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From the Desk of ~ Jeff Henson
Banning Engineering's Services While talking with a municipal client recently, they mentioned being unaware that one of Banning Engineering's services included residential site development. It brought to my attention that sometimes "we" at Banning think everyone knows...
Project Update ~ Hobbs Station | Plainfield, IN
This vibrant, mixed-use, master-planned district blends design, amenities, and infrastructure improvements intended to promote quality of place. Hobbs Station, approximately 120± acres overall, aims to create a regional neighborhood designed to attract top talent –...
Wandering Indiana ~ Parks, Restaurants, Ornate Buildings, & Sporting Events
It has been an interesting month of wandering. Some visits included Bright, Muscatatuck, Anderson, high school and college sporting events, and our State’s Capitol Building in downtown Indy. Let’s start with Vitor’s Bistro & Sushi Bar in Bright. Where? Bright is...
ESOP Update ~ 1 Year Celebration!
This week, to celebrate 1 Year as an ESOP, we enjoyed a delicious breakfast of pancakes, eggs, bacon, and sausage. A few employees even ate special ESOP pancakes (thanks, Mark and Lance). It was a great morning celebrating the hard work we've put in as a team over the...
2023 Plainfield Quaker Day Parade
Each year, we love participating in the Quaker Day Parade. Seeing how creative we can get with the theme has been fun. The 2023 parade theme was Garden Party, and our team crafted a beautiful gnome-themed float. It was a perfect day to participate in the...
2023 AIM Ideas Summit
Some of our team members enjoyed a few days in French Lick at the AIM Ideas Summit in August. Thank you to those who stopped by our booth and joined us at our breakfast. Seeing our clients and discussing exciting events and projects in their communities...
Splash Island Phase 3 Expansion ~ Press release on behalf of the Town of Plainfield
Check out the project press release on behalf of the Town of Plainfield. We are excited to be a partner on this project and continue working with Patterson Horth and the Town of Plainfield. The additions will include amenities for all ages at Splash Island Outdoor...
Wandering Indiana ~ Parks and Restaurants to Visit This Next Month
Plenty of wandering this past month. I want to give a big shout-out to the Indiana State Fair Hoosier Lottery Free Stage—it's been fun! Also, visits to Brown County, Mounds and Summit Lake State Parks, Sodalis Nature Park, Vandalia Trail, Amo Pizza, Triple XXX Family...
Special Olympics Plane Pull Challenge ~ Giving Back As A Team
We had an awesome Saturday supporting the Special Olympics at their annual Plane Pull Challenge on August 12th. For those who don’t know about it, the Plane Pull fundraiser offers a unique opportunity for a team of up to 15 people to compete against others...
These Entities Are Looking For Your Input – Provide Your Thoughts to Shape the Future of Your Community
Banning Engineering has assisted in the creation of each of the following plans. If you are a member of any of these communities, please join us at the meetings, or take some time to provide your feedback! Hendricks County Comprehensive Plan - Community Workshop,...
Wandering Indiana ~ Summer Suggestions from Friends, Past Exploring, and Recent Events
First, I want to give a shout-out to a few of our newsletter readers. Darrell Voelker in Harrison County suggested we visit Charlestown State Park and take the Rose Island trail hike, Trail #7. If I remember correctly, you take Trail #3 to Trail #7 and hike around...
Recent Hendricks & Hamilton County Groundbreakings
Franklin Park | Plainfield, IndianaOn July 13th, some Banning team members enjoyed a beautiful day outdoors at the Franklin Park Groundbreaking Event. Attendees enjoyed a short program from Assistant Town Manager Al Geans, Banning Engineering's Director of Commercial...