Indiana one of two states competing for $50B semiconductor plant
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. disclosed that it is also courting a $3.2 billion data center project that could result in 250 high-wage jobs in Boone County.
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Lebanon to consider special zoning classification for part of LEAP district
The LEAP Lebanon Innovation District Planned Unit Development would set development standards for about 6,000 acres of the planned high-tech district in Boone County along Interstate 65 between Indianapolis and Lafayette.
Zionsville to turn former golf course into nature preserve
Carpenter Nature Preserve, along Eagle Creek on the southwest side of the intersection of North Michigan Road and State Road 32, will be developed in multiple phases.
Missouri-based Wally’s planning mega travel center off I-65 in Whitestown
Plans call for the business to feature a 45,000-square-foot store with a food court, gift shop, convenience store and restrooms; 80 gas pumps; and 15 to 20 electric vehicle charging stations.
Netherlands-based NewCold plans $150M expansion in Lebanon
NewCold said the expanded facility at Lebanon Business Park will be the largest automated cold storage building in the United States.
Zionsville Town Council OKs rezoning for 260-acre Wild Air development
Plans for the Wild Air development call for 399 single-family houses and townhouses, as well as 300 apartments.
Boone County Council VP dead at 65 after being found in pool
Boone County Council Vice President Marcia Wilhoite was first elected to the council in 2005.
Real estate developer plans to move HQ from Indy to Zionsville
Indianapolis-based Kendall Property Group plans to spend up to $6 million on a new building at Creekside Corporate Park.
Developer looks to build 400 homes near LEAP district in Lebanon
The proposal calls for Spring Creek to be divided into four areas that include 170 single-family houses, 130 duplex units, 100 townhouses and 25 acres of commercial space.
UPDATE: Citizens Energy to supply water for LEAP District
The move by Citizens Energy Group comes amid ongoing recruitment efforts by the Indiana Economic Development Corp. to lure companies in high-tech industries to Boone County.
Graham Rahal to open local Piaggio motorcycle dealership
Rahal Piaggio Indianapolis will sell motorcycles, scooters and mopeds under Italy-based Piaggio Group’s brands Piaggio, Vespa, Aprilla and Moto Guzzi.
Zionsville to develop nature preserve at former Wolf Run Golf Course site
Plans call for the Carpenter Nature Preserve to have enhanced wetlands, woodlands and prairies, along with boardwalks, a nature-inspired playground and Eagle Creek overlooks.
Gentry, Stehr win Republican mayoral primaries in Lebanon, Zionsville
A two-term incumbent and a well-known former television journalist won Republican mayoral primaries Tuesday night in Boone County.
Era of change shapes Lebanon, Zionsville mayoral races
The May 2 Republican primary elections in Lebanon and Zionsville each feature a pair of candidates vying for mayor.
Official: IEDC courting $55B in potential deals for Boone County project
A top official for the Indiana Economic Development Corp. said numerous companies are considering major investments in the planned advanced manufacturing and tech hub in Boone County known as the LEAP District.
Developer proposes 260-acre residential development in Zionsville
The Wild Air development would include would include eight different “block” areas with hundreds of single-family homes, townhouses and apartments, as well as some retail space.
Lilly to invest another $1.6 billion in Boone County site, add 200 jobs
The expansion will bring Eli Lilly and Co.’s total investment in the project to $3.7 billion, the most the company has ever spent on a single manufacturing site.
North of 96th roundup: X-Golf, new bake shop among those set for openings
Several restaurants and businesses have recently opened or are planning to open their doors in the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a rundown:
Whitestown planning $20M aquatic facility at former junkyard site
Town officials plan to break ground on the $20 million aquatic facility in late 2023. The facility is expected to open in 2025.
Developer looking to build 400-unit apartment complex in Whitestown
The Maddox would include 11 residential buildings on about 33 acres near the intersection of East Whitestown Parkway and Cardinal Lane in Whitestown.