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REAL ESTATE

FHCCI: 24,938 eviction filings in Marion County in 2025 spotlight rising corporate landlord filings in Indianapolis

A Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana report says Marion County logged 24,938 eviction filings in 2025, with Indianapolis posting 14.0 filings per 100 rental units and ranking sixth of 42 major U.S. cities tracked by the Eviction Lab. The study identifies concentrated impacts on lower-income renters and communities of color and higher filing rates by large landlords.

Sep 16, 2026 · WIBCRead BusinessIndy brief →

CENTRAL INDIANA BUSINESS

Splashin’ Safari named world’s No. 1 water park, spotlighting Holiday World in Santa Claus, Ind.

Splashin’ Safari was named the No. 1 water park in the world at the Golden Ticket Awards announced in Austin, Texas. Holiday World’s water coasters Mammoth, Wildebeest and Cheetah Chase took the top three ride spots, and The Voyage reclaimed the top wooden-coaster title.

Sep 15, 2026 · WISH-TVRead BusinessIndy brief →

SPORTS BUSINESS

Nike to release Caitlin 1 signature line Oct. 1, spotlighting Indiana Fever star

Nike and Indiana Fever All-Star Caitlin Clark unveiled the Caitlin 1 Collection: six shoe colorways plus 12 apparel pieces. Nike says the full line will be available starting Oct. 1, 2026, online and in select stores.

Sep 14, 2026 · WISH-TVRead BusinessIndy brief →

REAL ESTATE

Japan-Midwest summit in Indianapolis spotlights nearly 290 Japanese-owned Indiana facilities and about 62,000 jobs

About 500 leaders from Japan and nine Midwestern states gathered in Indianapolis for a three-day Japan‑Midwest summit, the 56th annual joint meeting hosted by Gov. Mike Braun and organized with the Japan‑America Society of Indiana. The conference highlighted nearly 290 Japanese-owned Indiana facilities employing about 62,000 Hoosiers.

Sep 11, 2026 · WISH-TVRead BusinessIndy brief →

HAMILTON COUNTY

Westfield hearings spotlight proposed 496-acre agrihood, Towne West and Northpoint changes with resident objections

Westfield’s Advisory Plan Commission heard Sept. 9 public comment on a proposed 496-acre Hidden Oaks PUD that would add retail and about 1,000 homes, plus a 94-acre Towne West PUD and a Northpoint amendment adding a gas station and convenience store. Residents and an HOA raised concerns about odors from a nearby wastewater plant, housing density, crime and traffic; the items return in November.

Sep 10, 2026 · Current PublishingRead BusinessIndy brief →

SMALL BUSINESS

Indy Eleven spotlights IBCC businesses with Small Business Night at Carroll Stadium

Indy Eleven is partnering with the Indy Black Chamber of Commerce for “Small Business Night” tied to a USL Championship match at Carroll Stadium; IBCC-supported businesses will be in the Fun Zone when gates open at 5:30 p.m. ahead of a 7 p.m. kickoff. Discounted tickets bought via an IBCC link will send a portion of sales to the chamber.

Sep 10, 2026 · Indy ElevenRead BusinessIndy brief →

SPORTS BUSINESS

Colts name Spencer Shrader starting kicker, giving Indianapolis a settled kicking spot heading into Week 1

After returning from a season-ending knee injury, second-year kicker Spencer Shrader won the preseason battle and will open the season as the Colts’ starter. Shrader went a perfect 5-for-5 in the preseason, including two 60-plus yard kicks.

Sep 4, 2026 · WISH-TVRead BusinessIndy brief →

HAMILTON COUNTY

Westfield short-term rental complaints spotlight limits on local regulation and potential impacts on housing and tax revenue

A Westfield resident says a nearby large short-term rental is causing noise, parking and trespassing problems, but city officials say state law limits local restrictions. Mayor Scott Willis says the city can enforce traffic and noise rules but broader limits on rentals are constrained by state action.

Sep 3, 2026 · Current PublishingRead BusinessIndy brief →

CENTRAL INDIANA BUSINESS

IU Kokomo honors faculty; awards spotlight course redesigns, curriculum changes that affect student programs

Indiana University Kokomo presented teaching, research and service awards at its annual fall convocation, recognizing faculty whose work includes curriculum realignment, course redesigns, peer-mentoring program revisions and new program learning outcomes. Recipients included Nicholas Baxter, Paul Cook, Karen Sallee and five Trustees Teaching Award winners.

Aug 27, 2026 · Indiana UniversityRead BusinessIndy brief →

HENDRICKS COUNTY

Danville’s new mural festival will temporarily close Washington Street and spotlight downtown businesses

Danville will host the inaugural Merge Mural Fest in September 2026, with nine artists painting walls in a parking lot east of Washington Street and a public unveiling and reception set for Sept. 19. Organizers and several downtown merchants are backing the event.

Aug 26, 2026 · The Republican NewspaperRead BusinessIndy brief →