Construction resumes on Andretti Global HQ in Fishers
Andretti Global, the parent of Andretti Autosport, is moving forward with its new headquarters campus in Fishers following almost a year of legal delays.
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Professional women’s volleyball team to play home games at new Fishers arena
The Indy Ignite, a member of the Pro Volleyball Federation, are set to play next year at the $170 million, 8,500-seat Fishers Event Center.
Kilwins confectionary and ice cream shop to open in Fishers
Kilwins, founded in 1947, is known for its menu of hand-crafted chocolates, hand-paddled fudge and ice cream. The shop will be its second in central Indiana.
Over-55 crowd fuels growing active-adult housing trend
Active-adult communities are rental properties that can include apartments, cottages or villas targeted toward seniors who do not require medical care and want recreational activities and chances to socialize with people in their peer group.
Parlor Doughnuts shop to open next month in Fishers
The 5-year-old chain already counts 35 shops in 12 states. The Fishers shop will be owned and operated by Marissa and Wesley Barnes, who also own franchised locations in Munster and Valparaiso.
Pacers sign uniform patch sponsorship deal with Fishers-based Spokenote
At Wednesday’s home game against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Pacers will debut their new Spokenote patches, which feature a black-and-white QR code. No other major sports team has ever had a QR code on its jersey until now, the Pacers said.
2023 Year in Review: Cities look to attract smaller-scale events at new arenas
While central Indiana has its share of large arenas and stadiums, the region has long been short on venues for events that draw only a few thousand spectators.
Fishers surveying residents about trash collection preferences
Fishers is trying to learn if residents want the city to contract with a single trash-collection company or continue to let residents and homeowners’ associations choose who collects waste in their neighborhoods.
Lilly’s soaring stock, Fishers’ innovation park among top 10 life sciences stories of 2023
It was a busy year for the Indiana life sciences community, with a flurry of billion-dollar deals, major announcements, and a few setbacks. Here we present the top 10 stories of 2023—the good, the bad and the ugly—about an industry that is often hailed as a key driver of Indiana’s economy.
Arena, city hall among Fishers projects expected to be completed in 2024
The city will have new places to stay overnight and watch a hockey game. Fishers city government will move into a new home, and so will an Italy-based manufacturer.
Hamilton County indoor football team to be called Fishers Freight
The Freight plans to begin home games at the new Fishers Event Center in March 2025 and will be joined in the 8,500-seat venue by the Indy Fuel hockey team by the end of 2024.
Fishers-based tech firm Formstack hires new CEO
Chris Byers, who had been Formstack’s CEO since 2010, said he came to the realization earlier this year that it was time for him to leave the company.
Steakhouse planned at former LouVino location in Fishers Nickel Plate District
The 4,200-square-foot Cooper & Cow Steakhouse & Bourbon Lounge is scheduled to open in December at 8626 E. 116th St.
Alcohol-free businesses provide the drinks without the hangover
Booze-free bars and nonalcoholic retail bottle shops are found mostly on the coasts, but a handful have taken root in the Midwest.
North of 96th roundup: New hotel, Bar Louie in the works; Costco sets opening date
Multiple retailers, restaurants and other businesses have recently opened or are planning new locations in the north suburbs of Indianapolis. Here’s a rundown:
Northern suburban city and town councils set—and largely Republican—after Tuesday’s election
Several councils will have new looks come January—including in Westfield, where every member of the council will be new.
Election primer: A roundup of IBJ’s municipal campaign coverage
Early voting is underway for Indiana’s Nov. 7 municipal elections. Here’s a roundup of IBJ’s campaign coverage for Indianapolis and the northern suburbs to help you get ready to cast your vote.
Carmel City Council OK’s Conner Prairie’s expansion west of White River
The council voted 9-0 to rezone 260 acres Fishers-based Conner Prairie owns in Carmel, south of East 146th Street and east of River Road.
Indoor Football League team to launch in Fishers
The Fishers team will be the 17th member of the Indoor Football League, which has been operating since 2009, making it the longest continuously operating indoor football league in the United States.
Ex-Kevin McCarthy aide to run for Indiana’s 5th Congressional District
Max Engling is one of at least seven Republican candidates running to replace Rep. Victoria Spartz, who is not seeking a third term.