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Victory Field
Colts trying to tackle proposed ticket-tax hike
January 16, 2013
Cory SchoutenThe Indianapolis Colts are playing defense as city leaders move to hike a ticket tax on downtown events by 67 percent. The
team says raising the tax on tickets from 6 percent to 10 percent will harm its bottom line and that of local businesses that
rely on Colts fans.
MoreIndians continue trend of higher profit
January 12, 2013
The city's professional baseball team has thrived financially since 2009, bucking the woes of the economy.
MoreIndians revenue grows, profit tops $1 million in 2011
February 25, 2012
Anthony SchoettleThe minor-league Indianapolis Indians overcame a bevy of obstacles last season to continue a run of major-league profits.
MoreIndians continue string of attendance increases
September 10, 2011
IBJ StaffFor the season, the city's minor-league baseball team drew 580,082 fans to Victory Field over 71 home dates. The franchise
has posted year-over-year attendance increases in four of the last five seasons.
MoreBENNER: A love lost rarely returns—except at Victory Field
July 2, 2011
Bill BennerLike most young boys in the 1950s, baseball was my first sports love.
LEADING QUESTIONS: Indians boss still having a ball
April 20, 2011
Mason King
What's the secret to baseball profitability? Why is the offseason so important? Franchise President Max Schumacher
fields questions.
Indians' new ticketing partner could drive further spike in attendance
March 5, 2011
Anthony SchoettleThe baseball franchise dumped Ticketmaster for another sales management firm that charges buyers lower fees.
MoreIndians adding dining option to Victory Field
February 5, 2011
Cory SchoutenThe Indianapolis Indians have torn out about 400 seats in Victory Field's left flank to make way for Captain Morgan Cove—an
open-air restaurant and bar that will feature a menu separate from other stadium offerings and table service for up to 120
fans.
MoreIndianapolis Indians profitable for 35th straight year
January 1, 2011
Anthony SchoettleThe minor-league professional baseball team continues to pull in fans and sponsors as Hoosiers seek affordable family entertainment.
MoreFinancial records show Pirates win while losing
August 22, 2010
Associated PressThe Pirates, the Major League parent club of the Indianapolis Indians, made nearly $29.4 million in 2007 and 2008, according
to team financial documents, years that were part of a streak of futility that has now reached 18 straight losing seasons.
MoreSix bidders in line for Indianapolis Indians stock
June 2, 2010
Scott OlsonState awards unclaimed shares of the minor league baseball team to bidders who offered as much as $27,505 for each share.
MoreIndians ready to score with Comcast, Brighthouse TV deal
March 6, 2010
Anthony SchoettleA full season of televised games will give franchise a platform to promote attendance at Victory Field.
MoreIndianapolis Indians use promotion to make Monday games profitable
February 27, 2010
IBJ StaffConcession-stand items for $1 started drawing crowds a few years ago to what had been a slow night at Victory Field.
MoreIndianapolis Indians take big revenue hit, but team still profitable
December 5, 2009
Anthony SchoettleTeam profits declined from $1.23 million in 2008 to $459,603 this year. Despite
that, the team’s board voted unanimously to pay a dividend.
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.
MoreIndians report 2009 attendance figures
September 19, 2009
IBJ StaffThe Tribe attracted 549,552 fans (8,202 per game) to Victory Field this season—its third-best average
since 2001.
MoreSchumacher leads Indians to 33 straight years of profits
August 17, 2009
Anthony SchoettleMax Schumacher, now in his 52nd year with the Indians, runs a tight ship. His attention to detail and strategic thinking have
served the city's minor league baseball team well.
MoreSchumacher prepares for eventual Indians exit
August 17, 2009
Anthony SchoettleMax Schumacher is healthy, feels good and wants to continue working for the Indianapolis Indians full time. But
with his 77th birthday approaching in October, Schumacher, chairman and president of the team, needs a succession plan.
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.
MoreIndians concerned about possible ticket tax
February 16, 2009
Anthony SchoettleSome local officials wrestling with the Capital Improvement Board's $37 million deficit think part of the profit made by the
Indianapolis Indians could be used to narrow that deficit, but Indian officials balk at that idea because they say they've
already paid more than their share.
MoreDowntown development great for citizens, visitors
November 10, 2008
Chris KatterjohnThe development of shopping, restaurants, museums, public arts and hotels downtown in the past 25 years has made Indianapolis
a vibrant, more interesting place to live—and to visit.
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If a television station wants to improve viewership, get rid of the local blackout. I was born by the brickyard, and have attended 15 or more races. I have children now, I won't attend unless circumstances are perfect. As those with growing families know, they never are. I'm always impressed that upwards of 250,000 people attend the 500. However, as a growing, or, more apt, sprawling city, Indianapolis and its immediate suburbs count almost 2.2 million. Show the race live, let the venue get a kick-back on revenues, and open-wheel racing might have a fighting chance to be relevant again. Just in time for those tax-payer lights to make sense.
John Moore, I too have had the same issue recently. A property next to my house was on the Land Bank and I was interested in purchasing. When I tried to contact Reggie, I got back emails that had nothing to do with what I asked about. Actually my latest response from him was on this past Friday. I had asked about how to buy the property and if it was still available. His response to me was to contact the mayor's office to get the schedule of his appearances. (???) Hopefully the city is able to do something to fix what this guy has done, it would be nice if they would take the properties back and sell them properly so land owners like me and you mother would have a fair chance.
I too work in the industry, with over 25 years of experience and your political spin has probably nothing to do with any rebranding. "Let's dress it up" would have nothing to do with the government "telling us how and what to eat." Give it a political rest. And being a producer for a radio show doesn't mean you've been involved in advertising and branding for 30 years.
Ms. Morris did not understand the ways of the business world, otherwise, like the IMS, she could have petitioned the State Legislature for a handout of State Funds for her charity work. Ms. Morris should consider becoming a state lobbyist for Lemonade Stand Operators.
David Copperfield!