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Is title sponsor in 500’s future?: Indy Racing League throttles up sales efforts, considers aggressive new marketing deals

May 21, 2007

The Indy Racing League is overhauling its sales effort, an initiative industry observers said could lead to an eight-figure annual title sponsorship and exponential growth for the league and its teams. Officials for the company tabbed to lead the revolution said there isn’t any sponsorship deal that won’t be considered by Speedway brass, including a title sponsorship for the Indianapolis 500, a sacred property once thought untouchable. Race fans have been focused on the Brickyard’s 2-1/2-mile oval this month. But…

UPDATE: Marriott revision shines on West Street

May 15, 2007

The West Street corridor will get more attention under the new convention hotel plans released May 15. The 1,000-room, 29-story JW Marriott-increased from 800 rooms and 20 stories in the original design-has been flipped to run north-to-south along West Street instead of along Maryland Street. The new look means a more complete view of the […]

Deal is big step toward Indy Racing League title sponsor

May 15, 2007

A multi-year deal between one of the nation’s most successful motorsports sponsorship brokers and Indy Racing League could be a critical step in bringing the open-wheel series a title sponsor. Indianapolis-based Just Marketing International has agreed to work with the league on all facets of commercial rights packaging and sales for not only the series, […]

A taller JW Marriott?

May 15, 2007

Developers plan to unveil a significantly updated set of plans this afternoon for a JW Marriott convention hotel across the street from Victory Field. For one, the 1,000-room hotel will be taller than the 22 stories originally proposed, said Jeremy…

Indianapolis’ offer on the table:

May 14, 2007

INDIANAPOLIS HAS: Seating for up to 73,000 and a retractable roof at Lucas Oil Stadium, set to open in 2008. The press box seats 200, but event space could be converted for additional media use. PRACTICE FACILITIES NFL WANTS: Comparable practice facilities for both Super Bowl teams, including a covered field with the same turf as the stadium, locker rooms for players and coaches, meeting rooms, and laundry service. INDIANAPOLIS HAS: The Colts’ 56th Street football complex. Bid organizers have…

Racinos may push gambling’s limits

May 14, 2007

During their first half-decade in operation, the state's casino slots machines grew their total sales to $22 billion,
according to Indiana Gaming Commission records. But in the last five years, slot sales grew just 18 percent, reaching $25.9
billion in 2006. That's what business textbooks call a maturing market.

Super Bowl hinges on whether owners like Irsay or Jones

May 14, 2007

Bringing a Super Bowl to Indianapolis might have little to do with weather, hotel rooms or posh practice facilities. The biggest
factor is likely to be Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, and how other National Football League owners feel about him and
the contributions he has made to their tight-knit club.

Two more Central Canal competitors unveiled: The Marion County Alliance of Neighborhood Associations may ask the city and state for more public input

May 7, 2007

A 140- to 160-room boutique hotel straddling the Central Canal has been added to the mix of proposals to develop a nearly one-acre parcel the state owns but wants to lease out for development. Four groups submitted plans by an April deadline, but details were not released until May 1. IBJ reported the specifics of two of the proposals April 16. The newly released plans from Wichita, Kan.-based LodgeWorks LP are by far the most ambitious, calling for the state…

Flood of traffic latest twist in RiverPlace battle: Indianapolis planners find traffic impact study for Fishers project leaky

May 7, 2007

Environmentalists who lost a court battle to stop RiverPlace on grounds it will cause flooding upstream along the White River have been buoyed by concerns raised by Indianapolis officials that the 69-acre development could create a torrent of traffic trouble. Last month, in a letter sent to Fishers’ public works director, the Department of Metropolitan Development cited numerous shortcomings with a traffic impact study commissioned by RiverPlace developer Centre Properties. Indianapolis-based Centre has asked Fishers to rezone the property, just…

Greensburg water squabble nearing an end.

