Fishers will soon see a $14 million Hub & Spoke Design Center on 106th Street along what is planned to be the Nickel Plate Trail.  A city news release describes this as “a center of activity for the home building and design industry alongside a one-of-a-kind Maker’s Space for hobbyists, entrepreneurs, and students to design and create.”

Hub and Spoke founder David Decker, president of OnPoint Real Estate Solutions Travis Tucker, and Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness jointly announced the project Thursday morning.

“Our goal is to show people the possibilities of success and growth in our industry through project and work-based learning.  There is something magical that happens when you take an idea in your head and build it with your hands,” said David Decker in a city news release.

Initial tenants for the  project include Battersby Danielson Azbell and Associates, Franklin Window & Door, A\Co, and OnPoint Real Estate Solutions include Battersby Danielson Azbell and Associates, Franklin Window & Door, A\Co, and OnPoint Real Estate Solutions.

“David and Travis’ entrepreneurial stories are inspiring,” said Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness. “Hub and Spoke deepens Fishers’ commitment to entrepreneurs of all industries. We’re on a mission to connect residents to their passions, and David and Travis’ leadership in our community will help us bring that mission closer to fruition.”

Decker and Tucker say they intend to use Hub and Spoke’s Maker’s Space and Community Connect area to grow awareness around career paths in the skilled trade industry, where labor shortages abound.

Here’s how the city news release describes the experiences available in the planned structure:

·         Retail showrooms, office space, and warehousing

·         Maker’s space and Training Facility– this dedicated space will feature tools, manufacturing equipment, and art studio space where youth, adults, and entrepreneurs are empowered to create, discover, and innovate their passions alongside training and educational assistance.

·         Community Connect – an interactive indoor-outdoor cooperative and agile work space for collaborative work to support industry connection and growth for entrepreneurs, innovators, students and community members.

·         Event Space – leveraging proximity to the proposed Nickel Plate Trail, the event space will be a destination for entertainment and recreation at the unique indoor/outdoor space.