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Tourism & Hospitality
Creditor could take ownership of downtown Comfort Suites
October 5, 2012
Scott OlsonThe owner of the hotel, an affiliate of Dora Brothers Hospitality Corp. in Fishers, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February.
German American Capital Corp., which is owed $12 million, could own the property by the end of the year.
MoreCompetition puts dent in Indiana casino revenue
October 4, 2012
Scott OlsonIndiana casino revenue fell 3.5 percent through the first eight months of the year even though overall revenue at U.S. casinos
grew 6 percent during the period. New casinos in Illinois and Ohio are likely to blame.
MorePercussive Arts Society names new executive director
October 4, 2012
IBJ StaffIndianapolis-based Percussive Arts Society has appointed Larry Jacobson as executive director of the society and its Rhythm!
Discovery Center.
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.
MoreIndians attendance increases for fourth straight year
September 24, 2012
Anthony SchoettleA strong regular season and a playoff run pushed attendance at Indianapolis Indians home games to its best mark in four years
and fourth best at Victory Field since 2000.
MoreBillie Creek up for auction after sealed bids fail
September 23, 2012
Associated PressThe Parke County historic site's land, buildings and antiques will be auctioned publicly on Oct. 20 during the county's
Covered Bridge Festival.
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.
MoreIndy hotel to pay $355,000 to settle race lawsuit
September 21, 2012
Associated PressThe operators of an Indianapolis hotel have agreed to pay $355,000 to settle allegations they underpaid and fired African-American
housekeepers because of their race.
MoreIndiana Grand Casino owners accept bid from Centaur
September 18, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlin, Associated PressCentral Indiana’s two racetrack-casinos may consolidate under a single owner after Indianapolis-based Centaur Holdings
LLC submitted a winning bid of at least $500 million for Indiana Grand Casino in Shelbyville.
MoreFumes sicken 13 workers at Indiana State Fairgrounds
September 4, 2012
Associated PressA spokesman says more than a dozen people have been taken to hospitals after they were sickened by fumes from gas-fueled power-washing
equipment while working at the Indiana State Fairgrounds.
MoreZoo breaks ground on $21M orangutan exhibit
September 4, 2012
Cory SchoutenIndianapolis Zoo officials are hoping to finish strong on the organization's largest fundraising effort since the zoo
moved to White River State Park in 1988.
MoreSteak n Shake paying $3.8M for Ober Building
September 4, 2012
Cory SchoutenAn affiliate of the Steak n Shake restaurant chain has agreed to pay $3.8 million to acquire downtown's Ober Building
from the Capital Improvement Board of Marion County. The restaurant chain likely will move its headquarters to the 1910 building.
MoreEarth House cites unsustainable business model for closure
August 23, 2012
Dan HumanLeaders of a church-affiliated Indianapolis arts organization are citing an unsustainable business model as the reason why
doors will close at the end of the month. Earth House Collective will host its final events on Aug. 31
MoreIndiana State Fair falls short of attendance goal
August 20, 2012
Scott OlsonThis year's Indiana State Fair drew 853,941 visitors during a 17-day run that ended Sunday, falling short of its attendance
goal by about 20,000 people. The fair had aimed for overall attendance of 875,000, a figure based on the average number of
visitors the past five years.
MoreFate of theme park remains on roller coaster ride
August 18, 2012
Associated PressEfforts to reopen a closed Kentucky amusement park have taken a roller coaster ride for three summers, and now there's
a new twist as the state seeks out more would-be operators even as a group of local business leaders floats a proposal to
revive the attraction.
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.
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.
MoreStage company rejects Indiana State Fair settlement deal
August 15, 2012
Associated PressThe owner of the stage that collapsed at Indiana's State Fair last year and killed seven people rejected a settlement
plan Wednesday that would have protected the state from further legal action and paid victims an additional $7.2 million.
MoreIMA chooses new CEO from Kentucky art museum
August 15, 2012
IBJ StaffCharles L. Venable, 52, the director and CEO of the Speed Art Museum in Louisville since 2007, was chosen to replace Maxwell
Anderson, who left the IMA in January to become director of the Dallas Museum of Art.
MoreMuseum of Contemporary Art names executive director
August 15, 2012
IBJ StaffThe Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art has removed the "interim" tag from the title of its executive director.
MorePlayoffs?! CIB predicts Colts won't host postseason game
August 14, 2012
J.K. WallThe city entity that owns Lucas Oil Stadium, where the Colts play their home games, budgeted $1 million less in admission-tax
revenue for 2013 for one reason: The board does not expect the Colts to host any playoff games.
MoreCIB plans $5M repair to Capitol Commons plaza
August 14, 2012
J.K. WallThe project is part of a $63.9 million operating budget board members approved for 2013, which is lower than the current year's
budget because it doesn't include Super Bowl costs or special payments to the Indiana Pacers.
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.
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RKW's comments read like a modern "Chicken Little". As a Raintree resident for many years, "Yes, I'm ready for this." Matter of fact, I welcome The Farm because it's a development that compliments our town, brings new and desirable shopping & dining closer (specialty grocer, upscale shops, micro brew pub, etc), offers upscale condos for empty nesters who want to stay in Zionsville, is being planned and constructed by local, well-reputed firms and, of course, provides desirable non property tax benefits. We all knew the Pittman's were going to develop their property sooner than later. That one of the Pittman's will continue to live on the property helps assure The Farm will be everything promised. This also sets a standard for other developers as to the quality of future developments - which should keep an ugly Walmart at bay for decades. As we've no meglomaniac mayor, I seriously doubt Zionsville would ever aspire to over-priced statues or subsidized retail rents. And we already have a very nice public theater, the Zionsville Performing Arts Center, that meets our cultural needs quite nicely.
Do we add (or subtract) these from the bounty we recieve from RTWFL, Daylight Savings Time, corporate tax giveaways, and the crack job IEDC is doing?? Or is Mike going to blame these on Mitch?
Who makes Tater Tots? They would be a good sponsor, because $3 Million for the alleged "Greatest Spectacle In Racing" is taters. Tiny, tiny taters. But at least they are making up something of the losses accumulated over the years in this dying sport. Buttock in seat is certainly not doing it, nor eyeball on TV, as evidenced by the lack of both.
We loved lakehouse and think the Arbor Village would be a great location. It is less than 2 miles from over 1000 rooftops in the 225,000 to over 1 million range. Many people could use the great fishers trail system to bike or walk there. Just an idea Scotty -- but maybe something closer to 3 Wiseman would good. The only microbrew in area is Ram (boring)
True, it's an ESPN production, but ESPN is just another name for ABC Sports, or what used to be ABC Sports since ABC Sports no longer exists as a name. ESPN=ABC Sports= ESPN. ESPN is, according to Forbes "the world's most valuable media property" worth $40 billion. Despite that, they fired 400 people this week.