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IU East launches 2026 Eastern Indiana Corridor business survey for nine counties, open Sept. 8–18

Indiana University East’s Business and Economic Research Center is surveying businesses in Dearborn, Decatur, Fayette, Franklin, Henry, Randolph, Rush, Union and Wayne counties from Sept. 8–18, 2026 to update its Eastern Indiana Corridor Business Confidence Index; results will be published by the end of 2026.

Henry Community Health to open Oct. 5 sick-child walk-in clinic at Northfield Park, expanding same-day pediatric services

Henry Community Health announced on September 8, 2026 that it will open a Sick Child Walk-In Clinic on October 5, 2026 at Pediatrics at New Castle Family and Internal Medicine at Northfield Park. The clinic will operate Monday–Friday, 8:00–11:30 a.m., and is available to established pediatric patients only.

Wing Snob opens in Noblesville at 11150 E. 146th St.; franchise plans five more Indy-area locations

City officials and Wing Snob staff held a ribbon-cutting Sept. 1 for the new Wing Snob restaurant at 11150 E. 146th St. in Noblesville. The franchise’s menu includes traditional, boneless and cauliflower wings, loaded fries, sandwiches and chicken tenders with various sauces and dry rubs.

Court dismisses case involving customer, Noblesville restaurant manager

A judge dismissed a petition filed by a customer seeking a protective order against Uptown Cafe manager Alex Bevins after a Sept. 1 hearing; the customer was ordered to pay $1,800 in court fees, the restaurant says.

State Police Seize $3.8M in Cocaine During I-70 Traffic Stop

Indiana State Police stopped an eastbound commercial truck on I-70 in Putnam County on Sept. 6, discovered about 277 pounds (126 kg) of cocaine worth roughly $3.8 million in five duffel bags and impounded the vehicle; driver Harpreet Singh of Greenwood was arrested and faces preliminary narcotics charges. Officials credited the bust to the state's expanded highway interdiction efforts.

Noblesville’s Strut 2 Save Lives walk to raise funds for Indiana Donor Network Sept. 20; local businesses participating

The annual Strut 2 Save Lives dog-walk and fundraiser honoring late Noblesville driver Bryan Clauson is set for 9 a.m.–noon Sept. 20 at Dillon Park; proceeds benefit the Bryan Clauson Legacy Fund of the Indiana Donor Network Foundation, which has raised nearly $230,000 so far.

Princess Pink Lemonade Stand at Brownsburg NHRA U.S. Nationals raised funds for Riley Children’s Hospital

On Sept. 6, 2026, daughters of NHRA drivers and team members sold pink lemonade at the NHRA U.S. Nationals in Brownsburg, Indiana, collecting donations for Riley Children’s Hospital. Organizers invited fans to contribute through an online fundraising page to help meet the group’s stated fundraising goal.

Carmel-based Dreyer & Reinbold signs Conor Daly, returns to full-time IndyCar with Honda engines in 2027

Dreyer & Reinbold Racing announced Sept. 5, 2026 that Conor Daly has signed a multi‑year deal to drive the team’s No. 24 car full time beginning in the 2027 NTT INDYCAR Series season. The team also said it will run Honda engines and return to full‑time competition for the first time since 2012.

Indiana to host 56th Midwest U.S.–Japan conference in Indianapolis Sept. 9–11, 2026

The State of Indiana and the Japan‑America Society of Indiana will host the 56th annual Joint Meeting of the Midwest U.S.–Japan Association Sept. 9–11, 2026 at the Westin Hotel in downtown Indianapolis. The IEDC says the conference is the principal forum for Midwest–Japan trade and investment.

IU opens football season before a capacity crowd and adds championship signage

Indiana University’s September 5 home opener included a sell-out crowd and new championship signage at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium.

Johnson County business news: Sept. 5

Brownsburg to retain $735,772 in vehicle tax revenue after council approves $25 wheel tax and excise surtax for 2027

Brownsburg Town Council voted 3-2 Aug. 27 to adopt a $25 municipal wheel tax and a $25 vehicle excise surtax that take effect Jan. 1, 2027. The town will collect funds that previously flowed to Hendricks County and create separate municipal accounts for the revenue.

National payroll rebound and Fed pressure could raise borrowing and hiring strains for Indiana businesses

U.S. employers added 162,000 jobs in August while unemployment held at 4.1%, beating expectations; wage growth cooled to a 3.1% year-over-year rate. Economists and Fed officials said the report could increase the odds of a September rate hike, with potential effects for local firms’ financing and staffing.

Former Indianapolis daycare operator federally charged with wire fraud, failing to file income tax return

August hiring rebound, Fed rate risk could affect Indiana businesses’ borrowing and labor costs

The Labor Department reported 162,000 jobs were added in August and the unemployment rate held at 4.1%, surprising forecasters and prompting fresh debate over whether the Federal Reserve will raise rates in September.

Indiana trucking businesses face compliance signal as new English requirement leaves CDL testing unchanged

A law enacted in March requires commercial driver’s license applicants to be proficient in English, but Indiana’s BMV says it will not add a separate English exam and will continue giving CDL and permit tests in English. State and federal officials have increased enforcement activity tied to English proficiency.

Colts name five captains ahead of Indianapolis home opener, setting leadership for Week 1 at Lucas Oil Stadium

Coach Shane Steichen announced five player-elected captains as the Colts head into the 2026-2027 season; selections include veterans and a newly elevated defensive signal-caller. The team opens at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sept. 13.

Indiana ends routine ambulance diversion for crowded emergency departments

Indiana’s September policy change limits ambulance diversion to disasters or critical infrastructure failures, according to state health officials.

Fishers approval clears path for 124‑room Atwell Suites, advancing Saxony mixed‑use development

Fishers’ PUD Committee unanimously approved architecture and site plans Sept. 2 for a four‑story, 124‑room Atwell Suites at E. 134th Street and Olio Road after revised designs ended a roughly two‑year hold.

Noblesville $64M development set to boost downtown housing, retail and trail access

Noblesville and Flaherty & Collins broke ground Sept. 2 on The Granary, a $64 million mixed‑use project that will add 223 apartments, roughly 5,000 square feet of retail and about 300 structured parking spaces. The Noblesville Common Council approved the development in August 2024, and construction is expected to finish by the end of 2028.

September theater lineup in Central Indiana could boost box office and student showcases

Arts critic Tom Alvarez highlighted a busy September theater calendar across central Indiana, with musicals, dramas, a world premiere and a student-led Latin showcase among scheduled productions.

Indianapolis mixologist’s Alcomy LLC to serve Bandero cocktails at U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway Park

Bandero Tequila is sponsoring Swedish Top Fuel driver Ida Zetterström at the U.S. Nationals Sept. 4–7, and has partnered with Indianapolis mixologist Brett Butler and his Alcomy LLC to offer branded cocktails and hospitality at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, WISH-TV reports.

Children’s Museum overhaul centers 158‑year‑old Reuben Wells, a potential boost to Indianapolis visitor draw

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis will reopen a renovated train exhibit Sept. 26, featuring a restored 158‑year‑old Reuben Wells locomotive with new interactive technology and accessibility upgrades. The refreshed attraction is included with regular museum admission.

StoryPoint acquisition rebrands Carmel senior living campus and folds it into Indianapolis network

StoryPoint Group acquired three communities formerly operated by New Perspective and renamed them StoryPoint Carmel, StoryPoint Danville and StoryPoint New Palestine, with the transition effective Sept. 1. StoryPoint Carmel, at 689 Pro‑Med Lane in Carmel, is listed as offering independent living, assisted living and memory care.