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New Project Solidifies Future Of Downtown Development

Has downtown reached the tipping point? New development just may provide it with self-sustaining growth. Editorial | The News-Sentinel Fort Wayne, Ind. – Some are calling the planned $71 million downtown project a “game-changer.” The public-private development, which will include new headquarters for Ash Brokerage, commercial space and a residential component, will provide “unprecedented positive momentum” in […]

St. Joseph Hospital Begins Major Renovation Project

Major Hospital Upgrades Underway Inside Indiana Business Fort Wayne, Ind. – Lutheran Health Network has announced the beginning of construction for St. Joseph Hospital’s new $5.9 million surgical department renovation to update and enlarge OR suites and pre- and postoperative areas. The project will also include the remodeling of nursing stations and the replacement of surgical equipment. […]

Legacy Funds Tapped For Historic Bridge Lighting Project

Legacy bridge-lighting project OK’d Wells Street span to glow anew with LEDs Dan Stockman | The Journal Gazette Fort Wayne, Ind. – Private contractor City Lights & Signals Inc. has been selected for the Wells Street bridge-lighting improvement project, officials announced Tuesday. The city plans to invest $121,000 in Legacy funding as part of the Downtown Overpass […]

Ballet Receives $1M Endowment Donation

Ballet to receive $1 million donation Auer’s endowment first for city troupe Archie Ingersoll | The Journal Gazette Fort Wayne, Ind. – The Edward D. and Ione Auer Foundation plans to donate $1 million to the Fort Wayne Ballet to create a first-ever endowment for the 57-year-old dance organization, the foundation announced Saturday. “We’re just very grateful. […]

New Martini Lounge Opens Thursday

Restaurant Notes: Martini lounge will open soon downtown Cindy Larson | News-Sentinel FORT WAYNE, IN –  A tony new downtown bar and eatery will open to the public Sept. 26. Main Street Bistro and Martini Lounge is at 200 E. Main St., where L’Asiatique and Park Place Grill used to be. The eatery promotes itself as […]

Apartments, Condos, Townhouses & Rooftop Park Planned (RENDERINGS)

ASH BROKERAGE PICKS DOWNTOWN FOR NEW HEADQUARTERS, MAJOR GROWTH; HANNING & BEAN TO BUILD UNIQUE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT The City of Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, Ind. – Highlighting the key role of downtown vitality to job creation and regional economic growth,Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry today was joined by Tim Ash, President and CEO, Ash Brokerage Corporation […]

Ash Brokerage To Build New Headquarters

Verbatim: Ash Brokerage to expand Fort Wayne headquarters, add 115 jobs Released by IEDC FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Sept. 23, 2013) — Ash Brokerage Corporation, a wholesale insurance brokerage partner to insurance agents, financial advisers and career agents, announced plans today to expand its headquarters here, creating up to 115 new jobs by 2018. The homegrown-Hoosier […]

Ash Brokerage To Build National Headquarters Downtown

$71 Million Investment Planned – STAY TUNED

$71 Million investment planned for downtown Fort Wayne The Journal Gazette FORT WAYNE, IN –  A news conference has been scheduled at 1 p.m. Monday to announce plans for a $71 million investment in downtown Fort Wayne, according to a statement issued by the city. Mayor Tom Henry will lead the news conference at the […]

Added Police Presence Displays Commitment To Safety Downtown

Fort Wayne Police adds downtown beat patrols Ellie Bogue | News-Sentinel FORT WAYNE, IN –  The city of Fort Wayne and the Fort Wayne Police Department announced Wednesday that they have assigned two officers to a downtown patrol Monday through Friday. Mayor Tom Henry announced the change during a news conference at One Summit Square. […]

Evansville Looks To Fort Wayne For Downtown Revitalization Lessons

Fort Wayne offers lessons from experience John Martin | Evansville Courier & Press FORT WAYNE, IN –  Officials in Indiana’s second-largest city say a healthy dose of public and private investments are transforming their once-sleepy downtown area into a more vibrant place for locals and guests. At the center of it all is the Grand […]