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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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So the Mayor adds another non value added layer to having a vehicle towed? Whereby the City Government RECIEVES AN ILLEGAL KICKBACK FROM A LGOISTICS COMPANY THAT SUBS THE WORK TO LOCAL TOW COMPANIES? What is the service the City performs for receiving the "tribute"? This is RICO!!!!! What a corrupt and unnecessary layer. What a dirtbag Mayor and his cronies.
Owner occupied housing. Clear enough?
So people think I am paranoid. It's from experience in dealing with puds requested by developers who make major donations themselves to representatives, have nice fund raisers for those running for office and hide through pac's. then there are the public relation firms. You will note some pr comments below. You there Clyde Lee? My opinion. Commercial along 421, great. Multifamily housing, terrible idea that will change the town. Senior condos or zero lot line homes west, great. I suggest keeping all entries to commercial areas at 421. All entries to owner occupied on sycamore. Will keep the traffic on sycamore down some. Two other things. You can't trust what will be there in 10 years. Steve builds quality stuff, but areas change over time. Look at the changes at the wall mart center at 86th and 421 over the last 10 years. Look at the apartments and neighborhoods behind St Vincent's. Raintree properties WILL decrease in value if commercial and multifamily goes in near. It has already been happening around the bridges area. The houses that have been sold recently are way below market. Several deals not closed due to the Illinois construction and the whole unsurety of the bridges. It's pretty simple, Zionsville will approve the whole thing because the city council has been groomed over a LONG period of time for this. I might even suggest some are in their position as a result of this.
Esta, do you have a dog in this fight? You seem to really want to knock anyone against this project. No, I didn't move to Indiana for the architecture. I moved here for that red barn in the field. The horses and fields of corn. A place that is NOT overdeveloped. There are plenty of nearby places in Indianapolis that could be REDEVELOPED instead.
RKW - OK, we get it, you're paranoid. The question is, are you paranoid enough? Greg - Yes, Pittman(s) is (are) at it again. They are developers, they build things. It's what they do. So when you go to work tomorrow, Greg, you're at it again too. Cliff - Really? You moved to Indiana for its progressive architecture? That's like moving to England for the cuisine. Zionsvillain - The house you moved to was once a field or woods. I'm willing to bet folks were upset when that ground was plowed under and a house was built. But I guess now that you are in, everything should stop? "My house was OK, but the next one is sprawl." SE Guy - Please don't paint us with such a wide brush. Most reasonable Zionsville residents welcome planned, measured development.