There are many barometers for a community’s vitality—from the range of arts & cultural offerings on any given night or weekend to the number of cranes across our skyline. But few things reflect a community’s arrival like a thriving, interesting and unique restaurant and bar scene. It was with that spirit in mind that local restaurateurs and bartenders created Be Better Hospitality, a hospitality group focused on elevating our ideas of what’s possible in Fort Wayne and our surrounding region—and then bringing it to life. We were honored to work [...]
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For more than 60 years, Foellinger Foundation has supported nonprofits in our community, and for the past several years, OLG has worked closely with the Foundation’s leadership and board of directors to share the organization’s mission, strategic intent and grantee successes. In 2020, Foellinger Foundation welcomed Ed Kominowski as its new president and CEO, and to further introduce him to the community, we’ve created Conversations with Ed, a monthly series premiered on Facebook and hosted by Ed and OLG principal Matt Kelley. In these videos, we answer some frequently asked [...]
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In 2012, OLG, in partnership with Denise DeMarchis, Sam McDonald and Matilda Jane Clothing, embarked on the adventure of a lifetime. One that we reminisce on, again and again—OLG, a boutique creative agency, launched a clothing brand that celebrated the boys that light fireworks in our souls. “But why?” Ever been asked that question, a few dozen times in a row? It’s the sound of a world that’s brand-new. That’s inspiring at every turn. That’s yet to be figured out, and yet to be second-guessed. A world that will never [...]
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As a writer, I find that words distract me. What? Yes. I'm easily distracted by words. If there's a TV on, I'm subconsciously listening. If there's a conversation going on, I can't not hear it. And, of course, if a song has words, my mind is following (and maybe singing) them. I'm on a quest to devour as many words as possible, and I can't save me from me. That's why Matt and I listen to instrumental music when we write, and we've compiled our most-frequented playlists and albums to share with [...]
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