For sale: IEDC land purchased for LEAP project, but never used
After buying thousands of acres in Boone County to develop a technology park, the Indiana Economic Development Corp. quietly listed two properties for sale a month ago.
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Logistics provider planning 415-job expansion in Lebanon
Supply-chain giant GXO Logistics is planning to spend $11.7 million to grow operations at a massive facility where it handles returns for Nike Inc.
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State’s big, bold LEAP District play draws some reflection
The state has spent more than $690 million so far establishing the LEAP Research and Innovation District. Outgoing economic leaders say the project is a huge success, but some political leaders are cautious.
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Boone County prepares for development at quiet I-65 interchange
County leaders are working to create the 65/47 Economic Development Area, the first step toward spurring business and residential development.
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Zionsville receives $4M from state grant fund for infrastructure projects south of Village
Among the projects: A dog-bone-style roundabout will connect Main Street and First Street, and another roundabout would be built to the north at Sycamore Street and First Street.
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North of 96th roundup: Indoor golf venue, pizza restaurant among new businesses in northern suburbs
Multiple retailers, restaurants and other businesses and organizations recently opened or began planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis.
Lilly chief scientist talks drugmaker’s new $4.5B campus, recruiting and innovation
Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Daniel Skovronsky talked with the IBJ about his hopes for the Lilly Medicine Foundry, which the Indianapolis-based drugmaker broke ground on this week.
Lilly breaks ground on $4.5B foundry campus in Lebanon’s LEAP District
Officials from the Indianapolis-based drugmaker said the Lilly Medicine Foundry will help streamline the process of discovering new medicines and getting them to patients.
Route changes to Whitestown Connector bus system to take effect in June
The Workforce Connector program was launched in 2015 to help people without reliable transportation get to their warehousing jobs in Plainfield and Whitestown.
Developer’s plan for 350-plus homes in rural Zionsville expected to face final test next month
A proposed 147-acre residential and commercial development continues to face opposition from nearby residents and Indianapolis Executive Airport officials.
Another hotel planned near busy I-65 interchange in Whitestown
Plans call for a five-story dual-branded TownePlace Suites and Springhill Suites hotel with 136 rooms.
Three years later: Where’s Hy-Vee?
In 2022, Iowa-based Hy-Vee said it would build a pair of 150,000-square-foot stores in the suburbs north of Indianapolis: one in Zionsville and another in Fishers. The company hasn’t broken ground at either site.
Hopwood Cellars owners to retire, close Zionsville winery
Hopwood Cellars opened in June 2012 after the winery’s founder, Ron Hopwood, began making his own wine in 1994 as a hobby and turned it into a business.
LEAP District electricity demand doubles, documents show
Indiana Economic Development Corp. spokeswoman Erin Sweitzer said the additional load is what’s needed to build out projects for Eli Lilly and Co. and Meta.
Whitestown planning park at former Wrecks junkyard site
The 12-to-14-acre Wrecks Park is planned along Indianapolis Road, west of Interstate 65 and south of Whitestown Parkway.
Boone County economic development group names new CEO
Andrea Kern, who most recently worked with the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, will lead the Boone County Economic Development Corp.
Ray Skillman planning to relocate west-side Indy dealerships to Whitestown
Indianapolis-based Ray Skillman Auto Group has submitted plans to the town of Whitestown to build its first car dealerships in the northern suburbs.
Kroger planning Marketplace store, fuel center along Zionsville-Whitestown border
The Kroger Marketplace store would be in Zionsville, while the Kroger Fueling Center would be in Whitestown despite being nearly adjacent to each other.
Eye care firm planning HQ campus at Zionsville’s Creekside Corporate Park
Four other companies are also looking to build at the town’s nature-focused business park.
LEAP spending nears $1B with projected budget shielded, investigation finds
The LEAP Research and Innovation District, led by the Indiana Economic Development Corp., is among the costliest economic development projects Indiana has attempted. But the agency’s structure obscures its spending and who benefits.
Lebanon planning board OKs design for Lilly Medicine Foundry at LEAP District
The foundry will give the pharmaceutical maker the ability to research new ways of producing medicines.
Lebanon planning board to review designs for Lilly’s $4.5B foundry at LEAP District
IMAGE GALLERY: The 200-acre Lilly Medicine Foundry is expected to add 400 full-time jobs for highly skilled workers, including engineers, scientists, operations personnel and lab technicians.
Lennar seeks to build active-adult subdivision with 360 houses in rural Whitestown
Plans call for Cardinal Estates to be built on 170 acres south of the Golf Club of Indiana.
Developer’s plan for 430-plus homes in rural Zionsville faces opposition
The Reserve at Union Woodlands would cost about $250 million to develop and take up to seven years to build.