Capital Improvement Board seeks to pin down soccer stadium price by early 2026
The CIB, which oversees all of downtown’s convention and sports facilities, has issued a request for proposals seeking a construction manager for the project.
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WNBA Live offers Legends Game, autographs and lots of chances to shoot hoops
Indiana’s Miss Basketball, Maya Makalusky, a rising freshman forward for Indiana University, was among the current and former Indiana stars who played in the Legends Game at the Indiana Convention Center.
Indiana-connected players compete in All-Star skills competitions
Nine players from seven teams took part, including former Indiana Miss Basketball Skylar Diggins, former Indiana Fever Erica Wheeler and the Fever’s Lexie Hull
Q&A with Debbie Locklear on four decades as an event planner
The founder of Meeting Services Unlimited launched her company at a time when Indiana had no established firms in the field, turning it into a go-to planning partner for major conferences and associations.
Weekend seen as ‘huge catalyst’ in larger effort to make Indy women’s sports capital
Indianapolis sports-business officials say if they achieve their goal of becoming an epicenter of women’s sports by 2050, they’ll likely look back at this WNBA All-Star Weekend as the spark.
Boutique hotel planned near Cultural Trail on Virginia Avenue
Plans for the 26-room hotel are still in the early stages, with the owner set to request feedback on its proposal during an Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission meeting.
Multiple events have downtown Indy hotels ‘jam-packed’ for All-Star Weekend
With little to no vacancy and multiple events downtown, hotel rooms are about as hard to come by as tickets to the WNBA All-Star Game.
IMPD chief: Public safety, not politics ‘what we need to focus on’
Politicians on the state and city level have been quick to weigh in on downtown shootings. But those in charge of public safety say they don’t want ongoing law-enforcement efforts in the area to become a political football.
City seeks to curb violence on eve of WNBA All-Star Game
Indianapolis leaders and event organizers are in a race against the clock to quell a recent spate of downtown violence before next weekend when the city hosts the WNBA All-Star Game and Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration, two of the biggest events on this year’s calendar.
Whitestown distribution building housing Shein sold for $47M
The 565,500-square-foot structure becomes SkyREM’s only current holding in Indiana and one of the five largest in its 29-property portfolio.
Marian University begins work on $137M overhaul of former hospital campus
The project in the recently formed Riverside Education Innovation District centers on the renovation of the Larue D. Carter Memorial Hospital, which closed in 2020.
Former home of Tiki Bob’s among downtown buildings sold to Simon family in $4.5M deal
The acquisitions come as the family redevelops the former CSX warehouse property on the eastern side of the same block.
Indy Ignite hire Swiss Women’s National Team coach to lead club
Lauren Bertolacci, who spent the past 12 years coaching in Switzerland, will take over as head coach for the Ignite as the team prepares for its second season.
Indianapolis Zoo buys two nearby parcels but has ‘no plans’ for expansion
In the past decade, the zoo has seen substantial growth of its wildlife and educational offerings, with the addition of dedicated exhibit areas for orangutans, kangaroos and, most recently, chimpanzees.
Indianapolis among prospects for NHL expansion team, according to report
According to Daily Faceoff, the league informed its board of governors at its annual meeting that there were prospects for NHL expansion teams in Indianapolis, Atlanta, Houston and New Orleans.
Flaherty & Collins promotes Robert Flaherty to CEO
The move stems from what the Indianapolis-based developer calls a “deliberate succession plan” focused on helping the company continue to grow.
Hotel and concert hall project across from Fieldhouse scores up to $33M in state funding
The Indiana Economic Development Corp.-approved funding exceeds initial requests for the project, which would include a Shinola Hotel and a venue to be managed by Live Nation.
Butler launches sports, entertainment institute focused on local events
A new Butler University program announced Wednesday is expected to create opportunities for the school’s business and communication students to gain hands-on experience working in central Indiana’s burgeoning entertainment industry.
Local developer plans 170 apartments on Marion County’s southern border
The rents are expected to come in below market rate and fall into a category often called workforce housing—prices that exceed certain lower-income thresholds but are still reasonable for those living and working in the area.
Downtown foot traffic, Indianapolis hotels saw boost during Pacers’ run to NBA Finals
The nine-week playoff run led to a significant financial boost for local hotels and an increase in visitor traffic to restaurants and attractions.