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What’s on YOUR ‘Must-See-In-Indy’ List?

March 17th, 2008 by OUR2012SB.com · 3 Comments

If you were showing a Super Bowl visitor around Indianapolis for a day, what would your itinerary be?  What local clubs, restaurants, and other attractions would make your “can’t miss” list?

The Author: OUR2012SB.com
Website: http://www.our2012sb.com/
About: It's Our Time! In 2007, the Indianapolis Colts brought the Lombardi Trophy home to the Circle City. Today, another hometown team is working to win the big game for Indianapolis – earning the right to host the 2012 Super Bowl. Join our team, and help the committee bring the Super Bowl to Lucas Oil Stadium: Offer your ideas, volunteer, or just be part of the conversation. This is the community's bid, and we need your help to make the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl a reality. We're going to be making a lot of changes to the site to provide you with opportunities to participate and monitor progress on the bid. We are a Super Bowl City Over the last 25 years, Indianapolis has grown into the ideal city to host major sports championships. Our central location, uniquely convenient and connected downtown, and track record of successful events like the NCAA Final Four, Indianapolis 500 and Allstate Brickyard 400 give us a competitive advantage. And by 2012, almost $3 billion in new investment will make the Circle City an even more attractive destination, with Lucas Oil Stadium, the new Indianapolis International Airport, expanded Convention Center and new downtown convention hotel all open for business to welcome the Super Bowl. There's no question Indianapolis is a Super Bowl city – and there's also no doubt that bringing the game here would be a major economic victory, with more than $250 million in economic benefits and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase our city to the world.

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Turning downtown Indy into Super Bowl Village 2012

March 10th, 2008 by OUR2012SB.com · Add a Comment

One part of the Indianapolis Super Bowl bid is a downtown ‘Super Bowl Village,’ a dedicated area for festivities and a community-wide celebration for local residents and guests alike.  What kind of activities (music, exhibits, games, etc.) would you like to see in the Village?

The Author: OUR2012SB.com
Website: http://www.our2012sb.com/
About: It's Our Time! In 2007, the Indianapolis Colts brought the Lombardi Trophy home to the Circle City. Today, another hometown team is working to win the big game for Indianapolis – earning the right to host the 2012 Super Bowl. Join our team, and help the committee bring the Super Bowl to Lucas Oil Stadium: Offer your ideas, volunteer, or just be part of the conversation. This is the community's bid, and we need your help to make the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl a reality. We're going to be making a lot of changes to the site to provide you with opportunities to participate and monitor progress on the bid. We are a Super Bowl City Over the last 25 years, Indianapolis has grown into the ideal city to host major sports championships. Our central location, uniquely convenient and connected downtown, and track record of successful events like the NCAA Final Four, Indianapolis 500 and Allstate Brickyard 400 give us a competitive advantage. And by 2012, almost $3 billion in new investment will make the Circle City an even more attractive destination, with Lucas Oil Stadium, the new Indianapolis International Airport, expanded Convention Center and new downtown convention hotel all open for business to welcome the Super Bowl. There's no question Indianapolis is a Super Bowl city – and there's also no doubt that bringing the game here would be a major economic victory, with more than $250 million in economic benefits and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase our city to the world.

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Indy’s Good Reputation Continues to Grow!

March 3rd, 2008 by OUR2012SB.com · 1 Comment

Last week we asked about other Super Bowls and out-of-town events.  But Indianapolis has an unparalleled reputation for hosting championship events – have you been to a Final Four, a Big Ten Championship or another major event downtown?  What did we do well?  What can we do better?  What problems or inconveniences did you encounter?

