Felderman Design-Build will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, March 31 at 11 a.m. to celebrate the new 12,000 SF office and warehouse building for Haggard and Stocking, located in the Huguenard Industrial Park off of Huguenard Rd, in Fort Wayne, IN.
Felderman Design-Build is a regional design build commercial construction company serving Indiana for over 30 years. Their range of services includes: pre-construction, conceptual and architectural design, structural engineering and construction.
Haggard & Stocking has a total of six locations throughout the country, with corporate headquarters located in Indianapolis. The new office and warehouse building in Huguenard Industrial park is the latest addition to current Fort Wayne operations.
Haggard and Stocking is the largest privately held industrial distributor in the State of Indiana, as well as one of the largest suppliers of general-purpose MROP products or shop supplies in the Midwest.
For more information, contact Ryan Harris at (260) 434-4000 or ryan.harris@felderman.com. See ww.felderman.com for additional company information.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Oprah's Big Give to Help Beautify Fort Wayne
The City of Fort Wayne is joining with its trail partners to give big and give back as part of Oprah’s Big Give Fort Wayne Trails initiative.
Each of the organizations will host a walk, bike ride or run fund-raising event concurrently April 12 and then gather that afternoon for a free event from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Headwaters Park Lincoln Pavilion. Event organizers expect this to be the most number of people on trails in Fort Wayne and New Haven ever in a single day.
The free Headwaters event will focus on health, safety, recreation and enjoyment of Fort Wayne and New Haven’s trail system. It will have free food, giveaways and prizes, live music from local band Teays Vein, and booths from local vendors. Participation in a walk or ride is not necessary to attend the Headwaters party.
“Trails are truly an asset for our community. They provide walkers and cyclists with safe routes for recreation and transportation,” said Mayor Tom Henry. “They add to the overall quality of life for Fort Wayne and New Haven residents alike, and even play a role in economic development, demonstrating our area’s commitment to investing in all forms of infrastructure. Continuing to expand and connect this vital transportation network is key for our City and our community.”
Money raised through this event and other donations from individuals or corporations will be used to expand the local trail network. The City will focus on the planned Wabash & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, which will connect trails in Aboite Township with the Rivergreenway. This 5-mile path is a key segment to eventually create 40 miles of contiguous trails throughout Allen County.
The television show “Oprah’s Big Give” selected ABC affiliate Indiana’s NewsCenter and the local non-profit Aboite New Trails for a donation of $10,000. The mission from “Oprah’s Big Give” was to find a way to grow the money into something larger.
Each walk or bike event has a $10 registration fee per person, with children 6 and under free. The cost includes a t-shirt. Registration forms for each organization’s event are available on the City’s Web site, http://www.cityoffortwayne.org/. Each organization is handling its own registration.
The following is a list of each walk or ride event for April 12.
Aboite New Trails:
Registration and pre-walk/bike activities including a children’s bike helmet give-away will be 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Indian Trails Park for Bike/Walk About Aboite. At 11 a.m. the walk and bike rides will start. Jason Minnick of Catalyst Fitness will lead a guided 4.5-mile walk. Bicyclists will ride for 8 miles separate from the walking path with a police escort on the sections of the route that are on roadway.
Greenway Consortium:
A Greenway Fun Run and Walk event will be at 12:30 p.m. starting from Headwaters Park. The walk will be a 2-mile loop that will finish at Headwaters. The run will be 3 miles and also end at Headwaters in time for the 2 p.m. party.
New Haven/Adams Township Park and Recreation:
Registration will start at 10:30 a.m. at Moser Park and include appearances that morning from the New Haven Alumni Band and the Woodlan High School cheerleaders. Cyclists and walkers can ride or walk the 8 miles to Headwaters Park, demonstrating the connected trails between New Haven and Fort Wayne. The bike ride will start at noon; walkers can leave at any time. There will be a second starting point, the North River Road boat launch, which is closer to Fort Wayne for those who want to walk or ride a shorter distance.
Northwest Allen Trails:
Participants in the Spring Walk-a-Mile at the Parkview YMCA/ Salomon Farm trail can start anytime between 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Parkview YMCA. The trail’s loop is approximately 2 miles.
Each of the organizations will host a walk, bike ride or run fund-raising event concurrently April 12 and then gather that afternoon for a free event from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Headwaters Park Lincoln Pavilion. Event organizers expect this to be the most number of people on trails in Fort Wayne and New Haven ever in a single day.
The free Headwaters event will focus on health, safety, recreation and enjoyment of Fort Wayne and New Haven’s trail system. It will have free food, giveaways and prizes, live music from local band Teays Vein, and booths from local vendors. Participation in a walk or ride is not necessary to attend the Headwaters party.
“Trails are truly an asset for our community. They provide walkers and cyclists with safe routes for recreation and transportation,” said Mayor Tom Henry. “They add to the overall quality of life for Fort Wayne and New Haven residents alike, and even play a role in economic development, demonstrating our area’s commitment to investing in all forms of infrastructure. Continuing to expand and connect this vital transportation network is key for our City and our community.”
