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.
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March 22, 2012
Anthony SchoettleLt. Gov. Becky Skillman says the $400,000 initiative will help draw visitors and have a "lasting impact" on Indiana's
towns and cities.
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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.
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March 14, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlinThe Indiana State Fairgrounds generated $124 million in visitor spending in 2011 and has an annual impact on the local economy
similar to a factory employing 500 people, according to a study released Wednesday.
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March 8, 2012
Scott OlsonOfficials are confident attendance at the Big Ten men's basketball tourney will top last year's total of more than 86,000
and could surpass 90,000 for the first time since 2006.
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February 16, 2012
Kathleen McLaughlinIndianapolis Downtown Inc. announced Thursday morning that President Tamara Zahn plans to leave her position by June. Zahn
was IDI's first president and has been in the post for 19 years.
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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.
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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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February 6, 2012
Scott OlsonMore than 1.1 million people visited Super Bowl Village in downtown Indianapolis during its 10-day run, far outpacing expectations
by host committee leaders.
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February 4, 2012
Anthony Schoettle, Cory SchoutenTalk of bringing another Super Bowl to Indianapolis began soon after week-long festivities kicked off for the 2012 game, but
city leaders will have to find a way to generate more revenue for the NFL and its 32 team owners for Indianapolis to muscle
its way into a regular Super Bowl rotation.
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January 30, 2012
Anthony SchoettleSuper Bowl Village’s opening weekend met local organizers’ expectations—and then some—drawing more
than 205,000 visitors from Friday through Sunday.
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January 30, 2012
Cory SchoutenThe Indianapolis International Airport Authority and Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee know impressions begin when people
arrive in the city and continue to be formed when they depart.
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January 28, 2012
Anthony SchoettleCity leaders are working feverishly to maximize Indianapolis' week in the Super Bowl spotlight, hoping to brand the Circle
City in the minds of convention and leisure travelers as a place to return and spend hundreds of millions of dollars over
the next decade.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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January 13, 2012
The Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association booked nearly 735,000 hotel room nights in 2011 for conventions and meetings.
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January 5, 2012
Anthony SchoettleThe Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association has launched a 25-day, $100,000 ad campaign to lure visitors to the city
in the days leading up to the Super Bowl. The campaign targets the Chicago, Cincinnati and Louisville markets.
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December 14, 2011
An Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association study shows the amount of tourism dollars last year increased by $120 million
from 2009. The city also attracted more visitors in 2010.
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December 13, 2011
IBJ Staff and Associated PressRolling Stone magazine and rum maker Bacardi say they plan to throw a star-studded party the night before the Super
Bowl at a renovated factory called The Crane Bay two blocks west of Lucas Oil Stadium.
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December 6, 2011
Scott OlsonConstruction on the International Orangutan Center would start in August, with the opening set for Memorial Day weekend in
2014.
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December 1, 2011
Scott OlsonBesides individual tickets, entire suites are being offered for as much as $28,000 on various online brokerage sites for the
inaugural Big Ten championship football game.
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November 23, 2011
Anthony SchoettleOfficials for Ripken Baseball Inc., which operates two of the country's top youth baseball facilities, are considering Indianapolis
as a location for a major complex that could cost up to $20 million to build and draw thousands of players and spectators
each year.
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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.
The Prestige was a great flick.
Larry - even though the race is on ABC, ESPN does all of the work, so that is why ESPN is mentioned. Most sports on ABC are called something like "ESPN on ABC."