Capital Improvement Board

CIB audit shows agency finances improving

July 2, 2010
Scott Olson
The Capital Improvement Board earned $10 million last year after reporting a $16.8 million loss in 2008. Its financial future is clouded, however, by talks with the Indiana Pacers over Conseco Fieldhouse operating costs.
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Pacers, CIB still talking post-deadline

July 1, 2010
Scott Olson
A June 30 deadline imposed by the basketball team passed with no agreement on who will pay Conseco Fieldhouse operating expenses, but both sides remain optimistic a deal will get done soon.
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CIB, Pacers discussing three-year deal

June 17, 2010
Anthony Schoettle
City officials want to wait until economy, National Basketball Association labor situation stabilize before entering longer-term deal. Optimism remains deal can get done by June 30.
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City not ready to privatize Capital Improvement BoardRestricted Content

June 5, 2010
Peter Schnitzler
Mayor Greg Ballard has put privatization of Indianapolis’ stadium and convention center management on indefinite hold.
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CIB agrees to help Black Expo, but not with grant

May 11, 2010
Scott Olson
Capital Improvement Board votes not to restore IBE's annual $150,000 grant, but agrees to provide the organization with in-kind services equaling the amount.
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Study: Pacers, Fever add $55M to local economy each year

May 10, 2010
Scott Olson
The Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever contribute an estimated $55 million a year to the Indianapolis economy, according to a study conducted by Chicago-based hospitality consulting firm Hunden Strategic Partners.
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CIB set to release results of Pacers impact study

May 10, 2010
Scott Olson
The report from a Chicago consulting firm will detail how much the Indiana Pacers contribute to the local economy, as the Capital Improvement Board negotiates with team officials over paying $15 million in annual Conseco Fieldhouse operating costs.
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Pacers' woes tied to Lucas Oil Stadium deal

April 16, 2010
Anthony Schoettle
Five years ago, the Indiana Pacers ownership was not included in discussions about a potential new downtown home for the Indianapolis Colts, and now city and Pacers officials are paying the price.
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Pacers playing hardball with city on lease

April 14, 2010
Anthony Schoettle
The Indiana Pacers set a June 30 deadline to get a deal worked out to operate Conseco Fieldhouse. The team wants $15 million annually.
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CIB takes Black Expo grant request under consideration

April 13, 2010
Local not-for-profit wants annual $150,000 grant from the Capital Improvement Board restored to better market the Circle City Classic.
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Black Expo making pitch for lost CIB grant

April 12, 2010
Scott Olson
Not-for-profit hopes to have $150,000 in annual funding restored, particularly now that it has taken on the additional duties related to the Circle City Classic.
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NCAA, city still hammering out long-term deal

April 2, 2010
Anthony Schoettle
The NCAA and city put together a deal to cover insurance and liability issues for this year's Final Four, but are still finalizing an agreement that assures the event comes back regularly through 2039.
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CIB turns down Axe deodorant ad for stadium

March 9, 2010
Scott Olson
The Indianapolis Capital Improvement Board on Monday rejected a request from Axe deodorant to place an advertisement in Lucas Oil Stadium because the message is too racy for youngsters.
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Low-profile CIB leader embraces tough financial task

March 6, 2010
Scott Olson
Lathrop Watch VideoAnn Lathrop's interactions with the Indiana Pacers and Indianapolis Colts aren't what she might have envisioned as a young college student pursuing a career in sports medicine. Now president of the city's Capital Improvement Board, her relations with the teams are tied to their financial conditions rather than the health of their players.
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ICVA receives $5.4M gift to promote Indianapolis

January 28, 2010
Scott Olson
The Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association said Thursday that it has received a $5.4 million gift to help market the city's tourism and convention industries. The grant comes from a foundation headed by the developer of the Marriott Place hotel complex under construction downtown.
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Hamilton County tourism leader selected to join CIB

January 18, 2010
Scott Olson
Brenda Myers, executive director of the Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau, rounds out the appointments to a restructured Indianapolis Capital Improvement Board.
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Venue-management titans emerge as CIB front-runners

January 9, 2010
Peter Schnitzler
Experts say a unique four-way partnership that includes the Pacers and Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association may be the favorite to run the city's sports and convention venues.
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Lucas Oil Stadium lease for Final Four is on CIB's front burner

January 9, 2010
 IBJ Staff
Greg Shaheen, NCAA senior vice president of basketball and business strategies, said the deal needs tweaking because Lucas Oil Stadium was in the conceptual stages when Indianapolis won the bid to host the 2010 Final Four.
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Here are some ways to help the CIB

January 9, 2010
Is there enough money coming in to keep the city's world-class sports facilities maintained, pay them off, put enough away for the inevitable refurbishing that they will need over time and also promote Indianapolis?
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Big companies seek chance to bid on CIB privatization

January 8, 2010
Peter Schnitzler
Indianapolis receives a dozen responses to its proposal to privatize management of Lucas Oil Stadium, the Indiana Convention Center and, perhaps, Conseco Fieldhouse.
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CIB financial situation improving

December 26, 2009
Scott Olson
The past year has been mighty unkind to the Capital Improvement Board, the entity charged with operating the city’s professional sports venues and Indiana Convention Center.
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City tries to raise cash by privatizing operations

December 26, 2009
Peter Schnitzler
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard pulled out his predecessor Steve Goldsmith's Republican playbook and began exploring a host of privatization proposals in an effort to save money.
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New CIB membership nearly set

December 17, 2009
Scott Olson
Marion County Commissioners reappointed Doug Brown on Thursday morning to the Indianapolis Capital Improvement Board, leaving only one seat open on the nine-member panel whose financial troubles this year have elevated its profile.
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IUPUI seeking funds from CIB to renovate Natatorium

December 14, 2009
Scott Olson
IUPUI says it needs about $15 million to renovate the aging Natatorium swimming complex and wants the city's Capital Improvement Board to fund part of the expense.
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Ballard set to shake up CIB with staff moves

November 24, 2009
Peter Schnitzler
CIB Treasurer Ann Lathrop will become board president, replacing Bob Grand at the helm of the organization that oversees the city's professional sports stadiums and the Indiana Convention Center.
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