Indy joins regional group to fund transit route
The City-County Council voted Monday for Indianapolis to join Carmel, Westfield and Greenwood in an economic development group seeking state funding for a rapid-transit route.
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Greenwood HR firm plans expansion, 245 hires by 2020
Human resources and corporate benefits firm Tilson expects a tidal wave of new workers by the end of the decade as firms try to cope with complex employee requirements.
Greenwood adds e-cigarettes to public smoking ban
The ban prohibits smoking in places such as restaurants, building entryways and parks, but not bars.
Local dispute-resolution program sees growing caseload
In nearly a decade, the Johnson County's court-mediation program, also called the alternative dispute-resolution program, has doubled its number of cases. Last year, the program took on nearly 700 cases
Greenwood manufacturer plans expansion, move to Indy
A Greenwood firm that manufactures wireless monitoring and control devices plans to move operations into an abandoned plant on the south side of downtown Indianapolis, allowing it to expand and add 25 workers before the end of the decade.
Work starting soon on I-65 widening near Indianapolis
The state highway department said a contractor plans to begin work March 16 on a $36 million project for rebuilding and widening I-65 between Southport Road in Indianapolis and the Main Street interchange in Greenwood.
Indy Brew Bus expands with south-side tour
Indy Brew Bus LLC, which offers beer-tasting tours to craft breweries in Broad Ripple and downtown, is adding a route to Johnson County.
Small-business lender expands in central Indiana
Anderson-based Flagship Enterprise Center, which makes business loans at levels far below most banks, recently earned approval to operate in 24 counties, up from 10.
Residents uneasy as violations stack up at park
The mobile home community has received more complaints than any other neighborhood in Johnson County, according to county health department administrator John Bonsett.
Bus route could boost south-side development opportunities
Leaders on the city’s south side hope a proposal for a rapid-transit all-electric bus route will help spur development along a key corridor that could use more curb appeal.
Humane Society of Johnson County pleads for help amid closing fears
A central Indiana group that provides animal adoptions and helps low-income pet owners is running short of money and volunteers, and organizers say it may be forced to close.
Sports complex developer confirms financing woes
A developer that planned to open a $22 million hotel and indoor sports complex in Greenwood has officially suspended those plans after failing to find funding.
Cummins nears finish of new Indiana warehouse
The company plans to consolidate 80 employees from distribution sites in Seymour, Jonesville and Greenwood at the new $15 million warehouse and distribution center.
Lawsuit filed over Megabus crash near Indianapolis
Four people who were on board a double-decker passenger bus that crashed in Greenwood this week are suing the bus company for negligence.
One Click prunes e-commerce sites, launches eyewear brand
One Click Ventures, known for its variety of e-commerce sites, recently launched a new website and sold off others as it strives to meet hiring goals tied to economic development incentives.
Local mayors tout plan for Red Line transit route
The mayors of Indianapolis, Carmel, Westfield and Greenwood on Tuesday announced a potential plan and a timetable for The Red Line, a proposed rapid-transit all-electric bus route that would stretch 28 miles from Hamilton County to Johnson County.
After setbacks, Franklin wary of more development deals
A backlog of unfinished work by the Franklin Development Corp. is why Mayor Joe McGuinness doesn’t want to give new funding to the organization until the pending projects are finished.
Indy home sales likely slowing to ‘new normal’
Home-sale agreements tumbled 14.9 percent in the nine-county Indianapolis area in June, the tenth straight month deals have decreased, according to F.C. Tucker Co.
Indy’s Evolution: Johnson County steps up growth chase
The county south of Indianapolis was king of the suburbs in the 1970s, but now has fallen far behind Hamilton to the north in population and income, and in recent years slipped behind Hendricks County to the west.
IEDC urging government bets on spec-building
The Indiana Economic Development Corp. is encouraging local governments to help finance speculative industrial buildings, which could land new businesses but could put at risk hundreds of thousands in taxpayer dollars.