COACH DUNGY SCHEDULED FOR 4 P.M. SATURDAY AT HEADWATERS PARK EAST

Updated information: Indianapolis Colts Coach Tony Dungy is scheduled to speak at Headwaters Park 4 p.m. Saturday as part of the community celebration for Oprah’s Big Give Fort Wayne Trails.

TONY DUNGY TO APPEAR AT OPRAH’S BIG GIVE FORT WAYNE TRAILS EVENT

The City of Fort Wayne just announced that Tony Dungy, coach of the Indianapolis Colts, is scheduled to appear at Headwaters Park Saturday afternoon as part of the community celebration for Oprah’s Big Give Fort Wayne Trails.

Details about Dungy’s visit are being coordinated and will be released later today. Stay tuned to the Daily Dose for further information about Dungy's exciting visit.

For more information on the Fort Wayne trails event please visit http://www.cityoffortwayne.org/

Dinosaurs Coming to Fort Wayne

Our Chamber member, the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, recently shared some exciting news about an upcoming event with savings for Chamber members.

For 200 million years dinosaurs ruled the earth. Now, they're coming to Fort Wayne in an extraordinary new theatrical production.

Walking With Dinosaurs and the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum would like to offer you the opportunity to purchase tickets for *$5 off on select days.

*Discount valid on $44.50 and $29.50 price levels for the following performances:
Wednesday - May 28 at 7 p.m.
Thursday - May 29 at 7 p.m.
Friday - May 30 at 7 p.m.

Tickets go on sale Saturday, April 12 at 10 a.m. DISCOUNT PASSWORD: ROAR*
*Discount Password can be used to purchase tickets at the Coliseum Ticket Office or at any Ticketmaster location.

Click Here to purchase Tickets Online.

Click Here to view Live Footage from the Show!

To purchase tickets for Groups 10+ and have the tickets mailed to you directly, please call Katie Steigmeyer at 260-480-3722 or email groupsales@memorialcoliseum.com.

Windows, Doors & More Celebrates Expansion with Ribbon Cutting

Windows, Doors & More Factory Store will celebrate the expansion of their business with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 16, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. Their store is located at 801 Northcrest Shopping Center, between Wells Fargo and Wild Birds Unlimited. FUN 101.7 WLDE will also broadcast live from the event.

Windows, Doors & More Factory Store has been “making houses into homes” for 25 years, offering Fort Wayne the most knowledgeable staff around. They have also helped keep the local economy strong, as most of their products are made locally.

In their ongoing quest to add ever more to “More”, Windows, Doors & More Factory Store is entering the Kitchen Remodel business. They will be showing off their newly remodeled and expanded showroom with a week of open house events April 14 through April 19, 2008.

For more information, contact Kevin Hunter at (260) 422-7077 or wdmfactory@aol.com. See www.wdmfactorystore.com for company information and location directions.

Fort Wayne's Newest Restaurant Celebrates with Free Breakfast, Ribbon Cutting

Granite City Food & Brewery® will celebrate the opening of their first restaurant chain here in Fort Wayne and throughout Indiana with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 18 from 8 to 9 a.m. at their restaurant, located at 3809 Coldwater Road. They are located directly in front of Target, just south of Glenbrook Mall.

This event is also open to all Chamber members!

Participating in the ribbon cutting, along with company and Chamber officials, will be Mayor Tom Henry. Granite City will kick off their grand opening celebration with a special breakfast for all attendees, a presentation on the restaurant as well as special giveaways.

Granite City Food & Brewery® is a casual dining restaurant with an on-site brewery and 25 locations nationwide. They offer a broad menu of items that are prepared fresh daily & are served in generous portions at reasonable prices. Their handcrafted beers are moderately priced & offer unique styles & flavors not typically produced by major breweries. Visit http://www.gcfb.com/ for additional company information.

For more information or to RSVP for this special event, contact Matthew Burrous at (269) 599-8840 or ft.waynebrewery@gcfb.net. See http://www.gcfb.net/ for company information and location directions.

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Springtime: Time to Order Street Trees

Chamber member, Fort Wayne Parks & Rec just let us know that as of April 1st, residents can apply for a street tree which the City would plant adjacent to their property, on the street right of way this fall.

The street tree program has been offered annually for more than 15 years. Trees will be offered at $35 on a first-come, first-served basis. This year, the City hopes to plant up to 700 trees through this program but may be limited by funding cutbacks. The $35 fee per tree may be waived for applicants whose incomes fall below certain limits.

Some interesting facts:
One tree alone can absorb more than 1,000 pounds of carbon dioxide, helping Fort Wayne achieve EPA air quality standards.

Trees absorb rainfall, helping reduce the release of sewage into the rivers in heavy rains.
Studies show how shade trees reduce energy consumption in summer by reducing air conditioning loads.

Download an application from http://www.fortwayneparks.org/ home page, or call 427-1140 to have an application mailed to you.

Fort Wayne Fare Sales

Despite the recent airline woes, Northwest recently announced some great fare sales for flights. You have until April 10 to purchase and travel is valid from May 2 - June 14, 2008.

Happy Travels!

ONE-WAY Fares:

Detroit – Ft. Wayne $99
Minneapolis/St. Paul – Ft. Wayne
Memphis – Ft. Wayne $129

Visit http://www.nwa.com/ to book

On The Radio

One of our very own, Shannon McNett-Silcox, is an upcoming guest on Life By Design - a radio show hosted by Solstice Coaching & Consulting. Life By Design is currently running a Corporate Series focused on professional and personal development.

Marketing Matters is the topic during Shannon's guest spot. Listen in next Sunday, April 13th @ 9am on 1250 AM or 102.9 FM The River.

Special thanks to Emily Bermes and Guen Morr for being terrific hosts!