Business and community developments across Central Indiana.
Brownsburg Community School Corp. plans $3.8 million in ongoing budget cuts for the 2027-28 school year as part of $7.9 million in reductions over three years. District leaders say transportation changes — including three-tier routing and expanded parent-responsibility zones — would deliver the largest share of savings.
Eleven-year-old Rysten runs Faithful Shine Window Washing, a kid-owned business offering interior and exterior window cleaning and screen cleaning to Hendricks County and nearby areas. The article says the business provides free estimates and lists a contact number for customers.
Sep 16, 2026 · The Republican NewspaperRead BusinessIndy brief →Kori Brulport launched Zoomie Express, a dog-adventure bus that began serving Hamilton County on 2026-05-04. The service makes home pickups three days a week and takes dogs to a Cicero farm for supervised off‑leash play; rides cost $65 for the first dog and $50 per additional dog, Current Publishing reported.
The City of Westfield introduced its proposed 2027 operations budget of $89,392,368 and a Civil City budget of $141,525,099 at a Sept. 14, 2026 City Council meeting. More than half of the recommended spending is dedicated to the Westfield Police and Fire departments; final adoption is tentatively scheduled for Oct. 12, 2026.
The City of Carmel will hold a free block party on Sept. 17, 2026, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Rosie’s Gardens & Hughes Landscape (10402 N. College Ave.) to celebrate completion and reopening of the College Avenue reconstruction project. The event will feature Mayor Sue Finkam’s Neighborhood Pop-up activities, remarks and a live set by the Naptown Hepcats.
City of Carmel to host block party to celebrate reopening of College Avenue ↗
Hamilton County held a ribbon-cutting on Sept. 14, 2026, for the new grade-separated interchange at 146th Street and Allisonville Road, which has been open to traffic for several months. County officials also awarded a $39.9 million contract to Carmel-based Gradex to build the next grade-separated interchange at 146th and Hazel Dell Parkway, with work set to begin in fall 2026 and continue into 2029.
County Celebrates Completion of 146th Street & Allisonville Road Interchange ↗
146th St. & Allisonville Rd. Interchange | Hamilton County, IN ↗
Silver Companies held a ribbon-cutting Sept. 15 for its Silver Collection at Saxony in Fishers. The developer says the nearly $100 million, market-rate luxury apartment project was funded with 100% internal equity and intended as a long-term legacy asset.
Silver Collection at Saxony Luxury Apartments | Fishers, IN ↗
More than half of the top performers in the 2026 High School Hustle competition were from central Indiana, including Zionsville Community High School graduate Cruz Weidner, who earned more than $100,000 operating a landscaping business. Top students were honored in August 2026 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Gov. Braun Strengthens Indiana Entrepreneurship Through Community Grants ↗
The Boone County Solid Waste Management District is accepting applications for its 2027 Community Grant Program, offering awards up to $5,000 to Boone County nonprofits, schools, libraries, civic groups, clubs and eligible private businesses. Applications are on boonecountysolidwaste.com and must be submitted by Sept. 30.
Recycle Indiana: Indiana Community Recycling Grant Program ↗
Refuge Girls Academy (formerly Central Indiana Teen Challenge) ceased operations at 1015 N. Lebanon Street on 2026-09-10 and the property has been placed for sale while a federal civil lawsuit alleging human trafficking, forced labor and severe institutional abuse involving 35 former minor residents proceeds.
A Wine, Women & Shoes fundraiser held at Lucas Estate raised more than $350,000 for Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, Current Publishing reported on Sept. 15, 2026. The event was organized by Called to Care and featured vendors, a silent auction and a fashion show.
Sep 15, 2026 · Current PublishingRead BusinessIndy brief →Hamilton County has begun construction on an approximately $70 million expansion of the Hamilton County Government and Judicial Center in downtown Noblesville that will add new courtrooms, upgraded security and expanded public space; completion is expected in 2028.
Envoy Breaks Ground On Hamilton County Judicial Center Expansion - Envoy ↗