Money raised through this event and other donations from individuals or corporations will be used to expand the local trail network. The City will focus on the planned Wabash & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, which will connect trails in Aboite Township with the Rivergreenway. This 5-mile path is a key segment to eventually create 40 miles of contiguous trails throughout Allen County.
The television show “Oprah’s Big Give” selected ABC affiliate Indiana’s NewsCenter and the local non-profit Aboite New Trails for a donation of $10,000. The mission from “Oprah’s Big Give” was to find a way to grow the money into something larger.
Each walk or bike event has a $10 registration fee per person, with children 6 and under free. The cost includes a t-shirt. Registration forms for each organization’s event are available on the City’s Web site, http://www.cityoffortwayne.org/. Each organization is handling its own registration.
The following is a list of each walk or ride event for April 12.
Aboite New Trails:
Registration and pre-walk/bike activities including a children’s bike helmet give-away will be 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Indian Trails Park for Bike/Walk About Aboite. At 11 a.m. the walk and bike rides will start. Jason Minnick of Catalyst Fitness will lead a guided 4.5-mile walk. Bicyclists will ride for 8 miles separate from the walking path with a police escort on the sections of the route that are on roadway.
Greenway Consortium:
A Greenway Fun Run and Walk event will be at 12:30 p.m. starting from Headwaters Park. The walk will be a 2-mile loop that will finish at Headwaters. The run will be 3 miles and also end at Headwaters in time for the 2 p.m. party.
New Haven/Adams Township Park and Recreation:
Registration will start at 10:30 a.m. at Moser Park and include appearances that morning from the New Haven Alumni Band and the Woodlan High School cheerleaders. Cyclists and walkers can ride or walk the 8 miles to Headwaters Park, demonstrating the connected trails between New Haven and Fort Wayne. The bike ride will start at noon; walkers can leave at any time. There will be a second starting point, the North River Road boat launch, which is closer to Fort Wayne for those who want to walk or ride a shorter distance.
Northwest Allen Trails:
Participants in the Spring Walk-a-Mile at the Parkview YMCA/ Salomon Farm trail can start anytime between 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Parkview YMCA. The trail’s loop is approximately 2 miles.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Pictures From the ATHENA Luncheon
Sandi Kemmish, this year's ATHENA Award recipient is congratulated by last year's recipient, Dottie Davis as well as Karen Goldner (left) and Stacy Novotny (right), two of this year's nominees.
Sandi Kemmish poses with previous recipients Dottie Davis (left) and Dr. Wendy Robinson (right)
Congratulations to Sandi Kemmish, ATHENA Award Recipient
Congratulations to Sandi Kemmish, the 2008 ATHENA Award® Program Recipient. Sandi was honored at the ATHENA Award program and luncheon this afternoon at the Landmark Conference and Reception Centre.The ATHENA Award Program recognizes individuals for professional excellence, for providing valuable service to their community and for assisting women in their attainment of professional goals and leadership skills. This is the Chamber's fourth year of presenting the program.
Sandi is the head of Lincoln Financial Foundation, and manages various activities across the country. She has a BS in English/French and an MS in English Education, and she taught high school and middle school for more than ten years. She has been an active board member and volunteer leader for nonprofits everywhere she has lived, including Ireland. Since moving to Fort Wayne in 1991, she has served in leadership capacities for the YWCA, Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Junior League, Arts United, Super Shot, and Community Partnerships Inc. Sandi has been a board member for Junior Leagues International since 1997 and currently serves as President. She and her husband Kirk have a son, daughter-in-law, and two granddaughters.
“Being nominated for the Athena Award is such a humbling experience and a reminder of the importance that every person plays as a catalyst for community improvement and a mentor to other women,” said Kemmish.
Congratulations to Sandi and all the exceptional 2008 nominees for their outstanding leadership:
Beth Murphy Beams, The Center for Nonviolence, Inc.
Cheri Becker, Invent Tomorrow
Crystal Thomas, Levan Scott Academy
Kathleen Ann Schrock, Ivy Tech College
Kathy Friend, Fort Wayne Community Schools
Karen Goldner, Fourth Wave, LLC
Marjorie Stephens, Better Business Bureau
Rachel Tobin-Smith, SCAN, Inc.
Sandi Kemmish, Lincoln Financial Foundation
Stacy Novotny, Salin Bank & Trust Company
Stacey Smith, Prairie Quest Consulting
A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, BKD, LLP for their fourth year of generous support.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
USA Today Mention of FWA
Did anyone else see the following story about FWA in USA Today yesterday?NWA to fly new Fort Wayne route
Beginning May 2, Northwest will add nonstop service between Fort Wayne, Ind., and Minneapolis/St. Paul. Northwest Airlink partner Pinnacle Airlines will fly one daily round-trip flight on the route using 50-seat CRJ-200 regional jets. NWA customers can earn 1,000 bonus miles for round-trip travel on the new route. To be eligible, customers must register prior to travel and complete their travel by July 15.
