UPDATE: Fair opens with first alcohol sales since 1946
The first person to sample alcohol under the new law was 67-year-old Ed Swafford of Liberty. He tried a Bavarian-style ale and declared it tasty.
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Two-hotel tower proposed across from fieldhouse
A Minneapolis developer wants to build two high-end hotels in the same 15-story building on a surface parking lot downtown across from Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Grand Park helps Hamilton County hotels run up score
Hotel business is booming in Hamilton County, with mid-year occupancy up 9 percent from the first half of 2013. Open since March, Westfield’s massive Grand Park Sports Campus has thrown its weight behind the surge.
Marketing firm hired to find Fairgrounds Coliseum sponsor
Denver-based Impression Sports & Entertainment announced Tuesday that it’s been retained to secure a naming-rights sponsor for the recently renovated coliseum.
Three-drink limit for beer, wine at Indiana State Fair
Strict limits will be in place when the Indiana State Fair sells alcoholic drinks for the first since 1946 when its 17-day run begins Friday.
Holiday World plans $22 million winged roller coaster
The Holiday World amusement park in southern Indiana is building a new $22 million roller coaster that it says will launch riders to 60 miles an hour in 3.5 seconds, with a 14-story loop and four inversions.
Indiana tourism group sharpens mission
New director changes organization’s name, launches initiatives catering to businesses.
PENNY: Collegiate reform could hurt Olympic teams
Changes in governance might risk pipeline of athletes in sports that generate little income.
BOHLER SMITH: Forsaken vacation hits business two ways
There is truth in the old adage that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, but it also makes Jack unhappier, less healthy and not as effective of an employee.
Tech entrepreneur launches Indy Visitors Channel
Folksy chief cements deals with handshakes, promotes tourism spots with video network in hotels.
Street performers to make debut in Indianapolis
A special project aims to foster the art of street performance in downtown Indianapolis. The project is being promoted by the Arts Council of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Downtown Inc. and arts group IndyFringe.
New downtown concert venue to seat 15,000
A music amphitheater soon will take center stage on the site of the former General Motors metal-stamping plant on the western edge of downtown, sources tell IBJ.
Relics from investigated collection on display
A central Indiana museum is displaying numerous Native American relics belonging to a man from whom the FBI seized many artifacts this spring.
Dozens of brewers, wineries set for Indiana State Fair
About 40 Indiana craft brewers and wineries will be setting up shop in the new wine and beer garden inside the fairgrounds’ Grand Hall.
Group backs out of deal for Anderson’s Wigwam
Officials say a private group has decided not to take over Anderson's closed Wigwam gymnasium, leaving the fate of the 9,000-seat venue uncertain.
Transfer of Anderson gym awaits additional approval
The Anderson City Council will have to approve the city's involvement in the transfer of the closed 9,000-seat Wigwam gymnasium to a private group planning to reopen it.
Indy lands huge volleyball event with $59M impact
Indianapolis is expecting 15,000 athletes and 30,000 spectators for the 2016 USA Volleyball Girls’ Junior National Championships.
Bikeshare program reports nearly 30,000 rides in 8 weeks
The Indiana Pacers Bikeshare program has landed 1,026 annual members and sold 9,926 24-hour passes, resulting in 29,874 total trips, Indianapolis Cultural Trail Inc. said.
Muncie launches ‘quiet zone’ push to benefit hotel
Muncie's push would benefit a $40 million Courtyard by Marriott hotel slated for a groundbreaking later this year and set to open in fall 2015 just north of CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern tracks.
Fishers banquet hall set for sheriff’s sale; owner cites ‘technical problem’
A stand-alone banquet and conference center in Fishers is scheduled to go on the block at a July 17 sheriff’s sale, but its owners say that’s a mistake they hope to resolve before then.