First Farmers Bank & Trust to open Carmel branch
Converse-based First Farmers Bank & Trust, which opened a loan production office in Carmel last year, now plans to operate a full-service branch in the city’s Arts & Design District.
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Westfield City Council approves NorthPoint II business park project
The proposed 180-acre business park, which has been a priority for Westfield Mayor Scott Willis, received final approval Monday night after about four years of debate and negotiations.
UPDATE: Express files for bankruptcy, announces store closures, possible sale
A consortium that includes Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group has offered a non-binding letter of intent to potentially purchase the majority of its stores and operations. Four Indiana stores are slated for closure, according to bankruptcy papers.
Out on Mass bar planned as ‘meeting point’ for LGBTQ+ community
A Kinsey Institute researcher and an Indiana University School of Medicine faculty member are part of the Out on Mass ownership group.
Caitlin Clark’s early play in WNBA will serve as tryout for Olympic team
Unable to attend the U.S. training camp earlier this month, Clark will have the start of her WNBA career to show the U.S. women’s basketball selection committee whether she deserves a spot on the team.
IBJ Podcast: Pete the Planner on what your career earnings should tell you about retirement savings
In the 300th episode of the IBJ Podcast, Pete Dunn also discusses the role that your housing decisions—good and bad—play in retirement readiness.
Chalet, Landlocked Baking Company to close as Small Victories tries to sharpen focus
The owners of Indianapolis-based Small Victories Hospitality are closing their hybrid café/bar in Butler-Tarkington and brunch spot in Irvington and arranging for new management of Coat Check Coffee and Provider.
Downtown office properties are facing tough financial years—but mall project offers hope
It’s a challenge hitting urban centers across the United States. Downtown office buildings are seeing their values plummet and vacancy rates climb due to space consolidation and a continued hesitancy toward renewals and new leases following the pandemic.
Riley Children’s Foundation lands $8M gift from Lechleiters
The Indianapolis-based foundation, which announced the donation Friday, said the funds would help make mental health and behavioral health services more available to children and adolescents.
Applications for new homes rise for ninth straight month in central Indiana
The Indianapolis-area homebuilding industry continued to see rising interest in new houses in March, with applications for new-home construction increasing 18.5% on a year-over-year basis.
Colts looking beyond quarterback in NFL draft
After taking Anthony Richardson with the No. 4 pick a year ago, the Colts are out of the NFL’s annual draft quarterback derby for the first time since Andrew Luck’s surprise retirement in August 2019.
Festive spot for families is next Cunningham restaurant concept
Shin Dig restaurant is expected to open by fall in the North Mass corridor southeast of the I-70/I-65 north split.
Carmel to seek outside funding sources for Monon Square South project
Plans call for the project to cost an estimated $47 million and feature a food hall, community gathering space, office space, apartments and a public parking garage.
Lilly weight-loss drug shows promise as a sleep apnea treatment in late-stage trials
Meanwhile, demand for Lilly’s Zephound and Mounjaro is leading to a shortage of the drugs that is expected to last until at least mid-year, the FDA said in an update Wednesday.
Caitlin Clark joins the Indiana Fever. Here are 10 things she said in her first news conference.
Clark addressed numerous topics, ranging from the bustling draft party held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, to the future of the league, to how she feels about the prospect of living in Indianapolis.
Spark on the Circle to return this year with some changes
The temporary public park that occupied a quarter of Monument Circle for four months last year is coming back for longer stay this summer in a slightly different location.
NBA All-Star Weekend coffee shop to reopen near Monument Circle
Plaid & Pearls Coffee Lounge will take over the former location of Pearings Cafe & Frozen Yogurt at 6 W. Washington St.
Six-story apartment building planned on site across from Lucas Oil Stadium
Indianapolis-based TWG says it has all four of the parcels comprising the site under contract, pending city approval to rezone them from the current I-2 industrial classification to a more apartment-friendly designation.
Fishers City Council approves lower parking fee for nonresidents at Geist Waterfront Park
A $50 parking fee was instituted last year over concerns about possible overcrowding and traffic congestion at the new venue, but visits fell far short of predictions.
Caitlin Clark taken No. 1 in WNBA Draft by Indiana Fever
Clark is expected to have a major impact on the Fever, not only on the court, but in the stands, where the team ranked next to last in attendance in 2023. Her appeal was apparent Monday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, where thousands of fans gathered to watch the draft on the arena’s video scoreboard.