INSIDE DISH: Patachou Inc. has full plate with expansion plans
Founder Martha Hoover expects to open two new restaurants by the end of the year and as many as six more by 2020, including eateries outside central Indiana.
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Anderson baseball-complex plan hits financing snag
Construction on The Farm, a $7.5 million baseball and softball facility along Interstate 69, has hit another snag while city officials and project developers continue to negotiate acceptable financing terms.
Apartment developer snags historic Piccadilly Place
A group led by developer Christopher Piazza has acquired the Piccadilly Apartments at 28 E. 16th St. and is planning a renovation of the 1928 building.
New hardware store tries to carve out niche near downtown
In a city and industry dominated by big-box home-improvement chains, North Meridian Hardware owner Keith Payne hopes his independent store can build a loyal following among downtown’s denizens.
Mass Ave project surrounding Barton Tower gets state OK
A partnership of Flaherty & Collins Properties and Insight Development Corp. was awarded rental housing tax credits by the state that will be sold to finance construction of a 61-unit, $11.5 million apartment project at 555 Massachusetts Ave.
Local Golden Corral locations change hands
Six area all-you-can-eat restaurants owned by Cincinnati-based Frisch's Restaurants Inc. will be sold to North Carolina firm.
Cummins boom drives up demand for apartments
A hiring boom at engine maker Cummins and the economic recovery are leaving many people in search of apartments out in the cold in Columbus.
French mall operator looks to Simon for know-how
Simon Property Group Inc.’s cutting-edge experience as the biggest U.S. mall owner will help Klepierre SA boost rental income at its shopping centers, the French company’s CEO says.
Roundup: Matt the Miller’s, First Watch, Village Cigar, Menchie’s, Jack in the Box
Restaurant roundup highlights: Daytime chain First Watch is headed downtown; Ohio favorite Matt the Miller’s Tavern is expanding to Carmel; and local owners are preparing to debut a new cigar and cocktail bar in Broad Ripple.
Much smaller project would fill former Venu site
A parcel of overgrown bank-owned property with a leaky roof at the southwest corner of East 86th Street and Keystone Avenue may finally be poised for redevelopment: A Wisconsin firm has the 6.4 acres under contract and is putting together plans for a retail strip, a couple of restaurants and possibly a hotel.
Purdue graduate takes top job at McDonald’s
McDonald’s Corp. said Chief Operating Officer Don Thompson, who grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Purdue University, will take over as CEO, becoming the first black chief of the world’s largest restaurant chain.
Mike’s Carwash trial awaits closing arguments
Lawyers on Wednesday finished presenting evidence to determine the true value of Mike’s Carwash Inc. and how much a former co-owner should have been paid for his share in the company.
Decision on canal residential project delayed again
The Metropolitan Development Commission moved a vote on the proposal to April 18 after expressing concern that it didn’t have enough time to review plans that reduce the project from 26 stories to 10. The developer criticized the delay.
DIRECTORY: Swimming Pool Companies
FTE= full-time equivalent Affordable Pool Service P.O. Box 62, Carmel 46082 (317) 848-9699 / fax (317) 848-2312 Website: affordablepool.net Type of company: service/repair Percent of business: commercial 60, residential 40 Services: weekly service, repairs, openings, closings, pumps, heaters, filters, liners, auto covers, custom covers Head(s) of local operations: Tom Wetterer Owner(s): Tom Wetterer, Mary Wetterer […]
DIRECTORY: Residential Design Companies
Arteffects Inc. — Architectural Interiors 4420 N. Meridian St., 46208 (317) 927-0000 Professional interior designers: 2 Other professionals: 1 Services: cost-effective design that enables a desired lifestyle or business operation to occur in inspiring, purposeful ways Head(s) of local operations: Wayne Olander, president and design director Owner(s): Wayne Olander Headquarters city: Indianapolis Year established locally: […]
DIRECTORY: Lawn Maintenance Companies
A-1 Fertilization P.O. Box 20411, 46220 (317) 777-0552 / fax (317) 252-5277 Number of employees: full-time 1, seasonal 1 Number of licensed chemical treatment professionals: 2 Number of chemical lawn treatment vehicles: 2 Lawn services: fertilization, weed and pest control, perimeter and pest control. Other services: snow removal Head(s) of local operations: Ray Stevens Owner(s): […]
History on the block
This Victorian-era house, which is for sale for $299,000, is considered among the most uniquely designed residences in Woodruff Place.
Carmel home designed to keep energetic kids occupied
At 10,000 square feet, Paul and Sarah Lushin’s sprawling French Country residence offers plenty of space for recreation and entertaining. It also serves as home base for the family’s quarter midget racing team.
Apartment convenience luring would-be homebuyers
Developers are catering to nontraditional renters by building units resembling upscale condos.
Builders betting on brighter U.S. housing market
Residential building permits are being filed nationally at about half the rate considered healthy by most economists, but builders have grown more confident over the past six months after seeing more people express interest in buying a home.