Wind farm says Duke violated contract
The owner of a northern Indiana wind farm says Duke Energy Indiana Inc.—which had agreed to buy energy the 87-turbine operation produces—breached its contract, “proving disastrous.
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Therapist helps seniors, families decide when to relinquish keys
Laura Noblitt is a Zionsville-based occupational therapist with 25 years of experience in geriatric rehabilitation. She has spent half a decade riding shotgun with elderly drivers in central Indiana, determining whether it’s safe for them to stay behind the wheel.
Pittsburgh grocer jumping into Indy market
A major supermarket chain is hoping to expand into the Indianapolis market, starting with an anchor position in a mixed-use project under construction in Carmel.
Tourism has big impact in Hamilton County
Visitors spent an estimated $375 million in Hamilton County last year, according to local results released Wednesday in connection with a broader report on the economic impact of tourism in Indiana
City Center expansion plans could cost $100M
Developer Pedcor Cos. unveiled conceptual designs for six more buildings at Carmel City Center that could cost as much as $100 million to build over the next four to five years.
Indiana church expected to repay creditors fully in 25 years
The Madison Park Church of God in Anderson has a green light to exit bankruptcy under a Chapter 11 plan approved by an Indianapolis judge late last week.
More lanes planned for I-65 near Lafayette
The state highway department is planning to widen an eight-mile section of Interstate 65 near Lafayette to three lanes in each direction.
Indy-based Simon spinoff will include 13 Indiana centers
The locally based retail giant confirmed Friday morning that its new spinoff will be headquartered in Indianapolis. Several of Simon’s properties in the area will be among the new portfolio, including Clay Terrace in Carmel.
Roundup: Blow-dry bar, burger bar, Hot Mama
A new salon concept is blowing into Carmel next week. Dubbed do-tique, the dedicated blow-dry bar will offer shampoos and styling. Plus: A pop-up shop adds to its Twelve Days, and The Pint Room’s plans.
Commercial blitz may follow Westfield’s housing boom
Poised for a development boom in those heady days before the real estate market collapsed, Westfield appears back on track for growth. Residential activity never stopped, but builders are picking up the pace in response to increasing demand. If history holds true, a commercial construction blitz will come next.
Unintentional entrepreneur parlayed consumer-electronics savvy into PR firm
Arland Communications, run by former Thomson Consumer Electronics spokesman Dave Arland, is the only area firm focused entirely on the $200 billion-plus annual consumer electronics market.
Economic distress doesn’t recognize county lines
Hamilton and Boone counties are home to upscale communities, but the suburbs are not immune to problems like unemployment, homelessness and food insecurity.
FEMA rejects major disaster declaration for Indiana
Gov. Mike Pence says the federal government has rejected Indiana's request that Howard County be declared a major disaster area because of damage from last month's tornadoes and severe storms.
Security firm’s job-creation plans draw state incentives
Allegion PLC’s plans to add employees at its North American headquarters in Carmel could earn the global security firm as much as $2 million in tax credits from the Indiana Economic Development Corp.
Greenfield Mayor Pasco, 66, dies after cancer fight
Greenfield Mayor Dick Pasco, who had been suffering liver problems since soon before his 2011 election, had decided against further treatment, his family said.
Kokomo businesses to feel storm’s effects for months
City officials have estimated the storms caused $22 million in commercial property loss, a figure that doesn't take into account lost wages and productivity.
Noblesville’s riverfront park taking shape
Planning for a riverfront park in downtown Noblesville is almost complete, but next comes the hard part—figuring out how much of its wish list the city can afford to bring to life.
Suit slams ex-insiders of Bank of Indiana
Racketeering, fraud and “negligent oversight” are juicy ingredients in any lawsuit. But a recently filed complaint against Bank of Indiana may take the trophy in the otherwise sound-but-sleepy world of Indiana banking, not just for the nature of the allegations but that they’re aimed at the boardroom.
Shares of Indiana retailers surge in 2013
Shares of The Finish Line Inc., HHGregg Inc. and Shoe Carnival Inc. have been on a tear this year, rebounding to outperform the major stock indexes and rising at least 40 percent in value through the first of December. By comparison, the S&P 500 has gained about 28 percent.
Fraternity moving headquarters to Carmel
Indianapolis-based Theta Chi Fraternity will move its headquarters from College Park to Carmel early next year.