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Posted on: April 12, 2023

Fishers invites youth to engage with local government through Citizen Academies

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Fishers youth are invited to explore the inner workings of local government through the City’s annual Mayor’s Youth Academy, the Fishers Police Department Teen Academy, and the new Fishers Health Department Teen Academy. Registration i...

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Posted on: March 13, 2023

CRG Residential, City of Fishers Break Ground on $135 Million Development At 96th St & Allisonville

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CRG Residential and the City of Fishers officially broke ground today on a $135 million mixed-use project at the northwest corner of 96th Street and Allisonville Road. The River Place development includes a premium apartment community, for-sale townhomes,...

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Posted on: September 14, 2022

$1.1 billion in economic development, entertainment projects coming to Fishers

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Fishers City officials announced today more than $1.1 billion in economic and entertainment investments. This is the largest single-day announcement in Fishers’ history. The projects will be presented to the Fishers City Council on Monday, September 19.

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Posted on: July 12, 2022

Maker Playground Awarded ‘Innovation in Design’ by NPRA, Named Host Location for Make48

The Maker Playground, a maker space created and managed by Fishers Parks, was awarded ‘Best Innovation in Design’ by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). The Maker Playground was also recently announced as host of the 2...

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Posted on: April 18, 2022

New Arts & Municipal Complex Design and Programming Unveiled at April City Council Meeting

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The City of Fishers presented the design and programming plans for its new Arts & Municipal Complex this evening to its City Council during a public Work Session. The City sought RFPQs for a new Complex in the fall of 2021 after receiving engineering ...

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Posted on: December 28, 2021

Fishers Health Department Asks Hoosiers to Get Boosters, Expands Hours for Vaccine Clinic

Fishers Health Department announced Monday that it will expand its hours of operation for the Fishers Vaccination Clinic. This move is in direct response to rapidly increasing COVID cases and decreasing hospital and ICU availability. The expanded hours ar...

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Posted on: September 21, 2021

Mayor Scott Fadness Presents 2022 Fishers City Budget to Residents, City Council

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Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness presented the 2022 Fishers City Budget to residents and the Fishers City Council for the first reading and public hearing last night. The presentation follows several public meetings held since August 2021 to provide details of...

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Posted on: October 16, 2020

Fishers Test Kitchen Announces Pop-Up Concept, One Trick Pony, to Food Line Up

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The Fishers Test Kitchen (FTK), a restaurant accelerator developed by the City of Fishers and Launch Fishers, has announced a pop-up restaurant concept from Chef Neal Brown. One Trick Pony will serve up diner-style burgers and fries as part of the lineup ...

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Posted on: October 1, 2020

Fishers launches Community Wellbeing Survey

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The City of Fishers launched a community-wide Fishers Wellbeing Survey today in an effort to better serve residents’ needs. Mayor Scott Fadness is calling on residents to complete the 10-minute anonymous survey that will measure the wellbeing of...

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Posted on: September 28, 2020

Thrive Social Club launches in Fishers

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A new social club for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities has launched in Fishers. The mission of the Thrive Social Club is to connect citizens of all abilities in our community to participate in life enriching social activities. &...

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Posted on: September 23, 2020

FFD Chief Steven Orusa installed as Indiana State Fire Chiefs Association President

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Fishers Fire Chief Steven Orusa has been elected as President of the Indiana State Fire Chiefs Association.  Since its inception in 1926, the Indiana Fire Chiefs Association (IFCA) has worked to promote excellence in Indiana's fire and emergency ...

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Posted on: September 15, 2020

Mayor Fadness appointed to FCC’s Intergovernmental Advisory Committee

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The City of Fishers announced today that Mayor Scott Fadness has been appointed to the Federal Communications Commission’s Intergovernmental Advisory Committee (IAC). In this role, Mayor Fadness gives the Fishers community a stronger voice regar...

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Posted on: September 15, 2020

Fishers Test Kitchen Announces Call Out for Next Round of Restaurant Entrepreneurs

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The Fishers Test Kitchen, a restaurant accelerator developed by the City of Fishers and Launch Fishers, is seeking applicants interested in developing a new restaurant concept for the food hall serving the Sun King Innovation Brewery at The Yard at Fisher...

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Posted on: September 8, 2020

Fishers Earns AAA Bond Rating from S&P Global Ratings, Recognizes Fishers’ Fiscally Conservative Pol

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Today, the City of Fishers announced the S&P Global Ratings report qualifying Fishers’ credit rating as AAA, the highest possible rating for a municipality. The AAA rating not only signals to creditors that Fishers’ fiscally conser...

