Archive for category: Business

Vineyard, Interest in Plans for a Winery Growing at Geist

Vineyard, Interest in Plans for a Winery Growing at Geist

3 / October 18, 2010 11:53 am

Grape vines planted just off of Carroll Road have neighbors talking. “We have five to 10 people a week stopping by and asking about what we’re doing,” said Scott Hamilton, an Indiana State University graduate and unofficial caretaker of the [...]

Transformation Artist: JoAnn Barsten

Transformation Artist: JoAnn Barsten

0 / October 16, 2010 8:32 am

You might say Geist resident JoAnn Barsten, with her company JoAnn’s Impressions, is in the business of transformation. Because with her eagle eye for color and extreme attention to detail, Barsten transforms homes from ordinary to extraordinary, from almost chic [...]

Cool Pizza Place Opens at Geist

Cool Pizza Place Opens at Geist

1 / October 13, 2010 2:10 pm

A new pizza place is now open in the Geist/Fishers area offering a variety of “cool creations” and a fun atmosphere as well! Cool River Pizza is located at 12664 E. 116th Street, next to Yogi’s. The décor takes you [...]

All That Glitters Is Not Gold!

All That Glitters Is Not Gold!

1 / September 24, 2010 1:21 pm

Shakespeare knew back in 1596 that “all that glitters is not gold.” Geist resident Marnie Cole knows it too. What glitters for her is silver. Silpada sterling silver jewelry. Ten years ago, Marnie was a new mom making the transition [...]

Tasteful Times Now Open at Geist

Tasteful Times Now Open at Geist

0 / September 20, 2010 5:45 am

A new tasty treat of a store has opened its doors in the Geist/Fishers area. It is “Tasteful Times” – a gourmet food shop that offers specialty foods but, also a little more. Located at Olio and 116th Street (11677 [...]

The Bakery at Geist Opening Soon: So Sweeeet!

The Bakery at Geist Opening Soon: So Sweeeet!

8 / August 30, 2010 5:56 am

Can you imagine strolling into a real Geist bakery and having the luxury of choosing between freshly made creations such as blueberry muffins, spice scones, or delicate croissants with jam? Wouldn’t it be convenient to grab a cup of coffee [...]

Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice… Hair Bows

Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice… Hair Bows

0 / August 13, 2010 7:30 am

Don’t let names like the “Madison” or “Charleston” fool you; they are neither cities nor famous hotels. They are none other than hair bows. Sisters Lori Cushman and Jennifer Cox are definitely not lacking in inspired creativity when it comes [...]

New Virtual Stock Club Launches

New Virtual Stock Club Launches

0 / August 12, 2010 10:45 am

Think you can beat the stock market? Have a fantasy football or baseball team? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, we have a new game for you. Fishers-based Samex Capital and atGeist.com have partnered to bring you [...]

Sweet Sensations and Baked Creations

Sweet Sensations and Baked Creations

0 / August 9, 2010 12:01 pm

When looking for a custom cookie designer for a girlfriend’s shower, I stumbled across Pat-a-Cakes and Cookies, Too in Noblesville. Their phone number was 867-YUMM. I thought to myself – this is already making me hungry and I haven’t even [...]

Geist Gets New Sushi House

Geist Gets New Sushi House

1 / August 4, 2010 11:07 am

If you’ve been waiting for a good sushi bar to pop up in the Geist neighborhood … it’s here! The Geist Sushi House is now open at 11647 Fox Road in the Geist Center. Sushi lovers are happy and, those [...]

Making Back to School Time a Breeze

Making Back to School Time a Breeze

1 / July 30, 2010 5:41 am

The summer is ending and your children are filled with just as many emotions as you are except they might differ greatly from yours. Your child could be sad their break is over, worried about starting a new class or [...]

Community Supported Agriculture Concept Explained

Community Supported Agriculture Concept Explained

0 / July 27, 2010 9:30 am

“Community-supported agriculture (CSA) is a socio-economic model of agriculture and food distribution,” according to Wikipedia. I had no idea what CSA stood for few weeks ago. The CSA concept was not born yesterday. Although farming becomes more distanced from the [...]

Daylight Donuts Comes to Geist

Daylight Donuts Comes to Geist

0 / July 16, 2010 1:21 pm

Finally, a doughnut shop in Geist! Okay, it had to be said… because that is exactly what Bradd Morse has been hearing since he opened Daylight Donuts at 116th and Olio Road! Daylight Donuts is in the small string of [...]

Geist Area Olympian Returns Home to Open Training Facility

Geist Area Olympian Returns Home to Open Training Facility

0 / July 13, 2010 4:32 am

When you ask Greenfield native Jaycie Phelps about her experiences competing at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, the gold-medal-winning gymnast expresses a somewhat unexpected sentiment. “To me, it was just another meet,” explained Phelps. “You always went into [...]

Purrs and Gurrs Teams Up with Humane Society

Purrs and Gurrs Teams Up with Humane Society

0 / July 12, 2010 5:07 am

A popular Geist pet boutique is stepping up to help the Hamilton County Humane Society find good homes for some animals. There is a record 350 cats at the shelter this summer. Cats are everywhere, roaming the hallways and sleeping [...]

The Sweet, Natural Health Benefits of Honey

The Sweet, Natural Health Benefits of Honey

0 / June 19, 2010 4:27 am

Honey is frequently mentioned in the Bible as one of the principal things for use in a human’s life. Since ancient times it was used as a wholesome food and a helpful medicine. For years I have questioned how to [...]

An Agent’s Insurance For a Better Life

0 / June 5, 2010 12:02 pm

One Geist area insurance agent is showing off her guns! Little guns, as Haleh Krauter would say, but guns that she has worked hard for and showed off in a fun photo on Venice Beach where she recently vacationed with [...]

Jewels Make Designer Rich in Life

Jewels Make Designer Rich in Life

0 / May 25, 2010 10:52 am

Covered in glittering gems of blue, green, and almost every other color in the rainbow, Jill Willey’s dining room is as close to a candy store for grown women as you are ever likely to find. Necklaces of every shape [...]

Try Before You Buy: Premium Sustainable Coffee Roasted to Order

Try Before You Buy: Premium Sustainable Coffee Roasted to Order

0 / May 18, 2010 5:34 am

There is an old truth that says: You can only succeed in doing what you love to do. It was quite easy for David Darga to determine the kind of business he wanted to pursue after leaving a research and [...]

Meet Jason and Kelly Byrd of Geist Martial Arts

Meet Jason and Kelly Byrd of Geist Martial Arts

1 / May 14, 2010 7:15 am

My son has been taking karate classes at Geist Martial Arts near Fox and Oaklandon Roads and just loving it. I had a chance to interview the owners, Jason and Kelly Byrd, to learn more about them and how they [...]