Former Indianapolis-area insurance broker sentenced to prison for $4M Ponzi scheme
Former insurance broker Brian Simms perpetrated the fraud through his company, Brendanwood Financial Brokerage LLC in Carmel.
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Carmel-based CNO extends title sponsorship of Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
CNO Financial first signed on as title sponsor of the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon in 2016.
Shackells celebrate strong starts for brother, sister duo at U.S. Olympic swimming trials
Aaron Shackell became the first American to qualify for the Paris Games by winning his race with a time of 3 minutes, 45.46 seconds on Saturday—just minutes after his sister qualified for Sunday night’s women’s 100 butterfly final.
Swimmers from Carmel, Noblesville have strong starts at Olympic trials
Luke Whitlock of Noblesville was the top qualifier in the men’s 400-meter freestyle event during preliminary heats Saturday at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials at Lucas Oil Stadium. Alex and Aaron Shackell also finished among top qualifiers.
2024 Corporate 100: Telamon thrives by connecting people, products
Today, Telamon operates in 13 states, India, Mexico and Macedonia and designs, builds and installs networks that support telecommunication networks, appliances and industrial processes.
Carmel financial firm, CEO face another investor lawsuit
A Mooresville investor is alleging that Carmel-based retirement planning firm ReJoyce Financial LLC and CEO Alexander Joyce misappropriated more than $200,000 that she had deposited with the firm to invest on her behalf.
Carmel siblings carry on swimming tradition as they seek Olympic bid
17-year-old Alex Shackell and 19-year-old Aaron Shackell will compete during the Olympic swimming trials at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Both have a chance to make the team.
New report finds economic impact of $23M-plus for Carmel Christkindlmarkt
Attendance for the 2023 market was estimated at 475,000 and the market supported more than 150 jobs.
Carmel City Council approves park impact fee hike for developers
The fee will increase 11.13% each year through 2029. Carmel already has the highest park impact fee among its peer communities in the northern suburbs of Indianapolis.
Carmel City Council to have control over park impact fees
Park impact fees will now be deposited into an impact fee fund designated by the Carmel City Council, and park impact fee credits provided as a bargaining chip to developers will need to be approved by council members.
Stout’s Shoes, Japanese steakhouse among businesses planning openings at Carmel development
In addition to a shoe store, steakhouse, med spa and brewery taproom, The Signature will have eight owner-occupied condominiums, 295 luxury apartments and a 374-space public parking garage.
Niemann Harvest Market grocery set to open in Carmel
The farm-to-market-style grocery plans to open its first Indiana store next week.
Carmel-based Pyatt Builders acquired by national homebuilder
Taylor Morrison, one of the nation’s largest home builders, also acquired about 1,500 lots around the Indianapolis metropolitan area as part of the deal.
Growing Carmel logistics firm looks to add 200 employees
Koola Logistics LLC, which works as an intermediary between trucking providers and people who ship goods, has signed an incentive deal with the state to aid in its expansion plans.
Hotel Carmichael exceeding financial expectations, could expand
Financial figures made public to the Carmel City Council show the luxury hotel has exceeded expectations for revenue and occupancy since its opening in 2020.
The GOAT tavern reopens in Carmel after three-year closure
A spokesperson for The GOAT, or Greatest of All Taverns, said the Midtown business reopened March 21 and will hold a grand reopening event May 4.
First Farmers Bank & Trust to open Carmel branch
Converse-based First Farmers Bank & Trust, which opened a loan production office in Carmel last year, now plans to operate a full-service branch in the city’s Arts & Design District.
Carmel to seek outside funding sources for Monon Square South project
Plans call for the project to cost an estimated $47 million and feature a food hall, community gathering space, office space, apartments and a public parking garage.
ReJoyce Financial evicted from Carmel office
It’s the latest in a series of blows for ReJoyce and CEO Alexander Joyce, who gained attention locally through his frequent informercials but has faced numerous legal problems in recent years.
Merrillville-based Centier Bank expanding in Indianapolis market
Merrillville-based Centier Bank, which entered the Indianapolis market in 2011, is in the middle of a local growth spurt that includes three new branch locations and three additional relocations by early next year.