Conner Prairie sets record attendance, donation levels
In 2015, attendance hit new highs in several categories and corporate donations shattered 2014 gift amounts with a $7.5 million grant from the Lilly Endowment Inc.
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Cicero creates new position to boost economic development
Now town leaders are hoping to make the area a food destination, drawing customers from throughout Hamilton County and out-of-town visitors from Westfield’s Grand Park Sports Campus.
Whitestown officially welcomes first new downtown business
It’s not that businesses don’t exist in the short stretch of Main Street or elsewhere in the growing community, but in the past the Boone County Chamber of Commerce or Zionsville Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed new enterprises.
Indiana Supreme Court rules for Zionsville in border war with Whitestown
The decision allows Zionsville to remain merged with Perry Township and keep the position of mayor.
Zionsville considers paying for $10.2M town hall without bonds
A new financing proposal for a town hall in Zionsville could save the municipality money in the long run, even though the price tag for the building has increased.
Pittman family estate dispute entangles real-estate projects
A family dispute over the estate of a well-known heart surgeon and developer in Carmel could delay progress on multiple mixed-use real estate projects in Hamilton and Boone counties.
Roundup: Korean restaurant, kickboxing studio, Potbelly on tap for Carmel
Carmel’s first Korean restaurant is scheduled to open Friday.
Zionsville’s first-ever elected mayor outlines priorities
Tim Haak left his job in economic development to take on the new full-time position, even though it might not last. Now on his plate: Creekside Corporate Park, traffic reconfiguration and the planned $10 million town hall.
A guide for potential first-time Ikea shoppers
When Ikea announced it would open a store in Fishers in 2017, some local readers already knew what to expect, but up until Saturday I had never stepped foot inside a store.
Indy-area home sales rebounded in 2015
Sales of existing homes in the nine-county area experienced their most robust performance since before the Great Recession, while prices continued to rise, F.C. Tucker said Wednesday.
New retail buildings coming to Fishers, Carmel
Terre Haute-based Thompson Thrift plans to break ground on a new 10,900-square-foot multi-tenant retail building to be anchored with a brunch restaurant this month.
Designer presents final plans for Westfield’s $25M urban park
After years of being particular about the project, Grand Junction Task Force members seem pleased with the final designs for the park, which include areas for concerts, play, dining and more.
Mansion at Oak Hill changing ownership, undergoing 5-month renovation
Indianapolis-based Thomas Caterers of Distinction is purchasing the facility and renaming it Black Iris Estate.
Carmel City Council loosening control over city operations
Some of that power is now transferred to Mayor Jim Brainard, as several of his critics feared would happen.
Pizzology closes in Village of West Clay
Retail struggles seem to be continuing in the upscale Carmel neighborhood.
10 things to expect in the northern suburbs in 2016
We revisited the year’s top news stories in the suburbs on Wednesday, so now let’s look at what you should expect to see in 2016.
A rewind of the biggest ‘burb news items of 2015
It was another busy year in the North of 96th region—the population growth hasn’t stopped, new housing developments continue to take root and each community is trying to identify exactly what kinds of new businesses it wants to attract.
Roundup: Health retailers at Clay Terrace; Jimmy John’s opening in Noblesville
As the year comes to an end, here’s one last retail roundup to get you looking forward to 2016.
Richmond-based brewery opening taproom in Zionsville
The nearly 3,000-square-foot tasting room will be located at 98 S. Main St. and is expected to open in late January or early February.
Jonathan Byrd’s Fieldhouse set to open Jan. 5
The entrepreneur behind the $8.1 million basketball and volleyball facility recently gave North of 96th a sneak peek inside.