Category: News

Eye Specs on Main bringing clear vision to downtown Fort Wayne

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – A new optical boutique is coming to downtown Fort Wayne’s boutique hotel. Local optometrist Dr. Zubair Khan will open a new eye care office, Eye Specs on Main, inside The Bradley at 222 W. Main St. Dr. Khan and his team will celebrate the new business with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at… Read more »

Gibson to celebrate new office space with ribbon-cutting event

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – One of Indiana’s Best Places to Work now has an office in downtown Fort Wayne’s 202 Metro building. Gibson, an independent insurance broker/advisor, has moved its Fort Wayne staff into a new office at 202 W. Berry St., Suite 300. Grand-opening festivities are slated for Thursday, Oct. 21, starting with a… Read more »

Giordano’s to host ribbon-cutting ceremony at Dupont Road location

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Nearly a year after opening its doors, a Windy City staple will finally cut the ribbon at its first Summit City location. Giordano’s, home to Chicago’s famous stuffed deep dish pizza, opened its first Fort Wayne store at 10180 Diebold Rd. in late October 2020, but grand opening festivities were put… Read more »

American Sealants growing again near FWA

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – American Sealants, Inc. is growing again. The manufacturer today announced plans are in motion to add up to 28 new jobs and invest up to $2.9 million in its Fort Wayne facility by the end of 2024. Family-owned and -operated since its founding in Fort Wayne in 1987, American Sealants manufactures… Read more »

Applications now available for Leadership Fort Wayne’s 40th year

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Applications are now available for the Leadership Fort Wayne (LFW) program’s Class of 2022. Entering its 40th year, LFW is a premier program that builds leadership skills and increases community awareness, empowering participants to drive positive change. Applications will be accepted through Oct. 18. “It’s definitely worthwhile,” said Joseph O’Dell, a… Read more »

CTN to break ground on new garage in New Haven

NEW HAVEN, Ind. – Community Transportation Network (CTN) will break ground Monday on a satellite garage that paves the way for a bright future. A ceremonial groundbreaking is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Aug. 16 at 3401 S. Maplecrest Rd. in New Haven. A private 501(c)(3) organization, CTN has worked for two decades to ease… Read more »

LSSI to open newly renovated space for workforce, family programs

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Lutheran Social Services of Indiana (LSSI) is growing to serve even more families in Allen County and beyond. The longstanding local organization will add a newly renovated location, LSSI Fort Wayne North, to expand existing services to meet increasing community need. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new space is scheduled for… Read more »

GFW Inc. selected as finalist for national award

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Greater Fort Wayne (GFW) Inc. has been named a finalist for a 2021 national Chamber of the Year award, presented by the Alexandria, Va.-based Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). The awards are the most prestigious and competitive recognition presented annually by ACCE. ACCE is an association of more than… Read more »

Strataflo plans expansion of Fort Wayne production facility

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – A longstanding local manufacturer is planning to grow. Strataflo Products, a manufacturer of industrial valves, today announced plans to invest up to $2.3 million to expand its existing production facility in Fort Wayne, adding up to 10 new jobs by the end of 2024. Strataflo makes industrial check valves and foot… Read more »

MidWest America FCU set to open Illinois Road branch

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – MidWest America Federal Credit Union is expanding its hometown footprint. The credit union will host a grand opening for its newest branch, at 9705 Illinois Rd. in Fort Wayne. The celebration is scheduled begin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14. Set to become the credit union’s… Read more »