New tech startup hub to open in Carmel
Presidents of two Carmel-based companies are teaming up to offer co-working space to local startups, particularly those in software and technology.
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Theater at Fort Benjamin Harrison finds new life
This October, the 86-year-old theater will come to life again. A collaboration between a local arts organization, Partnerships for Lawrence, and the city of Lawrence, which is paying for repairs, is making it possible.
Muncie officials draft plans for $50M riverfront project
The proposal would include a pedestrian bridge over the White River and four-story buildings with commercial space on the first floor for restaurants and shops, and residential units above.
Construction set to start on Purdue tech center in Anderson
Plans call for the construction of a 94,000-square-foot facility on 12 acres, with completion expected in late 2016.
McDonald’s all-day breakfast could increase egg shortage
Restaurants have already been struggling to get enough eggs following the worst outbreak of bird flu in U.S. history. With the world’s largest fast-food chain adding all-day breakfast, the strain is only going to increase.
Upbeat Baggott boosts funding, tweaks ClusterTruck for rollout
The ExactTarget co-founder is wrapping up a $2 million seed-funding round and adjusting his new startup’s business model in anticipation of a December launch.
Senior housing planned on key 86th and Meridian corner
A Missouri-based development team wants to build a $10 million senior living center on the last available parcel at one of the north side’s most visible intersections.
Hamilton County moving ahead with judicial center expansion
The addition could cost as much as $22 million. Officials opted against constructing a new building east of State Road 37, thus keeping users and employees in downtown Noblesville.
Carmel’s $100M Legacy attracting retail projects
Since Virginia-based Falcon’s Nest purchased the 400-acre development in 2011, residential construction has slowly been increasing. Now, some commercial development is beginning to follow.
Online music retailer Sweetwater adding 285 jobs
Sweetwater Sound Inc. says it will invest $8.8 million in expanding its Fort Wayne headquarters and creating up to 285 new jobs by the end of 2018.
Roundup: East-side Habig closing; Rabble Coffee and Love Handle open
The family-owned Habig Garden Shops, which opened its first store in 1955, plans to close its Arlington Avenue location by the end of the month, but will keep its other three stores open.
Finally, McDonald’s to start selling all-day breakfast nationwide
McDonald’s Corp. plans to start selling all-day breakfast across the U.S. on Oct. 6, aiming to reinvigorate sluggish sales by fulfilling a longstanding customer request.
Historic downtown apartment building on the block
Summit Realty Group is accepting offers until Oct. 1 on the 23-unit Janus Lofts at 240 S. Meridian St. The building was redeveloped in 2003 by developer Lee Alig, who is facing numerous charges of securities fraud.
Finish Line seeking tax break for local expansion
The Indianapolis-based retailer of athletic apparel plans to spend $1.3 million to add new equipment and create 100 jobs at its far-east side headquarters and distribution facility, the company disclosed.
Software startup Tenant Tracker hires first leader
Local technology and real estate veteran Keith Kleinmaier will lead the firm as it attempts to become a leader in the business of tracking retail tenant activity.
Anderson ramps up blight-elimination efforts
The city has received two grants totaling $2.8 million to tear down 128 blighted properties. As of Friday, two properties had been torn down as part of the program.
Greenwood aims for strict development at new exit
When you get off Interstate 65 at a new Greenwood exit, don't expect to find truck stops, fast-food restaurants and multiple gas stations. Warehouses and apartments won't be allowed, either.
County assessors may push for stricter big-box tax laws
County assessors say a new law didn’t go far enough to protect counties from losing out on tax revenue from retailers in search of lower tax bills.
Ex-Subway exec says he didn’t know of Fogle’s sex crimes
A former executive who was in charge of Subway's advertising says he wasn't aware of pitchman Jared Fogle's criminal sexual conduct with minors in 2008, contradicting the statement of a former franchisee.
New boss of Frisch’s Big Boy restaurants plans expansion
The new leader of the Frisch's Restaurants chain wants to flex Big Boy's brand muscle with franchise expansion. The changes could mean more Big Boys in Indiana.