Keeping the Holidays Local With Downtown Fort Wayne’s Gift Card

Keeping the Holidays Local With Downtown Fort Wayne’s Gift Card

Through DTFW’s Yiftee gift card, giftees can shop at over 45 Downtown retailers, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Here’s why you should consider this local gift card for …

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The Westberry Apartment Building: One of DTFW’s Original Mixed-use Spaces

The Westberry Apartment Building: One of DTFW’s Original Mixed-use Spaces

If you head west down Berry, you’ll eventually find yourself in a quiet little corner of DTFW, full of breathtaking historic buildings and striking churches. One of those …

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Meet One of DTFW’s Unsung Heroes: Scott Pepper

Meet One of DTFW’s Unsung Heroes: Scott Pepper

In January, Downtown Fort Wayne honored another round of Unsung Heroes at its annual Celebrate Downtown ceremony. Get to know Scott Pepper—one of DTFW’s 2025 Unsung Heroes!

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DTFW’s Spring Break Staycation Guide

DTFW’s Spring Break Staycation Guide

Spring has sprung, and so have airline prices. If you’re among the many on a budget this spring break, don’t fret! Staying in town doesn’t mean you have to skip out on any of the …

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Meet One of DTFW’s Unsung Heroes: Debbie Demeritt

Meet One of DTFW’s Unsung Heroes: Debbie Demeritt

In January, Downtown Fort Wayne honored another round of Unsung Heroes at its annual Celebrate Downtown ceremony. Get to know Debbie Demeritt—one of DTFW’s 2025 Unsung Heroes!

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DTFW Spotlight: The Studio at Main

DTFW Spotlight: The Studio at Main

The Studio at Main offers a variety of equipment and technology for makers at all stages of learning. And since The Studio is a free community resource, it lowers barriers to …

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Celebrating 40 Years of the Grand Wayne Center 

Celebrating 40 Years of the Grand Wayne Center 

This year, the Grand Wayne Convention Center celebrates 40 remarkable years of service. What began in 1985 as a hopeful endeavor by city leaders to give Downtown a “boost,” has …

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Going Digital Part 2: Advice from Visit Fort Wayne

Going Digital Part 2: Advice from Visit Fort Wayne

In Part One of this series, we spoke with some of DTFW’s top marketing experts to gather their advice for adopting a hybrid commerce model. In Part Two, we’re getting some advice …

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Hindsight 2023: Insights From Retail

Hindsight 2023: Insights From Retail

It’s a brand new year, full of promise and potential. It’s a time to reflect on the past year and plan ahead for the year to come. As we all settle into our own personal …

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Five business owners share their perspective on what it means to shop small

Five business owners share their perspective on what it means to shop small

Black Friday and Cyber Monday stand out as some of the busiest retail days each year, and nestled between them is Small Business Saturday. Established in 2010 by American Express, …

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Downtown Fort Wayne’s Business Spotlight: Meet David Rabideau, owner of the David Talbott Collection!

Downtown Fort Wayne’s Business Spotlight: Meet David Rabideau, owner of the David Talbott Collection!

David Talbott Collection is a special kind of retail store; one that takes you back to a time when brick-and-mortar stores reigned supreme. I’m talking about an era when retail …

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Downtown Fort Wayne’s 2022 Holiday Shopping Guide

Downtown Fort Wayne’s 2022 Holiday Shopping Guide

The season for giving is officially here. While some have been waiting all year to write out their holiday shopping list, others are procrastinating and panicking over gift ideas. …

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