White Lodging today announced the opening of Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Fort Wayne Downtown. The property offers two new-to-Fort Wayne restaurant concepts – Burger Bar and the city’s only open-air rooftop bar, Conner’s Rooftop. Conner’s Rooftop opens today; Burger Bar opens on Monday, July 22.
Read more: Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Fort Wayne Downtown Now Open
The City of Fort Wayne Public Art Commission Selection Committee is seeking qualifications from emerging or established artists or artist teams for a public art project located at the intersection of Calhoun and Columbia Streets in downtown Fort Wayne. Applications are due July 31, 2019.
The City’s Redevelopment Department will soon begin clean-up work on the North River (former OmniSource) site, thanks to a grant from the Indiana Brownfields Program, funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Read more: Indiana Brownfields Program Grants $283,000 for North River Work
Fifteen local entrepreneurs are new graduates of the Build Institute Fort Wayne Business Planning Education classes. The program is sponsored by the City of Fort Wayne’s Summit City Entrepreneur and Enterprise District (SEED) and Indiana Michigan Power. Launched in April of this year, the program now boasts 26 graduates.
Read more: 15 Entrepreneurs Graduate from Build Institute Classes
The City of Fort Wayne’s Summit City Match pilot program and Founders Spark present Startup Village during the City’s Open Streets event July 14 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Startup Village will offer opportunities for area residents to learn about all that is involved in starting a business. Representatives from ten different business and entrepreneur organizations will answer questions about everything from business plans to funding opportunities.
Read more: City, Founders Spark Present First-Ever Startup Village
