Hotel in downtown Fishers project to fly upscale Tapestry flag
The $157 million mixed-use project slated for the Nickel Plate District in Fishers is expected to include a five-story, 116-unit hotel under Hilton’s high-end Tapestry Collection brand.
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Westfield to consider up to $6M in bonds for $32M Union Square project
The Westfield City Council on Monday created a special allocation area Monday for Carmel-based Old Town Cos.’s planned Union Square at Grand Junction residential and retail development.
Open and on-the-way at Fishers District
From Kincaid’s Meat Market to the Rize breakfast restaurant, here’s a rundown of the first 24 businesses populating the culinary themed complex.
Fishers deputy mayor to seek Bosma’s House seat
Leah McGrath, 42, had already announced plans to leave her role in city government for a private sector gig with Knowledge Services.
Special prosecutor finds insufficient evidence in Hamilton County nepotism, harassment allegations
A special prosecutor started investigating former Deputy Treasurer Susan Byer’s claims five months after she filed a November 2018 lawsuit alleging the office allowed county employees to waive penalties on late property-tax payments for themselves and family members.
911 tax hike means Hamilton County has cash to spend
An income tax hike going into effect next year will generate millions of dollars more than needed—a windfall government officials are eyeing to help pay for other public safety initiatives.
Fishers City Council advances Hub & Spoke tax abatement, road project bond
The Fishers City Council gave preliminary approval Tuesday to a 10-year tax abatement for the developers of the Hub & Spoke building and approved $3.125 million in road project bonds.
Fishers tech marketing firm Vibenomics raises $5M in seed capital
The funding round included investments from existing investor High Alpha and new investors Elevate Ventures and members of the Ricker family who previously owned the Ricker’s gas station chain.
Primeval Brewing opens taps in Noblesville after long run-up
After nearly two years of preparation, Primeval Brewing co-founders Nathan Compton and Tim Palmer opened their European-style beer hall in Noblesville to a line that wrapped around the block.
Self-driving vehicle maker moving headquarters to Fishers, hiring 160
As part of the move, the company and the city are considering an agreement that will set up a short-distance transportation system using self-driving vehicles in Fishers.
Carmel city council delays decision on parade seat-saving issue
Carmel’s City Council members decided Monday to rework a proposed compromise between early-bird parade enthusiasts and businesses that are tired of dealing with the unintended impacts of their clutter.
Indianapolis’ next reservoir ‘an insurance policy’ for dry periods
When completed, the 88-acre project, called Citizens Reservoir, will be able to pump up to 30 million gallons a day of captured rainwater into nearby Geist Reservoir.
Developer plans 68-acre project with $32M space park, bowling alley, go-kart track
A Westfield developer’s plans for 68 acres next to Grand Park include a major planetarium and space science center, laser tag venue, jump park, bowling alley, indoor/outdoor go-kart track and driving school.
Condos are in the works for Carmel’s central core
City officials have long sought to diversify housing options by introducing for-sale condominiums and town houses into a market saturated by hundreds of high-end apartments.
Hamilton County commissioners seek proposals for parking garage in downtown Noblesville
The solicitation calls for the garage to be built on county-owned land along Clinton Street east of North Eighth Street. The land is currently used for county employee parking.
Grand Junction closes original brew pub in downtown Westfield
Grand Junction Brewing Co.’s tap room and production facility, which opened about a mile away in 2017, will remain open.
Bub’s sister restaurant calling it quits after 12 years in business
Bub’s Cafe owner Matt Frey said the eatery will close Wednesday. He and his wife, Rachel, own the restaurant and the building that houses it.
Medical device manufacturer plans $37M Westfield facility, 477 jobs
Abbott Laboratories announced plans Monday night to build a 120,000-square-foot facility in the NorthPoint Industrial Park along U.S. 31 where it will manufacture a heart valve repair device.
Carmel-based builder that launched during recession just keeps growing
Old Town’s sister companies are continuing to develop projects in Carmel, working on a large mixed-use development that will help transform downtown Westfield, and expanding their reach into West Lafayette, where the company is part of a $1 billion project being constructed next to Purdue University’s campus.
Company to open $24M hemp-extraction facility in Westfield, hire 40
BDX-Indiana, a sister company to Indianapolis-based Biodynamic Ventures, plans to create more than 40 jobs at the facility that pay an average of $70,000 per year.