Is there enough money coming in to keep the city’s world-class sports facilities maintained, pay them off, put enough away for
the inevitable refurbishing that they will need over time and also promote Indianapolis?
A dozen heavyweight firms have responded to Indianapolis’ proposal to privatize Lucas Oil Stadium, the Indiana Convention Center and, perhaps, Conseco Fieldhouse. IBJ reviewed all 12 responses, which the city released today, after a public records request. As sports industry experts expected and IBJ reported first on the front page of its Nov. 23rd edition, […]
The Indianapolis Colts’ decision to pull the plug on a potential undefeated season was made for one reason: “What
must we do to win Super Bowl XLIV in Miami on Feb. 7?”
A dozen heavyweight firms have responded to Indianapolis’ proposal to privatize Lucas Oil Stadium, the Indiana Convention Center and, perhaps, Conseco Fieldhouse. IBJ reviewed all 12 responses, which the city released today, after a public records request. As sports industry experts expected and IBJ reported first on the front page of its Nov. 23rd edition, […]
Our legislators are reconvening in Indianapolis to “do the people’s business.” What they do actually
is send tremors though the fiscal foundations of our state. Households and businesses cannot figure out our tax structure
or our spending priorities.
A Hungary radio station operated by Emmis until late last year might broadcast again following a court decision.
With less than three months until March Madness tips off, the NCAA and city’s Capital Improvement Board are still trying to work out a lease deal to hold the event at Lucas Oil Stadium April 3 and 5. The CIB’s overhaul is slowing talks, but the board’s new president promises to get the issue on the front burner.
Health spending is growing slower than it has in 48 years—but that’s better news for businesses and households
than it is for governments. Whether health care reform will continue the trend is an open question.
The subsidiary of Norwegian-based Think Global projects its new factory in Elkhart could have 415 full-time jobs by 2013.
Property-tax caps, unemployment insurance, ethics top list of issues awaiting General Assembly.
It’s rare for an NFL team to face a must-lose game. But that’s exactly what the Indianapolis Colts faced in Buffalo. Now,
the pressure is back on like never before.
Hancock County officials will consider a request by lithium battery maker EnerDel to set up operations in a business park
near Indianapolis.
There’s no shortage of conspiracy theories when it comes to the Indianapolis Colts’ decision not to pursue an undefeated season.
The story will eventually spin out of the control of team management.
State government hasn’t put much money toward becoming a leader among states integrating hybrids
into their massive vehicle fleets.
Clear Channel Outdoor is building Marion County’s first full-size digital billboard along Fall Creek Parkway on the
grounds of the Indiana State Fair. The first message might as well be: Take that, Indianapolis!
Indianapolis Colts team owner says he doesn’t expect fan backlash over pulling starters in loss to last long.
Loud cheers greeted the return of Indiana National Guard soldiers who spent 10 months in Afghanistan helping farmers improve
the production and marketing of their crops. Hundreds of people welcomed the 63 members of the 1-19th Agribusiness Development
Team as they arrived about 6 a.m. Wednesday at Stout Field in Indianapolis. The soldiers brought new farming techniques to
the country, where agriculture has declined over the past 30 years as crops have been replaced by poppies in the illegal opium
trade.
Jan. 1
Caleb Mills Auditorium, Shortridge High School
Here’s an optimistic
way to start 2010. A parade of young Indianapolis talent—many at home from college on holiday break—take turns
belting out the best of Broadway, new (including tunes from “Cry-Baby” and “In the Heights”) and old.
Participants include Jessica Murphy and Brook Wood, whom I praised in “Songs for a New World” back in 2008. Tickets
are a mere $8 and proceeds benefit the Shortridge Speech Team. For details, call 440-1372.
Mark Patrick has been hired to replace JMV as the afternoon drive-time host on sports-talk station WNDE-AM 1260, heating up
the battle with cross-town rival WFNI-AM 1070.
