Meeting and Event Planning Guide: Indy nabs two large medical conventions
Combined, the two medical conventions are expected to generate almost $16 million in economic impact and bring nearly 14,000 attendees downtown.
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Meeting and Event Planning Guide: Downtown bars too good to miss (and in hotels)
From the Astrea rooftop bar at the InterContinental to Platt 99 at The Alexander, there are upscale bar hotels throughout the Mile Square that are worth a visit.
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Meeting and Event Planning Guide: Signia project ‘in a good place’
Construction is about 50% completed, and nearly $503 million in contracts have been awarded.
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Meeting and Event Planning Guide: Our favorite coffee shops for a work meeting
Now as IBJ’s special publications editor, I don’t have nearly as many meetings with sources, but I still love to sneak away from the office for my favorite coffee order and coffee shop vibes whenever I can.
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How Grand Park salvaged the pandemic-riddled 2020 baseball season
William Knox has been in the sports industry for more than two decades, but nothing he’s experienced was comparable to the challenges he faced this year as director of the Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield.
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Meeting and Event Planning Guide: Construction on event, convention developments picks up
No fewer than three facilities focused on entertainment and tourism are expected to open in downtown Indianapolis by the end of 2027 while two others, in Noblesville and Fishers, are scheduled to debut by next summer.
Meeting and Event Planning Guide: How USA Swimming will put a pool in Lucas Oil Stadium
Next summer, the U.S. Olympic swimming trials will be held in an NFL stadium for the first time. In June, fans will flock to Lucas Oil Stadium to watch the nation’s finest athletes compete for the chance to go for the gold in Paris.
Meeting and Event Planning Guide: Heading to an event or convention in Indy? Try these side trips
IBJ’s can’t-miss list curated by those of us living and working in the Circle City.
Meeting and Event Planning Guide: 2024 presents ‘a huge tourism opportunity’
“Not a month next year is going to go by where we don’t have something significant happening in our city from a tourism perspective, whether that’s a large annual conference that’s coming back, or something new,” said Chris Gahl, executive vice president of Visit Indy.
Meeting and Event Planning Guide: Savoring the deal: Where executives do business meetings
Many business meetings happen over a great lunch or dinner—and sometimes, breakfast. But with all the choices in the Indianapolis restaurant area, it can be hard to decide where to go when you want to woo a client. We asked local business execs where they go when they need to close a deal. Of course, […]
Meeting and Event Planning Guide: Catering curveballs
But these days, thanks to continued supply chain problems, he must purchase some items not when he needs them, but when they’re available.
Meeting and Event Planning Guide: 10 tips to keep in mind while planning a work holiday party
While the holiday season might seem like it’s months away, the planning season has arrived. The best-laid plans can tap into a variety of resources to create an event that is safe, fun, memorable and—most of all—reflects appreciation for employees and clients alike. Whether you’ve planned many company parties, or you are putting together your […]
Meeting & Event Planning Guide: Newest downtown event space expands Crystal Catering’s offerings
The Heirloom at NK Hurst, a new event center south of downtown, hosted its first event Sept. 4.
10 ways to make your next convention or event environmentally friendlier
Over the past few years, interest in hosting environmentally friendly, “sustainable” business meetings and conventions has risen as inexorably as sea levels and summer temperatures.
Meeting & Event Planning Guide: Great cocktails to try in downtown Indy—and the recipes to make them at home
From fancy options to one you can take with you, we’ve got several options to choose from.
Here’s what meetings and conventions could look like in the near future—and beyond
Liability waivers, temperature checks, social distancing. They’re in the foreseeable future for groups that want to meet in person.
Downtown restaurants too good to miss (and just happen to be located in hotels)
When a flight delay caused a late check in or a business meeting ran overtime, the on-site eatery at your hotel was the meal of last resort—and was nearly always approached with low expectations. That may still be the case in some areas, but it certainly isn’t in downtown Indianapolis.
The next exhibit at the Children’s Museum is always the CEO’s favorite
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis CEO Jeffrey Patchen answers IBJ’s questions about the museum’s growth and what’s ahead.
Industrial chic: Converted event spaces multiply, filling a niche in the meeting marketplace
Event-only facilities are typically on the small side (at least compared to the convention center), located in or near downtown, and often reside in old industrial or warehouse structures.
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Heading to a convention in Indy? Here are some side trips to try
Any earnest local or up-to-date guidebook can steer you toward obvious offerings for a uniquely Indy experience. But here are other options to consider.
Q&A: Catering is all about ‘controlled chaos’
Renee Miner says there’s nothing better than making clients happy.
Indiana Convention Center may be just big enough—for now
Since its first iteration opened in 1972, it’s undergone four major expansions. The last one, completed in 2011, increased its size to six city blocks and more than 566,600 square feet of exhibit space—or 745,210, if you include nearby Lucas Oil Stadium.
Debbie Locklear shares secrets for corporate gatherings and private shindigs
Debbie Locklear’s firm, Meeting Services Unlimited, works with dozens of clients nationwide and has helped put on shows for some of the country’s biggest corporations and associations, including Indianapolis-based Custom Electronic Design Installation Association.
Seven execs tell us where they take clients to dinner
The biggest business deals often come together over a great dinner. But with all the amazing options—new and old—in Indianapolis, choosing just the right spot might seem daunting. Do you go for the best food? For the trendy new place? Or how about simply a spot where you can hear a conversation?