Fort Wayne: Big City Advantages Without Big City Hassles
Fort Wayne has so much to offer it's difficult to know where to begin! No matter what your interests - the arts, entertainment, sports, education, outdoor recreation - you'll soon find out why our hometown has won “Most Livable City” awards.
- “Coming from a large metropolitan area, I wasn't sure what to expect in Fort Wayne. But I found an active arts scene, an excellent symphony orchestra, and even a pro baseball team to follow. What I DIDN'T find was the traffic, crowding, and impersonality of a big city. The people here are so friendly I quickly felt at home”
- Don DeLong, Marketing
In addition to the exhilarating working environment you'll experience as a Sweetwater employee, you'll also love the quality of life in Fort Wayne. Our town offers the benefits of a major metropolitan area, without all the big city hassles. You won't encounter a big-city cost of living, either.
The Fort Wayne Philharmonic presents a full season of classics and pops concerts every year, with performances featuring both established virtuosos and up-and-coming artists. Sweetwater is one of the Philharmonic's principal supporters.
The Fort Wayne Ballet is embarking upon its 50th year of stellar performances and educational outreach programs.
Fort Wayne offers an abundance of dining and entertainment choices ranging from casual to sophisticated. From out-of-the-way nooks for quiet dining to outrageous rock clubs, there's something for everyone.
Fort Wayne's renowned Embassy Theatre has been restored to the lavishness of its 1928 opening and features national productions from the Broadway stage, concerts of all musical formats, educational programming, and cinema. Fort Wayne also hosts big-name national rock and country acts at the Memorial Coliseum. In addition, it's home to the fourth largest night club in the United States..
Sports fans can find year-round activity in Fort Wayne on both collegiate and professional levels. In fact, Fort Wayne was recently voted the number one minor league sports town in America; we have four different teams. The Fort Wayne Komets won their league hockey championship in 2008, and the baseball team is building a brand-new stadium right in the middle of downtown Fort Wayne that opens for the 2009 season! Sweetwater frequently offers employees free tickets to sporting events.
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