CSBN Meeting - 06/16/2026

The City of Carmel, Indiana held a Small Business Network meeting on June 16, 2026, focused on supporting local small businesses through networking, marketing, and community engagement. Key procurement-related discussions included the redevelopment of the C and O Property Project, a 68-acre mixed-use development planned to include retail, corporate headquarters, and residential units, currently in the due diligence phase with a developer. The mayor also highlighted challenges such as retail vacancy rates at 1%, transportation options for seniors, and public safety concerns, emphasizing the city's efforts to coordinate infrastructure projects and support business growth. The meeting featured presentations on marketing strategies for small businesses, community engagement platforms like ideasforchange.org/carmel for gathering public input on business support initiatives, and opportunities for small businesses to partner with city innovation programs. No specific contract awards or RFPs were announced, but the discussion underscored ongoing capital improvement projects and policy initiatives aimed at fostering a thriving business environment in Carmel.