Archive for category: Business

New Retro Geist T-Shirts Available

New Retro Geist T-Shirts Available

1 / February 24, 2009 1:43 pm

Remember when the only retail at Geist was Vance’s Bait & Boat Shop at the corner of Fall Creek and Brooks School Road? This is a throw back t-shirt commemorating the old “bait shop” at Geist Reservoir. Each Hanes Beefy-T [...]

Latest Newsletter Distribution Map

Latest Newsletter Distribution Map

0 / February 19, 2009 6:29 am

In case you didn’t know, we mail around 10,000 copies of the “atGeist Community Newsletter” per month and put another 2,000+ out in the local Kroger and Marsh supermarkets for retail distribution. Here is our latest distribution map which shows [...]

Fireside Grill Opens With New Owner, Fresh Start

Fireside Grill Opens With New Owner, Fresh Start

11 / February 15, 2009 7:55 am

Pendleton entrepreneur Jim Henderson has been eyeing a place to open a restaurant for years. Owner of the Move Crew and a few PODS franchises, Henderson has been collecting menus from some of his favorite eateries in hopes that one [...]

How to Protect Wealth in Challenging Economic Times

0 / February 9, 2009 9:33 pm

By Scott Noble, Samex Capital Partners – During challenging investment climates, we find ourselves reevaluating investment choices and the professionals we use. So how do we protect our hard earned wealth? There are two investment worlds available to you: Regulated [...]

Pat’s Pub to Open for St. Patrick’s Day

Pat’s Pub to Open for St. Patrick’s Day

11 / February 6, 2009 8:04 am

No, I’m not opening Pat’s pub in Geist…but, I do know who is! Pat’s Pub is the dream of Pat Lair–a man who’s been with the Indianapolis Metro Police Department for 23 years! Lair left last August, after being injured [...]

Indiana Vodka Hits Stores This Month

Indiana Vodka Hits Stores This Month

0 / February 4, 2009 8:09 pm

Indiana is known for car racing, corn and sports teams. But vodka? If Stuart Hobson has anything to say about it, fine spirits will make its mark right here in Hoosier territory. Thanks to Hobson, Indiana can now tout its [...]

Transforming to Travel Leaders

Transforming to Travel Leaders

1 / January 28, 2009 8:55 am

Geneva & Alex Kutin, the owners of Geist Carlson Wagonlit Travel location at 9745 Fall Creek Road proudly announced that after leading the way in travel for 15 years, they will be transforming into Travel Leaders. By adopting the new [...]

Geist Couple Opens Second ‘Eddy’s’ Location

Geist Couple Opens Second ‘Eddy’s’ Location

0 / January 21, 2009 1:12 pm

The recent economic downturn isn’t standing in the way of at least one area small business operator’s expansion plans. Geist residents Heather and Scott Foster have owned and operated Eddy’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill at Geist Marina for three years, [...]

Geist Realtor Analyzes Local Housing Market

0 / January 14, 2009 9:36 am

Reading the national headlines regarding real estate is enough to make one want to bury their head under the blanket and wait this market out.  However, the national headlines do not accurately depict what’s happening in our local market. “While [...]

The Fox Closes Suddenly, Shocking Staff, Patrons

23 / January 12, 2009 10:59 am

The Fox Pub & Grill closed its doors without warning this weekend, stunning faithful customers. Executive Chef Suzanne Rockwell says she was shocked to find this note on the door Sunday morning: “Sorry for the inconvenience. Reopening soon with: New [...]

Geist Jobs: What Does It Take to Be a Jazzercise Instructor?

Geist Jobs: What Does It Take to Be a Jazzercise Instructor?

1 / January 10, 2009 9:01 pm

My graduation from college is finally eminent this year, and, with that, the inevitable question of employment comes to mind. When asked what I want to do next, I jokingly reply, “Hopefully nothing!” I admit to being a bit apprehensive [...]

Infusion: The Hidden Treasure of Geist

Infusion: The Hidden Treasure of Geist

0 / January 9, 2009 2:11 pm

The Dining Divas met in Geist at Infusion restaurant, which claims to be “an introduction of something needed.” Open since March of 2007, Infusion offers a variety of made-from-scratch dishes prepared by Executive Chef Nicholas Brown. The restaurant is launching [...]

Geist Jazzercise Celebrates 5 Years

Geist Jazzercise Celebrates 5 Years

0 / January 9, 2009 10:28 am

Geist Jazzercise at 11691 Fox Road is celebrating a “moving” milestone — the fitness center’s five year anniversary! If you don’t know much about Jazzercise, it is the quintessential dancing aerobic exercise of the 80’s which is enjoying a huge [...]

Girls Night Out and Shopping: A Powerful Retail Combo

Girls Night Out and Shopping: A Powerful Retail Combo

1 / January 8, 2009 1:05 pm

Whether it’s convenient, economically smart or just plain social …home shopping parties are popping up all over. And these aren’t your mother’s Tupperware parties, anymore. Now skin care products, clothing and jewelry are all offered with wine and hors d’oeuvres! [...]

Ameriana Bank Contributes Over 1,100 Hours

0 / January 5, 2009 1:50 pm

Ameriana Bank, which employs only 166 people, contributed more than 1,100 volunteer hours in 2008 to the communities in which it serves. This was made possible by a volunteer program Ameriana implemented in January 2008. The program was designed to [...]

7 Toys for the Smart Mom’s Toy Box

7 Toys for the Smart Mom’s Toy Box

0 / December 1, 2008 8:01 am

Who says you have to refinance your house to buy those expensive “educational” toys? If you’re looking for fun ways to build your child’s brain skills without blowing your budget, take the advice of childhood development experts and focus on [...]

GeistHalf.com Relaunches

GeistHalf.com Relaunches

0 / November 23, 2008 6:53 am

This week, the Geist Half Marathon & 5K launched a new website for this year’s race to be held on Saturday, May 16th, 2009. New features include a volunteer sign-up page, enhanced course information, frequently asked questions, and links to [...]

GHPOA Crime Watch Meeting Tomorrow Night

0 / November 18, 2008 1:13 pm

Residents of Geist Harbours are invited to a special crime watch meeting tomorrow night, Wednesday November 19th, at 7:00 pm at the Geist Clubhouse. Neighborhood Patrol is hosting the meeting and bringing police from Indianapolis Metro Police, Hamilton County, and [...]

Geist Jewelers Designs New Generations Pendant Necklace

Geist Jewelers Designs New Generations Pendant Necklace

0 / November 18, 2008 11:47 am

Looking for a gift for your wife, mom, or grandmother? Geist Jewelers has just the gift. An original design by Dennis Morton at Geist Jewelers, the Generations Pendant is a custom-made necklace with stones representing family members set in gold [...]

Come On Baby, Light My Fire!

Come On Baby, Light My Fire!

0 / November 14, 2008 4:30 pm

Fire features can add tremendous value to your outdoor space. They have several benefits. As one of the five elements, fire creates emotional and physical warmth and creates a striking display that will enhance your space. There are several ways [...]