Surack Enterprises passionately serves the Midwest by creating lasting job opportunities and resources for the community to thrive.
With a passion for providing excellent service and supporting the community, the Sweet Family of Companies and the Surack Family Foundation are built on one founding principle: always do the right thing.
AlwaysOn is a technology group that serves data communications and automation needs. We also offer home automation, corporate conference rooms, physical security, enterprise networks, cameras, data-center solutions, and software development.
Amoré is downtown Fort Wayne’s premier elevated dining experience, featuring market-fresh ingredients and a menu of authentic Italian dishes, premium steakhouse cuts, and a superior seafood selection.
Aviation Specialty Insurance provides coverage for corporate operators, airports, light and unmanned aircraft, flight schools, maintenance and avionics operations, and home-built aircraft, all backed by personal service and deep industry expertise.
The Club Room offers a welcoming place to gather before or after a show at The Clyde, with live music, craft drinks, and a full menu, plus a pre-show dining experience that includes a complimentary show poster and express entry.
The Clyde Theatre is a beautifully renovated performance venue featuring world-class touring artists, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, an open floor plan, multiple bars, and premium VIP lounge and suite experiences.
Crescendo Coffee & Café offers specialty coffee, fresh food, and a warm, sophisticated setting inside The Pearl, making it an inviting downtown spot for a quick drink or a relaxed gathering with friends.
Crescendo Coffee & More serves locally roasted coffee and locally sourced food, with handcrafted sandwiches, pizzas, ice cream, homemade treats, and a casual, comfortable space next to The Club Room and Clyde Theatre.
This downtown Fort Wayne venue, housed in the historic Scottish Rite Center, is being reimagined as a destination for live entertainment, community events, and cultural celebrations while honoring its nearly century-old Moorish-inspired architecture.
Enstrom Helicopter, based in Menominee, Michigan, designs and builds helicopters known for safety, value, and performance, offering models like the 480B series and F28/280 lines, along with worldwide support and customization.
Lakeland Internet delivers lightning-fast wireless and fiber internet for homes and businesses, providing reliable connectivity for browsing, streaming, gaming, education, and business across the tri-state area.
Longe Optical has served Fort Wayne for over 65 years with independent optometrists, highly trained opticians, six convenient locations, and the area’s only on-site all-digital lab for glasses and contact lenses.
Opening in early 2027, Pearl Street Market will bring a full-service downtown grocery to Fort Wayne, with roughly 30,000 square feet of space featuring an in-house bakery, delicatessen, fresh meat market, and more.
The Pearl is a modern residential development on Main Street in downtown Fort Wayne, offering luxurious amenities and an ideal location surrounded by local restaurants, activities, and cultural attractions.
Quimby Hall is a versatile event venue off Bluffton Road, hosting corporate holiday parties, receptions, banquets, weddings, and celebrations just steps from the Clyde Theatre and the Club Room.
Sweet Aviation offers airplane charters, flight training, aircraft rentals, and maintenance services with a modern fleet of airplanes and helicopters, serving pilots, students, and travelers throughout the region.
Sweet Aviation DeKalb provides professional ground and flight services for visiting and based aircraft, with a trained team ready to support pilots whether they are flying home or making a quick stop.
Sweet Aviation at Goshen Municipal Airport offers expert support and services for aircraft and pilots, combining skilled staff and modern equipment to assist travelers passing through or returning home.
Sweet Helicopters delivers charter flights across the Midwest and partners with Parkview Health to provide helicopter air ambulance services for northern Indiana, northwest Ohio, and southwest Michigan, with safety and professionalism as top priorities.
SweetCars sources exceptional luxury, sport, and exotic vehicles from across the country and offers nationally recognized detailing and professional mechanical services for discerning automotive enthusiasts.
Whatzup is northeast Indiana’s largest entertainment guide, featuring event listings, engaging articles, and insightful local music and movie reviews that have highlighted regional arts and culture for more than 25 years.
The Surack Family Foundation was created to support regional nonprofit organizations and community leaders, and to provide opportunities for growth in the neighborhoods we call home.
Chuck Surack built his businesses on one defining principle: always do the right thing.
With a passion for providing excellent service, Chuck founded Sweetwater in 1979 — which started as a mobile recording studio out of the back of a Volkswagen bus and became the nation’s largest online music instrument retailer. He and his wife, Lisa, continue to give back to the community through the Sweet Family of Companies and the Surack Family Foundation.
