Hampton Inn to become Bud Light Hotel during Super Bowl
The Bud Light name and logo will replace Hampton's all over the hotel, from the outside signage and canopies to the in-room soap, shampoo and pens.
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Hoosier firms integral part of State Fair midway
Danny Huston, a native Hoosier, bought rides provider North American Midway Entertainment and moved it from Mississippi to Indiana. And in a bid to help increase ticket sales, he’s introducing automated machines built by Standard Change-Makers in Indianapolis.
State fair chief ‘born and raised’ to lead showcase event
Indiana State Fair Commission Executive Director Cynthia Hoye has parlayed a lifelong love affair with 4-H and fairs into a career of supporting agriculture and extension programs and finding ways to make a good fair better.
Indiana State Fair to promote soybean industry
The Indiana State Fair will celebrate the versatility of the soybean and its $2.5 billion impact on the state during its 17-day run beginning Friday.
Local homeowners trying to cash in on Super Bowl
The approach of the 2012 Super Bowl has prompted some Indianapolis-area property owners to start looking for a chance to lease their homes and condos for the big game.
Black Expo changes to come after Summer Celebration
Organization directors will announce in August any recommendations from an outside consultant brought in after employees voiced concerns about the leadership of president and CEO Tanya Bell.
LEADING QUESTIONS: State Fair’s boss plans for big bash
How does a celebration of agriculture stay relevant? What happens after the cows go home? Cindy Hoye has answers.
Black Expo aims for more family friendliness
Indiana Black Expo is working to overcome last summer’s shootings and a recent staff mutiny, but observers say the root of the problem is declining interest among African-American adults in its signature event.
Indianapolis lands Big Ten football title game through 2015
Indianapolis outbid Chicago for the rights to host the Big Ten Conference football championship game through 2015 and also landed the 2014 and 2016 title games in men’s and women’s basketball.
Indiana State Fairgrounds to host collector car auction billed as world’s largest
Last year’s Mecum auction at Indianapolis reported gross sales of $41.7 million and drew more than 30,000 people.
Indy Fashion Time signs primary sponsor for fashion week competition
Sewing machine manufacturer Baby Lock USA wants to broaden its exposure beyond crafters and quilters.
Sports auction firm visits Indy seeking ABA, Clowns items
New York-based Clean Sweep Auctions plans to hold an “Antiques Roadshow”-like event in Indianapolis this week, offering local residents free valuation of sports memorabilia.
LOU’S VIEWS: Landmark event turns into celebration of Bill Cook
Benefactor’s presence strongly felt at opening of new arts center.
Insurer seeks to avoid claims from wedding accident
A Michigan insurance company is seeking to avoid paying for any claims made by Mavris Arts & Event Center in Indianapolis involving a high-profile fatal wedding-shuttle accident last summer.
Super Bowl Host Committee lays out winter weather plans
Jim Schellinger, chairman and CEO of CSO Architects, has been appointed to handle weather preparedness for the Super Bowl to be hosted in Indianapolis in February.
Indianapolis hopeful it can retain Big Ten tournaments
The contract between Indianapolis and the Big Ten expires in 2012, and officials from the conference’s 11 universities are beginning the process to select a future host for the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments.
NFL lockout could prove costly to Indy economy
The worst case scenario — no season — would mean the city of Indianapolis sustaining the most expensive hit in league history.
Indiana plans Reagan celebration at Statehouse
The Ronald Reagan Centennial Celebration is scheduled for Feb. 10 at the Indiana Statehouse. The celebration is part of events nationwide celebrating Reagan's life.
NFL labor situation a hot topic in Dallas
A lockout is predicted by many, but whether labor strife ultimately affects the 2012 Super Bowl in Indianapolis remains to be seen.
Titanic buoys state museum attendance
“Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition” attracted 88,465 paying visitors during its 103-day run and boosted overall museum attendance by 45 percent.