Michael Cloran about the icebergs startups face as they try to make it through choppy waters.
International street artists create murals for second phase of CityWay
An artist known for her association with Taylor Swift and another who has been creating graffiti-inspired art since the 1980s are adding their talents to the $135 million second phase of the downtown mixed-use development.
Five more Scotty’s Brewhouse locations call it quits
The corporate owner of many of the remaining Scotty’s Brewhouse restaurants said it had closed all of its operations. The decision leaves less than a handful of independently owned Scotty’s locations.
City, Kite agree to build only one hotel at a time at Pan Am Plaza
Ongoing disagreement between the city of Indianapolis and a group of downtown hotel owners has prompted city leaders to officially postpone construction of one of the two convention hotels planned for Pan Am Plaza.
Buttigieg tells Young Democrats that GOP policies have failed
During his speech Thursday night at the Young Democrats of America National Convention in Indianapolis, South Bend Mayor and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg tried to draw attention to Republican policies that he says haven’t worked.
Report: Newspaper chains Gannett, GateHouse in ‘advanced’ merger talks
The Wall Street Journal reports that a deal could be announced in the coming weeks. Gannett owns The Indianapolis Star and a number of smaller Indiana newspapers.
Popular southern Indiana pizza chain to open first Indianapolis location
Evansville-based Azzip Pizza, which has eight restaurants in Indiana and Kentucky, has a site locked up for its first Indianapolis location. The company said it could open several more restaurants in the area in future years.
New Swine Barn at state fairgrounds could host events year-round
The $50 million project, which Gov. Eric Holcomb has suggested be funded through the state’s reserves, would demolish most of the existing structure and replace it with a new 170,000-square-foot, climate-controlled facility that will be called the Fall Creek Pavilion.
Adrian Orchards on market, as owners look to retire
The south-side institution debuted in 1925 and has remained in the same family for three generations. But its owners don’t have any obvious successors.
Pacers-CIB deal gets final approvals from City-County Council
The move pushes forward the Capital Improvement Board’s deal with the Pacers, which calls for more than $360 million in renovations to Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Square Donuts shops in Indianapolis area shut down
More than half of the Square Donuts shops in Indiana—including two locations in Indianapolis and one in Carmel—have closed because of contract issues, the owner of the parent company confirmed Monday.
IBJ Podcast: Pete the Planner on the magic of a 15-year mortgage
Peter Dunn talks to guest host Lesley Weidenbener about all things home buying, including mortgages, determining how much house you can afford, why you shouldn’t put down less than 10% and why the idea of starter homes and family homes is silly.
Holcomb makes re-election bid official, says ‘we’re going to do even more’
The governor made his announcement in front of several hundred supporters at the Hoosier Gym in Knightstown.
New owners of Tibbs Drive-In predict bright future
The new owners, who recently acquired the 24-acre property, say they’ve already made some improvements to the four-screen outdoor theater, which has been in operation on the west side of Indianapolis since 1967.
Holcomb proposes extra spending after state sees record high reserves
Indiana ended the fiscal year with record-high reserves, it reported Thursday, prompting Gov. Eric Holcomb to propose spending nearly $300 million on five one-time projects.
New group antes up cash to help poor make bail
The Bail Project is challenging the cash bail system that keeps poor people awaiting trial locked up in Marion County jails, often putting their jobs and homes at risk.
Royal Pin bowling center scores big with push into group events, other games
The company spent $4.2 million to upgrade its north-side facility, adding non-bowling attractions, then worked to host corporate fundraisers, company parties and team-building retreats.
Cultural Trail raises enough money to keep Ann Dancing
Indianapolis Cultural Trail Inc. officials announced Wednesday that they’ve raised enough money to keep a popular electronic piece of public art in operation for years to come.