Sweetwater: A Music Lover's Playground

Sweetwater is one of the most respected businesses in the music industryand one of the largest companies in town. It began as the brainchild of Fort Wayne local, Chuck Surack, who started the business out of the back of his van in 1979 with a 4-track recording studio. Today, Sweetwater has grown into a sprawling campus with hundreds of employees, boasting the title of the largest online music retailer in the world! Plus, its 40,000-square-foot on-site store is officially the largest music store in the U.S. The company sells everything from guitars to recording software to live sound and lighting gear, while maintaining world-class recording studios and performance facilities…

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Black-Owned Retail in Fort Wayne

This blog is one in a series of posts celebrating and highlighting Black-owned restaurants, Black artists, musicians, and photographers, and Black-owned retail in Fort Wayne. You can also find other Black-owned businesses in this Facebook group. *Know of additional Black-owned retail in Fort Wayne…

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Covington Plaza: A Great Place to Shop

Big shopping malls are great, especially when you want to find name brand items, but when you’re looking for something a little more unique with local flair, check out Covington Plaza on Jefferson Blvd. in Fort Wayne…

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Fort Wayne Shopping Guide

Fort Wayne is a hidden gem for shopping enthusiasts, offering charming boutiques filled with unique treasures and galleries brimming with local artistry. Whether you're an art lover seeking inspiring pieces, a parent hunting for playful spots tailored to kids, or someone with a passion for…

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Katie’s Kountry Korner – a sweet little place to stop

Look at all the flowers! This was my first thought when we entered the long driveway to the tidy country store located on13312 Schwartz Road, Grabill, Indiana, 46741. The perfectly trimmed grass and white fences make you curious to see just what an Amish country store has to offer. Large pots of pink petunias are everywhere, decorating the shop’s porch and the grounds around it…

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Shopping Superlatives

Fresh finds. Gifts galore. And “only in Fort Wayne” favorites. Fort Wayne is a regional shopping destination where savvy shoppers can find boutique shops, artisan workspaces, and brand-name retailers. These local retailers have risen to the top of their class for their unique and notable shopping…

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Small Businesses that Support Big Change

Fort Wayne is a community that loves to give back, and in big ways! When you support theselocal businesses, not only do you support a hard-working neighbor, but you fund projects that help others all around the world find better, brighter futures. …

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