UPDATE: UAW passes new labor contract with Fiat Chrysler
Workers overwhelmingly approved a new four-year contract in voting that ended Wednesday night. UAW represents more than 7,000 Fiat Chrysler workers in central Indiana.
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Carmel increases tax incentive threshold
The Carmel City Council updated its guidelines for approving economic development incentives for businesses Monday night and increased the average employee salary threshold from $45,000 to $90,000.
Purdue to break ground on $8.8M equine center in Shelbyville
The state-of-the-art Centaur Regional Equine Diagnostic and Surgical Center will provide health services to horses and serve as a working laboratory to support the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Plans underway for statue of poet Riley in Greenfield
Museum officials estimate the statue, which they hope to unveil as part of Indiana's bicentennial celebration in 2016 and in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Riley's death, will cost $40,000 to $45,000.
Ex-lawmaker leading racing commission determined to lift horse industry’s fortunes
Indiana Horse Racing Commission Chairman Thomas Weatherwax is promising to turn the tide on the industry, even as horse racing struggles across the country.
Beazer Homes reintroduces decade-old subdivision project in Westfield
Atlanta-based Beazer Homes USA Inc. initially proposed a residential development along Ditch Road between 156th and 161st streets in 2005, but construction never started.
Roundup: Graeter’s opens in Carmel, co-working space coming to Westfield
The wait is over–Graeter’s Inc. has opened at 918 S. Rangeline Road in Carmel. New restaurants are on tap for Hamilton County as well.
Brainard hints at future projects in state of the city address
Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard gave his annual state of the city address in front of 600 people Wednesday afternoon. No new company relocations or specific projects or developments were announced, but it sounds like several things are on the horizon.
Noblesville approves incentives for $35M hotel development
A seven- to eight-story hotel and 20,000-square-foot conference center are part of the proposed mixed-use development at exit 210 just off of Interstate 69 in Noblesville.
Noblesville increasing general fund budget by 4 percent
The Noblesville City Council will discuss the 2016 budget when it meets Tuesday night.
Grace Church moves forward with Fishers location
Construction started last month for the new facility on the southwest corner of 126th Street and Olio Road.
Safety label company plans $2.1M headquarters in Westfield
DuraMark Technologies Inc. hopes to hire 18 more employees to work in a new 18,000-square-foot office and production facility just south of 169th Street and west of U.S. 31.
Hamilton County overhauls strategy, targets Chicago visitors
Hamilton County Tourism is in the process of testing a marketing campaign aimed at attracting weekend visitors in the fall months. And it’s targeting only one out-of-state area—Chicago—instead of several.
Johnson County public defenders sued for ‘systemic’ problems
Arrestees in the county have filed a class-action lawsuit against judges and public defenders there, claiming they haven’t received the representation they are legally owed.
Hamilton County considers Grand Park indoor soccer facility for event space
With space abundant in downtown Indianapolis, Hamilton County tourism officials haven’t tried to tap into the business of hosting trade shows and conventions. But the opportunity could present itself when a 370,000-square-foot indoor soccer facility is completed at Westfield’s Grand Park Sports Campus.
Solar farm planned near Anderson airport
The 53-acre project near Anderson Municipal Airport is among several being developed by the Indiana Municipal Power Agency in communities where it provides electricity.
Noblesville grain elevator project hits roadblock
The Hamilton County Council declined to vote Wednesday night on a resolution to support funding for Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development’s $12 million mixed-use proposal for the 2-acre site.
ModusLink planning closure, 170 more job cuts
An aftermarket electronics repair company that has eliminated 430 jobs in Bloomington and Indianapolis over the past year now plans a complete closure of its Bloomington operations, resulting in more job losses.
Carmel City Council passes anti-discrimination ordinance
The Carmel City Council approved a human rights ordinance with a 4-3 vote Monday night after hearing about two hours of divided public testimony.
Sneak peek: A look inside Carmel’s new Market District grocery store
Debuting Wednesday, the 120,000-square-foot store emphasizes prepared foods, even offering a cafe and full-service restaurant.