Super Bowl

Host committee CEO Melangton ponders next play

February 11, 2012
Allison Melangton and her Super Bowl Host Committee staff helped turn a one-day football game into a 10-day celebration that attracted 1.1 million people downtown and millions in visitor spending. But with the game over, Melangton, doesn’t know where her own career path will lead.More.

City’s final tab for hosting Super Bowl: $1 million

May 14, 2012
CIB and city tourism leaders say that the money was well spent considering the game could translate to $300 million in direct visitor spending over the next several years.More.

NFL borrows from Indy's Super Bowl playbook

April 13, 2012
League officials said a Super Bowl Village like the one in downtown Indianapolis will now be a requirement for future cities hosting the big game.More.

City collected $54,000 in fines during Super Bowl

April 11, 2012
The city of Indianapolis took in more than $54,000 in fines from 120 people and businesses that failed to get permits allowing them to work in the so-called "Clean Zone" downtown leading up to the Super Bowl.More.

CIB loss from Super Bowl in line with projections

April 10, 2012
Preliminary financials show the board that manages the city's sports and convention facilities so far has lost nearly $350,000 due to the Super Bowl. That figure is expected to grow to $800,000.More.
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Melangton replacing Williams at Indiana Sports Corp.

March 23, 2012
Allison Melangton, who led organizing efforts for the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl, will succeed Susan Williams as president of the Indiana Sports Corp., the organization announced Friday.More.

MainGate chasing NFL apparel deal

March 3, 2012
Indianapolis-based MainGate Inc. is in hot pursuit of the NFL’s exclusive Super Bowl on-site merchandise contract. And it might not be the only local company pursuing the multimillion-dollar deal.More.

BENNER: List of best sports palaces had just one Hoosier entry

March 3, 2012

On a recent list of great sports venues, The Indianapolis Motor Speedway was not included. Are you kidding me?

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Pan Am Plaza redevelopment brewing

February 25, 2012
The two entities that control the future of Pan Am Plaza have come to an agreement that could lead to the redevelopment of one of the most valuable parcels downtown.More.

Airport begins taking stock of Super Bowl's business impact

February 17, 2012
The Super Bowl generated more than $1 million in merchandise sales at Indianapolis International Airport and brought 528 additional aircraft to the facility and its regional reliever airports.More.

Super Bowl puts city on short list for auto dealers convention

February 14, 2012
After winning national praise as the host of Super Bowl XLVI, Indianapolis has a shot at four major conventions planned for next year and beyond.More.

After the Super Bowl, what's next for Indianapolis sports?

February 11, 2012
Barely a week has passed since Indianapolis hosted America's most popular sporting event, and already the Indiana Sports Corp. is retooling its playbook.More.

Host committee CEO Melangton ponders next play

February 11, 2012
Allison Melangton and her Super Bowl Host Committee staff helped turn a one-day football game into a 10-day celebration that attracted 1.1 million people downtown and millions in visitor spending. But with the game over, Melangton, doesn’t know where her own career path will lead.More.

HETRICK: Biggest Super Bowl perk was a dose of civic pride

February 11, 2012
As one commentator said, Indianapolis "crushed it."More.

BENNER: Calling out some special people for a super effort

February 11, 2012
She was atop an eight-story perch for a ride that had come to symbolize the free-spirited, all-out fun, wheeeeeee! atmosphere Indy had stamped upon America's biggest sporting eventMore.

LEADING QUESTIONS: Debriefing with Super Bowl chief

February 9, 2012
LQ_Melangton_Watch_VideoHost Committee CEO Allison Melangton opens up about the last three years. Why is she called "The Binder Whisperer"? How did she react to pushback against "super scarves"? When did she need to get tough with the NFL?More.

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