Ink Notes - 3-21-22
40 Under 40
This year the Fort Wayne Business Weekly 40 under 40 boasts a wonderful class of winners that includes a variety of leaders from various sectors of our community including some dynamic leaders of color.
About the Business Weekly 40 under 40 awards: Every year, the Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly recognizes the very best in business by honoring top professionals and individuals in Northeast Indiana. A panel of distinguished judges determine the winners who will be honored individually at our awards reception and featured in a special section which will be inserted into the Business Weekly prior to the event. Find more info at https://www.fwbusiness.com/
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2023 nominations link
Nominations are due by January 31, 2023 and nominees must not turn 40 years of age prior to March 22, 2023.
FWUL Centennial Celebration
The Fort Wayne Urban League held its Centennial celebration on Saturday evening March 26, 2022. The program was held at Ceruti’s from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday. The honorees were John Dortch and Anita Dortch for their commitment and volunteer services to the Urban League and the community over the years. The other honoree was Synovia Brown for her service to the Urban League and the community. Music was provided by Michael Patterson and his group at the beginning of the celebration. The music that was provided at the close of the program was provided by Keegan Ferrell who is a singer, songwriter, pianist, and guitarist and a Homestead High School graduate from Homestead High School and now lives in Nashville, Tennessee.
A poem was recited by Jade Alexander Henry who is an 8th grader at Memorial Park Middle School.
Locals in stage play- Her Lies His Secrets
Several Fort Wayne locals will perform in the play Her Lies, His Secrets including:
Comedian Aaron Montgomery and Comedian Kam Coleman aka Snacks, Ashley Billingsley, Kasey Carr, Vanessa Childs, Shellz and Jaya Jadore.
Several of them are making their acting debut and some joined a brief zoom in which they expressed excitement about their participation in the play and encouraged the city to come out and support and to buy tickets.
Aaron Montgomery, local comedian, has traveled to various cities and opened for numerous acts. He currently hosts trivia at several local bars and looks to continue growing his career as a comedian. He can be found on Facebook under his name Aaron Montgomery.
Kasey Carr, retired from the Air Force, owns her own business, Kanvas Kreations, a mobile canvas painting business that will come to you and set up for a birthday party, bachelorette party and anything else that you would want canvas painting for. She started with funny weather videos on her Facebook page and is excited about the opportunity for her first acting gig in this stage play.
Shellz attended an open audition and will display his talents as a rapper and singer in the play and at the after party.
Jason Robinson is excited to support this local play and these local artists. There will be future opportunities for others from Fort Wayne to be able to try out for future stage plays.