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VIDEO: Quick trip down the zipline
January 27, 2012
Mason King
IBJ gets an advance preview of Super Bowl Village's zipline
experience, which will lose money for the host committee over 10 days in the name of ramping up overall buzz.
With Super Bowl, city seeks to distinguish itself
January 27, 2012
J.K. WallLike every host city, Indianapolis has tried to stand out with unusual features for the 10-day party it's hosting for
the nation. But will any of those things become standard parts of future Super Bowl experiences?
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MoreIndiana legislators OK tougher sex-trafficking law
January 27, 2012
Associated PressA bill to toughen Indiana's penalties for sex trafficking is on its way to Gov. Mitch Daniels for him to sign into law
ahead of next weekend's Super Bowl in Indianapolis.
MoreFormer Borders space lands tenant for Super Bowl
January 26, 2012
Scott OlsonSouth Florida sports agent Howard Jaffe's Barjaf Group is temporarily leasing the space, which will feature a nightclub
in which rapper Nelly is set to perform the night before the Super Bowl.
MoreColts pick Ravens coordinator as new head coach
January 25, 2012
Associated PressBaltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Chuck Pagano will become head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, the team said Wednesday.
It's the third time Jim Irsay has turned to a defensive-minded coach since replacing his father as team owner in 1997
MoreSocial media to play big role in Super Bowl
January 25, 2012
Scott OlsonA social media command center will monitor the digital fan conversation via Facebook, Twitter and other platforms, and respond
to visitors who need assistance.
MoreNFL decides to add 5,000 tickets to Super Bowl mix
January 24, 2012
Anthony SchoettleNFL officials on Monday said they plan to expand Lucas Oil Stadium's capacity to 68,000 during the Feb. 5 event in Indianapolis.
Capacity for Colts games is typically 63,000.
MoreGiants-Patriots Super Bowl ticket sells for $11,883
January 23, 2012
Bloomberg NewsThe average price for Super Bowl tickets sold on NFL Ticket Exchange so far is $4,183, slightly more than last year's championship
game between the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers, when sales averaged $4,140.
MoreSuper Bowl matchup ‘touchdown’ for city, experts say
January 23, 2012
Scott OlsonThe game will be a sellout no matter which teams are playing. But a showdown between the New England Patriots and New York
Giants is particularly intriguing from an economic impact standpoint.
More$28M didn't get Super Bowl donors many perks
January 21, 2012
Anthony SchoettleIndianapolis Super Bowl organizers raised $28 million from 131 mostly corporate donors to put on the NFL’s showcase
event by simply asking—and promising almost nothing in return.
MoreFirms of all kinds hope to benefit from Super Bowl spending
January 21, 2012
Anthony SchoettleWhile many of the local companies scoring a Super Bowl windfall predictably will be hotels, restaurants and retail outlets,
there will be a cadre of more unlikely winners from one of the world’s biggest sporting events.
MoreBENNER: 'Nice' doesn't earn you a place on the sideline
January 21, 2012
Bill BennerLet the record show I renewed my Indianapolis Colts season tickets before Jim Caldwell was fired as head coach. But
I do feel a sense of affirmation.
MoreHundreds of houses available as Super Bowl rentals
January 20, 2012
Scott OlsonIndianapolis-area homeowners are looking to cash in by opening up their homes to visitors for daily prices ranging from about
$700 to $9,000, but demand may not come until participants in the big game are settled.
MoreFormer Colts QB Schlichter in trouble again
January 19, 2012
Associated PressFormer Indianapolis Colts quarterback Art Schlichter violated his bond conditions in a fraud case by twice testing positive
for cocaine and by refusing several times to provide urine samples, according to a federal probation officer.
MoreSuper Bowl parties are boon for fledgling downtown venue
January 19, 2012
Mason King
The operators of the new Crane Bay Event Center two blocks west of Lucas Oil Stadium expect to more than recoup their
$1.2 million investment in renovating the space by hosting high-profile parties before the Super Bowl, including the Rolling
Stone events.
Indiana basketball tourney format to get second look
January 18, 2012
Associated PressA state Senate committee rejected an effort Wednesday to resurrect Indiana's single-class high school basketball tournament,
but the head of the statewide high school athletics governing body agreed to review the current format.
MoreSuper Bowl plans set for former Nordstrom space
January 17, 2012
Scott OlsonAn after-hours nightclub and a sports apparel shop operated by Indianapolis-based Lids Sports Group will occupy much of the
space, dubbed "The Huddle," during the festivities starting on Jan. 27.
MoreCIB expects to lose money during Super Bowl
January 16, 2012
Scott OlsonThe Capital Improvement Board, which manages Lucas Oil Stadium, is budgeting for an $810,000 loss on expenses related to the
game. The city, however, expects a $200 million economic impact.
MorePolice to keep eye on Super Bowl drinking
January 16, 2012
Associated PressIndiana excise police say officers will be watching partiers to make sure public drinking doesn't get out of hand during
the Super Bowl in Indianapolis.
MoreNCAA delays decision on stipend for scholarship athletes
January 15, 2012
Bloomberg NewsThe National Collegiate Athletic Association will wait to decide on whether scholarship athletes at college sports’
top division will be eligible for as much as $2,000 a year to pay for food, transportation and other incidental expenses.
MoreDowntown businesses make adjustments for Super Bowl weekend
January 14, 2012
Sam StallDowntown businesses that are not in tourist-dependent industries are girding for Super Bowl weekend, hoping their spot in
the big game’s storm shadow brings only a light dusting of logistical, scheduling and personnel hassles.
MoreIndians sign deal to air all 72 home games on TV
January 14, 2012
IBJ StaffDeal with WRTV-Channel 6 will provide most extensive coverage in franchise history.
MoreINSIDE DISH: Noodle readies for Super Bowl rush
January 13, 2012
Mason King
Owner Hal Yeagy expects at least three months of business over 10 days
at the newly nonsmoking Slippery Noodle Inn, and he's spending nearly $300,000 on physical improvements and a temporary
tent to make sure it rocks.
Indiana legislators consider basketball tourney bill
January 11, 2012
Associated PressThe Senate's education committee conducted a hearing Wednesday afternoon on a bill that would force a return of the state's
old single-class basketball tournament, along with provisions to block school districts from starting their academic year
before Labor Day and require the teaching of cursive writing.
MoreUPDATE: Colts tap Eagles exec for general manager's job
January 11, 2012
IBJ Staff and Associated PressRyan Grigson, director of player personnel for the Philadelphia Eagles, was named the general manager for the Indianapolis
Colts on Wednesday.
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It's also across the street from Fogo de Chao and Morton's....
Yep, the haters are trying to make good news bad. I guess it is hard to get people to believe the series is dying when they are gaining new sponsors.
David Copperfield! I remember watching his specials on TV when I was little.
Don't forget this is next to an MMA gym, a pawn shop, and some abandoned spaces.
Good project for Zionsville - A group who has owned the property for many years has waited and worked patiently to bring highest and best use development to a major corridor, and mix that in with the great downtown you have. Win Win. All the Best to Pittman Partners and Zionsville.