Plans for moving Greenwood airport put on hold
A slump in business travel has left the Greenwood Municipal Airport unable to attract the additional jet traffic it needs to have a chance at federal money for an expansion project.
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Franklin calls off deal to land brewery plant
The Franklin Redevelopment Commission decided Thursday to call off the deal because TailGate Beer of San Diego failed to respond to a deadline to provide detailed financial information.
Medical equipment maker primed to expand in Greenwood
Advantis Medical Inc., a maker of cases and trays for surgical instruments, plans to add more than 100 jobs in Greenwood over the next five years.
Caterpillar seeks tax abatement for Franklin plant
Caterpillar Reman Powertrain is requesting the tax break to offset costs related to a $13.6 million investment the company says will help retain 338 factory jobs.
Logistics firm plans 100-plus jobs in Greenwood
Caterpillar Logistics will lease at least half of a 668,000-square-foot warehouse that has been empty since it was built four years ago.
Family of woman killed by falling bottled-water pallets files suit
The estate of a woman killed when pallets of bottled water fell on her at a Kroger store in Franklin is suing the bottler,
suggesting a new eco-friendly bottle design may have contributed to the accident.
Linking Indianapolis-area bus systems becoming priority for planners
Connecting rural bus systems with one another and with IndyGo must happen before commuter rail becomes a reality.
Carpenters union to unveil new training facility
The recent dearth of construction activity has been an opportunity of sorts for the Indiana-Kentucky Regional Council of
Carpenters: During the slowdown, the trade group built a $13 million
training facility and administrative building in Greenwood.
Appeals court reverses Bargersville annexation
The Indiana Court of Appeals on Thursday overturned the town of Bargersville’s annexation of land that Greenwood officials
also wanted to take over, saying it failed to get the required consent from property owners.
Beer brewer feuding with Franklin over incentives
San Diego-based TailGate Beer is supposed to create as many as 150 jobs in Franklin, but the plan has been delayed while the
sides squabble about financial disclosures.
INSIDE DISH: Vegas-themed eatery eyes breaking even
Hal's Fabulous Vegas Bar & Grille, with a big stake from owner Hal Yeagy, is battling the economy, increased
competition and the expectations of south-side diners.
Recession temporarily slows suburban migration
Using U.S. Census data, the Indiana Business Research Center finds Indianapolis’ population grew by 6,854 residents last year
while Fishers, Noblesville, Carmel and Greenwood saw less-than-average gains.
Southern Wine to create 200 jobs in central Indiana
The country's largest beer, wine and liquor distributor plans to invest more than $10 million to establish operations
in central Indiana, creating 200 jobs at a regional office and distribution center here.
Camp Atterbury makes cut for Guard mobilization centers
Camp’s role in deploying units overseas will be secure for years to come despite Defense Department cutbacks, says leader
of Indiana National Guard.
AMC sells Greenwood theater to Regal Entertainment
AMC divested the property in order to proceed with its $275 million deal to buy 93 theaters operated by Kerasotes Showplace
Theatres.
Mitsubishi planning Franklin expansion
A Franklin manufacturing facility is planning a $9.4 million expansion project that would more than double employment over
the next two years.
Wine distributor plans Greenwood warehouse
Southern Wine & Spirits plans to spend about $4 million to open a warehouse in central Indiana with more than 50 workers.
Masonic Home plans $8M assisted-living center in Franklin
Groundbreaking will be held May 16 to mark start of construction on center to be built on 300-acre campus.
Memory Gardens manager sought $3.2M, awarded $175,000
A Johnson County judge approved the reduced amount, which was agreed upon during mediation. The settlement brings funeral
home and
cemetery business a step closer to being sold.
Kroger fined over worker’s death at Franklin store
State regulators have issued a $17,000 fine against Kroger Co. over a warehouse accident that led to a worker’s death.