Central Indiana cities plan new regional development authority
The new Central Indiana Regional Development Authority initially would include Anderson, Carmel, Fishers, Indianapolis, McCordsville, Noblesville, Westfield and Zionsville.
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Renovation to breathe new life into historic downtown Fishers buildings
A pair of historic buildings along 116th Street near Nickel Plate Station are being saved, but that won’t be the case for two other old buildings in the same block that were determined to be “beyond repair.”
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First Internet Bank’s acquisition deal with Georgia bank terminated
First Internet announced in November that it planned to acquire Georgia-based First Century Bank for about $80 million. But when it became necessary to extend the closing date, the parties couldn’t agree on extension terms.
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Fishers releases plans for $22.8M Arts & Municipal Complex
Construction on the three-story Fishers Arts & Municipal Complex is expected to begin this fall after the 31-year-old Fishers City Hall is demolished.
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Two contested seats in play for Hamilton County Council in May primaries
Four Hamilton County Council races are on the ballot for the May 3 primary, but only two will be contested when voters go to the polls.
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Indianapolis lands $5M grant for Nickel Plate Trail
In addition, Fishers received $4.5 million and Noblesville acquired $3.1 million in funding through the Next Level Trails program to build portions of the Nickel Plate Trail north of 96th Street.
Study finds housing costs detrimental to Hamilton County workforce needs
A family earning $97,920 can afford only 28% of new homes in Hamilton County and 12% of current listings, according to the study.
Wechsler to step down from Launch Fishers leadership
The founder and CEO of Launch Fishers and the Indiana IoT Lab has announced plans to leave his leadership roles this summer.
IU Health plans $287M expansion of Fishers hospital
The planned expansion of IU Health Saxony—which will be renamed IU Health Fishers—will more than double the number of inpatient beds. It will also add new and expanded services.
Designs unveiled for Hotel Nickel Plate in Fishers
The five-story, 116-unit Hotel Nickel Plate, part of Hilton’s high-end Tapestry Collection brand, will be built in Fishers’ Nickel Plate District.
‘MasterChef’ champion opens hometown restaurant at Fishers Test Kitchen
Inspo, a concept by Fishers resident Kelsey Murphy, joins One Trick Pony and Gordito’s at Fishers Test Kitchen.
Boomerang planning $150M residential development in Fishers
Abbott Commons would include homes ranging in cost from $325,000 for townhomes to single-family houses for $475,000.
Fountain Square-based garden center adding Fishers location
Snakeroot Botanicals, co-owned by Square Cat Vinyl founders Patrick Burtch and Mike Angel, plans to sell plants and herbs and other products in Hamilton County.
Stevanato inks deal for vaccine vial manufacturing in Fishers
The firm is in the midst of construction for its $145 million, 370,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Fishers, which began last September.
New Conner Prairie exhibit to focus on hundreds of years of Black history
With financing from Lilly Endowment and support from the Smithsonian Institution, Conner Prairie’s Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit is expected to be fully open in 2023.
Watered-down vaccine mandate limits clear Senate, return to House for consideration
The Indiana Senate passed a watered-down version of the House Republicans’ bill to limit employer vaccine mandates, sending it back to the House where its future is cloudy.
First Internet leans into banking-as-a-service trend
Under the relatively rare model, a bank offers its expertise and capabilities to a fintech, allowing the fintech to provide iservices that require the involvement of a federally regulated and insured institution.
Developer planning $98M housing, retail project at 96th and Allisonville
The project from Carmel-based developer CRG Residential would contain 380 apartment units, 66 townhomes for sale and 35,000 square feet of retail space. The firm also would donate 25 acres of land to beef up a recently announced city park along the White River.
Huston exits College Board job as controversy brews over education bill
Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston said he left the job to focus on his responsibilities at the Legislature. His office said his departure was unrelated to pending legislation.
Torchy’s Tacos planning to open Fishers location in March
Torchy’s, which launched as a food trailer in Austin in 2006, opened its first Indiana restaurant last April in Jeffersonville.
Fishers-based Vibenomics signs audio deal with grocery chain Hy-Vee
Vibenomics, which offers music, advertising and audio messaging for retailers nationwide, says its audio will be heard in the Iowa-based grocery chain’s stores beginning Feb. 15.
Fishers shopping center sold for $7.5M to out-of-state firm
The buyer, who is based in Houston, has had multiple restaurants in downtown Indianapolis, including a Mo’s, A Place for Steaks, along with Nook and most recently Pomodoro.
Fishers artisan gift shop closing after 20 years
Owner Tracy Gritter opened Gallery 116 at 8597 E. 116th St. in 2002 inside a bungalow-styled building that had recently served as the Fishers Town Hall.
Former Marion County prosecutor Carl Brizzi dies
Brizzi, who experienced a number of setbacks and controversies throughout his career, was an of-counsel attorney with Lewis and Wilkins LLP at the time of his death.