Surack Enterprises, Weigand Construction, and City of Fort Wayne Celebrate The Pearl Grand Opening

City of Fort Wayne officials joined representatives from Surack Enterprises and Weigand Construction Wednesday to celebrate the grand opening for The Pearl in downtown Fort Wayne. The Pearl is a seven-story, mixed-use, multifamily project housing 76 apartments, five live-work units, nearly 13,000 square feet of commercial space, and a 4,500-square-foot event space. Mayor Sharon Tucker,… Read more »

The Pearl Event Center to Begin Welcoming Guests in September

A brand new, downtown Fort Wayne event space is set to open for booking late this month. The Pearl Event Center will be a true gem within the city, bringing people together from around the region for learning, collaboration, and celebration of life’s greatest moments. Located inside The Pearl, directly across from The Bradley Hotel… Read more »

Sweet Aviation to take over as FBO at Goshen Municipal Airport

Sweet Aviation is expanding its footprint in Northern Indiana, taking over as the Fixed Base Operator at Goshen Municipal Airport (KGSH). At their August meeting, members of the Goshen Board of Aviation Commissioners approved Sweet Aviation’s request to assume the contract that Goshen Air Center has held since 1992. Goshen Air Center co-founder and current… Read more »

The Pearl Welcomes Authentic Italian Restaurant ‘Amoré – Italian, Steak & Seafood’ as Tenant

Surack Enterprises is proud to announce a new, fine-dining establishment as the latest commercial tenant to take up residence inside The Pearl, a mixed-use build located in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne. “Amoré – Italian, Steak & Seafood,” as it will be called, will feature fine Italian dishes with steakhouse and seafood selections, promising… Read more »

Crescendo Coffee & Café Coming Soon to Downtown Fort Wayne

Opening inside The Pearl in downtown Fort Wayne, Crescendo Coffee & Café is set to welcome its first guests in September 2024. Like its sister company, Crescendo Coffee & More in Quimby Village, this new location at 248 W. Main Street will offer a variety of fresh, locally sourced food and drink options perfect for… Read more »

Lakeland Internet Officially Joins Forces with BaseLine Internet

Lakeland Internet has completed its purchase of BaseLine Internet’s Fiber-to-the-Home network and customer base. This strategic partnership marks a significant step in Lakeland’s ongoing investment in Northeast Indiana and will enhance its ability to deliver exceptional customer service across a larger service area. General Manager Mark Byler said, “We are planning significant network upgrades to… Read more »

Chuck Surack Named one of Indiana’s Most Influential Business Leaders

IBJ Media’s list of the 250 most influential and impactful leaders across business, philanthropy, the arts, government and not-for-profits in Indiana was announced today, with Surack Enterprises, Founder & CEO Chuck Surack on the list and featured on the cover of the magazine. Learn More about Indiana 250.

Leasing Opportunities Now Available at The Pearl

Applications are now open for apartment space at The Pearl, Chuck and Lisa Surack’s latest venture in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne. The mixed-use, multifamily project houses 76 apartments, five live-work units, nearly 13,000 square feet of commercial space, a 300-person event space, and more. One-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment space is available in… Read more »

University of Saint Francis, Chuck and Lisa Surack, and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic announce downtown plans

Through a unified collaboration of the University of Saint Francis, Chuck and Lisa Surack, and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic, an exciting new chapter in the development of a vibrant arts district in downtown Fort Wayne has begun. The collaboration of shared vision and resources will benefit all partners and the community by supporting the continued… Read more »

Sweet Helicopters safely transports more than 450 passengers to and from Indianapolis 500

Sweet Helicopters topped its previous record this year for charter passengers flown to the brickyard. More than 450 people trusted Sweet Helicopters to help them beat race day traffic, lapping last year’s total of 350 people. Guests could depart from one of four convenient locations in the Indianapolis metro area. Pilots would then fly passengers… Read more »