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Lucas Oil Stadium
Record visitor spending expected for Final Four
March 23, 2010
Anthony SchoettleTickets were snapped up fast for this year's Final Four, almost assuring a record economic impact for Indianapolis. But two
more wins for Purdue or Butler could bring down projected visitor spending.
MoreCIB turns down Axe deodorant ad for stadium
March 9, 2010
Scott OlsonThe 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.
MoreBENNER: Super Bowl delegation's focus is two years out
February 6, 2010
Bill BennerWe can promise, at game time, a perfect environment: 70 degrees and dry.
MoreSuper Bowl scarf-knitting, green programs unveiled for 2012
January 29, 2010
Anthony SchoettleThe 2012 Super Bowl Host Committee unveiled two unique programs bent on culling the state for a diverse volunteer base. But
one well-known local black activist said the effort isn't good enough.
MoreUncertainty over 2012 Super Bowl puts hotels in a bind
January 16, 2010
Anthony SchoettleAt issue is a dispute pitting NFL players against owners, and owners against one another over how league
revenue should be divided. If it isn't resolved, the 2011 season could be shortened, delayed or canceled.
MoreIndianapolis still in hunt to be World Cup host
January 12, 2010
Anthony SchoettleIndianapolis was one of 18 cities included in United State's bid to host World Cup Soccer event in 2018 or 2022.
MoreVenue-management titans emerge as CIB front-runners
January 9, 2010
Peter SchnitzlerExperts 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.
MoreLucas Oil Stadium lease for Final Four is on CIB's front burner
January 9, 2010
IBJ StaffGreg 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.
MoreBig companies seek chance to bid on CIB privatization
January 8, 2010
Peter SchnitzlerIndianapolis receives a dozen responses to its proposal to privatize management of Lucas Oil Stadium,
the Indiana Convention Center and, perhaps, Conseco Fieldhouse.
MoreIrsay calls decision a 'close call,' but 'courageous'
December 30, 2009
Anthony SchoettleIndianapolis Colts team owner says he doesn't expect fan backlash over pulling starters in loss to last long.
MoreBaseball meetings let leaders tout Indianapolis to influential audience
December 5, 2009
Anthony SchoettleIndianapolis was up against Dallas, Las Vegas, Orlando, Atlanta and New Orleans to host baseball's Winter
Meetings, which
will draw more than 200 media members from the nation’s top 30 markets.
MoreHeavyweights may vie to manage venues for troubled CIB
November 21, 2009
Peter SchnitzlerAn aide to Mayor Greg Ballard says he hopes a private operator can find “operating and maintenance savings in the millions."
MoreCIB finances improving, though concerns remain
November 9, 2009
Scott OlsonApproaching the end of 2009, Indianapolis' cash-strapped Capital Improvement Board is on much more solid financial footing.
MoreCritics: NCAA's reselling of suites out of sync with scalping ban
November 7, 2009
Anthony SchoettleLucas Oil Stadium suite holders are upset that the NCAA is taking their luxury boxes for the men’s basketball Final
Four
in April and reselling them on the secondary—or scalpers—market.
MoreCircle City Classic must boost attendance, sponsorship revenue to survive
October 24, 2009
Anthony SchoettleDramatic decreases in sponsorship and ticket revenue this year and the recent resignation of the Circle City Classic’s
new executive director have some questioning if the event can survive. Now Classic leaders are considering a bevy of bold
changes.
MoreCity official: 'We're obligated' to weigh privatizing some stadium, convention duties
October 21, 2009
Peter SchnitzlerMayoral Chief of Staff Paul Okeson said the city isn't sure it makes sense to privatize operations now handled by
the Capital Improvement Board, “but we’re obligated on behalf of the taxpayer to find out.”
MoreSales of luxury suites slow at most Indianapolis sports venues
October 17, 2009
Anthony SchoettleTen years ago, the Indiana Pacers sold out their 69 Conseco Fieldhouse suites and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
barely touched a phone to sell its 120 luxury boxes. But entertaining at luxury suites is out of vogue
now, thanks to the recession and companies keeping a closer eye on spending.
MoreLucas Oil out to build on Jiffy Lube deal
October 10, 2009
Anthony SchoettleOne year after emblazoning its name on the Indianapolis Colts’ mammoth new home, Lucas Oil Products Inc. has leveraged
that sponsorship into a pact with Jiffy Lube that company founder Forrest Lucas thinks will score huge profits for his company.
MoreNCAA, city haggle over Final Four rental deal
September 19, 2009
Anthony SchoettleA little more than six months before the 2010 NCAA men’s Final Four is set to tip off at Lucas Oil Stadium, the NCAA
has not yet finalized a rental deal for the facility. While officials for the NCAA and Local Organizing Committee,
the group charged with operating the event in Indianapolis, downplay any problems, sports business experts say it is unusual
not to have an agreement pinned down in the months leading up to the event.
MoreICVA: Stadium's retractable roof worth the cost
August 29, 2009
Anthony SchoettleThree music events with direct visitor spending estimated at $28 million that were hosted at Lucas Oil Stadium offer proof,
city officials said, that the expense of the retractable roof and other features of the $720 million facility are paying off.
MoreMainGate Inc. racks up revenue with NFL deals
August 29, 2009
Anthony SchoettleWhen Brett Favre signed with the Minnesota Vikings Aug. 18, cheers could be heard at MainGate Inc.’s 7900 Rockville
Road headquarters. Predictably, Favre jerseys went flying off the shelves—about 6,000 in the first 72 hours—and
MainGate gets to keep a portion of those sales. The Vikings are one of six teams the Indianapolis-based merchandising
specialist has signed deals with in 2-1/2 years, making MainGate one of the biggest retail players in the goliath of professional
sports leagues.
MoreColts take lead in fighting drunk driving
August 24, 2009
IBJ StaffThe National Football League and stadium operators are sending a strong anti-drunk-driving message to fans this year as
part of an effort to expand the league’s 1-year-old Fan Code of Conduct program.
MoreBENNER: Time will prove the wisdom of building stadium
August 17, 2009
Bill BennerA year ago, we opened Lucas Oil Stadium. We've been arguing about it ever since.
MoreCIB OKs budget, but awaits council vote
August 10, 2009
Scott OlsonMembers of the Indianapolis Capital Improvement Board this afternoon passed a $63 million budget for 2010 that hinges on the
City-County Council’s approval of a hike in the local hotel tax.
MoreColts sign trio of stadium sponsors
August 10, 2009
IBJ StaffThe Indianapolis Colts recently signed a three-year sponsorship deal with Carmel-based James Allen Insurance Brokers to
become one of the primary sponsors at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Esther, Indy has passed Chicago in the local government corruption arena. Don't downgrade us. We're No. 1 in the Midwest.