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Posted on: September 3, 2020

Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness Launches Challenge to 500 Residents to Undergo Interrupting Racism Train

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Today, Mayor Scott Fadness launched a challenge to Fishers residents to begin a series of efforts to dismantle racism in our community. As its first priority, the City of Fishers has committed to sponsoring 500 residents to undergo Interrupting Racism tra...

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Posted on: August 10, 2020

Fishers Launches New Lifestyle Blog

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The City of Fishers has announced today the launch of its new lifestyle blog site, ThisIsFishers.com.

The site is the official blog of the city that embodies what it means to be uniquely Fishers. The new blog showcases how we live, work, learn, and play in...

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Posted on: August 3, 2020

Fishers Arts & Culture Commission Approves Art Funding, Outlines Priorities

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The Fishers Arts & Culture Commission, established in 2019, approved several new art projects for several locations in the Nickel Plate Cultural District. The Commission received $460,853 for projects from the City of Fishers and plan to use $375,000 ...

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Posted on: June 24, 2020

Carmel-based Round Room Holdings, Inc. Moving Headquarters to Fishers, Acquiring Former Roche Buildi

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Round Room Holdings, Inc., the privately held company owning several businesses in the wireless retail space and ancillary markets, announces today it is relocating its Carmel corporate headquarters to Fishers. The company acquired the former Roche campus...

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Posted on: June 19, 2020

Fishers Health Department adds free COVID-19 testing for children, ages 12-17

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Today, the Fishers Health Department announced it is expanding its free COVID-19 testing to all residents aged 12 and up. The FHD COVID-19 testing program, which was launched in April, has tested more than 3,000 residents.Parents and guardians may begin s...

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Posted on: June 8, 2020

Mayor Scott Fadness Appoints Monica Heltz as Public Health Director, Administrator of the Fishers He

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Mayor Scott Fadness announced his appointment of Monica Heltz, DNP, MPH, APRN as Public Health Director the Fishers Health Department. The Fishers Health Department Board approved the hire and appointment of Heltz at its last board meeting.In her role as ...

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Posted on: June 3, 2020

City of Fishers launches Fishers Connect App

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The City of Fishers has launched a new mobile app to provide residents with a one-stop-shop for City services. The Fishers Connect app provides an easy way for residents to report non-emergency issues within the community related to City maintained roadwa...

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Posted on: May 20, 2020

Memorial Day in Fishers

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The City of Fishers invites residents to join a virtual, day-long remembrance of our fallen heroes this Memorial Day, May 25. The City’s annual in-person ceremony has been cancelled due to COVID-19.The event includes:Virtual Ceremony Th...

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Posted on: April 23, 2020

Mayor Fadness Outlines Testing Access, Economic Recovery Plan in response to COVID-19

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Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness announced his plan to lead Fishers through a bold agenda to support the health and economic recovery of Fishers in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. The $2.5 million Fishers Recovery Plan will launch COVID-19 testing fo...

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Posted on: March 30, 2020

The Indiana IoT Lab Celebrates 2nd Anniversary and Release of State of IoT Report 2020

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The Indiana IoT Lab is hosting a virtual gathering on Tuesday, March 31st at 2 p.m. to celebrate its second-anniversary and release of the State of IoT 2020 report. The Fishers-based lab will publish the 102-page report analyzing Indiana’s tech ...

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Posted on: March 30, 2020

The Indiana IoT Lab Celebrates 2nd Anniversary and Release of State of IoT Report 2020

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The Indiana IoT Lab is hosting a virtual gathering on Tuesday, March 31st at 2 p.m. to celebrate its second-anniversary and release of the State of IoT 2020 report. The Fishers-based lab will publish the 102-page report analyzing Indiana’s tech ...

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Posted on: March 18, 2020

Fishers Issues Temporary Stay for Solicitation Permits

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Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness issued a temporary stay on all permitted solicitations within city limits. This action includes business-related solicitors only and is intended to reduce the number of people interacting with each other to slow the spread of C...

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Posted on: March 16, 2020

Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness Declares Local Disaster Emergency, Travel Advisory Watch

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Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness announced today the declaration of a local disaster emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Fadness executed Executive Order No. 1 effective March 17, 2020.

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Posted on: March 5, 2020

City of Fishers celebrates community volunteers at fourth-annual City of Service Awards

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The City of Fishers hosted its fourth annual City of Service Awards last night to recognize the dedicated volunteers who have donated their time and talent to the Fishers community.

Last night’s award winners included:

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Posted on: February 20, 2020

Fishers celebrates Disability Awareness Month in March

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The City of Fishers and Fishers Advisory Committee on Disability will host their fourth annual, month-long celebration of National Disability Awareness Month in March. The celebration, presented by Conner Prairie and Fishers YMCA, strives to bring awarene...

