Carmel City Council passes 35% water rate hike, 20% sewer rate increase
City officials said the hikes were necessary to pay restructured debt on the consolidation of Carmel’s water services and for future expansions of sewer lines.
Featured
Articles
IBJ Podcast: ‘We’re survivors’—how the founders of Clancy’s Hamburgers and Grindstone Charley’s evolved to The Fountain Room
The story of Clancy’s Hospitality in many ways is the story of the central Indiana restaurant industry.
Federal Reserve on cusp of what some thought impossible: Defeating inflation without steep recession
The economy keeps growing, defying widespread fears from a year ago that 2023 would bring a recession, a consequence of the much higher borrowing rates the Fed engineered.
Office holiday parties shun booze and tinsel, push guac and pickleball
In the name of inclusivity, business leaders are opting for year-end celebrations cut totally free from seasonal connotations. And dropping liquor reduces the potential for unprofessional behavior.
Two Chicks District Co. shop shifting from Bates-Hendricks to Noblesville
“Good Bones” co-star Mina Starsiak Hawk credits a business owner in Noblesville for successfully promoting the suburb.
Indiana courting two advanced manufacturing projects valued at $7.2B
Officials from the Indiana Economic Development Corp. will appear before the State Budget Committee on Tuesday to ask for approval to spend $180 million to lure the multibillion-dollar projects to Indiana.
Nordstrom Rack store planned at Noblesville’s Hamilton Town Center
Nordstrom Rack is the off-price retail division of Nordstrom, and carries merchandise from Nordstrom stores and Nordstrom.com at discounted prices.
New sculpture at Indianapolis airport is a testament to travel
“Blue Skies” occupies a 40-feet-by-100-feet space above escalators and stairs at Indianapolis International Airport.
Carmel unveils ‘Flower District’ on city’s west side
The triangular Flower District is bordered by Pennsylvania, Old Meridian and Main streets and extend east to Guilford Road.
Indiana basketball legend George McGinnis dies at 73
McGinnis’ rose from Indianapolis prep star into an unstoppable force in his one and only college season at Indiana University before eventually taking the Indiana Pacers to two ABA titles.
Photo gallery: Indianapolis Zoo chimpanzee exhibit set for May debut
About 20 chimpanzees are expected to be on site when the $25 million exhibit opens to the public, with the facility able to accommodate up to 30 adult apes.
Artists unveiled for 6-foot basketball sculptures to celebrate NBA All-Star 2024
Basketball sculptures depicting Indiana’s high school hoops history are planned for downtown Indianapolis installation in February.
Republican gubernatorial candidates wary of ‘axing’ state income tax
The GOP candidates for the state’s highest elected office participated in a panel discussion Wednesday at the Dentons Legislative Conference in downtown Indianapolis.
Sales of existing homes in central Indiana see steep November decline
Closed sales in the area have fallen for 22 straight months on a year-over-year basis, but prices are still on the rise.
Ruoff Music Center tops year-end chart for tickets sold at amphitheater venues
More than 600,000 tickets were sold for $31.8 million to concert attendees at Noblesville’s Ruoff Music Center in 2023, according to Pollstar magazine.
Palou partners with DHL for primary sponsorship of 2024 IndyCar ride
Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing have agreed to a multi-year partnership with logistics company DHL to sponsor the No. 10 Honda car.
Oldest Catholic church in Indy plans $2.7M parish center downtown
Officials with St. John the Evangelist want to build the 2,800-square-foot facility as part of a larger $5.5 million renovation that started in 2021. They hope to finish in time for the huge National Eucharistic Congress planned for Indianapolis in July.
TrendyMinds expands national presence with acquisition of Utah-based Faktory
The city’s largest advertising agency said the eight-figure acquisition will expand its its client roster in health care, finance and energy.
Cirque du Soleil ‘Ovo’ show sets Indianapolis dates
Tickets go on sale Dec. 18 for five Cirque du Soleil performances scheduled at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in 2024.
IBJ Podcast: Former drag racer Morgan Lucas now in driver’s seat at Lucas Oil Products
In this week’s edition of the IBJ Podcast, Lucas recounts what it was like growing up with hard-charging entrepreneurs as parents, the value of sponsoring Lucas Oil Stadium, and the decision to relocate the firm’s HQ from California to Indianapolis.