Since the Ford Center has opened, a few events, including UE basketball and Icemen hockey games, have been held there. These events have attracted additional crowds to downtown Evansville and the surrounding stores, shops and bars have benefited.
Main Gate Sports Bar and Grill is one of those businesses. Blake Billman, manager of Main Gate, is excited about the additional customers his bar has received, and said he had great … (1 comments)
downtown arena: Evansville Unveils Arena Name
- 08/29/11 07:56 AM
A group of auto dealerships has secured the naming rights for the new downtown Evansville Arena. The Tri-State Ford Dealers will pay $4.2 million over 10 years to name the building the Ford Center. The new arena is expected to create more than 300 part-time jobs when it opens later this year. Evansville Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel is pleased to announce that the Tri-State Ford Dealers have acquired the naming rights for the new Evansville arena, which will hereafter be known as the Ford Center. The naming rights agreement, which will be presented to the Evansville Redevelopment Commission for approval on September … (0 comments)
downtown arena: Manager Approved For New Evansville Arena
- 02/21/11 09:24 AM
An Iowa company has been selected to manage the new arena in downtown Evansville. Project Director John Kish has been authorized to begin negotiations with VenuWorks for a final contract. The Evansville Redevelopment Commission unanimously approved another committee's recommendation to hire the company, which manages 36 facility in 17 communities. Evansville, Ind. -- The Evansville Redevelopment Commission (ERC) voted unanimously this morning to direct Arena Project Director John J. Kish to begin negotiations with VenuWorks for management and coordinated operations of the new Evansville Arena, which will open this November. VenuWorks, based in Ames, Iowa, manages 36 facilities in 17 communities. … (0 comments)
downtown arena: Downtown Evansville Hotel Moving Forward
- 01/11/11 03:04 AM
The Evansville City Council has unanimously voted to support a development agreement for a new hotel in the downtown area. Woodruff Hospitality was selected to build the $32 million Hyatt Place, which will be located adjacent to the new Evansville Arena. The hotel is expected to include 220 rooms and more than 300 parking spots. Evansville Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel applauds City Council's unanimous vote this evening in support of a resolution affirming the Evansville Redevelopment Commission's decision to move forward with an agreement to develop a newhotel in downtown Evansville adjacent to the new Evansville Arena and The Centre. "I appreciate … (0 comments)
downtown arena: New Look Unveiled For Evansville Arena Project Web Site, Logo
- 04/13/10 09:56 AM
The Evansville Arena Project Committee has revamped its Web site and logo for the new downtown arena. The site contains the latest news on the project, reports on economic impact and financing and a webcam. The arena will be the region's center for sports and entertainment and is set to open in fall 2011. A revamped website and logo for the new Evansville Arena Project were unveiled Thursday evening at a public meeting of the Evansville Arena Project Committee. The changes are meant to make the website more user-friendly and provide complete, up-to-date information on the project. The website, www.EvansvilleArenaProject.com, includes … (0 comments)
downtown arena: Could Roberts Stadium Be Turned Into A Baseball Complex?
- 08/26/09 08:11 AM
Evansville's new downtown arena is not built yet, but NEWS 25 learns plans are already in the works to figure out what to do with Roberts Stadium. NEWS 25 questioned the Mayor and the Convention and Visitors Bureau Director about what they'd like to see done with the 53-year-old stadium. All sorts of ideas have been thrown out about how to use the piece of prime property. Everything from tearing it down and turning it into a mall or water park has been mentioned, but NEWS 25 learned more firm plans are already being made. Right now it's the place to go for concerts, shows, … (0 comments)
downtown arena: Downtown Evansville Arena Plans Unveiled
- 08/21/09 04:45 AM
EVANSVILLE - Seven to eight stories high, nearly 95 feet tall lined with glass walls and a facade that could include Indiana limestone - that is the vision for the proposed downtown arena that could enhance Evansville's skyline. Architects unveiled the arena's interior and exterior plans Wednesday evening. The design includes the main entrance plaza near 6th and Main Street, not near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard where some committee members and city leaders hoped. "There are pros and cons either way. Is it more important to open it up toward Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard or does it make more sense … (0 comments)
downtown arena: University of Evansville backing Downtown arena plan
- 08/12/09 05:58 AM
The University of Evansville today announced its support of the new Downtown arena project. UE issued the following news release today: After reviewing the data collected and recommendation advanced by the Roberts Stadium Advisory Board, officials at UE - whose Purple Aces men's and women's basketball teams have played home games at Roberts Stadium for decades - determined that the new stadium provides the best direction for both for UE, and for the city of Evansville. "We believe a new arena will have a very positive impact on recruiting and on the fan experience for Purple Aces basketball, allowing people to … (0 comments)
downtown arena: City adds two potential arena locations to list
- 06/02/09 11:52 PM
The Evansville Redevelopment Commission has placed two potential sites for a Downtown arena, the D-Patrick Ford property on Walnut Street and the Executive Inn, on an acquisition list. The commission approved a resolution adding the parcels to the list Tuesday without any discussion. After the meeting, arena manager John J. Kish said the resolution is the first step that must be taken to buy the properties. Kish said he is still negotiating with the O'Daniel family, which owns D-Patrick Ford, and the owners of the Executive Inn. "I think we're closer to reaching an agreement," Kish said, declining to elaborate. … (0 comments)
The Evansville Arena Project Committee has been formed to keep the public updated about the new downtown arena project and help evaluate key decisions. In addition, a logo and slogan, "A brighter future is just around the bend," have been created for the committee. Mayor Weinzapfel also unveiled a new informational Web site for the arena. (EVANSVILLE, IN)- Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel announced today the formation of the Evansville Arena Project Committee. The Committee's mission is to work in collaboration with the Mayor's office to keep the public informed about various aspects of the project … (0 comments)
downtown arena: Evansville Mayor Commends Food and Beverage Tax
- 05/03/09 01:33 AM
Evansville Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel is applauding state legislators' passage of a food and beverage tax in Vanderburgh County. He calls the measure a major step toward building a downtown arena without raising property taxes. The food and beverage tax, along with downtown TIF and gaming receipts, will be the main sources to fund the up to $127 million project. Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel today is commending state legislators for the passage of House Bill 1514, which includes changes to the Food and Beverage Tax in Vanderburgh County. "This is a major step forward in our plan to build a new downtown arena. … (0 comments)
downtown arena: Arena official plans fall start for construction
- 03/05/09 01:44 AM
The city of Evansville hopes to buy the D-Patrick Ford property on Walnut Street by August so construction of a Downtown arena can begin this fall. Negotiations are "in the appraisal process," and a design team of engineers is being assembled by HOK Sport, the city's architectural consultant for the arena, said John Kish, project manager. 'That's moving on, and we'll be having discussions with the landowners,' Kish told the Evansville Redevelopment Commission on Tuesday. The D-Patrick Ford property comprises several parcels that have a combined assessed value of $4.1 million. Kish said he plans to have … (0 comments)
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EVANSVILLE - Downtown businesses are excited that the new Ford Center is up and running, not only from the standpoint of entertainment value, but monetary value as well.
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