Conner Prairie awaits next round of feedback
Conner Prairie’s plan to expand west across the White River into Carmel represents the Fishers-based living history museum’s biggest and boldest move since it separated from Earlham College in 2005.
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Merchants Bank planning 111,000-square-foot HQ expansion in Carmel
The building, according to designs by Carmel-based Studio M Architecture and Planning LLC, will have a brick and glass facade and include a walkway constructed above 3rd Avenue SW that will connect with the existing bank headquarters.
History museum planned as Carmel’s latest attraction
The Carmel Clay Historical Society broke ground in June on the 10,000-square-foot museum at the southwest corner of First Street SW and Monon Boulevard, along the border between Midtown and the Arts & Design District.
BuffaLouie’s wing spot to expand from Bloomington to Carmel
A restaurant that has served up chicken wings and hamburgers in Bloomington for the past 36 years plans to make its Carmel debut in November.
Spinal cord research group moving HQ to former Five Seasons club in Carmel
A Las Vegas-based not-for-profit founded by former IndyCar driver Sam Schmidt announced Tuesday that it will spend $21.4 million to purchase, renovate and equip the former Five Seasons Family Sports Club facility, which closed in 2017.
Carmel files lawsuit over state law that diverts local income tax funds to Fishers
The complaint says Carmel has lost $16.7 million to Fishers, rather than the estimated $10.2 million, since the original law was enacted. It also estimates Carmel stands to lose more than $39 million through 2026 because of the extension.
North of 96th roundup: More sweet treats for the north side
Multiple retailers, restaurants and other businesses have recently opened or are planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis.
Conner Prairie’s expansion plan moves forward with favorable recommendation
Conner Prairie’s plan to expand the outdoor living-history museum west of the White River received a boost Tuesday night from the Carmel Plan Commission.
Developer planning 252 apartments on west side of Carmel
The project proposed by Carmel-based REI Real Estate Services calls for 11 two- and three-story apartment buildings along North Michigan Road.
Local coffeeshop chain planning aggressive U.S. expansion
Owner Sajjad Shah Shah self-funded the first four MOTW shops without any debt or investors, but the company is working to clear hurdles to become eligible for franchising as well.
Some see ghosts in the Field of Dreams. Drew Storen saw bourbon.
Drew Storen, the former star pitcher at Brownsburg High School, has found a new line of work after Major League Baseball—running his Carmel-based business, Field of Dreams Whiskey Co.
Carmel Swim Academy opens $5M facility for swimming newcomers
The 10,000-square-foot facility includes a training pool with six 25-yard swimming lanes, a shallow-water instructional area, a mezzanine where parents can watch swim lessons, and locker rooms.
CarmelFest artist Kara Cole makes Nashville connections to grow career
Kara Cole, who will perform July 3 as part of CarmelFest festivities, is making noise as a solo artist thanks to a recent alliance with Nashville-based artist development firm Charlotte Avenue Entertainment.
Northern Hamilton County Chamber names executive director
Tonya Hyatt, a Purdue University graduate, most recently worked as operations coordinator for community growth at Muncie-based software company Accutech Systems Corp.
Upland Brewing to open taproom at Clay Terrace in Carmel
The planned 5,300-square-foot Upland taproom plans to serve a rotating beer and seasonal food menu.
Carmel-based software business Baker Hill set for new ownership
Established in 1983 by entrepreneurs Mark Hill and Karen Hill, Baker Hill is a software-as-a-service firm that provides loan origination, risk management and analytics software to more than 400 banks and credit unions.
Compounding pharmacy moving from Carmel to Fishers, plans 50 new jobs
Pure Pharmacy plans to spend about $4.5 million to lease and equip about 21,000 square feet near the Indianapolis Metropolitan Airport, Fishers officials said.
CNO Financial Group moving from longtime HQ in Carmel
The company formerly known as Conseco plans to relocate in Carmel after leaving the corporate campus it has called home for nearly 35 years.
OneZone, Northern Hamilton County Chamber announce merger
The Northern Hamilton County Chamber, which includes Arcadia, Atlanta, Cicero and Sheridan, will keep its identity and branding, the organizations said.
North of 96th roundup: Dry Goods, Ross Dress for Less plan openings
Numerous retailers, restaurants and other businesses have recently opened or are planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a rundown.