By Chris Bavender
For the last nine years, Fat Atom has rented its office space in Carmel. But that’s about to change at the end of January.
“We have been renting since September of 2005,” said CEO and owner, Todd Muffley. “It’s time to own a piece of Carmel and pay ourselves.”
The marketing group will move into a 3,500 square foot building at 141 N. Range Line Rd. The site will also have parking and a separate building where Fat Atom’s new business will be launching. Muffley plans to release details at a later date.
Fat Atom had originally planned a move to The Mezz, on the Monon Trail.
“But, as with any new construction, the timelines kept getting delayed and hence our move in getting pushed out,” Muffley said. “But all things happen for a reason and our new house is twice as big as the space we would have rented there … so it’s all good.”
Muffley said the move to the new location will also mean the company can remain in the Arts and Design District.
“The biggest advantage to being in the Arts and Design district is quality of life for our stakeholders,” he said. “The quantity of restaurants, the Monon Trail and a smaller community of affluent people make it a great place to have a business.”
Fat Atom currently has a staff of 18, adding three people to its team in recent months.
“So we are busting at the seams now, but yes, it (the move) does allow for future growth,” Muffley said.
The business is among several in the state owned by a veteran. Muffley served in the U.S. Army from 1988-1992.
“I decided to get this Federal Status more to promote that I am a veteran and proud of my country,” he said. “I am not big on promoting it, as I didn’t serve in the military to use it later on in life, but it has opened some doors on state contracts that we would have not been considered for otherwise.”
To learn more about Fat Atom visit www.fatatom.com.
