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A Jam-Packed Weekend of Fourth of July Family Fun is Just Around the Corner in Westfield, IN!
Jun 30 2026The Fourth of July is always an exciting time in Westfield, IN. This year, Independence Day celebrations in Westfield are set to be even bigger and better, befitting the buzz around America 250. Events get underway on Thursday, July 2, and continue into the weekend. Westfield Economic Development encourages residents, businesses,...
Public Art Is Economic Development
Jun 30 2026Westfield’s next major public art installation, Hold the Stars, will do more than add a beautiful new landmark to our city. It will help tell a story about who we are, what we value, and where we are going.Created by Indiana-based artist and historian Aaron S. Coleman, Hold the Stars...
A community often experiences economic development through visible results: a new business opening its doors, a new housing complex taking shape, or an exciting seasonal event tied to a local amenity. What is often less visible is the extensive work that happens behind the scenes to ensure those opportunities strengthen...
New Westfield store to offer gourmet popcorn
Jun 25 2026Ed Koczan used to play “shopkeeper” when he was a kid and he’s made that childhood dream a reality with his new store, Pop Junction, a small-batch specialty popcorn shop in the heart of Westfield.Koczan, a Westfield resident since 2012, has worked in sales and marketing and said he started...
Westfield Grand Park zoning district proposed
Jun 25 2026The Westfield City Council recently reviewed a proposed new zoning district for Grand Park, an update to the area’s master plan. The proposal, introduced during the council’s June 22 meeting, would establish design standards and permitted uses for the area.The proposal goes to the Westfield Plan Commission July 6 for...
Westfield, IN (2026) – Schaaf CPA Group, a Westfield-based CPA firm, has announced plans to construct a new headquarters just north of its current location at 110 N. Union Street, reinforcing their commitment to staying in downtown Westfield. The new two-story, 9,000-square-foot office building will be located on approximately one...
Hamilton County has 124 licensed child care programs that offer a combined 14,594 seats. Yet 3,216 more spots are still needed. In early May, Invest Hamilton County, the county’s central economic development organization, launched a Childcare Action Dashboard that tracks the current state of child care in the county.Click here...
The City of Westfield, in partnership with GANGGANG, has selected Indiana-based multidisciplinary artist Aaron S. Coleman to create a transformational public art installation that honors the city’s historical ties to the Underground Railroad and the Quaker families who helped guide enslaved individuals on their path to freedom. 900 North Studios...
Broad Ripple Seafood Market opens
Jun 3 2026Broad Ripple Seafood Market had a ribbon cutting June 1 for its new restaurant at 231 Park St. in Westfield.Housed in the former Greek’s Pizza building, it is the fourth restaurant Park Street between Poplar Street and Mill Street in the western portion of downtown Westfield.“The foot traffic that you...
Sports-related businesses will be the focus of the City of Westfield’s Market Court Level Up Incubator development at 18160 Market Court.During the May 18 Westfield Redevelopment Commission meeting, Jenell Fairman, Westfield executive chief of economic and community development, presented an update on the concept, which the commission began publicly discussing...
Siblings John and Sara Sidery plan to open an Olympus Wealth Strategies office at 108 N. Union St. in downtown Westfield. It is expected to open sometime in August.Westfield natives who recently moved back to the city, John founded Olympus Wealth Strategies in Little Rock, Ark., and looks forward to...
Schaaf HQ, tax abatement approved by council
May 13 2026A new building for Westfield-based Schaaf CPA Group and a tax abatement for the property was approved unanimously by the Westfield City Council during its May 11 meeting.Westfield-based Schaaf CPA Group will construct an accounting office at 302 N. Union St., a few blocks from its current office at 111...
Update: Westfield city councilors approved plans for the Trace Commons development on May 11, 2026. The project will be built adjacent to the Midland Trace Trail and will include ground-floor retail with about 300 apartment units and additional commercial buildings. The project also includes 30 townhomes that are planned for...
Westfield High School Earns National DistinctionThe campus was recognized as a Model PLC at Work School for demonstrating sustained growth in student learning and teacher collaboration over three years. Click here to view the complete article.
An exciting new vision is taking shape for downtown Westfield, filled with green spaces, gathering places, and pedestrian-friendly trails and sidewalks that will strengthen the business community by creating a livable, walkable, workable, and shoppable urban core. In the years to come, the City of Westfield and the Westfield Economic...
City Selects Nicholas Family of Companies as developer for Grand Park District Ice Hockey Facility
Mar 4 2026WESTFIELD, IN (March 4, 2026) – The City of Westfield today announced it has selected Nicholas Family of Companies as the selected offeror for a new ice hockey facility in the Grand Park District, pending final contract negotiations. The project evaluation committee will provide the recommendation to the Westfield Redevelopment...
A new seafood market and restaurant is coming to downtown Westfield, bringing a fresh seafood concept to the city’s growing dining scene.Broad Ripple Seafood North and Bar is planned at the former Greek’s Pizzeria at 31 Park St. Owner Todd Reisenbigler said demolition is expected to begin in February, with...
H Steakhouse is a family affair for owner
Feb 1 2026H Steakhouse is set to open soon Feb. 7 at 207 Mill St. in downtown Westfield. Owned by veteran restaurateur Henri Najem, the restaurant is in many ways a family affair.Henri’s wife, Shelley, oversees interior design for the large building on two parcels on the corner of Mill and Jersey...
As we emerge from the holiday season and start working in earnest on the business of a new year, the Westfield Economic Development Department is proud to reflect on what 2025 delivered for our community’s economic future. This year was about laying the groundwork strategically, collaboratively, and with long-term impact...
The transformation of downtown Westfield is moving briskly. Plans for increased density, housing, retail space and public plazas though the center of town is set to take shape in 2026.The revamp of downtown is a collaboration of the city’s economic development, public works and the parks departments. The Union at...