2/1/2007
Media Contact:
Steve Campbell, 317-408-4474 |
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City, state delegation activities, site visits at Super Bowl XLI
South florida – Members of an Indianapolis delegation are on the ground in South Florida this weekend to learn about the preparation and planning for Super Bowl XLI. The delegation is being led by Mayor Bart Peterson, Gov. Mitch Daniels, and Fred Glass, president of Indianapolis 2011, Inc., and the city’s effort to attract the Super Bowl in 2011.
Other members of the delegation include representatives from: the Capital Improvement Board, Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association (ICVA), Indiana Sports Corporation, Indianapolis Downtown Inc. and the City of Indianapolis.
All funds for the bid process, including travel, are being raised privately. All city staffers are responsible for paying for all aspects of their trip.
Today’s activities:
(NOTE! Local media may not be allowed on the actual tours, unless they have specific credentials.)
- 4:30-5:30 p.m. app. – The Indianapolis 2011 Inc delegation is touring “NFL on Location” sites at Dolphin Stadium. Local media may not be allowed on the actual tours, unless they have specific credentials. (Contact: Steve Campbell, 317-408-4474)
- All day – ICVA staff have been visiting with media from all around the country and the world and delivering information about Indianapolis, our convention activities, video and other information dealing with Indianapolis’ Super Bowl bid. (Contact: Bob Schultz, 317-442-2155)
Later this weekend:
February 2: Mayor Peterson will arrive in South Florida. Details of his schedule will be released later tonight or tomorrow.
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