Electric Works

New plaques were installed to commemorate Theoplis Smith III's mural “Forward Synergy” at Electric Works! Check it out next time you are on campus! 

Powers Hamburgers is open at Union Street Market! If you haven't explored the market, this is another good reason to stop by! USM: www.unionstreetmarket.org

We are thankful to have had site selector Devin Hillsdon-Smith spend the day with us at NEI! Devin was a big player in the completion of local projects including Electric Works, The Bradley Hotel, and The Landing! We loved showing him all of the continued growth around the region. #MyNEI Stay tuned for his upcoming chat on the PioneerStartsHere podcast!

With drinks, dining, and shopping conveniently located in the heart of Fort Wayne, Union Street Market is the perfect spot for your next date night! 

Various stakeholders joined together at Electric Works to discuss resources already available and how to increase awareness of them. Community leaders look to increase community resource awareness: https://lnkd.in/eaYmZrwW

Restaurant leaders say that Union Street Market “stood out as the clear choice” when searching for the ideal temporary location.

Powers Hamburgers will join Union Street Market at Electric Works to open its temporary second location after a fire impacted the original location at 1402 S. Harrison St. in late June. Ermin Husidic, director of Union Street Market at Electric Works, said, “Powers Hamburgers will be a perfect addition to Union Street Market, and we are excited for them to join our fantastic list of merchants. Providing a temporary home for this long-standing Fort Wayne favorite after the fire at their original location allows us to support and celebrate a cherished local business during this challenging time.” After an extensive search for the ideal temporary location near downtown, Alex Richardson, managing partner at Powers Hamburgers, said Union Street Market stood out as the clear and natural choice. “Electric Works’ commitment to community, coupled with a shared passion for preserving Fort Wayne's culinary heritage, makes this partnership with Union Street Market not just a practical solution but a heartfelt collaboration. We are grateful for this opportunity to continue serving our loyal customers in a familiar and welcoming environment while we rebuild our original home on South Harrison Street,” said Richardson. Powers Hamburgers will open in the next few days, pending necessary approvals, and will be located in the West Hall at Union Street Market.

The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne and Indiana 211 were hosted by Do it Best at Electric Works for a conversation to strengthen areas of the community. Find out more: bit.ly/CFGFW-211 The meeting brought together nearly 100 key stakeholders to review the organizations that belong to Indiana 211 and identify any existing gaps in community-based services.

The Bikes on the Bricks event (hosted by Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Chapter 14-6, Inc.) with the Bike Night Music Series (presented by Harley-Davidson of Fort Wayne) returns again on July 26! If you haven't had the chance to experience this, join us! Info: bit.ly/BikeBricks0724

“We’re not just providing access to data,” says Do it Best's Allison Flatjord. “We’re actively using it to help independent retailers. Our approach ensures that member-owners use the value of their data to increase sales.”