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Lawmakers approve bill to remove limit on I-69’s final leg
The bill would revoke a 2004 law that prohibits the highway from passing through southern Marion County's Perry Township.
Fishers considers $76M sports facility in Saxony
The facility’s developer wants Fishers to enter into a 20-year lease for specific usage rights that would cost the city $805,000 annually. It also seeks a 10-year tax abatement and a waiver of impact and permit fees.
High tech hopes: Can Bloomington’s tech park succeed?
After years of a growing Indiana University student population dominating downtown housing, Bloomington city planners believe diversification is possible through the employees who “live, work and play” in the Certified Technology Park.
Fishers creates task force to study digital billboards
Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness recently created a task force to study electronic outdoor advertising and make a recommendation to the city on how to proceed with inquiries for digital signage.
Muncie firm to hire 300-plus for new HQ by 2024
A-Son’s Construction Inc. plans to consolidate its operations into an existing structure whose location is under wraps for now.
Downtown’s Punch Burger expanding to Carmel
The first franchise location for Punch Burger will be at 12525 Old Meridian St. in space that formerly housed When Eddie Met Salad. It’s expected to open in July.
Brevini pays $375K to Delaware County for unmet jobs
An Italian wind turbine maker is expected to pay a central Indiana county $375,000 for failing to meet a goal of hiring 200 workers by the end of 2014.
Banquet hall in Fishers sold at sheriff’s sale
The Fishers Banquet & Conference Center was acquired at a sheriff’s sale Wednesday morning for just more than $1 million by an undisclosed buyer.
Sun King plans small brewery, tap room in Fishers
The 6,000-square-foot facility in North by Northeast Shopping Center will not interfere with Sun King’s hopes to open a much larger brewery and event center about a half-mile away. The bigger facility is on hold while legislators debate a bill over brewery production limits.
AgReliant plans $4 million expansion at Westfield headquarters
AgReliant Genetics LLC’s expansion is expected to help it retain 54 employees in Westfield and add another 31 jobs at the site during the next 10 years.
Bat protections might not interfere with reservoir plan
There's a chance a proposed reservoir in central Indiana won't be affected by recent protective measures enacted for a species of bat by the federal government.
Zionsville CEO plays big role in RFRA opposition
Jon Gilman, CEO of Zionsville-based Clear Software, may have been the driving force behind the national media frenzy over the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
2 manufacturers announce layoffs at Lafayette plants
Softer business conditions cited by Caterpillar and Oerlikon Fairfield.
Feud over unincorporated Perry Township heats up for Zionsville, Whitestown
In the state’s fastest-growing county, Boone, the two fastest-growing towns both hope to stake a claim to unincorporated Perry Township.
Retail shops coming to Harmony development in Westfield
Indianapolis-based T.M. Crowley & Associates recently announced a partnership with Estridge Homes to include 170,000 square feet of retail space within the Harmony community along 146th and Ditch Road in Westfield.
Brainard, Sharp disagree on Carmel’s finances
Carmel mayoral candidates faced off Wednesday night at a debate boiling down an argument about the city’s financial state.
Fishers stands against discrimination in response to religious freedom bill
In one of the latest dominoes to fall against the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, the city of Fishers intends to issue a proclamation declaring the community doesn’t discriminate.
Civic Theatre plans special events to celebrate centennial
The Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre is celebrating 100 years in the Indianapolis area with a special exhibit and season-ending gala.
EPA adds Kokomo site to priority cleanup list
A nearly 300-acre plume of tainted groundwater in Kokomo has been added to the federal Superfund program's priority list that seeks to move along investigations of industrial contamination.