Proposed mosque in Carmel draws opposition
Opponents have raised concerns about property values being hurt by additional traffic and calls to prayer disturbing the peace.
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Wolf Run Golf Club owner says ‘it’s the right time’ for redevelopment
Stan Burton considered several options for keeping the nationally esteemed and notoriously challenging course open—including making it more family-friendly—but in the end they weren’t viable.
Work gets underway at Fishers tech lab even before official opening
The Indiana IoT Lab is already fielding calls from companies big and small that want help developing internet-connected devices to enhance their brands.
Carmel reveals name, design for City Center hotel
The $40 million hotel, which will be part of the Autograph Collection by Marriott, is expected to be built between the Monon Trail and Veterans Way, just south of City Center Drive.
Simon estate gift creates ‘potentially tough situation’ for small foundation
The Great American Songbook Foundation now has the expensive responsibility of maintaining the 107-acre Asherwood, including paying a nine-person maintenance staff.
Roundup: Indoor amusement center debuts in Noblesville, pizzeria expanding to Fishers
After a $1.5 million remodel from its new owner, the former Cooper’s Stardust Bowl space has become Three-Two-Fun!! & Bowl! 32.
Westfield approves development around Wood Wind Golf Club
The proposal from Paul Rioux, owner of Platinum Properties Management Co. LLC, is for a 309-acre development and would keep the golf course open.
Westfield OKs zoning for indoor baseball facility at Grand Park
The 65,000-square-foot sports training facility proposed by Mayor Andy Cook’s nephew would be built directly to the west of the indoor soccer arena known as the Grand Park Events Center on 191st Street.
The Yard in Fishers adds third eatery to complex’s lineup
A Miami-based operator plans to break ground this year on a vegan-friendly eatery and juice purveyor that might seed several other locations in the Indy area.
Simon widow donates massive estate to Songbook Foundation
The widow of Mel Simon is donating her entire 107-acre estate in Carmel to the Great American Songbook Foundation—a gift valued at more than $30 million that the foundation plans to use to help it establish a major museum in central Indiana.
Firm that repairs ultrasound probes grows quickly
Fast-growing Fishers-based Probo Medical serves a niche within a niche: It repairs and refurbishes ultrasound equipment—more specifically, the probes for ultrasound systems.
Centerfield raises $310M, includes 2 local companies among investments
The local recipients are produce distributor IF&P Foods, parent of Indianapolis Fruit and Piazza Produce; and Wild Sports, which makes sports-themed tailgating games and accessories.
Brokers, developers anticipate hale, hearty year in real estate
A sturdy office sector, hot industrial demand and some steamy retail categories are expected to boost Indy’s commercial real estate market in 2018.
North suburban companies plan expansions, hundreds of jobs
A number of companies in Hamilton County and Boone County have quietly made expansion commitments in recent months.
Brixx pizza set to reopen in Fishers with new owners
The restaurant at The Depot at Nickel Plate is scheduled to reopen in February, four months after closing abruptly at the same location.
Pacers net naming rights to fieldhouse at Grand Park
Formerly known as Jonathan Byrd’s Fieldhouse, the $10 million facility with eight hardwood courts for basketball and volleyball will be called the Pacers Athletic Center.
Noblesville ends lease agreement with Indiana Transportation Museum
The Noblesville Parks and Recreation Board voted Wednesday to not renew its lease with the museum, ending a strained relationship after years of feuding.
Roundup: Big Woods branching out to Westfield, Noblesville fieldhouse project kicks off
First taking root in southern Indiana, Big Woods Restaurants is planning its northernmost outpost yet. And construction is under way on a $15 million athletic facility in Noblesville.
Unconventional bank racks up torrid growth
Banks aren’t usually among a community’s fastest-growing businesses. But most banks are vastly different from Carmel’s Merchants Bancorp.
Hamilton County politicians poised to play musical chairs
A longtime state senator has left the Statehouse. A state representative is running for a countywide office. A Noblesville city councilor is running for state office. And that’s not all.