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The National Federation of Independent Business’ “optimism index” in September was listed at 90.8, which is lower than the group’s 49-year average—98—for the 21st consecutive month.

After 13 years in business, the owner of Mass Ave's Homespun: Modern Handmade is liquidating the shop's inventory before closing for good.

The Mass Ave. store is liquidating the remaining product from hundreds of vendors. The boutique offered items from local artists and crafters.

Shop that sells goods made by Midwest artisans opened in Irvington in 2010 and moved to Mass Ave in 2014.

We found the most heartfelt gifts at local shops for the loveliest of holidays.

Take some comfort of home on your next road trip by tossing these locally sourced items in the car before you get behind the wheel. 

May 19, 2021 / 06:30 PM EST INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Starting June 7, people in Marion County who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will no longer need to wear masks unless required in businesses. Marion County first mandated mask-wearing on July 9 during the coronavirus pandemic. Mayor Joe Hogsett says waiting until June 7 allows Indianapolis to get past the Indianapolis 500 and other large events in a safe manner. Drew Slager, an Indianapolis resident, said that the upcoming end to the mas...

Apr 14, 2021 / 04:49 AM EST INDIANAPOLIS (WISH)– Homespun: Modern Handmade is a boutique, gallery and workshop that has spent more than a decade devoted to serving contemporary handmade crafted goods to the people of Indianapolis. The shop is packed with the work of more than 400 artists both in Indiana and across the country. From t-shirts and jewelry to locally made jam and hot sauce, owner Amanda Mauer Taflinger believes that “every object tells a story.” She says some of the makers ha...

Entertainment, dining and a hotel are rejuvenating the former Coca-Cola Bottling Plant. Author: Mary Milz Updated: 8:46 PM EST January 5, 2021 INDIANAPOLIS — People are finally getting a taste of the citys newest hotspot.  Tuesday morning, the Garage Food Hall in the Bottleworks District opened to the public. Its housed in a 36,000-square-foot space that was once a garage for the Coca-Cola Bottling Plant, built in 1931. The sprawling space is now home to 14 lo...