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More hotels making galleries part of the guest experience
Many of the art-forward hotels, such as the Art in Denver and the Alexander in Indianapolis, work with local artists to either showcase their portfolio for a specific amount of time or commission one-of-a-kind pieces to display on site indefinitely.
Bottleworks Hotel hitting its stride as it nears first anniversary
Throughout its short tenure, the 139-room boutique hotel has managed to snag locals and out-of-town visitors through its connection to the larger Bottleworks District.
American’s canceled flights portend messy holiday travel
The razor-thin staffing that contributed to thousands of canceled U.S. passenger flights in October doesn’t bode well for smooth holiday travel.
Indianapolis lands NFL Scouting Combine in 2022, faces competition in future
The NFL said the location of the 2023 combine will be determined through a bidding process involving Indianapolis, Dallas and Los Angeles.
FFA Convention hits Indianapolis this week with up to 50K visitors
The event, typically one of the biggest annual conventions in Indy, was held virtually last year because of the pandemic.
College football championship organizers prepare for kickoff
IBJ sat down with leaders of College Football Playoff Inc. and members of the local host committee to discuss the preparations underway to make the January game a reality.
Q&A: Heartland Film Festival Inc. president Michael Ault on connecting the community with film
Michael Ault was working at the Indiana University Health Foundation five years ago—overseeing events like the popular Rev fundraiser at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway—when he received a call about a development job at Heartland Film Inc.
Long-tenured downtown Japanese restaurant to close in December
The restaurant at 148 S. Illinois St. is family-, women- and minority-owned, according to an announcement of the closure. Its owners say they plan to return with a new project soon.
Lebanon plans 95-acre development anchored by $25M sports facility
The massive hospitality and entertainment district is slated to be anchored by a $25 million multisport venue surrounded by apartments, hotels, medical office buildings, restaurants, stores, senior-living facilities and condos.
Old quarry site near Bloomington eyed as tourist destination
County officials have discussed using former quarries to develop trails, exhibits about the limestone industry and an outdoor concert venue.
Should men’s and women’s Final Fours be held in the same city, same weekend?
The NCAA’s efforts to address equity imbalances could lead to a joint championship site later this decade, with Indianapolis believed to be a likely contender for hosting such a spectacle.
Here’s a peek at downtown’s newest hotel before it opens in October
The $35 million boutique hotel at 141 E. Washington St., at the corner of Delaware Street, will open in a remodeled 60,000-square-foot building that was constructed in 1969 for State Life Insurance Co. and was the home of local law firm Riley Bennett & Egloff from 2003 to 2019.
NCAA to look into holding both Final Fours in same city
Combining the tournaments was one of the recommendations stemming from an external review of gender equity issues of the tournaments.
Is Irsay pop-culture collection Indy’s next museum?
Jim Irsay wants to share his memorabilia with the world—and he’s been having early conversations with Indianapolis and other cities about creating a museum to do just that.
Editorial: Give Irsay museum a serious look
Whatever the approach, it will take the cooperation of city leaders, the philanthropic community, developers and Irsay to come up with a proposal that accomplishes the Colts’ owner’s primary goal and is beneficial to the city and its taxpayers.
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.
AgriNovus leader appointed chairman of Indiana State Fair Commission
Mitch Frazier succeeds Brad Chambers, who took the role of Indiana secretary of commerce in August.
Four companies seek to revive stalled Terre Haute casino plans
Gaming Commission executive director Greg Small said the agency hoped to select a company for the Terre Haute license by the end of this year.