Wal-Mart steps up grocery ambitions
The Indianapolis grocery market is about to become even more competitive, as discount giant Wal-Mart embarks on a strategy to offer consumers a store design much cozier than its cavernous supercenters.
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Omnicity lured teen to invest, state says
State securities regulators allege that principals of Omnicity Corp. goaded a 19-year-old to invest $100,000 from his inheritance into the wireless broadband firm so that it could clinch the purchase of an Ohio carrier in 2010.
Small radio stations find success with intensely local strategy
Small Indiana-based radio broadcasters are surviving, and in some cases thriving, despite tough times for radio and years of consolidation that put stations in larger cities into hands of national heavyweights.
Health firm plans move to Carmel, adding 675 jobs
American Specialty Health, a California-based provider of wellness programs, plans to lease about 90,000 square feet of office space in Carmel and open its new headquarters next June.
Subaru considers ways to fix its supply problem
Subaru, which employs about 3,600 people in Lafayette, is taking measured steps to expand its production capacity, but today it is worried about running out of cars.
Friday fun: Dog Day Afternoon
Humane Society for Hamilton County’s summer fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater in Fishers. The “Parade of Paws” dog walk starts at 1:30 p.m., and the “Woofstock” entertainment stage opens at 2.
Youth agency finds shelter under Children’s Bureau umbrella
Children’s Bureau Inc. is taking over operations of a Noblesville not-for-profit in “fiscal distress” after the smaller agency lost a key federal grant.
Pepsi signs on as Grand Park’s official thirst quencher
PepsiCo will pay $2 million for a decade of exclusive “pouring rights” at Westfield’s sprawling Grand Park Sports Campus. The drink maker’s iconic brands—including on-field staple Gatorade—will be available at the park’s eight concession stands.
Debt collectors brawling in court
Todd Wolfe, the 41-year-old founder of Deca Financial Services in Fishers, is at the center of a legal feud with Educational Credit Management Corp., an Oakdale, Minn., not-for-profit that insures $35 billion in federal student loans.
‘Prototyper’ sees business gain fizz
TWeatherford Inc. was launched in 2006 as a reseller for additive manufacturing equipment, often called 3D printers or rapid prototypers. It has done well with the machinery sales and rentals, but has begun providing actual manufacturing services on a larger scale.
Ex-Greenfield mayor to run for Fishers council
Former Greenfield Mayor Brad DeReamer is giving up on retirement, announcing his candidacy for Fishers City Council.
Flix Brewhouse signs on for Carmel theater-microbrewery
Texas-based Flix Brewhouse plans to open a combination movie theater-microbrewery next year in Carmel’s beleaguered Merchants’ Square shopping center.
Fishers launches public art plan with downtown mural
The town of Fishers is seeking proposals from Hoosier artists interested in an $8,000 gig creating a mural that will kick off a public art initiative in the suburban community.
Noblesville hits brakes on kart racing, OKs auto dealership
The Noblesville Plan Commission raised a yellow flag Monday on California-based K1 Speed Inc.’s plans for an electric go-kart racing center in the Saxony Corporate Campus. Plus: Terry Lee Crossing project advances and Civic Theatre gets Carmel arts grant.
Cummins to announce engine contract, more jobs
Columbus-based Cummins Inc. plans to announce Tuesday afternoon an agreement with Nissan Motor Co. to supply diesel engines for Titan pickup trucks.
Noblesville planning riverfront park with amphitheater
City leaders are working to acquire 6.4 acres of property along the White River for a park—complete with an open-air amphitheater—that would extend the city’s downtown area to the west.
Fishers couple steers mobile juicery into central Indiana
Budding Fishers entrepreneurs (and relative newlyweds) Ross and Leslie Hanna are hitting the road this week with the newest addition to their family: Pearl, a 1964 Shasta camper that’s been transformed into a mobile juicery and smoothie bar.
Carmel council to reconsider Civic Theatre arts grant
Two weeks after it held back $200,000 in grant funding earmarked for the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre, the Carmel City Council is poised to swap checks with the not-for-profit organization.
Pittman family finally moving forward on mixed-use Zionsville project
After decades of choosing to wait, a Zionsville family is moving forward with a $90 million mixed-use project on the high-profile corner of Michigan Road and Sycamore Street.
Utilities fall short on efficiency spending
Indiana’s largest power companies are set to reimburse their customers $32 million after falling short on spending for energy efficiency last year.