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Posted on: January 21, 2020

Fishers Test Kitchen welcomes new southern comfort food concept from King Dough Pizza owners

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Southern-inspired comfort food will be on the menu beginning next month when Fishers Test Kitchen and partners Sun King Brewing open their doors at the new culinary complex, The Yard at Fishers District.

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Posted on: November 1, 2019

Fishers Mental Health Inter-Faith Committee Launches Fishers Cares, a Network of Support for Mental

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The Fishers Mental Health Initiative inter-faith committee announced today a new program to benefit those who seek help in their mental health journey. Fishers Cares is a collaborative program that spans several inter-faith places of worship and businesse...

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Posted on: October 7, 2019

Fishers residents can now buy groceries and renew their vehicle registration at Kroger

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Making your grocery list for next week? If your vehicle registration is due soon or you need to print a copy of your driving record make sure to add those items to your list! The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) and Kroger have partnered to bring a ...

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Posted on: September 16, 2019

Fishers ranked #3 in MONEY’s 10 Best Places to Live 2019

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Fishers is one of the best places to lives in America, according to MONEY’s Top 10 Best Places to Live 2019. MONEY unveiled its annual list earlier today, ranking Fishers as number 3—the only Indiana city to make the top 10.

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Posted on: September 4, 2019

‘Turquoise Table’ movement comes to Hamilton County

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Don’t be surprised if you see strangers gathering around a blue table to socialize and play games together. That’s because the Turquoise Table movement, a national project to create community among residents and visitors, is here in Hamilton County with t...

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Posted on: August 29, 2019

Hear the Sweet Sound of Blues at the NPD AMP

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End the summer with Fishers Blues Fest, a Fishers Labor Day tradition! The free, two-night event includes performances by renowned local and national blues artists. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., no tickets required.Friday, August 30

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  • Paul Linden & H...
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Posted on: July 9, 2019

Fishers hosts first Arts Crawl of the summer next week in partnership with Fishers Arts Council

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The Fishers Arts Crawl returns on Friday, July 19, with an evening of art, music, and shopping in downtown Fishers. Stroll through the Nickel Plate District—recently designated as a Statewide Cultural District—and enjoy local ...

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Posted on: May 20, 2019

City of Fishers hosts second-annual Spark!Fishers festival June 28 & 29

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The second-annual Spark!Fishers festival, ignited by First Internet Bank, returns June 28 and 29 to the Nickel Plate District in the heart of downtown Fishers. The celebration is packed full of family-favorites and Independence Day traditions, while showc...

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Posted on: May 1, 2019

Fishers Dedicates Month of May to Mental Health Awareness

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Today, Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness proclaimed the month of May as Mental Health Awareness Month. The proclamation kicks off a month-long campaign that will continue the efforts of the Mental Health Initiative in making Fishers a community that embraces me...

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Posted on: April 26, 2019

Statement from Mayor Scott Fadness on HSE School Board Discrimination Policy

Although I recognize and respect the division of authority between our school system and city government, I cannot abdicate my role as a community leader. Our community continues to be viewed and recognized as one of the best cities in the nation to live ...

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Posted on: April 16, 2019

City of Fishers Releases Call for Applications for Fishers Test Kitchen Restaurant Accelerator

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The City of Fishers today launched a search for chefs who will become the first occupants of its restaurant accelerator, the Fishers Test Kitchen. The accelerator, the first in the state, will open this fall within the new Sun King Brewing in The Yard at ...

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Posted on: April 8, 2019

Jason Taylor named City of Fishers Engineering Director

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Today, Mayor Scott Fadness announced Jason Taylor will succeed Jeff Hill, who announced his departure from the City of Fishers in March after nearly seven years as engineering director. Taylor is a former assistant director of engineering at the City of F...

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Posted on: March 25, 2019

City of Fishers to celebrate National Vietnam War Veterans Day on Friday

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The City of Fishers —a Commemorative Partner of the Vietnam War Commemoration—will celebrate National Vietnam War Veterans Day with a free public ceremony on Friday, March 29. The ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. at Liberty Plaza in front of Fishers Ci...

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Posted on: March 18, 2019

Fishers Selected as Finalist for RWJF Culture of Health Prize

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Today, Fishers announced it was chosen as a finalist for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Culture of Health Prize. As a 2019 finalist, Fishers is one step closer to the national Prize which honors communities that are bringing partners together a...

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Posted on: March 7, 2019

First Internet Bank announced as presenting sponsor for Spark!Fishers 2019

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The City of Fishers has announced First Internet Bank as the presenting sponsor for the second-annual Spark!Fishers festival this summer. After a successful debut in 2018, the community-led festival will return to the Nickel Plate District with a weekend-...

