Governor & First Lady to Hand Out Debrand Chocolates to Halloween Trick-or-Treaters

Governor Mitch Daniels and First Lady Cheri Daniels will host Halloween trick-or-treaters at the Governor’s Residence from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight.

The governor and first lady will pass out assorted candy provided by four Indiana companies including milk chocolate bars from DeBrand Fine Chocolates of Fort Wayne.

“We are looking forward to another enjoyable year of hosting young Hoosiers at the Governor’s Residence,” said First Lady Cheri Daniels. “Once again, we’re proud to feature candy from several outstanding Indiana businesses.”

DeBrand Fine Chocolates was founded in 1987 by artisan chocolatier, Cathy Brand. Brand grew up in a family renowned in the confectionery business and began making chocolates at the young age of eight. DeBrand has grown significantly since its humble beginnings in Cathy's family's century-old home and now employs nearly 100 people with its four retail shops, kitchen, corporate office and thriving Mail Order business. http://www.debrand.com/

In This Issue...

In today's Emphasis magazine (located inside the Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly)...

Citilink - how hybrid technology will impact Fort Wayne.

Digital advertising from ZOOM hits Indiana's BMV's

Letter From...Jonathan Ray, President & CEO of the Fort Wayne Urban League

Also, financial tips from WestPoint Financial Group, non profit news and much more!

Chamber members receive a copy as part of their Chamber membership! Be sure to pick up a copy today.

Faces of Hunger - Bowls of Change Event

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Animal Care & Control to Hold Trick or Treat with Your Pet Event

The public is invited to join Animal Care & Control and Pet Supplies "Plus" for Trick or Treat with Your Pet on Saturday, November 1st from 1-3 p.m., at 3020 Hillegas Road.

Enjoy a festive walkway of treats for pets and people. $2 per person or $5 per family. Photos available for $10. All proceeds to benefit SNAP - Spay Neuter Assitance Program.

Call (260)483-2930 for questions.

Historical Images from the History Center Displayed by Indianapolis Colts

The Allen County-Fort Wayne Historical Society (the History Center) has sold copies of two images of the Fort Wayne Friars Football Team from the early 1900s. The first image, from 1910, features the Fort Wayne Friars during their years as a club team. The second features the Friars in 1915 as a professional team sponsored by a local organization.

The Indianapolis Colts have purchased the copies to display in the northeast corner of the Lucas Oil Stadium along with other highlights of Indiana’s early professional football history. Other highlights include images of the Hammond Clabby’s, the Hammond Pros, the Evansville Crimson Giants, and the Muncie Flyers.

http://www.fwhistorycenter.com/

MyMenu School Day Event: Nov. 12

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Midwest Telecom Expo

What is the Midwest Telecom Expo? Jointly sponsored by the telecommunications associations in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio for the past 25 years, the Expo draws attendees from a five-state Midwest region - Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, and Kentucky. The Expo is a highly-praised exposition and conference. The Grand Wayne Convention Center's exhibit hall will be filled with over 140 exhibits.

Communications technology experts travel to Fort Wayne for three days of networking and professional development. In addition to a full tradeshow at the Grand Wayne Convention Center, the Expo will also offer a dynamic program of educational opportunities.

Sessions such as “Attack of the Zombie Hackers: Security in the Broadband World” and “Fiber to the Farm: Next Generation Solutions for Rural America” will keep attendees engaged throughout the Expo. Additionally, the keynote address will be given by David McClure, President, United States Internet Industry Association. Click here for a full overview of the expo and educational programs.

Vote Early at City County Building

Pick up your YLNI the Vote candidate information brochures at the Chamber if you don't have one already.

Vote now - vote early at the City County Building, Main Street, Downtown Fort Wayne. The hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to noon Monday.

FW Urban League Gala This Saturday at the Grand Wayne Center

The FW Urban League Gala takes place this Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at the Grand Wayne Center.

The Gala (a.k.a. The Black & White Ball) is one of the premiere formal nights out in Fort Wayne! This year the theme is “Honoring Economic Excellence” & Howard Hewitt will perform live. The proceeds go to benefit the Fort Wayne Urban League (a United Way agency) allowing them to continue serving our community.

For tickets, contact Michelle L Merritt at (260) 487-3354 or mmerritt@trfcu.org.

