Hendricks County Icon grows in tough newspaper times
In the wake of the May closure of The Hendricks County Flyer, Grow Local Media is expanding its own Hendricks County paper.
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Fishers to hire agriculture manager to replace Brandywine at Agripark
Deputy Mayor Leah McGrath told IBJ the city and Brandywine mutually agreed to “discontinue” their partnership after the city’s vision for the park grew beyond Mayor Scott Fadness’ early concept.
Fishers City Council waives fees for $24M senior living project
The facility would be built on about six acres of undeveloped land off East 126th Street, east of Hoosier Road.
Eleven Fifty Academy moving headquarters to downtown Indianapolis
The academy plans to spend $5 million to move its headquarters from Fishers to Indianapolis, officials for the 5-year-old coding school announced Tuesday.
Carmel to pay $64,000 to change Westfield highway sign
The sign installed along U.S. 31 near 146th Street in Carmel says “Westfield” on both the north and south sides of the sign, even though drivers heading south are traveling into Carmel.
Westfield approves $300,000 for downtown theater project
Main Street Productions plans to build the 6,800-square-foot theater at 220 N. Union Street, moving the Westfield Playhouse from its current theater on State Road 32 in Eagletown to downtown.
Two Carmel law firms join forces
Hollingsworth & Zivitz has merged with Roberts Means LLC to form Hollingsworth Roberts Means, the new firm announced Tuesday.
Fishers deputy mayor McGrath rules out run for U.S. Congress
Leah McGrath, a Republican, had been considered a possible candidate in Indiana’s 5th District, which is being vacated by Rep. Susan Brooks. Brooks has represented the district since 2013.
EPA to host meeting on sewer work near tainted Indiana site
Residents in a central Indiana city are set to get an update from federal officials this week about planned sewer work near a tainted industrial site.
Martinsville sock-maker FBF Originals ready to run
The Morgan County town’s best-kept entrepreneurial secret might not be a secret much longer, thanks to private equity ownership, an expanded management team, and ambitious plans to double revenue.
Aesthetics of 5G wireless small cell towers spark concern in suburbs
The next generation of wireless internet will provide super-fast service, longer battery lives and a wealth of capabilities. But it comes at what some view as an aesthetic cost.
Another Carmel restaurant closes, citing U.S. 31 project for hurting business
At least four restaurants in the area have blamed their closings on the U.S. 31 project. Carmel says other nearby restaurants are doing just fine.
Anderson buys historic theater after failed renovations
Mayor Thomas Broderick Jr. said the price was reasonable and the theater could be tied into redevelopment efforts in the city.
Indy Habitat for Humanity acquires Hamilton County affiliate
The consolidated organization is now serving Hendricks, Hancock, Marion and Hamilton counties.
Wahlburgers announces first Indianapolis-area location will be in Carmel
Speculation about where the first local Wahlburgers would open has been circulating since last August, when IBJ first reported that Wahlburgers, the restaurant concept by actors Mark and Donnie Wahlberg and their brother Paul, was planning to open an Indianapolis-area location.
Anvl moving to Fishers, planning to add 41 employees
Anvl, which markets safety software to help reduce and prevent injuries for front-line workers in hazardous environments, was launched out of Indianapolis-based venture studio High Alpha in October.
Port authority to receive $289,000 for Nickel Plate track removal
Salt Lake City-based A&K Railroad Materials Inc. submitted the winning bid out of five bidders who responded to a request for proposals to remove 22 miles of track from Indianapolis to Noblesville and sell the materials for scrap.
Chain of coworking centers planning 10 locations in Indianapolis area
A growing Ohio-based chain of coworking centers announced Monday that it plans to venture into Indiana for the first time by opening a location at Hamilton Town Center in Noblesville in spring 2020.
Greenwood apartment complex sold to out-of-state investors for $40M
Copper Chase, one of the largest apartment complexes in Greenwood, received nearly 20 offers, including several from companies looking to make their first foray into the Indianapolis multifamily housing market.
Long-popular Fishers holiday light display moving to Conner Prairie
Reynolds Farm Equipment’s popular and massive holiday light display that’s long been a fixture outside its store at State Road 37 and 126th Street in Fishers is moving to Conner Prairie for the museum’s new Merry Prairie Holiday Festival.