Indiana Convention Center
Sleeping-products event a real eye-opener
March 14, 2012
Scott OlsonAbout 3,200 visitors are in the city as part of the International Sleep Products Association's biennial event, which showcases
the latest technology in mattress manufacturing.
MoreDowntown officials outline future plans for Georgia Street
February 13, 2012
Anthony SchoettleThe three-block stretch that served as the Super Bowl Village will complement, not compete with, traditional downtown gathering
places such as Monument Circle, officials said.
MoreCity boosts 2011 convention sales 13 percent
January 13, 2012
The Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association booked nearly 735,000 hotel room nights in 2011 for conventions and meetings.
MoreGen Con commits to city for five more years
December 7, 2011
Scott OlsonThe annual Gen Con convention, which had a previous commitment to Indianapolis through 2015, is extending its agreement through
2020. The latest Gen Con event drew a record 36,733 visitors.
MoreKiwanis chooses Indianapolis for 100th convention
October 19, 2011
The Indianapolis-based organization will hold its annual convention in the city in 2015, marking its 100th anniversary. About
10,000 members are expected to attend.
MoreCity lands major expo with $19M economic impact
October 11, 2011
Anthony SchoettleThe National Safety Council’s Annual Congress & Expo will come to Indianapolis for the first time in September 2019.
It's expected to draw 14,000 delegates, likely making it one of the five biggest conventions the city hosts that year.
MoreGen Con Indy convention scores record attendance
August 12, 2011
IBJ StaffGen Con Indy, one of the city’s largest annual conventions, drew a record 36,733 unique visitors to this year's
event, organizers announced Thursday.
MoreGen Con convention betting on attendance surge
August 4, 2011
Scott OlsonOrganizers of the four-day gaming conference think this year's event will draw 35,000 visitors to Indianapolis, thanks in
large part to a bigger convention center.
MoreNew Indianapolis tourism chief calls for bigger marketing budget
July 23, 2011
Anthony SchoettleIn an interview with Indianapolis Business Journal reporter Anthony Schoettle, Leonard Hoops, the incoming CEO of
the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association, says Indianapolis warrants its own brand.
MoreTech district could boost Indianapolis' convention business
July 23, 2011
Scott OlsonThe Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association plans to attract more life sciences conferences.
MoreBetter Wi-Fi sought for stadium, convention center
June 1, 2011
Scott OlsonThe Capital Improvement Board of Marion County is accepting proposals to improve Wi-Fi service at both Lucas Oil Stadium and
the Indiana Convention Center. The systems are expected to be operational in time for the Super Bowl in February.
MoreVolleyball tourney expected to bring 20,000 to city
April 8, 2011
The 2011 Lids Team Sports Mid-East Qualifier, which will run Friday through Sunday, will feature top female high school players
on 65 courts inside the Indiana Convention Center.
MoreUPDATE: City lures new convention chief
March 24, 2011
Chris O'MalleyThe Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association has hired Leonard Hoops, executive vice president for the San Francisco
Travel Association, to replace Don Welsh as its new president and CEO.
MoreNew convention chief impressed with Indianapolis' vision
March 24, 2011
Chris O'MalleyAn executive headhunter had been dogging Leonard Hoops for years about various career opportunities around the country. He
always dismissed the leads—until recently, when he was told about the CEO vacancy at the Indianapolis Convention and
Visitors Association.
MoreCIB awards contracts for stadium, convention security
March 15, 2011
The Capital Improvement Board voted Monday to retain the services of three firms that currently provide security at Lucas
Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center, at an annual savings of $300,000.
MoreDealer Expo trade show kicks off expanded Convention Center
February 18, 2011
Scott OlsonThe massive powersports convention is one of the biggest annual events hosted by the city and is the first to use the expanded
Indiana Convention Center since a $275 addition was completed.
MoreNFL labor situation a hot topic in Dallas
February 3, 2011
Anthony SchoettleA lockout is predicted by many, but whether labor strife ultimately affects the 2012 Super Bowl in Indianapolis remains to
be seen.
MoreCity refocuses on targets, ramps up goals for tourism
January 21, 2011
Scott OlsonTourism honchos outline aggressive goals for 2011, including increasing hotel room nights for conventions from 650,000 to
725,000, and targeting leisure travelers from Chicago and the United Kingdom.
MoreSmaller meetings key to convention center expansion
January 19, 2011
Scott OlsonLarge conventions typically get the most attention, but it's the smaller meetings that will be critical to ensuring the expanded
Indiana Convention Center is adequately occupied.
MoreConvention Center expansion is high-stakes gamble
January 8, 2011
Anthony SchoettleWith the $275 million Indiana Convention Center expansion built and set to open Jan. 20, one major question remains: Will
enough conventions, trade shows and corporate meetings come here to make the big-dollar investment pay off?
MoreUPDATE: Convention leaders prepare for business without Welsh
January 4, 2011
Anthony SchoettleDon Welsh was seen as a revolutionary force as CEO of the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association. Now he may be one
of its biggest competitors as he takes the top job in Chicago.
MoreICVA chief leaving Indianapolis for Chicago
January 3, 2011
IBJ StaffDon Welsh, the top executive at the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association since 2008, is leaving the city to take
the job as CEO of the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau, the ICVA announced Monday night.
MoreLocal hotel bookings fell in 2010, projected to rise in 2011
January 3, 2011
Anthony SchoettleWeak economy blamed for 5-percent decline. With Indiana Convention Center expansion set to be complete this month, booking
should be on the rise.
MoreICVA nearing hotel room-reservation target for 2010
December 27, 2010
Scott OlsonAs of mid-December, the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association had hit about 93 percent of its 2010 goal of booking
650,000 room nights for future conventions. The group is stepping up its efforts to meet the demands of the new JW Marriott
hotel and convention center expansion.
MoreCIB seeking bids for stadium, convention security
December 23, 2010
Request for proposals calls for providing 24-hour security at both Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center, as
well as providing armed guards for special events. The CIB plans to award contracts in mid-March.
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we love that we were right in our predictions for the outcome of Tony's boondoggle. We aren't negative, we are positive that the league that never has will continue to blow chunks and stink up the place
I was initially excited to learn that this wasn't rubber-stamped, but if all that is required is to add some shrubs and some "window dressing" over the first floor of the garage, then I'd call it a waste of everyone's time. It should be noted that the Hearing Examiner is a DMD employee who reports to the same administrator as the DMD staff planner who recommended approval of the garage and whose report said that the requirement for ground-floor retail had been "satisfied". Better luck with appealing the inevitable approval at the MDC, where the commissioners are appointed by the Mayor, City Council, and County Commissioners, thus, presumably not all obligated to facilitate the administration's plans.
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New airport, new Lucas Oil Stadium, expanded convention center, $30,000,000 Pacer gift, Stupid City Way Project, Broad Ripple Parking Garage $ Giveaway, Money blown on lethal bike lanes. The list is endless..
We have complete morons in City Government with grafter buddies sitting in the wings also stealing parking meter revenue. Go to www.adavceindiana.com and read about Chicago Parking Meter Corruption.
It's all theft of taxpayer resources and complete lack of financial stewardship and devoid of integrity.
I would just like for basic city services please.