Stories tagged with "food and beverage"

CIB may be in for game of musical chairs by Francesca Jarosz

Changes in law will bring newcomers on board After a tumultuous year of financial struggles and political wrangling, a major shake-up could be ahead for the Capital Improvement... – Nov 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Marion County

IMS, IRL lay off more employees in effort to cut costs by Curt Cavin

Another 10 people in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway organization lost their jobs Thursday as the downsizing continued amid a stressed financial situation. The cuts were shared... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Travelers spending more at the airport by Tom Spalding

Average of $11 per passenger is up from last year, but number of people flying has fallen At a time when passenger traffic is down at airports across the country, individual... – Nov 10, 2009 at 12:02 AM in Business

Westfield ordinance will spell out its ZIP code complaints by Carrie Ritchie

New ordinance renews effort to switch about 5,000 addresses linked to other communities Westfield is rebelling against the U.S. Postal Service. The city has decided to draft an... – Nov 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Westfield

Groups make final push for 'yes' vote on Wishard by Daniel Lee

Voters will decide Tuesday whether to back $754M plan Matthew Gutwein, as he had so many times before over the past few months, made his case for why Wishard Health Services needs... – Nov 01, 2009 at 1:41 AM in Business

Westfield elevates its ZIP code fight by Carrie Ritchie

New ordinance renews effort to switch about 5,000 addresses linked to other communities Westfield is rebelling against the U.S. Postal Service. The city has decided to draft an... – Oct 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Westfield

Gamblers cut back, casinos struggle in 3Q by indystar

LAS VEGAS — Gamblers are wagering less than a year ago, visiting casinos less often and holding back on extras when they do, continuing trends that left the industry... – Oct 28, 2009 at 8:56 AM in Business

Westfield to get back $240K in food, beverage tax money by Chris Sikich

Westfield learned today it will receive $240,000 in food and beverage tax money that had been incorrectly dispersed, and officials expect another notice of $15,000 owed to soon... – Oct 19, 2009 at 4:00 PM in Westfield

Tax collections to pay debt on convention center and stadium beat projections by Bill Ruthhart

Finally, Indiana has some good financial news. The mix of Marion County and suburban tax collections that pay the debt on the nearly $1 billion cost of constructing Lucas Oil... – Oct 15, 2009 at 1:19 PM in Marion County

A little cash buys a lot of calories at the corner store by indystar

Kids who shop at the corner store before or after school purchase an average of nearly 360 calories worth of food and beverage per visit, according to a study of Philadelphia... – Oct 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Health & Fitness

Westfield, Carmel ZIP codes get 2nd look by Chris Sikich

Post Office to mull request to untangle boundaries WESTFIELD, Ind. — More than 3,000 homes and businesses within Westfield limits are listed with addresses in nearby Carmel... – Sep 28, 2009 at 12:02 AM in Hamilton County

Zionsville council poised to boost parking downtown by Robert Annis

Loan from rainy-day fund would let town buy land for lot of up to 35 spaces Zionsville soon might have more parking spaces downtown — as much as 25 percent more. The Town... – Sep 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Zionsville

Property tax bills delayed for Johnson County by Jason Thomas

Leaders hope budget stays in black; auditor finds funds to cover payroll Cash is getting thin as Johnson County officials anticipate another delay in mailing property tax bills.... – Jul 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Johnson County

Downtown renewal to include an arena by indystar

EVANSVILLE — Evansville officials plan to build an 11,000-seat arena in conjunction with the major remodeling of a downtown hotel. Work could start as early as next month on... – Jul 15, 2009 at 1:00 AM in News

CIB rescue bill killed off by House panel by Mary Beth

It’s now likely up to the Indiana Senate to rescue the bailout of the financially struggling board that oversees Indianapolis’s professional sports and convention... – Jun 17, 2009 at 1:05 PM in Politics & Government

Avon barn's future in council's hands by Bruce Smith

Survey shows some support to repair sagging structure An online survey shows mixed public support for saving an old horse barn in Avon Town Hall Park, where it’s a popular... – Jun 04, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Avon

Daily U.S. Senior Open tickets on sale by indystar

Daily tickets for the 30th U.S. Senior Open Championship to be held July 27-Aug. 2 at Crooked Stick Golf Club go on sale today. A limited number of daily tickets are available for... – May 21, 2009 at 3:04 PM in Sports

Don't ask taxpayers for another bailout by indystar

Taxpayers might have thought they were paying off the debt of the RCA Dome through the 1 percent Marion County food and beverage tax, but the Capital Improvement Board refinanced... – May 17, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Parking relief is likely to be temporary by Robert Annis

Town plans to pave former Shell lot, but it could be sold in the future Zionsville shop owners applauded the town’s purchase of the former Shell service station lot in... – Apr 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Zionsville

Few betting on casino Downtown by Bill Ruthhart

Governor, lawmakers say it’s unlikely to fly as a revenue source for CIB Establishing a new Downtown casino in Indianapolis to bail out the city’s struggling sports... – Apr 11, 2009 at 2:48 AM in Politics & Government