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For Immediate Release: September 05, 2023
Media Contact: Max Wing | max@downtownindy.org

End of summer openings Downtown: August 2023

Lifestyle brand pop-up, three new Circle Centre businesses, chef-designed salad spot, and more have chosen Downtown Indy as a new home this month

Downtown Indianapolis continues to see exciting momentum with multiple business openings catering to foodies and shoppers alike. Both the Stutz building and Circle Centre Mall welcomed new fashion retailers in August, with the former operating in partnership with the City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development’s (Indy DMD) St’Artup317 program. Downtown residents can also find a new salad restaurant in Salesforce Tower, a candy store in Circle Centre, and a new location for Indiana Members Credit Union’s Downtown branch. Read on for a comprehensive list of what opened this past month in Downtown Indy.

Indiana Members Credit Union, 50 N Pennsylvania St

Previously located at 136 N Delaware St, Indiana Members Credit Union shifted its Downtown location this month to a Monument Circle adjacent storefront with 2,725-square-footage. The credit union’s new branch, which previously operated as Dick’s Bodacious Bar-B-Q until September 2020, is positioned “…with higher visibility and more foot traffic,” according to CEO John Newett. Read more HERE.

Prox Salads, 111 Monument Cir

Offering dine-in and take-out Monday – Friday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Prox Salads opened its latest location on the first floor of Salesforce Tower right across from the Yolk restaurant space. These chef-designed salads, such as the “Buffalo Indy” with marinated chicken breast, pretzel sticks, and cucumbers, are currently available under a limited menu release with new items to be introduced shortly. Prox also specializes in catering orders including boxed lunches, vegetable trays, sandwiches, and more for your next work meeting or social event.

We Don’t Run From Adversity + St’Artup317, 1060 N Capitol Ave

As the first participant in the St’Artup317 program, the lifestyle brand We Don’t Run From Adversity (WDRFA) makes its home in Maker’s Alley at the historic Stutz building. From August to Spring, WDRFA will operate out of a 500-square-foot retail space, located off 11th Street, with merchandise ranging from leather goods to branded apparel. The retail incubator initiative, made possible by Indy DMD, works to support small businesses Downtown while empowering underrepresented entrepreneurs. WDRFA is open Wednesdays – Sundays from 12 – 7 p.m.

Apollo’s Fine Fashions, 49 W Maryland St, Circle Centre

With new items hitting the store floor every week, Apollo's Fine Fashions is an active-wear clothing retailer for both men and women. Now on the second level of Circle Centre Mall, customers can find jeans, custom tee shirts, hats, hoodies, and more. See further details on the retailer’s Facebook page.

Auspicious Boutique, 49 W Maryland St, Circle Centre

Featuring an ever-changing collection of fashion and accessories, gifts, home décor, and yoga and meditation goods, Auspicious Boutique has something for shoppers of all ages on level three of Circle Centre Mall.

Eazy Peazy Candy, 49 W Maryland St, Circle Centre

Specializing in sugary sweet treats, Eazy Peazy Candy has a variety of candy, flavored lemonades, and other delicious desserts and snacks on level two of Circle Centre Mall. Mallgoers can also indulge in quick meal options like hot dogs and walking tacos. Anyone with a sweet tooth should be sure to stop by!

What’s in the pipeline?

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