Homebuilder focuses on ‘pocket’ communities near Carmel attractions
Two Carmel natives operate Old Town Design, which is building small neighborhoods of new Craftsman-style homes in and near downtown Carmel’s old neighborhoods.
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Farmers markets usher in suburban summer
Forget Memorial Day. Summer unofficially arrives in the suburbs this Saturday—opening day for high-profile farmers markets in Carmel, Noblesville and Zionsville.
Co-founder’s death alters Naked Monkey’s growth plan
The recession and then the death of a founder put the Carmel waxing spa on a new trajectory. Now co-owner Brenda Schultz is mulling expansion plans.
Carmel developer plans rooms with a view
Construction is expected to begin this summer on a $6 million development at Carmel’s City Center that includes luxury apartments overlooking the Monon Trail.
Review finds no conflict in state’s deal with Mainstreet
Gov. Mike Pence asked the Indiana Economic Development Corp. in early April to review its decision to grant $345,000 in performance-based economic incentives to Mainstreet Property Group LLC, a company started by a top Republican lawmaker and his son.
Outback, Olive Garden slated for Michigan Road
The Carmel City Council on Monday agreed to pave the way—literally—for commercial development planned for the west side of Michigan Road south of 106th Street.
Trial date set in Carmel’s lawsuit on Palladium construction
The 2-year-old complaint concerns defects to steel supports discovered during construction of the city’s signature concert hall.
Carmel’s Kitchen aims to attract foodpreneurs
The Carmel Farmers Market’s Salsa Queen already is preparing for opening day, but this year Barbara Carter has the luxury of slicing and dicing in her own commercial kitchen.
Startup aims to take on ’11th commandment’
Carmel tech firm owner Ron Brumbarger grows his own talent, and now he wants to help other businesses do the same.
Woodhouse Day Spa adding locations in Zionsville, Fishers
Local franchise owners Terri and Dan Smith acquired two Villaggio Day Spas and plan to reopen them under the Woodhouse name following renovations.
Is Carmel’s Midtown delay necessary or NIMBY?
Carmel city councilors say their refusal to rubber stamp a state tax credit application paving the way for a $100 million redevelopment project downtown is the result of fiscal caution, not a rejection of low-income housing in the affluent suburb.
Carmel council wary of $100M Pedcor project
Pedcor Cos. wants to apply for a state tax credit to help fund an upscale $100 million housing and office development in Carmel’s Midtown. But City Council members are holding it at arm’s length for now.
Carmel arts funding delayed until council gets answers
Public funding for arts organizations in Carmel is on hold until City Council members are satisfied with Mayor Jim Brainard’s plans to close a seven-figure budget shortfall.
Crews to shore up roof at 2-year-old Palladium
Construction of the $119 million Carmel concert hall was halted in mid-2009 after an inspection revealed a rip in the structural steel supporting the venue’s signature domed roof.
Smartphone videos rewrite rules of customer research
Carmel-based Strategic Marketing & Research Inc. is among firms tapping the capabilities of video-enabled smartphones to gain insights into consumers’ thoughts and emotions. They’re doing this by having consumers use their phones to shoot a video diary of their product experiences.
What’s New: Carmel strip mall swim school
The signs are up and construction has kicked into overdrive as Goldfish Swim School races to open its first Indiana location this month. Founded in Michigan, Goldfish specializes in teaching children to swim.
Center for Performing Arts angles for more shows, donors
Two years after opening, the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel is working on its first strategy, an effort aimed at maximizing attendance while providing financial stability.
ITT fights to stem tumbling enrollment
A federal investigation and a shareholder lawsuit are the latest headwinds to threaten ITT Educational Services Inc., which is trying to reverse a precipitous decline in enrollment.
Carmel insurer looks within to find new CEO
Indiana Farmers Mutual picks executive vice president and legal counsel to replace long-time leader Daniel Stone.
Carmel puts 7-acre parcel up for grabs
Carmel is finally ready to redevelop the former Party Time Rental site on Range Line Road, a property in which the city has invested $4 million.