The Interview Issue: Kate Bova Drury
Kate Bova Drury started out as a boutique owner in Broad Ripple before making the change to baking. Now, she’s got five cupcake bakeries, one location for doughnuts and one combo store.
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The Interview Issue: Thomas Main & Peter George
Once highly successful restaurateurs, Thomas Main and Peter George fell on some tough times in the 2000s and ended up as housemates. That’s when they started plotting a return to the industry as partners in a new venue that became the popular restaurant Tinker Street.
The Interview Issue: Lorenzo Acuna
What’s the key to 40 years in any industry? Love what you do, says Lorenzo Acuna, who has waited tables at St. Elmo Steak House for 40 years.
The Interview Issue: Bruce Pallman
Roberts Camera moved in 2014 from its longtime downtown location on South Meridian Street, which owner Bruce Pallman said has benefited the company amid fickle times in the camera business.
The Interview Issue: Larry Ettinger
Leon Tailoring has been making suits for the most important people in Indianapolis since 1905. But third-generation owners Larry Ettinger and his brother, Norman, won’t name names. They will talk about clothes though—and how much it costs to get a custom suit.
U.S. home sales fall on higher prices, lower inventories
Americans retreated from home-buying in August, as a worsening inventory shortage appears to be hurting sales and pushing prices higher.
Greenwood man charged in $2.7M fraud scheme involving local contractor
The former project manager for F.A. Wilhelm Construction Co. faces 20 years in prison for allegedly creating a fake business and billing his employer for materials, as well as making a false tax return.
New redevelopment plans emerging for stalled Irvington Coal Factory project
A new developer is proposing affordable housing for the site after the current owners couldn’t make their plans work for a mix of restaurants, retail and artisanal food production.
Holiday sales predicted to grow, but big chains to get smaller piece
Consumers are expected to buy more Christmas and other holiday gifts from niche retailers this year, pulling spending away from big store operators.
Area home-construction filings rise for 9th straight month
Single-family construction permit filings have risen locally on a year-over-year basis in 12 of the last 13 months.
St. Elmo operator bringing upscale burger restaurant to Circle Centre
Craig Huse expects to open Burger Study in April near St. Elmo spinoff Harry & Izzy’s. He describes it as a “full-service burger bar and restaurant delivering an adult dining experience.”
HHGregg adds IndyCar team owner to board
Michael Andretti, owner of Andretti Autosport, has become a director following a sponsorship deal between the struggling retailer and the racing team.
I-69 subcontractors resume work on highway project
Crews have resumed work on an Interstate 69 project between Bloomington and Martinsville after halting operations earlier this month due to lack of payment.
Tesla would scale back Indiana operations under a legislative proposal
A Tesla executive said a proposal to prohibit direct-to-consumer auto sales would, if passed, prompt the company to make a U-turn with respect to expanding operations in the state.
Downtown dessert bar closes as entertainment venue gears up for debut
The owner of Frona Mae Cafe on Washington Street hopes to reopen at another location, while Punch Bowl Social prepares to begin serving customers Saturday on South Meridian Street.
Developer of Pulliam project will be first to back new city art program
As the recipient of a $1.1 million city loan, TWG Development has agreed to include public art in its mammoth project on the site of the former Indianapolis Star headquarters.
Downtown Georgia Reese’s to be replaced with new steakhouse
Restaurateur Gary Brackett plans to replace his Georgia Reese's Southern Table & Bar in downtown Indianapolis with a steakhouse called CharBlue by the end of the year, he announced Monday.
Chief exec has big plan to revive struggling Toys R Us
The chief executive who turned around Domino’s Pizza is trying to do the same for the problem-plagued Toys R Us chain, which has several stores in Indianapolis. Toymakers have every reason to be rooting for him.
Cleveland company acquires former Navistar plant site
The Brookville Road plant, which includes about 1.6 million square feet on about 90 acres, houses a former engine plant and foundry that once employed hundreds of workers.
Mainstreet Property affiliate plans $152M in acquisitions
The deals would swell the holdings of Mainstreet Health Investments, a publicly traded owner of senior care facilities, from 24 properties to 31. The purchases include four properties from Carmel-based Mainstreet Property Group for $92.8 million.