The Author: OUR2012SB.com
Website: http://www.our2012sb.com/
About: It's Our Time! In 2007, the Indianapolis Colts brought the Lombardi Trophy home to the Circle City. Today, another hometown team is working to win the big game for Indianapolis – earning the right to host the 2012 Super Bowl. Join our team, and help the committee bring the Super Bowl to Lucas Oil Stadium: Offer your ideas, volunteer, or just be part of the conversation. This is the community's bid, and we need your help to make the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl a reality. We're going to be making a lot of changes to the site to provide you with opportunities to participate and monitor progress on the bid. We are a Super Bowl City Over the last 25 years, Indianapolis has grown into the ideal city to host major sports championships. Our central location, uniquely convenient and connected downtown, and track record of successful events like the NCAA Final Four, Indianapolis 500 and Allstate Brickyard 400 give us a competitive advantage. And by 2012, almost $3 billion in new investment will make the Circle City an even more attractive destination, with Lucas Oil Stadium, the new Indianapolis International Airport, expanded Convention Center and new downtown convention hotel all open for business to welcome the Super Bowl. There's no question Indianapolis is a Super Bowl city – and there's also no doubt that bringing the game here would be a major economic victory, with more than $250 million in economic benefits and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase our city to the world.

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Have you been to a Super Bowl or Other Large Event?

February 25th, 2008 by OUR2012SB.com · 2 Comments

Did you go to Miami in 2007 to cheer on the Colts?

Been to another Super Bowl? 

Follow IU to the Final Four in Atlanta in 2002, or attend another major championship event out of town? 

 What did the host city do in terms of services, attractions, hospitality efforts that you really liked?  Disliked?

The Author: OUR2012SB.com
Website: http://www.our2012sb.com/
About: It's Our Time! In 2007, the Indianapolis Colts brought the Lombardi Trophy home to the Circle City. Today, another hometown team is working to win the big game for Indianapolis – earning the right to host the 2012 Super Bowl. Join our team, and help the committee bring the Super Bowl to Lucas Oil Stadium: Offer your ideas, volunteer, or just be part of the conversation. This is the community's bid, and we need your help to make the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl a reality. We're going to be making a lot of changes to the site to provide you with opportunities to participate and monitor progress on the bid. We are a Super Bowl City Over the last 25 years, Indianapolis has grown into the ideal city to host major sports championships. Our central location, uniquely convenient and connected downtown, and track record of successful events like the NCAA Final Four, Indianapolis 500 and Allstate Brickyard 400 give us a competitive advantage. And by 2012, almost $3 billion in new investment will make the Circle City an even more attractive destination, with Lucas Oil Stadium, the new Indianapolis International Airport, expanded Convention Center and new downtown convention hotel all open for business to welcome the Super Bowl. There's no question Indianapolis is a Super Bowl city – and there's also no doubt that bringing the game here would be a major economic victory, with more than $250 million in economic benefits and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase our city to the world.

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Super Bowl 2012: Indy’s Hat is in the ring!

February 19th, 2008 by OUR2012SB.com · 3 Comments

When Indianapolis wins its bid to host the 2012 Super Bowl, we’ll be welcoming tens of thousands of visitors from across the country and around the world. As we prepare to showcase our city, what are the attractions you’d like to promote to the world?  How can we best demonstrate our hospitality to our guests? What makes us a Super Bowl city?

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The Author: OUR2012SB.com
Website: http://www.our2012sb.com/
About: It's Our Time! In 2007, the Indianapolis Colts brought the Lombardi Trophy home to the Circle City. Today, another hometown team is working to win the big game for Indianapolis – earning the right to host the 2012 Super Bowl. Join our team, and help the committee bring the Super Bowl to Lucas Oil Stadium: Offer your ideas, volunteer, or just be part of the conversation. This is the community's bid, and we need your help to make the 2012 Indianapolis Super Bowl a reality. We're going to be making a lot of changes to the site to provide you with opportunities to participate and monitor progress on the bid. We are a Super Bowl City Over the last 25 years, Indianapolis has grown into the ideal city to host major sports championships. Our central location, uniquely convenient and connected downtown, and track record of successful events like the NCAA Final Four, Indianapolis 500 and Allstate Brickyard 400 give us a competitive advantage. And by 2012, almost $3 billion in new investment will make the Circle City an even more attractive destination, with Lucas Oil Stadium, the new Indianapolis International Airport, expanded Convention Center and new downtown convention hotel all open for business to welcome the Super Bowl. There's no question Indianapolis is a Super Bowl city – and there's also no doubt that bringing the game here would be a major economic victory, with more than $250 million in economic benefits and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase our city to the world.

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