Archive for the ‘Business’ Category
Fabulous Fitness Finds for 2010
It’s that time of year again to start thinking about New Year’s resolutions. Some of us begin thinking ahead about what we want to accomplish, whether it be a personal goal or something job related. One of the top resolutions is to exercise and get into shape. And what’s the key ingredient to make this [...]
Latin American Food Comes to Northside
Finally, there is an authentic Spanish/Latin American restaurant and supermercado in the Greater Indianapolis area. El Bodegon, which is located at 8510 E. 96th Street in Suite D (near Walmart), opened in Fishers a month ago. It has already found its niche and is on its way to being just as popular as one of [...]
Local Bling Benefits Breast Cancer Research
One of the most obvious destinations for major holiday shopping is your local jewelry store. After all, loved ones deserve some bling, right? But diamonds for breast cancer research? It makes sense to local retailer Dan Moyer, owner of Moyer Fine Jewelers of Carmel, who recently hosted the 2009 Fall Fashion Affair, an annual fashion [...]
The Mystery Company: Carmel’s Literary Treasure
Take a short walk on the Monon Trail, just south of Main Street, and you will find a gem of a bookstore. Owned by husband and wife Jim Huang and Jennie Jacobson, The Mystery Company is tucked away in Carmel’s Arts & Design District, but its work to enliven, encourage and engage Carmel’s literary life [...]
Booming Carmel Businesses
On a chilly fall morning, Amanda Newman begins her day by sweeping the leaves from the front porch and sidewalk of her store, Amanda’s City-Chic Consignment in Carmel, a consignment store specializing in reselling furniture, home décor, and art work. “I wouldn’t say that people are spending more than in years past,“ states Newman, “but [...]
Wall-to-Wall Carmel Artist
Twyla Tharp once said, “Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.” A local Carmel artist is bringing this quote to life by allowing her clients an escape through the art she creates inside their homes. Jacquelyn Van Dourn, owner of Van Dourn Designs, is a self-taught artist who honed her skills [...]
Flying High at Indy Exec Airport
While Hamilton County certainly has its share of jewelry stores, one of its brightest gems won’t be found in a velvet-lined case, but nestled in a setting of farm fields just over the line in Boone County: Indianapolis Executive Airport. Commonly called Indy Exec, long-standing citizens of Hamilton County may recognize it by its previous [...]
Donating Children’s Shoes is Keen Act
All right everyone; start gathering all your kiddo’s outgrown shoes, including sandals, rain and winter boots and slippers. Now put them in a box and donate them to Keen Children’s Shoe store in Carmel. For over five years Keen’s has collected over 2,000 pairs of shoes. That’s 4,000 individual shoes, for 4,000 little feet and [...]
Z’s More Than Just Good Food
You may know the spot, the restaurant visible along I-465 W as you head toward Castleton. If you’ve lived here a while, you’ll remember it was once the Tijuana Yacht Club. We discovered a new place to dine in this same unique location. It’s called Z’s Oyster Bar and Steakhouse, and if you haven’t been [...]
The Daycare, Preschool Dilemma
Child care: what’s a parent to do? Is the daycare center down the block the place for you or should you choose the preschool at your church? Is the center licensed or is it registered, and what’s the difference between the two anyway? What, if any, curriculum do they use? What ages do they take [...]
New Association Brings Arts Community, Residents Together
As Carmel’s Arts & Design District continues to grow and prosper, some area business owners are coming together, united by a common vision for the community: one that includes positive business owner communication, philanthropy, and giving back to the community, not to mention enticing more foot traffic into the District. The result? ADDBAC, or Arts [...]
How One Carmel Restauranteur Increases Business
Gelato Da Vinci, the well-known bistro in Clay Terrace that offers the Italian version of ice cream has decided to take on a new endeavor…a nightly dinner and wine menu! “We needed to change, increase traffic and just do something different,” said Jim Colvin, one of the owners. “To survive a changed economy, we have [...]
Carmel Plastic Surgeon Opens Wellness Center
Winslow Facial Plastic Surgery has a new home in Carmel. The pyramid style, Asian-themed building along 116th Street, just west of Keystone Avenue, is now home to a full-service wellness center—the Winslow Facial Plastic Surgery and Fusion Spa. During their four years in their previous location at 755 West Carmel Drive, Dr. Catherine Winslow and [...]
Get a Massage and Help Susan G. Komen for the Cure
On Tuesday, September 15, 2009, all five Central Indiana Massage Envy clinics (including the two in Carmel) will team up with the Indianapolis affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure to help win the fight against breast cancer by hosting Massage for the Cure. During this one-day event, Massage Envy clinics will offer [...]
