Roundup: New shops serving up cake, ice cream for Hamilton County
Nothing Bundt Cakes sells 8-inch and 10-inch bundt cakes, tiered bundt cakes, bundtlets, bundtlet towers and bundtinis. Sub Zero Ice Cream lets you design your own frozen treat.
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Custom home development near downtown Fishers could keep growing
Joe Nixon Properties LLC and Gradison Design-Build initially had plans to construct eight single-family residential units near Fishers Elementary School, but the now-$30 million project has grown to 60 homes and could get even larger.
Running shoe retailer considers relocating distribution center to Whitestown
Seattle-based running gear retailer Brooks Sports Inc. is considering opening a major distribution warehouse in Whitestown that could generate more than 100 new jobs.
Noblesville teen launches digital reading company for kids
From an idea developed in Noblesville High School’s Innovations program, The Storybook Factory aims to engage young readers as video games and other screens compete for their attention.
Lids embraces digital revolution, adapts to shifting shopping habits
CEO David Baxter, who was hired in May 2016, is aiming to marry the best of online retailing with brick-and-mortar stores, to lift the company’s profit margin to where it was five years ago.
Carmel to purchase Miller Auto Care property for up to $1.2M
Carmel Redevelopment Commission Executive Director Corrie Meyer said the city needs the property so it can extend Fourth Street into the Midtown development and construct a roundabout at Fourth Street and Rangeline Road.
New theater debuts in former live music space in Carmel
The Cat recently opened in the Arts & Design District and in the same space where The Warehouse abruptly closed earlier this year. It hopes to be a kind of “off-off-Broadway” venue.
Whitestown suing wastewater utility for $2.5 million
In a lawsuit filed in Marion Superior Court, Whitestown is suing the wastewater division of Citizens Energy Group for breach of contract and is seeking a refund for connection fees.
Developer to spend up to $10M to renovate Westfield multiplex
Washington Prime Group Inc. plans to remodel and add retail spaces to the Regal Cinemas theater near the northeast corner of Greyhound Pass and 146th Street.
Old Spaghetti Factory to occupy former Shapiro’s building in Carmel
After years of sitting empty, the former Shapiro’s Delicatessen building in City Center will have a new tenant by next summer.
Lebanon mayor proposes spending $10M-plus to revitalize downtown
The plans includes building a public plaza on the east side of the Boone County Courthouse, extending the Big 4 Trail to downtown and constructing a 200-space parking garage.
Roundup: Westfield’s first winery set to open; Seymour brewpub targets Fishers
Urban Vines has a grand opening scheduled in Westfield, and Rails Craft Brew & Eatery is expected to open later this month in Saxony.
Zionsville Town Council member resigns to avoid conflict of interest
Jeff Papa, who served on the council from 2010 to 2015 and again from 2016 until present, announced his decision Monday.
Noblesville’s $6 million urban park ready for grand opening
After nearly four years of planning and construction, Noblesville’s Federal Hill Commons is set to open. City leaders are hopeful the park will spur economic development in the area west of the White River and downtown.
Indy 500’s first presenting sponsor sees growth spike, gears up for more
Since local entrepreneur Mike Protogere bought D-A Lubricant Co. Inc. in 2002, the manufacturer of oil, grease, antifreeze and other industrial products has shifted into overdrive and punched the gas.
Developer proposes $50M shopping center in Whitestown
The Shoppes at Whitestown would be located on 33 acres within the Anson development with room for about 20 retailers and seven outlots. It could open by fall 2018.
CEDIA planning headquarters move from Indianapolis to Fishers
The not-for-profit Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association is willing to pay more than $140,000 in annual taxes to locate in Fishers.
Three area communities on short list to land Little League regional HQ
Little League International announced Thursday that it had narrowed the field to five finalists, with three in the Indianapolis area and two in Illinois.
Westfield attributes $92M in real estate development to Grand Park
In addition, the city said Thursday that the 400-acre sports campus has had a hand in sparking $491 million in projects still in the planning stage or preparing to start construction.
Carmel seeking bids to develop for-sale housing near its downtown
The 3-acre property adjacent to the Carmel Fire Department and Carmel Police Department could accommodate up to 200 condo or townhouse units.