Conversion of downtown’s King Cole building into hotel set to resume
Historians have extended an expired certificate of appropriateness for the long-delayed redevelopment of the historic office building just south of Monument Circle.
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State of Tourism: Indianapolis secures pair of medical conventions, sets annual records
Ahead of its annual State of Tourism event, Visit Indy detailed the city’s record-breaking 2024 and announced new additions to the convention roster expected to bring thousands more visitors to the Circle City.
Butler grad donating $12M for women’s sports, leadership funds
The donation is the largest gift to Butler University’s athletic department and the largest known estate commitment in the school’s history.
Female-focused sports campus partners with Sports Tech HQ to expand offerings
An Indianapolis-based economic development nonprofit is working with the leaders of Marvella, a $98 million Indiana sports and leadership campus aimed at girls and women.
City keeping redevelopment options open for remainder of Jail I site
Regardless of who ultimately develops the 1-acre eastern half of the city-owned Jail I site at 40 S. Alabama St., city officials view it as “incredibly important” that the project support further development on the east side of downtown.
Indy officials look to future WWE dates after Royal Rumble surpasses expectations
Sources told IBJ that Indianapolis has targeted dates for SummerSlam and for WrestleMania as part of its eight-year deal with World Wrestling Entertainment.
Photo gallery: WWE Royal Rumble draws record-setting crowd at Lucas Oil Stadium
WWE Chief Content Officer Paul Levesque said Saturday’s Royal Rumble was the highest-grossing Rumble in history, the third-largest gate—money made off tickets—in organization history and the largest single-night event WWE has ever pulled off.
Photo gallery: Thousands turn out for WWE SmackDown at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Friday night’s SmackDown event at Gainbridge Fieldhouse drew thousands of spectators and kicked off Indianapolis’ Royal Rumble weekend. Check out these photos of wrestlers—and fans—in action.
Two central Indiana cities among finalists for USA Gymnastics facility
Sources told IBJ that the Indiana cities are competing with a community in Texas.
Downtown hotels nearly sold out ahead of Royal Rumble
Only a few hotel rooms are still available ahead of Saturday’s World Wrestling Entertainment event at Lucas Oil Stadium and those are listed at steep prices.
Downtown Homewood Suites hotel sold for $18.7M, renovations planned
The purchase marks the first downtown hotel property for MHG, which has nearly 20 other properties in central Indiana, Missouri and Florida, and nine other projects in its development pipeline.
Royal Pin to merge south-side entertainment venue Greatimes with Expo Bowl
The consolidation of the two south-side venues does not include the outdoor attractions at Greatimes, including two miniature golf courses and go-kart racing.
Developer considering apartments at Irvington Plaza, but community leaders want ‘clarity’ on plans
California-based Tallen Capital Partners LLC, which has the property in the 6200 block of East Washington Street under contract for an undisclosed price, hopes to rezone nearly 7 acres for mixed-use development.
Most tickets sold for Saturday’s WWE Royal Rumble event
The first major event in an eight-year deal with World Wrestling Entertainment, the event is expected to draw as many as 65,000 spectators to Indianapolis, with many coming from outside of central Indiana.
Hancock Health leads development of 160-acre mixed-use campus
The health care company has expanded its reach over the past seven years to become a master developer for a sprawling project on the south side of Interstate 70 in western Hancock County.
Host committee details events, art and other activations ahead of WWE Royal Rumble
The local host committee of the WWE Royal Rumble detailed collaborations, public artwork, ancillary wrestling shows and other activities ahead of the main event at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Local flight school looking for new spot after eviction notice from Greenwood airport
Jeff Air Pilot Services LLC said Thursday it was notified last week of the city’s plan to terminate its lease in March after 14 years of operation at the airport.
IMS Museum set to reopen after extensive renovations
The $64 million overhaul includes adding 40,000 feet to the museum’s footprint.
Indiana Sports Corp. seeks new round of funding through state bid fund
The Indiana Sports Corp. has already allocated most of the $10 million total it received for 2023 and 2024 for the Indiana Sports & Tourism Bid Fund, which it administers on the state’s behalf.
Beautification project to bring updated entrances to Indiana State Fairgrounds
Beautification and renovation projects totaling about $39 million are in the works for entrances to the Indiana State Fairgrounds.