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Kim and Todd Saxton: Go for the gold! But maybe not every time.
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Carmel distiller turns hand sanitizer pivot into a community fundraising platform
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Local senior-living complex more than doubles assisted-living units in $5M expansion
Labor storm could hurt Super Bowl
There’s a dark cloud hovering over Indianapolis’ selection by National Football League owners to host the 2012 Super Bowl.
The roar that raced from Atlanta where the decision was made Tuesday to Indianapolis almost…
Former foe backs Indy’s Super bid
Super Bowl site selections can create odd alliances among the 32 wealthy fellows casting the votes. The man who last year single-handedly dismantled Indianapolis’ bid to host the 2011 game came this year to the Circle City’s defense.
With Indianapolis embroiled…
Anti-Indy sentiment persists
There are still plenty of people in NFL circles who think Indianapolis is no place for a Super Bowl. And yes, some of those are among the 32 team owners and other team executives. Indianapolis remains a favorite today to…
Super Bowl lobbying effort goes OT
Indianapolis won round 1 of the battle to host the 2012 Super Bowl. After a Super Bowl committee meeting this afternoon, it was determined that Indianapolis will present first, followed by Phoenix, then Houston. Indianapolis will give its 15-minute presentation…
Little things key to Indy 500 win
They say a picture says a thousand words. This one taken today of the 33 Indy Racing League drivers that qualified for the Indianapolis 500 in New York certainly does.
Granted, the drivers were…
Phoenix, Houston take aim at Indy
As of noon, the IBJ reporting team (that’s me) has officially touched down in the Buckhead district of Atlanta where the 32 National Football League owners will decide which of three bidding cities will host the 2012 Super Bowl. While…
Indy 500 drivers storming N.Y.
The 33 qualifiers for this year’s Indianapolis 500 will race into New York Monday for all-day media blitz that Indy Racing League officials hope will gain international attention.
It looks like IRL officials have…
Crean eyes assistant sans IU ties
It’s difficult to say what’s taking Indiana University’s new basketball coach Tom Crean so long to hire his third assistant.
IU sports department spokesman J.D. Campbell said May 2 the hire would be made…
Colts’ Bud deal creates party zones
The Indianapolis Colts today announced an expanded relationship with Budweiser and Bud Light.
A featured element of the agreement between the Colts and Anheuser-Busch is the Bud Light Blue Zone, an open-air fan gathering…
Rain costing Speedway millions
As the rain falls at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the financial losses mount for the famed Brickyard.
So far this month, spectators have seen more activity from the IMS track drying crew than by actual racers. Yesterday, 15 Speedway safety vehicles…
WEDJ to sponsor super Mario
Locally based WEDJ-FM 107.1, also known as Radio Latina, yesterday announced its sponsorship of Mario Dominguez, the driver of the Pacific Coast Motor Sports entry into the this year’s Indianapolis 500.
Dominguez, 32, a…
Speedway signs energy drink deal
After months of rumblings from sports marketers, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway finally announced its category sponsorship deal with Frank’s Energy Drink.
Last October, IBJ first reported the deal that was revealed at the Speedway…
Fisher signs deal with IUPUI
Officials with Sarah Fisher Racing today announced they signed a sponsorship deal with IUPUI, which will aid the team’s effort to qualify for and race in this month’s Indianapolis 500.
“The group at IUPUI has become great friends of mine over…
Roller Girls seek perfect attendance
The Naptown Roller Girls expect their fourth straight sell-out May 17 in the 4,000-seat Toyota Blue Ribbon Pavilion at the Indiana State Fairground. That will make four for four in sell-outs this year,…
Fisher finds saviors
While ResQ Pure Power Energy Drink is out as Sarah Fisher’s primary sponsor, there is no shortage of white knights coming to this damsel’s rescue.
Yesterday, Bingham Entertainment & Sports Talent, was the first…
Just Marketing grows local HQ
Just Marketing International, a Zionsville-based motorsports marketing firm, today revealed plans to double the physical footprint of its existing headquarters to more than 31,000 square feet.
A ground breaking ceremony tomorrow at 10 a.m. will be attended by Lt. Gov. Becky…
Pacers launch new outreach effort
The Indiana Pacers are hitting the streets of central Indiana in an attempt to reach out to the local corporate community. Pacers officials are also considering hosting a draft-day party to help reconnect…
Pacers launch new outreach effort
The Indiana Pacers are hitting the streets of central Indiana in an attempt to reach out to the local corporate community. Pacers officials are also considering hosting a draft-day party to help reconnect…