5/17/2007
Media Contact:
Indianapolis 2011, Inc.: Steve Campbell, 317-408-4474 (cell).
Indianapolis Colts: Myra Borshoff, 710-2127(cell). |
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Indianapolis 2011 bid presentation in Nashville
Indianapolis – Indianapolis 2011, Inc. will formally make its bid presentation to host Super Bowl XLV in 2011 at the National Football League owners' meeting next week.
When: Members of the working group will arrive in Nashville on Sunday, May 20. The presentation to the NFL owners will be on Tuesday, May 22. According to the NFL, a decision and announcement is expected at the end of the morning session on Tuesday (approximately 1 p.m. Nashville time).
Where: All activity will take place at: Loews Vanderbilt Hotel
2100 West End Ave., Nashville
Phone: (615) 320-1700, (866) 563-9792
Who: The members of the presentation team will be announced Tuesday. Representatives of the Indianapolis Colts will be in Nashville as well. Indianapolis' working group members in Nashville will include:
- Fred Glass, president, Indianapolis 2011, Inc.
- Keira Amstutz, chief counsel & policy director, City of Indianapolis.
- Steve Campbell, director of communications & deputy mayor, City of Indianapolis.
- Mike Fox, stadium director, RCA Dome.
- Todd Greenwood, national sales/group marketing manager, Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association (ICVA).
- Allison Melangton, senior vice president, Indiana Sports Corporation.
- Jack Swarbrick, CIB bid coordinator & former chairman, Indiana Sports Corporation.
- Jon Vanator, deputy director of intergovernmental affairs, State of Indiana
Credentials: Members of the media wishing to cover the event should obtain credentials through the NFL at www.nflmedia.com.
Media Availabilities:
Sun., May 20
Departure from Indianapolis
Who: Glass, other working group members
When: Late afternoon.
Where: Indiana Convention Center, CIB Board Room off of Capitol Ave.
Contact: Campbell, 317-408-4474
Arrival in Nashville
Who: Glass, other working group members
When: TBD
Where: Outside Loews Vanderbilt
Contact: Campbell, 317-408-4474
Mon., May 21
Mid-morning availability
Who: Glass, other working group members
When: Time TBA.
Where: Loews Vanderbilt, Rm. TBA.
Contact: Campbell, 317-408-4474
Other availability throughout the day by request
Contact: Campbell, 317-408-4474
Indiana Sports Corporation annual meeting.
Who: Board members and other stakeholders are available before or after this previously-scheduled meeting.
When: 5 p.m. Indpls. Time.
Where: Simon Property Group, Executive Levels, 225 W. Washington St.
Contact: John Dedman, Sports Corp, 237-5016; (c) 491-5462
Tues., May 22
Availability following NFL owners decision
Who: Glass, presenters, working group members
When: Post-vote, an announcement is expected at the end of the morning session (app. 1 p.m. Nashville time).
Where: Loews Vanderbilt
Contact: Campbell, 317-408-4474
Post-decision reaction in Indianapolis
Who: Mayor Peterson, Gov. Daniels, ICVA, Indpls. Downtown Inc., ISC, etc.
When: Post-vote.
Contacts: Bill Benner, ICVA, 684-7593
John Dedman, Sports Corp, 237-5016; (c) 491-5462
Jane Jankowski, Governor's Office, 232-1622
Justin Ohlemiller, Mayor's Office, 327-4411; (c) 286-8774
Julia Watson, IDI, 237-2210; (c) 796-2484
Background Info:
In January, the City of Indianapolis launched, Indianapolis 2011, Inc., its effort to attract the 2011 Super Bowl to Indianapolis.
Financing. Indianapolis 2011, Inc. pledged to raise all funding for the effort privately. The expenses are estimated to be in the $20 million to $25 million range. Indianapolis Colts Owner & CEO Jim Irsay was the first to pledge funding, $1 million, toward the effort.
Economic impact. Hosting Super Bowl XLV would bring an estimated 98,000 visitors and $262 million in economic impact to the Indianapolis region, according to an independent national study released by PricewaterhouseCoopers earlier this year.
Worldwide exposure. Hosting the Super Bowl would shine a worldwide spotlight on the Indianapolis region. The Super Bowl is annually the nation's highest-rated TV program. The 10 most-watched programs in television history are all Super Bowls. Super Bowl XLI was broadcast to worldwide in more than 230 countries and territories.
Co-chairs. Co-chairs of Indianapolis 2011, Inc. are Mayor Bart Peterson, Gov. Mitch Daniels, Irsay, and Anton "Tony" George, president & CEO of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the largest single-day sporting event in the world, the Indianapolis 500.
Officers. The effort is otherwise led by Fred Glass and other bid team officers: Cathy Langham, president, Langham Transportation Services & chair, Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce; John Lechleiter, president & COO, Eli Lilly & Company; and Dr. Eugene White, superintendent, Indianapolis Public Schools.
Previous steps taken. Indianapolis already has taken several steps toward bidding for the Super Bowl. Over the past year, officials have been working with stakeholders to research and put together Indianapolis' bid. In addition:
- The city has had numerous conversations with the NFL. Mayor Peterson and Gov. Daniels both have spoken to former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue on several occasions. Peterson also has spoken with current Commissioner Roger Goodell.
- City & state officials have visited with other NFL officials in New York, Philadelphia and Indianapolis;
- City officials met with Roger Penske, chairman of Detroit's Super Bowl Host Committee, and other Detroit officials who organized Super Bowl XL in 2006; and
- Indianapolis sent a delegation to South Florida earlier this year to study the preparation and planning for Super Bowl XLI.
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