Cafe Patachou expands into neighboring states
The first location outside of Indiana opened in November in Lexington, Kentucky, and two locations are scheduled to open in suburban Cincinnati later this year.
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Q&A with Mike Schrage: For Centier Bank CEO, focus is on serving communities
Schrage, now 77, sat down to talk with IBJ about his 53-year tenure with Centier Bank, the future of the company, his philosophy on leadership and his love of reading.
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North Mass Boulder adding fitness studio, event space
The expansion will occupy part of the courtyard at the Box Factory building in the Windsor Park neighborhood, where North Mass Boulder opened in 2021.
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Steakhouse in Phoenix to be first Huse restaurant outside of Indiana
The owner of St. Elmo Steak House and Harry & Izzy’s is planning the Arizona restaurant as part of a $2 billion redevelopment of a former shopping mall.
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Logistics provider planning 415-job expansion in Lebanon
Supply-chain giant GXO Logistics is planning to spend $11.7 million to grow operations at a massive facility where it handles returns for Nike Inc.
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Sheetz announces $1B plan to open 100 convenience stores in Indiana
Sheetz, which has developed a fan base often referred to as “Sheetz Freakz,” said it plans to open its first Indiana locations next year in the greater Indianapolis area.
Former banker sees more growth opportunities ahead for vehicle-lift dealer
Chris Susott of Carmel bought the Hancock County vehicle equipment company now known as SLE Technologies Inc. He has has diversified the company’s customer base, made several acquisitions and grown its employee count from 20 to 72.
Splenda manufacturer eyes $91M in upgrades to Indianapolis operations
Carmel-based Heartland Food Products Group plans to construct a new building and add the newly acquired Splenda brand to its product manufacturing operations in Indianapolis.
Lilly spending $1.8B to update Indianapolis manufacturing operations
The Lilly Technology Center investment includes expanding existing capabilities and the establishment of new production lines.
As grocery prices soar, Aldi is making its move in America
The grocer said this month it will open 180 locations across 31 states this year, including in new markets in the Southeast and West. It’s goal is to have 3,200 stores by the end of 2028.
Customs office viewed as engine for growth at Zionsville airport
Sonny Beck, CEO of Atlanta-based Beck’s Hybrids, led the push to land a U.S. Customs and Border Protection office at Indianapolis Executive Airport.
Kentucky-based construction wholesaler expanding to Indianapolis
The Lexington-based company will occupy an 83,000-square-foot building on the northwest side of Indianapolis and plans to hire 30 workers over the next six months.
Photon Automation launches energy-focused contract manufacturing division
The Greenfield-based company is expanding with a new division that will provide contract manufacturing and development services for the battery and energy storage industry.
Kimball Electronics plans to open new manufacturing facility in Indy, add 345 employees
Kimball plans to occupy 307,000 square feet in the 584,820-square-foot Commerce Center Building 1, which was constructed in 2023 on South Post Road.
Roche picks Indiana for new plant, expanded operations as part of $50B investment in United States
Roche said Indiana would receive a new manufacturing facility for continuous glucose monitoring and expansion and upgrades at existing pharmaceutical, diagnostics and distribution operations.
Rootstock Hospitality Group grows portfolio with Aberdeen Social House
For Andrew Vudis and Ryan Craig, former Ruth’s Chris Steak House executives who established Rootstock Hospitality Group in 2017, Aberdeen Social House represents a bold culinary statement.
Christel House launches first major expansion since DeHaan’s death
Over the next two decades, the organization plans to add at least 9,100 students to its K-12 schools worldwide, more than doubling the 6,440 students and recent graduates still being mentored at nine schools in five nations now.
Carvana announces 200-job expansion at Plainfield site
Arizona-based used-car retailer Carvana says it intends to add inspection and reconditioning services at its auto auction site in Plainfield to establish what it calls a Megasite.
Growth in Indiana and beyond is blueprint for Black Orchid Barbers
The roster of Black Orchid Barbers locations stands at five in Indianapolis and Carmel, and owner Travis Moore said he’s eager to open shops elsewhere.
Allison Transmission investing $100M-plus to expand production in India
Indianapolis-based Allison Transmission plans to add 200,000 square feet to its manufacturing facility in Chennai, India, the company announced Thursday, doubling its manufacturing footprint at the site.
Swiss manufacturer Rego-Fix opens expanded facility in Whitestown
The 12,000-square-foot addition, named the Center for Machining Excellence, will partly serve as an incubator for other foreign companies that want to do business in Indiana.
Alfa Laval expects to hire 300 at new south-side facility
The provider of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling products announced that it has begun construction of a 324,000-square-foot facility in the County Line Commerce industrial park.
Calumet lands $1.4B federal loan for renewable fuels facility
The funding, announced this week, will support the expansion of a renewable fuels facility that will produce sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF.
Indianapolis Cultural Trail plans headquarters expansion
The not-for-profit that manages the Indianapolis Cultural Trail has launched a $2 million fundraising campaign to support the acquisition of its headquarters at 132 W. Walnut St. and an adjacent building to accommodate the expansion plan.