Keystone Group

09/30/2026

Hundreds of residents, tenants and community members joined us to celebrate Sophia Square Apartments 15th anniversary alongside the City of Carmel, Indiana Government 50th anniversary and the City's Neighborhood Pop-Up.

Sophia Ozdemir served as master of ceremonies at her namesake development, welcoming Sue Finkam for Carmel Mayor , Councilor Teresa Ayers and Keystone Group Founder and Owner Ersal Ozdemir to mark the occasion with live music, local food and drinks, tenant activations and City of Carmel activities.

A transformational project for the Carmel Arts & Design District when it opened 15 years ago, Sophia Square established the vision for a more vibrant, walkable and connected Carmel and remains an anchor in the now nationally recognized city.

09/24/2026

Sophia Square opened 15 years ago as an anchor of Carmel Arts & Design District, setting the stage for the vibrant destination it has become.

Join Keystone Group and the City of Carmel, Indiana Government on Monday, Sept. 28, from 5:30 - 7pm. as we celebrate Sophia Square’s 15th Anniversary alongside Carmel’s 50th Anniversary and the City’s Neighborhood Pop-Up.

Enjoy live music, light bites and drinks with activations from Sophia Square tenants, and family-friendly activities and services from the City of Carmel.

📍 Sophia Square Courtyard | 110 W. Main St.
🗓️ Monday, Sept. 28 | 5:30 - 7pm

09/18/2026

Join Keystone Group Sophia Square Apartments and the City of Carmel, Indiana Government for a special evening of celebration and community !

The City of Carmel is partnering with Keystone Group to host a special Neighborhood Pop-Up event on Monday, Sept. 28, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Sophia Square Apartments courtyard (110 W. Main Street).

This collaborative community celebration brings together three major milestones into one dynamic evening: a local Neighborhood Pop-Up, Carmel’s 50th Anniversary and the 15th Anniversary of Sophia Square.

🔗 Read the full news release at the following link: https://www.carmel.in.gov/m/NewsFlash/Home/Detail/135

09/11/2026

Keystone Group and Indy Eleven Professional Soccer Founder and Owner Ersal Ozdemir joined fellow Indiana experts in youth sports and development, City of Westfield - Government Mayor Scott Willis and Capacity Sports Group CEO Ken Kocher, for a panel discussion moderated by Patrick Tamm at the 2026 Convention, Sports & Entertainment Conference in Kansas City.

Drawing from Keystone’s work as master developer of the Grand Park district and Indy Eleven as co-operator of Droplight Grand Park Sports Campus, Ersal shared insights on public-private partnerships, development and creating large scale youth sports districts that transform into live, work, play and stay destinations built for long-term growth.

09/02/2026

LAST CHANCE: voting for the Indy Chamber Monumental Awards People's Choice category closes today at 11:59 p.m. Follow the link, scroll to Project #36, and cast your vote for the InterContinental Indianapolis, an IHG Hotel, the first luxury hotel to open in downtown Indianapolis in nearly 20 years. There's no limit, so vote often before time runs out.

🔗:https://indychamber.formstack.com/forms/2026_monumental_awards_peoples_choice_awards

09/01/2026

The Indy Chamber Monumental Awards People's Choice category is open for voting. Follow the link below, scroll to Project #36, and cast your vote for the InterContinental Indianapolis, an IHG Hotel the first luxury hotel to open in downtown Indianapolis in nearly 20 years. Voting closes Thursday, September 3 at 11:59 p.m.

There's no limit, so vote often for a project that transformed downtown Indianapolis.

🔗 https://indychamber.formstack.com/forms/2026_monumental_awards_peoples_choice_awards

08/26/2026

Our Founder and Owner, Ersal Ozdemir, joined Quade Circle today for a fireside chat at Quade’s Sphere Conference.

The conversation explored Ersal’s unique and inspiring journey as an entrepreneur, his longstanding investment in Indianapolis and the experiences and priorities that have influenced him both personally and professionally.

A conversation that went beyond business, highlighting the people, purpose and relationships that have shaped his approach to life and leadership.

07/27/2026

Forbes has named InterContinental Indianapolis, an IHG Hotel as Indiana's All-American Summer Getaway destination, making it the only hotel in the state to earn a place on this year's national list.

As America continues to celebrate its 250th anniversary, there's no better time to experience Keystone Group's transformation of the historic Illinois Building, where classic American architecture meets modern luxury, exceptional hospitality and signature experiences like Astrea Rooftop Bar in the heart of downtown Indianapolis.

Ersal Ozdemir Visit Indy

07/21/2026

Congratulations to our Founder and Owner, Ersal Ozdemir, on again being named to the Indiana 250 as one of Indiana's most influential leaders for the fifth consecutive year.

Since the program's inaugural year in 2022, Ersal has been recognized every year. In that inaugural year, he was also named one of the Indianapolis Business Journal Top 10 Newsmakers.

Each year, Keystone Group continues to bring Ersal's vision to life through transformative development and investment across Central Indiana. From the continued evolution of Monument Circle into its own live-work-play-and-stay destination, including the acquisition of 120 Monument Circle, the redevelopment of the Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre into a Renaissance Hotels, the historic restoration of InterContinental Indianapolis, an IHG Hoteland the reimagining of 220 Meridian Tower —to projects throughout the region, Ersal's vision continues to shape stronger communities across Indiana.

See the full list: https://www.indiana250.com/

07/14/2026

A new chapter for Broad Ripple dining. Hamilton Walker’s Steak, Seafood, Spirits is coming to Marko on the Canal.

Opening in ealry 2027, the acclaimed steakhouse will anchor the development’s reataurant space at rhe corner of Broad Ripple Avenue and College Avenue.

🔗: https://www.hamiltonwalkers.com/