tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post115702928131608304..comments2020-04-11T03:30:02.282-05:00Gary R. Welshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1157071078065702172006-08-31T19:37:00.000-05:002006-08-31T19:37:00.000-05:00OK...cut the economic impact figures bby 25% if you want. It's still a huge impact.<BR/><BR/>And by most objective measures, a dollar spent at a convention or sporting event rolls over at least three times. Oftne, it's more than that.<BR/><BR/>Besides, more and more people come here for conventions and Super Bowls and NCAA Final Fours, and they get to see our great city and experience our friendly residents.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1157056690772363122006-08-31T15:38:00.000-05:002006-08-31T15:38:00.000-05:00Every statement made by a politician should be examined. The usual intent is to distract the populace with "bright and shiny objects."<BR/><BR/>By the way, those economic impact numbers are bogus. Those numbers are inflated and do not include the costs of putting on such a large event, etc. But some people will make money, there is no doubt about that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1157049357211561262006-08-31T13:35:00.000-05:002006-08-31T13:35:00.000-05:00The working group on the bid has been getting together for over a year.<BR/><BR/>Believe it or not, there are events which occur apart from all our busy schedules, and apart from any political agendas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1157039855902867482006-08-31T10:57:00.000-05:002006-08-31T10:57:00.000-05:00The bid proposals aren't taking place for another 6 months. Yes, it's no secret that the prospects of a Super Bowl in Indy are much better with a new stadium; that was part of the original discussion over whether to construct it. I think the timing of this story with the push for using tax revenues earmarked for construction debt for operating expenses is no accident.Gary R. Welshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15185079937305083438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12703782.post-1157039279945515202006-08-31T10:47:00.000-05:002006-08-31T10:47:00.000-05:00My God Gary lighten up.<BR/><BR/>This discussion has been ongoing, informally, for over three years.<BR/><BR/>The bid packages that must be put together, are voluminous and detailed. It will take months to put it together after all the components are in place, and thousands of volunteer hours and the staff at Indiana Sports Corp.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com