The first ever Startup Village is debuting on South Calhoun Street during Fort Wayne’s Open Streets Festival on July 14. Come and simulate building the business you have always wanted, or help your kids become a lemonade stand tycoon at our Build-A-Business program! While you’re there, get a bite to eat from food trucks or drinks and visit our 8 local entrepreneurs who are hosting Pop-Up Shops to test their business concepts.

We know that many people want to start a business but are not sure where to find resources or who to talk to about the next steps. At Startup Village, you’ll have an opportunity to learn where to go for funding, who to talk to about coaching, and what resources are readily available to you, all from 10 organizations who answer those questions every day.

Aside from our Build-A-Business program, here are SOME of the cool things you can do at Startup Village on South Calhoun that day:

• Visit 8 Pop-Up Shops showcased by the Summit City Match

• All of your favorite local brews

• Live DJ - J Tubbs

• Food trucks: Mercadito Taqueria & Chow Down

• Kid-centric activities so they don’t get bored (games, prizes, face painting, Open Streets BMX show)

• Official Open Streets after party (3-6pm)

• Visit Open Streets Fort Wayne for other fun things to do including a bike parade!

A special thanks to all of the entrepreneurs in our community. Providing jobs is one of the greatest gifts you can provide others. We appreciate you!

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We're looking for vibrant volunteers that are excited to help us pull together this entrepreneurial community experience. If you’re interested in being a part of Startup Village and want to work with a team of cool people, please complete this application: bit.ly/sv-volunteer