May 3, 2007

Development near the Honda Motor Co. car assembly plant under construction near Greensburg might go forward, now that the city and Decatur County Rural Water system have reached an agreement to supply water to the area. Signatures are about all that remain to ice the agreement, according to the Greensburg Daily News. The parties didn’t […]

Winning bidder plans mixed-use project: Plan for state-owned parcel would add new neighbors for Bourbon Street Distillery, Musicians’ Repair & Sales

April 30, 2007

The winning bidder for a prime piece of state-owned land on the west side of downtown hopes to break ground later this year on a residential and retail complex. The project would replace a shabby parking lot on a triangle-shaped block that is now anchored by The Bourbon Street Distillery and Musicians’ Repair & Sales. The U-shaped, 0.75-acre property at 340 N. Capitol Ave. touches Indiana Avenue, Capitol Avenue and Vermont Street. The development likely would include condos above a…

Fun with renderings

April 27, 2007

This is one of four proposed projects for an acre of state-owned land along the canal between Ohio and New York streets. What do you think? Property Lines has been asking for…

MSA Round 2 plans pitched by local development teams

April 23, 2007

Two new proposals for the parking lot formerly known as Market Square Arena are shorter and less dramatic than plans for a
31-story tower that fell through last year. But each of the new sets of plans has its flourishes.

No deal yet on JW Marriott

April 19, 2007

The city and two local developers still are working on an agreement for a $250-million hotel complex including a JW Marriott near White River State Park. The parties had hoped to reach agreement by April 1. There are no hangups…

Update on Canterbury sale

April 17, 2007

Has anyone heard who might be interested in buying the Canterbury Hotel? IBJ reported this week that the owners of the 99-room property are negotiating to sell. You can read our story here. Sources are telling Property Lines…

Children’s merchandiser aims to expand as a franchise: Kids Kloset opens third store in Castleton this month

April 16, 2007

One night almost a decade ago, Kim Cassel woke up in a hotel room at 3 a.m. It was the latest of hundreds of hotels she’d slept in during her career as corporate vice president of a nationwide candy shop chain. Disoriented, she needed to check the phone book to remember she was in Boston. That’s when Cassel knew she had to open her own business. Within months, she had quit her job, returned to her hometown of Greenwood, leased…

Fred Glass brings city’s ‘to do’ list to life

April 16, 2007

Fred Glass, president of the city's Capital Improvement Board, headed historic transitions in both the mayor’s and governor’s
offices and has become the go-to guy for some of the city’s biggest initiatives, most of them sports-related.

Capital Grille getting local flavor

April 10, 2007

A new restaurant slated to open April 30 within the Conrad Indianapolis hotel will honor legendary Hoosiers on its mahogany-paneled walls. The Capital Grille has commissioned portraits of eight prominent Indiana residents: Indianapolis Motor Speedway savior Anton “Tony” Hulman Jr.; Eli Lilly, the former Eli Lilly and Co. president and grandson of the company’s founder; […]

City out to wow travel writers: Officials think large effort for small group will pay off by boosting coverage

April 9, 2007

When The New York Times ran an article about Indianapolis’ Stone Soup Inn several years ago, owner Jeneane Life got calls from people on airplanes looking to book a room. And the phone’s still ringing in the aftermath of a fall Chicago Tribune review of the new wellness program at Life’s Villa Inn. “People will say, ‘I kept that article because I’ve been meaning to come and stay with you,'” said Life, who also owns the Looking Glass Inn in…

Rising crime worries city businesses

April 9, 2007

Indianapolis fought long and hard to earn a reputation as a safe place to live and conduct business. But police statistics
show that local security is eroding. Crime has risen to the highest levels seen during Mayor Bart Peterson’s administration.

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Is title sponsor in 500’s future?: Indy Racing League throttles up sales efforts, considers aggressive new marketing deals

UPDATE: Marriott revision shines on West Street

Deal is big step toward Indy Racing League title sponsor

A taller JW Marriott?

Indianapolis’ offer on the table:

Racinos may push gambling’s limits

Super Bowl hinges on whether owners like Irsay or Jones

Two more Central Canal competitors unveiled: The Marion County Alliance of Neighborhood Associations may ask the city and state for more public input

Flood of traffic latest twist in RiverPlace battle: Indianapolis planners find traffic impact study for Fishers project leaky

Greensburg water squabble nearing an end.

Winning bidder plans mixed-use project: Plan for state-owned parcel would add new neighbors for Bourbon Street Distillery, Musicians’ Repair & Sales

Fun with renderings

MSA Round 2 plans pitched by local development teams

No deal yet on JW Marriott

Update on Canterbury sale

Children’s merchandiser aims to expand as a franchise: Kids Kloset opens third store in Castleton this month

Fred Glass brings city’s ‘to do’ list to life

Capital Grille getting local flavor

City out to wow travel writers: Officials think large effort for small group will pay off by boosting coverage

Rising crime worries city businesses