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Posted on: February 28, 2019

City of Fishers Opens City Services Building

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The City of Fishers will open the City Services Building (3 Municipal Drive) effective Friday, March 1, 2019. Housed in the former Fishers Police Station, the City Services Building will now offer a one-stop-shop for residents who need to conduct business...

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Posted on: February 25, 2019

Fishers to celebrate National Disability Awareness Month in March

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The City of Fishers and Fishers Advisory Committee on Disability will kick off their annual celebration of National Disability Awareness Month this Friday. The month-long celebration, presented by Conner Prairie, strives to bring awareness to what life is...

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Posted on: February 18, 2019

Resident Input Showcased as Draft Nickel Plate Trail Master Plan Unveiled

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FISHERS, IND. -- Fishers City Council and City leadership were joined by over two hundred community members as members of the committee presented the Nickel Plate Trail Master Plan 2040 to the public. The development of the Master Plan began in September ...

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Posted on: December 18, 2018

Fishers announces members of inaugural Arts & Culture Commission

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The City of Fishers announced today the newly appointed members of the inaugural Fishers Arts & Culture Commission. The Commission will become effective in January.

In August, Fishers City Council adopted an ordinance to create the Commission to facili...

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Posted on: December 7, 2018

Fishers’ Nickel Plate District receives Statewide Cultural District designation

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The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) Board has voted to officially designate the City of Fishers’ Nickel Plate District as a Statewide Cultural District. The designation was approved at today’s IAC Quarterly Business Meeting.

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Posted on: November 15, 2018

One-of-a-Kind Makerspace, Design Center to Build in Fishers, Boost Trade Entrepreneurship

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Hub and Spoke founder David Decker, president of OnPoint Real Estate Solutions Travis Tucker, and Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness announced today the City’s latest partnership to foster entrepreneurship and early workforce development. Partners Decker and Tuc...

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Posted on: September 20, 2018

City of Fishers named Emerging Arts Champion of the Year by Nickel Plate Arts

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The City of Fishers was recognized at last week’s Nickel Plate Arts Awards as the Emerging Arts Champion of the Year. This honor is awarded annually to an individual or entity that supports local arts and artists through collaboration, promotion...

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Posted on: September 18, 2018

Fishers Planning Committee Announces Community Effort to Solicit Ideas for New Kind of Public Space

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As the City of Fishers gears up to transform the Nickel Plate Railroad into a whole new kind of public space, the Fishers Nickel Plate Trail Master Planning Committee invites the public to participate in the planning process, to join in the conversation a...

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Posted on: August 9, 2018

Team selected to design one-of-a-kind experience along Nickel Plate Trail

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The City of Fishers’ Nickel Plate Trail Master Planning Committee is excited to announce the selection of NBBJ and Ex2 Partners, who will work collaboratively to facilitate a master plan for a unique experience along the Nickel Plate Trail from 96th Stree...

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Posted on: August 2, 2018

Fishers Entrepreneur Steve Cage Donates $63,000 to Fishers Parks Foundation

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Fishers Parks & Recreation and the Fishers Parks Foundation announced today the donation of $63,000 from Steve Cage, a Fishers resident and entrepreneur. As an avid pickleball player, Cage’s donation will pay for the addition of two challeng...

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Posted on: June 18, 2018

Hageman Group Proposes New Tech Park Gateway Building in Partnership with the City of Fishers

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Hageman Group Proposes New Tech Park Gateway Building in Partnership with the City of Fishers

May 30, 2018 (FISHERS, IND.) – The Hageman Group, in partnership with the City of Fishers, today announced its intent to build a Class-A multi-story office buildi...

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Posted on: May 31, 2018

Federal Surface Transportation Board Grants Nickel Plate Rail Line Owners Permission to Pursue Rail

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The Federal Surface Transportation Board today issued its decision granting the owners of the Nickel Plate Rail, the Cities of Fishers and Noblesville and Hamilton County, with the ability to convert the Nickel Plate Rail into a pedestrian trail pursuant ...

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Posted on: May 30, 2017

Mayor Fadness Plans 70-Acre Waterfront Park at Geist Reservoir

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May 30, 2017 (FISHERS, IND.) – Mayor Scott Fadness announced plans today to invest in a 70-acre waterfront park at Geist Reservoir. The park will be developed at the last-remaining undeveloped parcel of the 1,900 acre reservoir, located approxim...

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Posted on: February 17, 2022

CRG Residential Proposes $98 Million Development At 96th Street and Allisonville Road, Donates 25 Ac

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CRG Residential announced today a $98 million mixed-use project at the northwest corner of 96th Street and Allisonville Road. The project will include multi-family, townhomes, and commercial retail space situated next to the recently announced 98-acre par...

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