Hamilton County voter turnout dips to single digits
With only a couple contested races—and none considered competitive—only 8.6 percent of registered voters in the 105 precincts with an election cast a ballot.
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Zionsville voters approve school funding referendum
The proposal will allow Zionsville Community Schools to impose a maximum 24.44-cent tax rate per $100 of assessed value for the next six years. It is the same maximum rate already in place.
Wood Wind Golf Club now expected to stay open in 2016
Cohoat and O’Neal Management Corp., which sent an email to various course customers Sept. 8 saying its lease had not been renewed for next year, now says it will continue to run the facility in 2016.
Zionsville voters will face school funding question on Tuesday ballot
The six-year proposal would allow Zionsville Community Schools to continue to impose a 24.44-cent tax rate per $100 of assessed value for the next six years.
More industrial buildings coming to Whitestown
Plans have been filed for three distribution facilities along Indianapolis Road, which runs parallel to Interstate 65 to the west.
Tilly’s Tea Room hopes to relocate in Fishers
The building the tea room is located in at 8745 E. 116th St. in Fishers was recently sold to Indianapolis franchise Square Donuts, but owner Sharon Moore said the business will be open through the beginning of 2016.
Zionsville sells property near Creekside Corporate Park
After receiving no bids for projects for the southwest corner at 106th Street and Bennett Parkway, the Zionsville Redevelopment Commission has agreed to sell the acreage to Indianapolis-based Scannell Properties.
Westfield couple launches mobile app to gather data on your favorite things
Westfield residents Aaron and Crystal Gold have launched Ask Likely, a mobile app focused on gathering information about a user’s favorite things and preferences to make gift giving and random acts of kindness easier for family and friends.
Zionsville eyes $600K for nature center, temporary town hall
Mayor Jeff Papa says the town could address two potential needs with one building as officials weigh what to do with the current town hall.
Sneak peek inside the new Launch Fishers
Similar to its current space in the 16,000-square-foot basement of the Hamilton East Public Library, the building will include dedicated desks, private offices, open workspace, a coffee shop and about a dozen conference rooms. It will also feature a bistro with a light commercial kitchen, locker rooms with showers, a small theater, a separate entrance and classrooms for Ball State University, and a suite for Carmel-based coding academy Eleven Fifty.
Square Donuts opening store in Fishers
The Indianapolis donut shop franchise plans to open at 8745 E. 116th St. in Fishers, according to real estate sources.
Carmel increases tax incentive threshold
The Carmel City Council updated its guidelines for approving economic development incentives for businesses Monday night and increased the average employee salary threshold from $45,000 to $90,000.
Beazer Homes reintroduces decade-old subdivision project in Westfield
Atlanta-based Beazer Homes USA Inc. initially proposed a residential development along Ditch Road between 156th and 161st streets in 2005, but construction never started.
Roundup: Graeter’s opens in Carmel, co-working space coming to Westfield
The wait is over–Graeter’s Inc. has opened at 918 S. Rangeline Road in Carmel. New restaurants are on tap for Hamilton County as well.
Brainard hints at future projects in state of the city address
Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard gave his annual state of the city address in front of 600 people Wednesday afternoon. No new company relocations or specific projects or developments were announced, but it sounds like several things are on the horizon.
Noblesville increasing general fund budget by 4 percent
The Noblesville City Council will discuss the 2016 budget when it meets Tuesday night.
Grace Church moves forward with Fishers location
Construction started last month for the new facility on the southwest corner of 126th Street and Olio Road.
Hamilton County considers Grand Park indoor soccer facility for event space
With space abundant in downtown Indianapolis, Hamilton County tourism officials haven’t tried to tap into the business of hosting trade shows and conventions. But the opportunity could present itself when a 370,000-square-foot indoor soccer facility is completed at Westfield’s Grand Park Sports Campus.
Sneak peek: A look inside Carmel’s new Market District grocery store
Debuting Wednesday, the 120,000-square-foot store emphasizes prepared foods, even offering a cafe and full-service restaurant.
Eleven Fifty leasing space in new Launch Fishers building
The coding academy and consulting firm has agreed to lease 2,742 square feet of space for one year at the new Launch Fishers facility at 12175 Visionary Way.