General Hotels buys Columbus Courtyard Marriott
The acquisition by the Indianapolis-based hotelier brings its portfolio of central Indiana properties to 13.
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Breweries test limits of craft beer boom
In the last two years, the number of microbreweries operating in Indiana has roughly doubled, to 96. But can the industry sustain such blistering growth, especially in Indianapolis, where much of the activity is occurring, without foaming over?
Irvington shuffle: bakery moving, restaurant opening
Roll With It Bakery is moving to the Coal Factory redevelopment, allowing the Chef Dan’s food truck folks to bring their mobile menu of “southern comfort” food to a permanent location.
Firefighters union wins OK for College Avenue parking lot
Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission members gave the union the go-ahead to build the lot, paving the way for a $43 million apartment and retail development on Mass Ave.
Indianapolis apartment boom, design bust?
Observers question architectural creativity, quality of materials in some new downtown apartments.
Prudential Indiana becomes part of Buffett empire
The residential real estate agency, the third largest in the city based on home sales, is now part of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices.
Forecasters expect 4.1-percent rise in holiday spending
Americans are expected to spend at the highest rate in three years during the upcoming holiday shopping season, according to the nation's largest retail industry trade group.
Wal-Mart cuts health benefits for most part-timers
Starting Jan. 1, Wal-Mart will no longer offer health insurance to employees who work less than an average of 30 hours a week. The move, which would affect 30,000 employees, follows similar decisions by Target, Home Depot and others.
Update: Billboard company’s suit against city can proceed
A Marion Superior Court judge has sided with Geft Outdoor LLC, denying the city’s motion to dismiss the company’s suit over the removal of one of its billboards in the Geist area.
$20M project on tap for Mapleton-Fall Creek area
The planned $20 million senior housing and retail project could help breathe new life into a blighted neighborhood that’s sorely in need of investment.
HDG Mansur owner files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Harold Garrison filed the reorganization just as a trial was set to begin Monday over a $5.8 million judgment.
Historic farmhouse moved, saved from demolition
A 153-year-old farmhouse that had faced possible demolition has been moved from its longtime perch along a central Indiana highway to a new, permanent location.
Renovation with recliners coming to Circle Centre movie theater
Regal Entertainment Group, the operator of the nine theaters on the mall’s fourth floor, is ripping out the seats and replacing them with reclining chairs in hopes of increasing attendance.
Cassidy Turley brokerage to become part of DTZ
With 32 local licensed brokers, Cassidy Turley is the city’s second-largest commercial real estate brokerage, trailing only Summit Realty Group.
Butler selects CBRE to lease retail space
Butler University has retained CBRE to lease 15,000 square feet of retail space that will be built on campus along with a 1,000-space parking garage.
Nursing home gusher helps fund new hospital
Shelbyville’s Major will break ground on an $89 million hospital next month. Meanwhile, hospital systems around the state are talking about consolidating facilities or turning unused bed space to new uses.
Supreme Court takes up housing bias case
The justices agreed Thursday to take up a case that challenges the theory that certain housing or lending practices can illegally harm minority groups, even when there is no proof of intent to discriminate.
Running guru Kennedy joins Athletic Annex ownership
Bob Kennedy has become a partner of the longtime northwest-side specialty running and walking retailer, while maintaining his ownership of a three-store chain in San Diego.
Roundup: Milktooth opens; Squealers, McAlister’s coming to Castleton
The eclectic eatery Milktooth offers another option to Fletcher Place, while Caffe Nonna should open nearby later this month. Also, for those awaiting the arrival of Giordano’s, it could come by the end of the year.
Altemeyer: Buildings, facilities play role in fighting ‘superbugs’
Design can help thwart antibiotic-resistant bacteria