Savvy Sliders making Indiana debut with restaurant in Lebanon
The 1,600-square-foot restaurant opening Wednesday “will be the first of many planned for the Hoosier State,” the company said.
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IBJ Podcast: Why is Indiana’s population growth in danger of cratering while the Indy area adds 405K people?
Meager population growth would have serious repercussions for the labor force and economy, putting pressure on officials across the state to make Indiana as appealing a place to live as possible.
State approves $50M in bond financing support for new LEAP pipeline proposal
The Citizens Energy and Lebanon Utilities project would supply the Eli Lilly and Co. manufacturing complex expansion, additional park tenants and new development in the city.
Tippecanoe County extends pipeline moratorium as IEDC eyes other options for LEAP district
Tippecanoe County Commissioners first enacted a stoppage to high-volume water withdrawals in November in response to an IEDC proposal to take 100 million gallons a day from Wabash River aquifers and carry it 35 miles away to the LEAP district.
IEDC seeks $50M in state support for new LEAP pipeline bond financing
The Citizens Energy-Lebanon Utilities project is one of several water and wastewater improvement efforts around the state that could be funded through $500 million in bonds approved by the Indiana Finance Authority.
Potential water project poised to deliver 25M gallons a day to LEAP District, Lebanon
The new project would involve Citizens Energy likely tapping into water systems in Westfield and Whitestown to sell the resource to Lebanon Utilities for the city’s growing needs, though discussions are ongoing, officials said.
Zionsville Town Council votes to reject South Village plan
Last week, Mayor John Stehr said he wanted to withdraw the South Village PUD ordinance from consideration because he did not believe there was enough consensus about the plan among council members.
Wild Air project in Zionsville will be developer’s largest yet
Construction is set to begin this summer on a 260-acre development in Zionsville that will bring nearly 700 new homes to a once-rural area of the Boone County town.
North of 96th roundup: Wally’s to break ground on expanded store in Whitestown
Multiple retailers, restaurants and other businesses recently opened, closed or began planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis.
Mayor asks to withdraw plan to guide development in Zionsville’s South Village
Zionsville Mayor John Stehr told IBJ on Tuesday that he does not believe there is currently enough consensus about the development plan among council members.
Home-furnishings producer plans $62M Whitestown distribution expansion
Safavieh is planning a 601,350-square-foot warehouse on 37 acres at Ambrose Property Group’s Indianapolis Logistics Park Northwest that will eventually employ 60 workers.
Pure Development co-owner sues partner, seeks liquidation of company
Indianapolis-based Pure Development has developed more than 35 real estate projects nationally and has a contract with the Indiana Economic Development Corp. to lead efforts on the LEAP Lebanon Innovation and Research District.
Developer sues Lebanon for tech park fallout, citing LEAP District as city’s priority for water use
South Carolina-based RealtyLink is suing Lebanon for more than $25 million, alleging the city withdrew incentives after the project was delayed by the city’s inability to service the park with water.
Boone eco-devo group furnishes $622K in grants to upgrade historic buildings in Lebanon
Among the recipients are the Lido Building, formerly a movie theater that opened in 1914 as the Olympic Theatre, and the Collier’s Corner Building, which was constructed in 1883. The Eichman Exchange Building was rebuilt in 1938 following a fire.
Ambrose Property Group building $75M industrial park in Whitestown
Two 233,000-square-foot buildings are under construction at the site, while a 248,000-square-foot building will be developed as a build-to-suit project.
IEDC receives state approval for $88M in additional LEAP district funding
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. received the financial greenlight Tuesday afternoon to buy 1,400 more acres of land in Boone County for the LEAP Lebanon Innovation District and make more infrastructure improvements.
Lebanon needs to find new water source to support more construction, mayor says
Without an additional source, Lebanon cannot currently offer water to companies and developers looking to build in the city who have not already reserved allocations.
IEDC seeks to purchase 2,500 more acres in Boone County for LEAP project
The IEDC is asking the state committee to allow it to redirect $88 million that had been approved for a previous project and use it to acquire more land and make infrastructure improvements in the LEAP Lebanon Innovation District.
Whitestown councilor and former WRTV reporter Tanya Sumner dies at 53
Whitestown Town Manager Katie Barr said the community “lost a dedicated leader who will leave a void in all our hearts.”
Lilly’s huge expansion plan took place at record speed to reduce bottlenecks for Mounjaro, Zepbound
The company said the site footprint will not expand, but the company will fill in the property with more buildings and equipment. Manufacturing capacity will almost triple there.