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Indiana Convention Center
Deal to save racing show had many twists, turns
December 8, 2012
Anthony SchoettleIn a matter of a few months, operators of the Performance Racing Industry show and its upstart rival, the International Motorsports
Industry Show, went from being bitter rivals to merging—a deal that will return the world’s largest motorsports
trade show to Indianapolis next December.
MoreLucas Oil Stadium meeting revenue expectations
September 22, 2012
Mason KingRoughly four years after it opened its doors in late 2008, Lucas Oil Stadium appears to have crossed the threshold of dollars
that its creators anticipated from hosting events beyond the scope of the Indianapolis Colts.
MoreDowntown Indianapolis gearing up for big visitor weekend
August 16, 2012
Scott OlsonThe Gen Con Indy gaming convention and the MotoGP race are among several events the city is hosting that could produce an
economic impact of $150 million, according to the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association.
MoreSleeping-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.
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First, the Athenaeum is going to have to get past the hurdle with the Lockerbie residents and the agreement that the parcel would be residential. Second, and in my opinion, this prime piece of property should include parking, PLUS, a black box theater(s), some market rate and affordable artist housing and a plan to renovate and reconfigure the second story theater. I would negotiate to add the DeHaan property surface parking lot into the development mix, place a one story surface parking garage on the DeHaan lot on the street level (for the Dehaan tenants use during the daytime) and add a second story to the garage that would become an addition to the current second story theater and then change the direction of the theater by moving the stage across the alley and on top of the DeHaan lot parking. You can add all the stage elements that are currently missing from the Athenaeum stage to make it more attractive for use by Ballet, Opera and traveling productions. Plus, the theater changes would probably help solve some of the soundproofing issues. Alas,it does not seem to be a part of the strategic plan to conduct a study to determine best use of the property. Seems like the current plan is a quick and easy move that ignores the property best use/potential and any strategic property planning for the effect on future generations.
I recall that MSA's pilings are still in the ground and hard to remove. It’s not likely any proposal will include significant underground construction/parking because of this. Start adding 2 floors of retail, 8 floors of parking and 5-10 floors of possible hotel, and/or 10-20 floors of residential, and you are at 30 floors already with possible expansion of all the uses. But then again I could be wrong.
Accoriding to their website there is no deadline to the Do Not Call list. What is this article referring to??
On what planet are they entitled to this largesse from the stockholders? These people make multi-million dollar salaries: Pay for your own personal travel.
It matters because they're already paid enormously fat salaries: Pay for your own personal travel. Being "taxed on it" isn't a valid excuse--so what? They're still being gifted a raft of luxury perks from somebody else's money on top of an enormous, lavish salary.