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JUNE 28-JULY 4, 2024
The deal that will bring three major World Wrestling Entertainment events to Indianapolis over the next year years had its roots in the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship, which the city hosted. Mickey Shuey has the behind-the-scenes story on the origins of the first-of-its-kind deal for WWE. Also in this week's issue, Susan Orr details a tech-powered initiative to boost Black-owned firms in the city. And IBJ's Focus section provides a primer for ensuring interns have valuable and engaging experiences.