Big Ten basketball tournaments start busy college hoops schedule in Indy
The Big Ten women’s tourney will feature 14 of an anticipated 43 Division I college basketball tournament games set for Indianapolis over the next four weeks.
Mickey Shuey
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Two major local government buildings put up for sale by Trump administration
The downtown Minton-Capehart Federal Building and the Maj. Gen. Emmett J. Bean Federal Center in Lawrence were deemed “not core to government operations” by the General Services Administration.
Developer requesting $66M city loan for Old City Hall project
TWG Development’s “Alabama Redevelopment” plan includes a new 21c Museum Hotel through the renovation of Old City Hall and the construction of an adjacent 29-story tower.
Overhaul of downtown office complex to bring another new hotel brand to Indy
In addition to Marriott’s Moxy, the owners of downtown’s fourth-largest office complex also have secured a deal for a Bar Louie restaurant on the ground floor.
Devington Plaza’s proposed developer withdraws plans, but still interested in site
The developer behind plans to overhaul the 36-acre Devington Plaza shopping center on the east side of Indianapolis is going back to the drawing board.
State budget includes funds for White River State Park expansion plan
The project is expected to encompass about 7.5 acres on the river’s western bank and will include new green spaces, an amphitheater and a promenade overlooking the White River.
Simons give Indianapolis’ MLS efforts a big boost, experts say
The Simon family’s involvement in the city’s effort to attract a Major League Soccer team might have been the worst-kept secret in Indianapolis.
Q&A: IU basketball player making a play with software platform for college athletics
IU basketball player Anthony Leal is building his company, Motion Sports, as a go-to platform for collegiate athletic programs.
City staffers seek more details on contentious Devington Plaza revamp, recommend denial of rezoning
The company’s current proposal calls for a two-phase, $100 million overhaul including more than 500 apartments, 35,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space, townhouses and a hotel.
Braun says state would ‘regret’ not pursuing Indianapolis MLS team
Gov. Mike Braun confirmed he was among the state and local officials who met with MLS Commissioner Don Garber during his visit to Indianapolis this week amid the city’s push for a professional soccer team.
Simon-owned PS&E says it’s ‘part of conversations’ about Indy MLS effort
Mel Raines, the CEO of Pacers Sports & Entertainment, confirmed the company’s involvement Monday night, although she declined to specify whether it was stepping in as an investor.
MLS commissioner attends Pacers game with Hogsett amid expansion talks
The game capped off a day of meetings between Garber and Hogsett, his deputies and some state officials, a source familiar with his plans told IBJ.
Photos: Downtown’s luxury InterContinental hotel opens after $110M rehab
The 170-room luxury hotel at 17 W. Market St., made its public debut Monday following a rehabilitation project to the historic building that began in 2018.
Photo gallery: Pro volleyball All-Star Match draws full house to Fishers Event Center
In addition to traditional sales, many local volleyball clubs, collegiate programs and youth organizations were provided tickets, as well as through partnerships with the Hamilton County Sports Authority and Indiana Sports Corp.
With InterContinental and Aloft now open downtown, what’s next in the hotel pipeline?
More than $1 billion in hotels and associated projects is under construction or set to begin in the next 12 months. Another several hundred million dollars’ worth of investment is under consideration or in the planning stages.
EV, battery manufacturers moving ahead on projects despite Trump’s views, actions
Potential rollbacks of Biden-era policies that incentivized electric vehicle production and ownership have stirred apprehension among some local economic development officials across the state.
BorgWarner to close Noblesville facility, cut jobs in restructuring effort
The Michigan-based company told IBJ that work has been underway since October to move employees from the Noblesville Technical Center to a similar facility elsewhere in Indiana. More than 20 people are expected to lose their jobs in the transition.
Indy airport board approves plans for $206M hotel. Here’s when it could open.
The vote comes just under a year after the budget for the hotel was slashed by $57 million.
Pro volleyball set to bring all-star match to Fishers on Saturday
Several Indianapolis-area celebrities are expected to attend the match and participate in its pageantry. The event will also feature a pre-game show and numerous opportunities for spectators at the arena to participate in person and through social media.
After years of construction, downtown Indy’s newest luxury hotel opens this month
After six years of construction and expensive delays, The InterContinental Hotel is accepting bookings. Here’s when visitors can book stays and what it could cost.