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Meeting & Event Planning
Demand for hotels, tickets spike as NCAA regional looms
March 25, 2013
Anthony SchoettleDowntown hoteliers are expecting a sellout this weekend, and ticket brokers are reporting a spike in ticket prices even though
Indiana University is playing elsewhere.
MoreIs Indianapolis becoming too expensive for conventions?
February 9, 2013
Anthony SchoettleA recent tax increase coupled with cut-rate competition from other cities has Indianapolis-area convention and meeting officials
fretting about losing a longtime cost advantage.
MoreBig Easy Super Bowl attraction crowds fall short of Indy's
February 4, 2013
Anthony SchoettleAttendance this year for the Super Bowl-related NFL Experience and downtown village in New Orleans fell far short of what
was achieved in Indianapolis last year.
MoreCOTA: Uber-improvement made to high-tech conference calls
February 2, 2013
Jim CotaService offers call summaries, easy speaker identification and even fun hold music.
MoreMahern wants council members to disclose free game tix
January 25, 2013
Kathleen McLaughlinThe Indianapolis City-County Council is poised to approve a huge increase in ticket taxes on professional sports, and one
council member wants to make sure those voting on the hike disclose the freebies they get for Pacers and Colts games.
MoreCity’s tourism agency reports strong 2012
January 9, 2013
Scott OlsonIndianapolis' hosting of the Super Bowl last February seems to be paying off for Visit Indy, which says the exposure the city
received from the game is translating into more visitor interest.
MoreMore companies planning holiday parties, survey says
November 30, 2012
Scott OlsonA new survey shows 83 percent of companies polled plan to host holiday parties this year, up from 68 percent a year ago.
MoreReport: Indy visitors pay high taxes for travel
October 3, 2012
Associated PressVisitors pay among the highest travel taxes in the nation when they come to Indianapolis — 17 percent on hotel rates,
15 percent on rental cars and 9 percent on meals.
MoreFilling the FFA gap in Indianapolis
September 22, 2012
Anthony SchoettleLocal tourism officials have known for nearly four years that the National FFA Organization annual convention will leave Indianapolis
temporarily after an anticipated 55,000 members clad in their trademark blue corduroy jackets descend on the city for their
confab Oct. 24-27.
MoreEvent-planning vet Maribeth Smith has impressive resume
September 22, 2012
Scott OlsonMaribeth Smith’s introduction to the world of event planning sure was a doozy—coordinating the city’s first
significant Final Four in 1991. In the 20 years since, Smith has planned some of Indianapolis’ biggest soirees, highlighted
this year by several events surrounding the Super Bowl, which helped cement her status as one of the city’s leading
meeting planners.
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.
MoreCity's convention agency changing to more 'hip' name
August 17, 2012
Anthony SchoettleThe Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association is changing its name to Visit Indy and dramatically altering its logo to
appeal to leisure travelers as well as meeting and convention planners.
MoreHamilton County hotels report stronger occupancy
August 14, 2012
Helped in part by the Super Bowl, the county's occupancy rate increased 8.4 percent, to 63 percent, compared with the first
six months of 2011, according to a report by Tennessee-based Smith Travel Research.
MoreIndiana county ready for fair after grandstands fire
June 25, 2012
Associated PressTemporary metal bleachers have been built along a track at the Shelby County Fairgrounds to replace the 133-year-old wooden
grandstands destroyed in an arson last month.
MoreCarmel event firm sold, relocated to Castleton
May 12, 2012
EventzPlus, besides hosting large gatherings, will also offer daily office space rentals to small business owners.
MoreOverlapping downtown events give hotels a boost
April 16, 2012
Scott OlsonThe annual Fire Department Instructors Conference attracts nearly 30,000 visitors to downtown. But with Race for the Cure
on Saturday, demand for hotel rooms is even stronger, particularly toward the end of the week.
MoreNFL borrows from Indy's Super Bowl playbook
April 13, 2012
Anthony SchoettleLeague officials said a Super Bowl Village like the one in downtown Indianapolis will now be a requirement for future cities
hosting the big game.
MoreCIB loss from Super Bowl in line with projections
April 9, 2012
Scott OlsonPreliminary financials show the board that manages the city's sports and convention facilities so far has lost nearly $350,000
due to the Super Bowl. That figure is expected to grow to $800,000.
MoreCity hopes for big splash from NCAA swimming events
March 21, 2012
Anthony SchoettleNCAA swimming championships being held at the IU Natatorium this week kick off six years of collegiate swimming championships
that are expected to generate millions of dollars for the local economy.
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.
MoreIndiana House passes bill requiring stage inspections
February 27, 2012
Associated PressAll large, temporary outdoor stages like the one in last summer's deadly Indiana State Fair collapse would face temporary
state inspection standards under a bill approved Monday by the Indiana House.
MoreSuper Bowl puts city on short list for auto dealers convention
February 14, 2012
Anthony SchoettleAfter winning national praise as the host of Super Bowl XLVI, Indianapolis has a shot at four major conventions planned for
next year and beyond.
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.
MoreHost committee CEO Melangton ponders next play
February 11, 2012
Anthony SchoettleAllison Melangton and her Super Bowl Host Committee staff helped turn a one-day football game into a 10-day celebration that
attracted 1.1 million people downtown and millions in visitor spending. But with the game over, Melangton, doesn’t know
where her own career path will lead.
MoreSuper Celebration site turnout less than expected
February 7, 2012
Scott OlsonOutlying communities say they saw steady ridership on free shuttles heading to and from downtown Indianapolis, but the sites
received fewer Super Bowl visitors than expected.
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See, I told u Indyman and Dipsicle....this 8 days is overkill. It's barely worth a weekend....great job Tony George! Your dream has been fulfilled....he fans want the I r l back. Thats how good it was.....and that sucked.
I have been in training for a short time now but right off I can see that safety and quality are the number one issues, my experience as of late has been a positive one, the employees along with Jeff the plant manager and the operation supervisor as well as the engineers are a highly motivated group of people, what an asset for the area to have and for company's in need of a quality metal products.
Pimlico
While I understand the severity of their actions as well as everyones eagerness to hold them responsible for thier lost funds, these gentlemen did know how to make money. Dispite thier poor decisions over the ownership of Fair they had made several wise investments which paid them greatly. This proves they do have the potential to rebuild so they can repay. I do not feel they should live the life of luxuary but given an opportunity could they find ways of repaying the debts? They are doing nothing now but being a burden on tax payers. Just a thought!!!!!
You guys have some "interesting" comments to say the least. I hope you will call in and share those opinions starting June 1. I'm looking forward to having you on the air.