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Indianapolis Zoo attendance clipped by weather, economy
November 14, 2009
Norm HeikensIndianapolis Zoo attendance is down in 2009, but poor weather may be to blame as much as the weak economy.
MoreMILLER: Travelers still want experiences despite proliferating technology
November 14, 2009
Denise MillerConsumers are using technology to look for the greatest value, not necessarily the lowest price.
MoreICVA: Ad campaign helps draw more visitors to region
November 12, 2009
Scott OlsonA summer advertising campaign launched by the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association helped produce more visitors
and dollars for central Indiana, even though the organization spent less this year marketing the region.
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.
MoreSupreme Court to hear gambler's suit
November 8, 2009
Associated PressThe Indiana Supreme Court will hear arguments this week on whether an Ohio River casino should have allowed a compulsive gambler
to play and lose $125,000 in a single night.
MoreCity Market board sought 3-year closure for redevelopment
November 3, 2009
Peter SchnitzlerBoard president says he quit after Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard declined proposal to shut down historic landmark until
2013 for major renovation.
MoreRCI to become Wyndham Exchange; says Carmel jobs are safe
October 31, 2009
Anthony SchoettleDespite a swooning economy that has hammered the time-share condominium industry over the last 18 months, Resort Condominiums
International continues to outperform its market. That’s not to say there hasn’t been some pain at
the company formerly headquartered in Carmel.
MoreDowntown upscale eateries cancel their lunch plans
October 30, 2009
Mason KingWhile fast food remains a favorite for value-minded patrons, several higher-end restaurants in the Mile Square and its nearby
environs have decided in the last year to pull the tablecloth out from under their lunch service.
MoreHoosier Park owner misses $13.4M loan payment
October 29, 2009
Peter SchnitzlerIndianapolis-based Centaur LLC, owner of Anderson's Hoosier Park horse track and casino, missed a $13.4 million interest payment
due Tuesday on its more than $400 million in outstanding debt, putting the company in default with its lenders.
MoreSmoking-ban backers, opponents vow to keep battling
October 27, 2009
Brock BenefielSupporters of a stricter ban on smoking in Indianapolis workplaces said the City-County Council's decision Monday night to
table the proposal will not kill efforts to get legislation passed.
MoreHendricks County offers land for hotel development
October 26, 2009
IBJ StaffThe Hendricks County Convention and Visitors Bureau said Monday that it is asking for proposals to develop a full-service
convention hotel on up to 18 acres in Plainfield at the intersection of Interstate 70 and Highway 267.
MoreCash-strapped Hoosier Park racing to restructure $400M in debt
October 17, 2009
Peter SchnitzlerDespite rampant speculation, Anderson’s Hoosier Park is not facing imminent bankruptcy, according to its owner, locally
based Centaur Inc.
MoreFishers water park developer hopeful despite setback
October 15, 2009
Scott OlsonThe developer of a proposed hotel and water park in Fishers remains optimistic the project will get finished, despite the
latest setback delaying the start of construction by at least two years.
MoreHow to make the best of meetings and events gone awry
September 26, 2009
Chip CutterMeeting and event planners spend years poring over details for big functions, plotting minute-by-minute schedules, and
brainstorming every possible contingency to stave off disaster. Sometimes, though, even the best-laid plans go
awry.
MoreFort Wayne lures long-time conventions from Indy
September 21, 2009
IBJ Staff and Associated PressFort Wayne's expanded convention center and a planned downtown hotel are proving attractive to conventions, including at least
four events long held in Indianapolis.
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.
MoreSuper Bowl Committee adds vice president of event operations
September 19, 2009
IBJ StaffThe 2012 host committee recently hired South Bend native and Indiana University graduate Michelle Raines,
who previously served in senior management roles for four Republican national conventions.
MoreMore layoffs, furloughs possible for cash-strapped CIB
September 14, 2009
Scott OlsonThe financial condition of the city’s Capital Improvement Board, though improving, is still dire enough that employees
of the Indiana Convention Center could be subjected to more unpaid furloughs or layoffs.
MoreNew Columbia Club general manager trying to reverse membership slide
September 12, 2009
Peter SchnitzlerJames Rentschler hopes to restore the Columbia Club’s luster, and its membership roster, by returning the institution
to its gilded roots.
MoreICVA unlikely to seek loan to pay for enhanced marketing
September 12, 2009
IBJ StaffThe idea of the not-for-profit Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association taking out a loan was not warmly received by
city officials. And financial institutions were less than thrilled with the idea given the ICVA’s diminishing revenue
and increasing costs.
MoreCommunity Fair promotes volunteerism
September 10, 2009
The city of Indianapolis and United Way of Central Indiana will host the eighth annual Community Fair on Monument Circle from
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow to commemorate the anniversary of 9/11.
MoreSidewalk inspections help downtown get spiffed up for big events
September 5, 2009
Marc D. AllanThey used to say that downtown Indianapolis rolled up the sidewalks at 6 p.m. No one says
that anymore. Now they say those sidewalks need to be clean. Sidewalk cleanliness is important on a day-to-day
basis for aesthetic reasons, but even more so when Indianapolis wants to put on its best face for major events
like the Final Four, the Indianapolis 500 and the Super Bowl.
MoreNational Math Bee coming to Indianapolis in 2010
September 4, 2009
Scott OlsonThe mathematical version of the Scripps National Spelling Bee is coming to Indianapolis in 2010, according to the director
of the organization that hosts the event.
MoreBlack engineers group chooses city for 2013 convention
September 2, 2009
IBJ StaffThe Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association said today the National Society of Black Engineers will hold its annual
convention here in March 2013.
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.
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In my opinion the estridge companies are crooks. They filed bankruptcy on their 'track housing' side of the business two weeks before they closed on one of my clients' homes. When my client first interviewed Estridge as a builder 6 months before, they specifically ASKED about the solvency of their business, knowing that some builders were struggling. Estridge truly misrepresented their financial situation at that time. I suppose I am more unhappy with the whole system than I am with the builder because what the heck==you can file bankruptcy on 'track homes' but still keep building and make money off of 'custom built' homes??? How ridiculous! They are all homes. How can a company be allowed to bilk thousands of dollars from their subcontractors but still be allowed to build houses?? they should have been made to pay back all their unpaid contractors before being allowed to profit from building any more houses! This alone makes them and the system crooks in my eyes. I would never build an estridge home and I would not recommend for my clients either. If they were truly 'bankrupt' how could they afford to keep building homes anyway??? The whole system needs fixed.
I live a couple blocks east of the Angie's campus and my house is assessed for ~$160,000. If I could get that amount, let alone $384,000 (a 140% bonus), I'd sell in a minute. Either Angie's stockholders just got fleeced, or Angie's is getting about a 58% discount on their property taxes, if these properties are actually worth what they paid Mr. Oesterle for them. Which do you think is the case?
Perhaps the IMA board is really to blame! They agreed to hire Charles. They can't seemingly find donors among themselves, or bring in new blood that will support the museums operating budget with an expanded museum and money to provide curators with something to do (ie buy art). The headlines of disarray at the museum and mass firings are hurting the reputation of the museum for some time to come. If people on the board had misgivings, perhaps they shpuld have more forcefully opposed efforts that they have seemingly been unable to fund, like expansion and the costs it has created!
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.