Doctors Share Their Story with Youth of Fort Wayne Community

Three successful doctors from New Jersey shared their inspiring story with the Fort Wayne community last night at the Embassy Theatre. Drs. Sampson Davis, Rameck Hunt and George Jenkins, co-authors of “The Pact,” spoke to students from Fort Wayne Community Schools, East Allen County Schools, Anthis Career Center and Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne yesterday morning. Last evening the doctors shared their story again with the general public.

Davis, Hunt and Jenkins grew up in inner-city Newark, N.J., and through the encouragement of a teacher, formed a pact together to strive to complete their education, including medical school. The pact paid off, and all three men are now successful doctors serving in various capacities at University Medical Center at Princeton, Columbia University in New York, St. Michaels Medical Center and Raritan Bay Medical Center in New Jersey.

The three friends, now settled in their medical careers, travel around and speak to youth in urban areas, encouraging them to make the same commitment to education they made as teenagers.

On October 22, WFWA PBS39 and Digital 39-1 aired a documentary entitled The Pact, in conjunction with Community Action of Northeast Indiana (CANI), in preparation for the authors’ visit to the city.

Organizations and donors contributing to bringing the doctors to Fort Wayne include: The Anthis Career Center; The Olin B. and Desta Schwab Foundation; Ian and Mimi Rolland Foundation; Fort Wayne Community Schools; CANI; WFWA PBS39; United Way of Allen County; IPFW; IPFW NEI-AHEC; The City of Fort Wayne; Dupont Hospital; East Allen County Schools; Great Kids Make Great Communities; Parkview Hospital; Dr. Al McGee; Drs. Michelle and Kenneth Austin; Dr. Terrell Bond, Jr., and The Len-Ari Foundation. The Schneider Foundation is providing funds to purchase copies of the book, “The Pact,” for Fort Wayne Community Schools and East Allen County Schools.

Chamber Member Russ Moore Introduces New Ironhorse Line

Chamber member Russ Moore Performance Transmissions has introduced a new line of work transmissions, Ironhorse.

Ironhorse transmissions are a premium line of remanufactured automatic transmissions, for General Motors, Dodge & Ford trucks.

For more information on the full line of Ironhorse Performance Transmissions by Russ Moore visit www.russmoore.com/ironhorse.aspx or (800) 545-9658.

Foellinger Foundation Hosts Annual Rolfsen Award Luncheon

The Foellinger Foundation is hosting its third annual Carl D. Rolfsen Stewardship Award luncheon on Tuesday, October 28 at 11:30 a.m. at the Grand Wayne Center. The Rolfsen Award will be given to one of thirty-six nominees who have been nominated for their volunteerism as a board member of a non-profit organization. The candidates are nominated by their peers, and must demonstrate at least three of the “Ten Basic Responsibilities of Nonprofit Boards,” identified by BoardSource.The Rolfsen Award has earned national recognition and honors for its emphasis on community leadership and high standards, and is one of the only of its kind in the nation.The recipient of this year’s Rolfsen Award will receive a Foellinger Foundation grant of $10,000 for operating support and up to $7,500 for special board development training.

OSHA Training Seminar - Don't Miss Out!

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Beyond the Fork...Beyond the Suit

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Community Wellness Survey: Share Your Thoughts

Business owners are invited to share their thoughts on wellness in the workplace with a brief survey. Survey results will impact an upcoming community wellness workshop on March 12, 2009. The event will be held at IPFW's Walb Student Union with break-out sessions on the topics most in demand. The goal is to help small businesses gain resources to begin their own wellness initiatives for employees. Have a say and take the survey today! As an added incentive, those that complete the survey will be eligible for a $5 discount on their registration fees for the workshop.

Click here to start the Wellness Workshop Survey!

YLNI the Vote Tonight!

Tonight starting at 6 p.m., YLNI the Vote hosts the second annual Candidates Night at the downtown branch of the Allen County Public Library.

You've probably made up your mind for the presidential race, but what about Allen County treasurer? Fort Wayne Community School Board? All the other "down-ticket" races that don't get the same press as president or governor, but they are no less important to you or our community? Your vote can make a difference in an election that's expected to have record turnout, including voters like yourself. Be informed. Get involved. Vote.

The soon-to-be-famous YLNI the Vote candidates brochure is available tonight with extra copies for you to take to neighbors, family and co-workers. It's also available for download as a PDF at ylni.org right now.

Be informed about local candidates before heading to the polls Nov. 4 (or before for early voting happening now at the City-County Building). When: Monday, October 27th (TODAY) starting at 6 p.m.Where: Meeting rooms in the downtown branch of the Allen County Public Library. Parking is free with a library card.

Senator Lugar's Fall Food Drive

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