Indianapolis exceeds revenue expectations with record-breaking $238 million in 2024.

A scientific review suggests that major sporting events like the Super Bowl can trigger baby booms. Victories and hosting major tournaments correlate with increased births and altered male-female birth ratios nine months later.

Agency analysts said leisure and hospitality contributed strongly to July gains—about 10,700 jobs were added across May–July in that sector, concentrated in food services—and said August data will help show whether the World Cup effect was short‑lived.

The Tourist Development Council voted unanimously to approve a series of grants for events and product development: $25,000 for the Northeast Florida Scottish Games, $18,000 for the minor-league golf tour, $25,000 for a large youth-football tournament, $20,000 for the American cornhole championships and a reimbursable product‑development grant of $

Council grants $2,000 for Sea Mark Ranch Rodeo after successful inaugural planning discussions.

Council questions $76000 contract amid concerns over employee parking displacement during Grand Prix.

Cobb County officials clarify all-star game benefits primarily support SPLOST, not general fund.

The Hermosa Beach City Council voted 5-0 April 14 to include Nike's After Dark Tour LA on the city's 2026 special events calendar, accepting staff'recommended conditions and operational negotiations to protect resident access and public safety.

Marty reports successful beach event with high attendance and profit despite weather issues.

Presenters told the EDA that High Street Fest generated roughly 6,500 visitors for the day, about $50,000 in sales for brought‑in vendors and large percentage increases for many brick‑and‑mortar businesses; organizers also noted operational lessons on security, vendor placement and parking messaging.

Treadway Events told St. Helens council the Halloweentown program drew roughly 50,000 attendees and about 27,520 paid tickets, with gross event revenue reported at about $419,000; public commenters disputed the contractor’s performance and warned the city budget included optimistic transfers that may leave a shortfall.

Commission discusses motorcycle barrel racing after public outcry halted previous races.