Jim Kratzat was in attendance today as Mayor Tom Henry and city leaders presented Rick Kinney of Even Keel Productions  with one of 10 commercial facade grants from the City of Fort Wayne for the renovation of the Old Clyde Theatre at Quimby Village.  Rick’s plans are to turn the vacant former movie theatre into a performing arts center, with a recording studio and art gallery.  Thanks to the City for continuing this successful program.  We’re eager to help Rick bring his dreams to fruition!

Groundbreaking ceremonies for two big MSKTD projects recently – Sweetwater’s new office/warehouse addition and Erin’s House for Grieving Children new home.

Sweetwater broke ground on its 110,000 sf expansion on Wednesday, November 14^th.  In attendance for the ceremony were Governor Mitch Daniels, Mayor Tom Henry, city/county officials and economic development staff.   The new addition, a combination of warehouse/office/conference & training space, brings with it 315 full-time positions.   Big thanks to Sweetwater founder and president Chuck Surack on his continuing commitment to the Allen County community.

On Thursday, November 15^th, Erin’s House for Grieving Children broke ground on their new home off St. Joe Center Road next to the new YMCA project.   With a residential/homey atmosphere, the new 14,500 sf facility will include program rooms, a rec room, a craft room, gathering room, and administrative offices and training room.  The site will also include space for a memory garden.   Watch for future opportunities to help support the building project.

The latest construction progress photos from Epworth Forest Waterfront Lodge at Lake Webster, Indiana, taken May 21st.Almost done!     

Thanks to Matt for posting the new Waterfront Lodge construction progress photos from Epworth Forest at Lake Webster, Indiana.  With all the brick, mortar, steel and concrete buildings MSKTD designs, it’s great to see the craftsmanship involved with timber construction.The new Waterfront Lodge at Epworth Forest is the first built project of the Master Plan MSKTD completed in 2007.  The master plan calls for a new Conference Center with auditorium, dining and meeting spaces; new campus entrance, year-round waterfront lodges; new upgraded and relocated outdoor recreation areas, and environmental upgrades.The Epworth Forest campus has been the site for camping and ministry retreats for decades.  MSKTD is honored they chose us to help them realize their vision for the future of their camping and retreat ministry, and we are truly excited to have construction underway.For those interested in additional construction photos, future plans for the campus and how you can help Epworth realize their vision, visit Impact 2818 – a Ministry of the Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church.