Beginning May 2, Northwest will add nonstop service between Fort Wayne, Ind., and Minneapolis/St. Paul. Northwest Airlink partner Pinnacle Airlines will fly one daily round-trip flight on the route using 50-seat CRJ-200 regional jets. NWA customers can earn 1,000 bonus miles for round-trip travel on the new route. To be eligible, customers must register prior to travel and complete their travel by July 15.
Fort Wayne's First Retail Apple Store Opens
Signature Mac, Fort Wayne’s first retail store selling Apple Computers and iPods, is now open at 430 East Coliseum Boulevard, just West of Glenbrook Square. Signature Mac’s 5000 square foot showroom has a full line of demos including iMac, Mac Mini, MacBook, iPod Nano, iPod Touch, Apple TV’s, accessories and more. The worlds thinnest notebook, the MacBook Air is now on display
The store is open Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. A ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for April 25th at 1 p.m.
Signature Mac gives the customer a hands on experience with the Apple product line. Mac Specialists will help customers determine the best solution for your needs. If they just need help setting up a Mac or getting the most out of an iPod, the store can provide one-on-one support and advice. Workshops are now in the planning stages.
Signature Mac is also an authorized Apple warranty and repair center for all Macs and iPods. Most repairs are done in the store. In fact, the store has earned Apple’s top “Premier Specialists” ranking… an honor bestowed on only 100 or so of the top dealers in the country.
Signature Mac is owned and operated by Mike Carper and Bill Koch. Mike is well known in Fort Wayne as a Mac expert in service and repair with over 25 years experience. Bill has been in the industry just as long. A combined 50 years experience.
For more information, please contact Mike Carper at 260-484-4634
The store is open Monday thru Friday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. A ribbon cutting ceremony is planned for April 25th at 1 p.m.
Signature Mac gives the customer a hands on experience with the Apple product line. Mac Specialists will help customers determine the best solution for your needs. If they just need help setting up a Mac or getting the most out of an iPod, the store can provide one-on-one support and advice. Workshops are now in the planning stages.
Signature Mac is also an authorized Apple warranty and repair center for all Macs and iPods. Most repairs are done in the store. In fact, the store has earned Apple’s top “Premier Specialists” ranking… an honor bestowed on only 100 or so of the top dealers in the country.
Signature Mac is owned and operated by Mike Carper and Bill Koch. Mike is well known in Fort Wayne as a Mac expert in service and repair with over 25 years experience. Bill has been in the industry just as long. A combined 50 years experience.
For more information, please contact Mike Carper at 260-484-4634
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Feet on the Street
By Teresa Royer, Member Relations Specialist
I met with one of our newest Chambers members today--St. Jude Catholic School. After a nice conversation with the Principal, Sister Kathleen Knueven, I was treated to a tour of the school and introduced to many of the teachers---would you believe Mr. Barnes is still there from when I was a first grader? Mr. Barnes has been teaching 2nd grade at St. Jude for over 40 years. My brother, Pat, had him for a teacher. I wonder how many of you reading this know of Mr. Barnes or even had him for your 2nd grade teacher? I think that says a lot for St. Jude....
I admit I have been MIA for a while on the BLOG as my feet have been more in the building than on the street lately, but I look forward to chatting with you again in the near future.
I met with one of our newest Chambers members today--St. Jude Catholic School. After a nice conversation with the Principal, Sister Kathleen Knueven, I was treated to a tour of the school and introduced to many of the teachers---would you believe Mr. Barnes is still there from when I was a first grader? Mr. Barnes has been teaching 2nd grade at St. Jude for over 40 years. My brother, Pat, had him for a teacher. I wonder how many of you reading this know of Mr. Barnes or even had him for your 2nd grade teacher? I think that says a lot for St. Jude....I admit I have been MIA for a while on the BLOG as my feet have been more in the building than on the street lately, but I look forward to chatting with you again in the near future.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Fort Wayne's Extreme Family Makeover
Is your family in need of a makeover? One lucky family will be chosen for the Extreme Family Makeover project. Sponsored by Wane TV, Parkview Community Benefits, the Greater Area Fort Wayne YMCA and America on the Move, one lucky family in the community will have a chance to improve their health.
The twelve week makeover allows for the selected family to receive a membership to any Fort Wayne YMCA, weekly gifts to reward the family's dedication, nutrition and fitness counseling, tips on making lifestyle changes, pedometer for each family, health screens and much more.
Any family wanting to apply may call Marsha Worthington, Fort Wayne Radiology, at (260) 481-4868 or Antoinette Francher-Donald, Parkview Health Marketing, at (260) 373-7205 or log onto http://www.wane.com/ for more information. Applications may be printed from the Web site. Application deadline is Friday, March 28.
The twelve week makeover allows for the selected family to receive a membership to any Fort Wayne YMCA, weekly gifts to reward the family's dedication, nutrition and fitness counseling, tips on making lifestyle changes, pedometer for each family, health screens and much more.
Any family wanting to apply may call Marsha Worthington, Fort Wayne Radiology, at (260) 481-4868 or Antoinette Francher-Donald, Parkview Health Marketing, at (260) 373-7205 or log onto http://www.wane.com/ for more information. Applications may be printed from the Web site. Application deadline is Friday, March 28.
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