Museum inside Indianapolis Motor Speedway is planning massive expansion, renovation
Planning for the project is still in the early stages but it’s likely to cost tens of millions of dollars.
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New downtown nightclub set to take over Subterra Lounge space
A new nightclub that describes itself as a “New Orleans-inspired voodoo dive bar” is set to celebrate its grand opening Saturday.
Indiana Historical Society names CEO to replace retiring Herbst
The CEO of the Connecticut Historical Society will take over the post in late January, marking the first leadership change at the organization in more than a dozen years.
IBJ Podcast: Detailing the Pan Am Plaza hotel-and-convention project
Guest host Lindsey Erdody (in for Mason King) talks with IBJ reporters Hayleigh Colombo and Anthony Schoettle about the public-private project, the city’s convention business and what remains unknown about the Pan Am Plaza project.
Trump briefly campaigns for two of Indiana’s congressmen at FFA convention
During his remarks at the National FFA Convention and Expo at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, President Donald Trump talked about the Pittsburgh shooting and trade deals, and brought two Indiana congressmen on stage.
Microsoft, AgriNovus Indiana put agtech center stage at FFA convention
The highly interactive and sophisticated Blue Room at this year’s National FFA Convention & Expo knocked the socks off thousands of students at the Indiana Convention Center. The initiative to highlight the advances in agricultural technology will continue year-round online.
President Trump to speak at FFA convention in Indianapolis
President Donald Trump plans to speak at Bankers Life Fieldhouse at this week’s annual FFA event, which is expected to attract about 70,000 blue-jacket-wearing attendees from across the country to downtown Indianapolis.
Indianapolis vying to continue as host of FFA convention until 2031
Indianapolis is under consideration for a seven-year contract extension that would keep FFA’s giant national convention in the city until 2031—but it’s competing for the opportunity with another city.
Indiana museum to tell story of basketball great Larry Bird
Larry Bird plans to donate personal items and memorabilia from his career with the Boston Celtics, Indiana State University, the U.S. Olympic team and beyond.
Citing hotel deal, Gen Con extends Indy contract
Gen Con President David Hoppe said “new hotel developments, along with Indy’s desire for technological upgrades, have made our decision to extend with Indianapolis an easy choice.”
Kite to build 2 hotels at Pan Am Plaza; city to spend $120M on attached meeting space
The Capital Improvement Board has selected a Kite Realty Group plan from among three proposals in its effort to expand the city’s convention capacity. The CIB is expected to vote Friday to move the project forward.
White River revitalization group plans series of public meetings
Public meetings about the White River Vision Plan are scheduled for next week in Hamilton County and Indianapolis.
Permanent venue at White River State Park could mean more concerts
White River State Park Development Commission Executive Director Carolene Mays-Medley told members of the State Budget Committee on Tuesday that the commission wants to add a permanent stage, seating, restrooms and an artist amenity building to the park.
Carmel teams with Steinbach on new attraction for German holiday market
Carmel Christkindlmarkt organizers say the 33-foot-tall, lighted “pyramid” will be the largest of its kind in America. It is expected to be a popular feature at the upcoming Carmel Christkindlmarkt.
Pacers team up with restaurant partners on new menu items
Pacers Sports & Entertainment on Wednesday unveiled a concessions menu that includes some of the most diverse food options in the history of Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
IRS issues guidance on deductibility of business meals
The IRS is making it simpler for business owners to deduct the cost of meals with customers and clients.
Attendance remains steady for third running of Red Bull Air Race
Attendance for this year’s Red Bull Air Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway was down only slightly from a year ago. The event was in the third year of a three-year contract, but IMS officials aren’t ruling out a return.
Hotel developer plans $356M project at busy Indiana interchange
White Lodging announced Tuesday that 40 acres would be redeveloped to include an event center, hotels, restaurants, an office building and housing.
Duck boat owner seeks dismissal of some lawsuits over fatal sinking
Ripley Entertainment said the boat’s sinking on Table Rock Lake was “an unforeseeable and unintentional occurrence” and that the company’s amphibious vehicle tours complied with U.S. Coast Guard regulations.
Bank, restaurant vacating downtown tower as work gears up for new hotel
The street-level retail tenants in One North Penn are preparing to either relocate or close for good as the office building’s transformation gets under way.