Indiana lawmakers OK hotel sites for casino tourneys
Indiana's casinos would be allowed to hold card tournaments at hotels or other sites on their properties under a proposal that has cleared the state Legislature.
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New convention chief impressed with Indianapolis’ vision
An executive headhunter had been dogging Leonard Hoops for years about various career opportunities around the country. He always dismissed the leads—until recently, when he was told about the CEO vacancy at the Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association.
UPDATE: City lures new convention chief
The Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association has hired Leonard Hoops, executive vice president for the San Francisco Travel Association, to replace Don Welsh as its new president and CEO.
Labor board rejects Hyatt petition to hold union vote
Downtown Indianapolis hotel prefers a secret-ballot vote, while the Unite Here labor union wants what’s known as a “card check” system.
CIB awards contracts for stadium, convention security
The Capital Improvement Board voted Monday to retain the services of three firms that currently provide security at Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indiana Convention Center, at an annual savings of $300,000.
Big Ten tournament attendance, economic impact up
Downtown hotel rooms were sold out three straight nights as attendance at the Big Ten men's basketball tournament hit its highest mark since 2006.
Super Bowl Host Committee lays out winter weather plans
Jim Schellinger, chairman and CEO of CSO Architects, has been appointed to handle weather preparedness for the Super Bowl to be hosted in Indianapolis in February.
Indiana closes monument for repairs
Indiana says it's closing the Soldiers’ and Sailors monument in downtown Indianapolis until November for repairs.
Competition seeks ideas for Monument Circle
A competition that could influence the future look and use of Monument Circle was unveiled Wednesday morning by a partnership that includes the city of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana.
Smoking concerns cloud city’s hosting of Big Ten tourney
A group of Michigan State University alumni are upset that their school is paired with the Slippery Noodle Inn, a smoking establishment, in a city promotion that matches Big Ten universities with downtown bars and restaurants during the men’s basketball tournament.
Convention to cancel if immigration bill passes
An Arizona-style proposal to crack down on illegal immigration has sparked protests from convention groups who say they'll avoid Indianapolis if the measure becomes law.
Hyatt, union at odds over voting method
Officials for the New York-based Unite Here labor union are attacking local Hyatt Regency officials for filing a petition Thursday with the National Labor Relations Board.
Court OKs reorganization plan for Hoosier Park owner
Hoosier Park Racing & Casino owner Centaur LLC last week won court approval of its plan to cut debt by about $636 million and exit bankruptcy.
Ex-manager files $600M suit against Indiana Live owners, others
Maryland-based Cordish Cos. says the casino owners withheld $8.4 million in payments and conspired with other groups trying to sabotage its plans for a Maryland gambling facility.
Best bets: Finding the Indiana casino that’s a winner for you
So given Indianapolis’ central location, what’s a gambler to do when she gets the urge to press her luck? Figuring that out is nearly as hard as deciding whether to hit or stand on 16.
Dealer Expo trade show kicks off expanded Convention Center
The massive powersports convention is one of the biggest annual events hosted by the city and is the first to use the expanded Indiana Convention Center since a $275 addition was completed.
Thousands of IU Health patients getting hotel-stay discounts
A program to help Indiana University Health patients get discounted hotel rooms has ballooned in recent years to the size of a midsize convention.
Indianapolis’ ‘well-designed’ flag flies below radar
The Indianapolis city flag turns 50 next year, but considering that urban design experts note the flag isn’t exactly plastered all over town, it’s probably a safe bet this is one golden birthday that won’t be much of a party.