Wing Zone restaurant to take over former Donut Shop location
The first Indiana location for Wing Zone, a fast-casual chain with more than 60 locations, is expected to open by the end of the summer.
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Local developers planning 200-acre project on city’s northwest side
Two development companies are seeking city approval to rezone multiple parcels between West 79th and West 86th streets just west of Interstate 465 as the site for a $500 million mixed-use development.
Building across from future Eleven Park site expected to house new restaurant
A local entrepreneur is in the early stages of redeveloping a 5,400-square-foot building, anchored by a pizza restaurant, directly south of the Indy Eleven and Keystone Group stadium district project at the former Diamond Chain Manufacturing Co. site.
Cunningham to manage Pacers-owned facility with restaurant, speakeasy, event space
As being developed by Indianapolis-based Cunningham Restaurant Group, the lineup of eateries in the $20 million Commission Row will include an upscale restaurant with steak and seafood, as well as a tavern-style concept with more shareable fare.
Crazy King Burrito planning to open 3 restaurants in Hamilton County
Indiana’s first Crazy King Burrito location is expected to open June 1 in Carmel. Other suburban locations for the fast-casual restaurant are in the works.
HNI to acquire Kimball International for $485M
Iowa-based HNI said Wednesday that the acquisition of Indiana-based Kimball International will enhance manufacturing capabilities and create a combined company that can better benefit from post-pandemic trends in the markets it serves.
Housing not-for-profits relocating to downtown Indy office building
The building was purchased from former occupant Girls Inc. by an affiliate of Merchants Bank for $3.1 million in May.
Iconic blues bar Slippery Noodle Inn sold after 60 years in Yeagy family
The new owners of the downtown Indianapolis institution aren’t planning radical changes, but it might sound a bit different on certain nights.
Leo’s Market, combining fuel and fresh food, to open fourth Indy-area store
Siblings Stephanie White-Longworth and Keith White opened the first Leo’s Market and Eatery in 2019 at 2212 W. Main St. in Greenfield using proceeds from an earlier venture.
T-shirt maker United State of Indiana to open north-side store
United State of Indiana owners Graham Brown and Grant Gilman will set up shop in Monon Station retail center and plan to sell a variety of goods celebrating the state.
Neighboring office buildings on Mile Square’s south side sold to investor
The purchase of the Morrison Opera Place building puts an end to plans previous owner Bruce Bodner had to convert part of the property to apartments. An earlier plan for an 18-story addition was dashed due to the pandemic.
Chocolate shop making return to its Mass Ave roots
The Best Chocolate in Town sweets shop will open informally this week in the same retail strip where it served customers from 2007 to 2020.
Construction on 400-unit apartment community finally to begin at former Pittman Farms
A five-year legal battle among members of the Pittman family delayed the project. Those disputes were settled two years ago.
Supplier for electric vehicles plans $48M move to Lawrence
Parker Lord plans to migrate 102 employees from its 214,000-square-foot existing facility at 5101 E. 65th St. and hire another 55 at the new facility in Lawrence.
Apartment growth supports surge in downtown Indianapolis living
Nearly 29,000 residents now live downtown, up from about 15,000 in 2010. It’s a number that has been growing as developers continue to add apartment and condo units in the Mile Square and downtown neighborhoods.
Keystone unveils renderings for $1B Eleven Park; demolition to start in May
The developer plans to put a 20,000-seat soccer stadium for the Indy Eleven right along the White River, which is on the western edge of the former Diamond Chain manufacturing site.
Monarch Beverage plans move to new $73M facility on Indy’s east side
The company plans to retain 500 workers when its relocates from its existing distribution center on Pendleton Pike in Lawrence to the new facility under development in Indianapolis.
Developer seeks $10.7M tax break on $79M apartment project
A team of two local developers planning the 273-unit Hall Place apartment project at 1720 N. Illinois St. promises to bring dozens of low-rent apartment units to the neighborhood northeast of the expanded Indiana University Health campus.
Bill would compel districts to close underused buildings, offer them to charters
A bill in the Indiana Senate would significantly expand a state law that requires school districts to make their empty buildings available to charter schools.
Wabash Brewing to end 8-year run in latest beer-maker closure
Small-batch beer maker Wabash Brewing LLC announced Tuesday its plans to close its location on East 79th Street permanently—the latest exit in a season of tumult for Indy-area brewers.