IU School of Dentistry gets OK for $21.6M expansion
The IU Board of Trustees gave unanimous approval to the 45,000-square-foot addition to the school at IUPUI. It is expected to open in 2020.
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Goody’s parent to close about 90 underperforming stores
A national retailer that operates about 20 Goody’s stores in Indiana plans to close about 10 percent of its locations.
Mass Ave restaurateur corrals new project with The Livery
The owner of Mesh, Bru Burger and Union 50 has agreed to lease the historic but dilapidated building at 720 N. College Ave., set for a major revamp as a dinner-only restaurant.
Subway’s latest challenge: Getting out from Jared’s shadow
Subway benefited hugely from Jared Fogle's weight loss story. Now the sandwich chain needs to figure out how to prevent him from overshadowing its future.
Report: Subway pitchman to admit to child-porn charges
Subway pitchman Jared Fogle is expected to plead guilty to child-pornography charges, an Indianapolis television station reported Tuesday.
Scotty’s Dawghouse eatery to anchor Butler garage project
The concept from local restaurateur Scott Wise will occupy 6,400 square feet of space on the ground level of the parking garage under construction next to Clowes Hall.
Fishers proposes $6M in upgrades to 116th Street
The project includes adding a new eastbound lane on 116th Street from Interstate 69 to Cumberland Road. The city would have to acquire as many as eight homes in the area for the necessary land.
Milhaus ramps up expansion with high-profile hire
The local apartment developer has brought aboard Jason Sturman from Duke Realty Corp. to serve as chief investment officer and help guide its Midwest expansion.
Roundup: Downtown dessert cafe, lots of new pizzerias
Frona Mae Dessert Cafe is coming to East Washington Street in space formerly occupied by an upscale bar, and several pizza joints are in various stages of opening in the metro area.
Americans waiting longer than ever to buy first homes
The share of the U.S. population who own homes has slid to a 48-year low. The typical first-timer now rents for six years before buying a home, up from 2.6 years in the early 1970s.
Area home deals slip again as prices head upward
Home-sale agreements in central Indiana fell 4.5 percent in July, marking the fourth time in five months that deals have decreased on a year-over-year basis.
Toyota dealership’s relocation halted by appeals court
Whether three competing Indianapolis-area Toyota dealers may block the relocation of another Toyota franchise from Anderson to Noblesville divided a panel of the Indiana Court of Appeals on Thursday.
Aging churches need expensive repairs that many can’t afford
The fates of several religious structures in older parts of Indianapolis, often considered architectural gems, are uncertain because dwindling congregations lack the wherewithal to keep up with escalating costs.
Personal guarantees haunt Centre Properties founders
A Cincinnati bank that won a $2.1 million judgment on personal guarantees from Centre Properties founders Craig Johnson and James Singleton took the extreme action recently of having bank accounts frozen after the pair did not pay up.
Retail sales make July jump, aided by autos, restaurants
Retail sales climbed 0.6 percent last month after a flat reading in June, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
Brewery proposed for $4.8M project in downtown Fishers
City officials are considering incentives for the two-story project, which would feature a restaurant and brewery on the first floor and office space for lease on the second level.
Downtown hardware store in bankruptcy feud
North Meridian Hardware seeks to reorganize to stave off lender’s attempt to liquidate the store’s inventory to help satisfy a debt. But the store owner said he’s confident the dispute will be settled.
Cold beer getting warm as court weighs state’s alcohol laws
Judges heard arguments in January in a lawsuit challenging the state’s prohibition against convenience stores selling cold beer. Waiting seven months for a decision is not unusual.
Noble Roman’s making strides on take-and-bake biz
The Indianapolis-based company in the past two months has increased its supermarket presence and hired an executive to oversee grocery operations, while securing more financing to help achieve the growth.
Central Indiana homebuilding permits take July plunge
Wet weather and a shortage of lots contributed to a 17-percent decrease in permit filings in the nine-county metropolitan area in July.