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New artists added to lineups of All IN Festival, Indiana State Fair
Another national headliner and seven Indiana artists have joined the All IN Festival roster, while the Indiana State Fair has added Trace Adkins and other acts to the free-concert lineup.
Kountry Kitchen owners break ground for new restaurant at original site
In 2016, the Food Network selected Kountry Kitchen—which was destroyed by fire in 2020—as one of the best soul food restaurants in the United States.
Henke Development planning 321-acre private lake community in Zionsville
Promontory of Zionsville would include 80 homes ranging in cost from $1.5 million to $4 million.
Cityscape Residential plans 263-unit apartment building in Carmel
The Steadman will sit on 12-1/2 acres of land northeast of Spring Mill Road and East 111th Street.
Fishers firm gets OK to move ahead with long-stalled project in Lockerbie
Integra Builders has held the one-acre lot at the southwest corner of North Park Avenue and East North Street since January 2020, when previous owner Litz & Eaton Investments LLC sold the site as part of a messy split between the firm’s principals.
City-County Council votes to nearly triple members’ pay
The Indianapolis City-County Council will get a pay hike for the first time in more than two decades, after it voted Monday night along party lines to increase compensation starting in 2024.
New York latest state to target Amazon’s use of productivity quotas
A report released in April by Strategic Organizing Center, a coalition of four labor unions, found Amazon employed 33% of all U.S. warehouse workers in 2021, but was responsible for 49% of all injuries in the industry.
Newfields to raise general admission price to $20
In 2015, Newfields ended its free admission policy by instituting an $18 fee. On July 1, that price will increase to $20 per visitor.
Children’s Museum apologizes for selling Juneteenth watermelon salad
In an apology posted to its website, the museum said that, although serving the watermelon salad was based on staff members’ family traditions, it acknowledges “the negative impact that stereotypes have on Black communities.”
IBJ Podcast: Inside the risk-taking mindset of Maven Space’s co-founder, CEO
Leslie Bailey believed so much in her concept for a women-focused co-working and networking haven that she wasn’t interested in expending the energy to find investors—especially when women-led businesses historically get so little attention from funders.
Walmart to employ more than 1,000 at massive McCordsville fulfillment center
Walmart on Friday provided new details about the massive, next-generation distribution center it is building in Hancock County.
Developer wins MDC approval for $168M project near Fashion Mall
The Metropolitan Development Commission gave unanimous approval to The Alexander at the Crossing project despite heavy pushback from neighbors. The proposal will next be considered by the City-County Council for final approval.
Salesforce raises profit forecast on resilient demand for business software
Shares in Salesforce experienced their steepest increase in almost two years on Wednesday after the company signaled that demand for business software is holding up despite a broader downturn for major tech firms. About 2,000 Salesforce Marketing Cloud employees are based in Indianapolis.
Gucci to open boutique in Fashion Mall this month
The upscale store is set for a spot adjacent to both Saks Fifth Avenue and Louis Vuitton on the first floor of the eastern portion of the mall.
Chaka Khan, Kansas among Indiana State Fair concert attractions
The Indiana State Fair announced five concerts Wednesday, including appearances by country singer Carly Pearce and the Turtles.
Keystone seeking zoning OK for redesigned Alexander project across from Ironworks on 86th Street
Local developer Keystone Corp. has drafted new plans for its long-simmering Alexander at the Crossing mixed-use project that includes 275 apartment units, plus retail and office space and a hotel. Some nearby residents are opposed to the project for its size and density, as well as for further commercializing 86th Street.
IBJ Podcast: What Indiana’s auto industry must do to adapt to EVs
Podcast host Mason King talks with Ananth Iyer, a professor of management at Purdue’s Krannert School of Management, who is part of a group studying the potential disruption in the auto industry and how Indiana manufacturers can adapt.
Swedish driver Ericsson gives Ganassi another Indy 500 win
Ericsson took control of Sunday’s race late and had it under control for Chip Ganassi Racing until a crash by teammate Jimmie Johnson with four laps remaining brought out a rare red-flag stoppage at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
2022 Innovation Issue: NFTs coming of age in sports and entertainment
Digital collectibles aren’t replacing trading cards or bobbleheads quite yet, but local sports franchises like IndyCar and the Indianapolis Colts are eyeing them as a marketing tool that could attract younger fans.