Trine University Fort Wayne: A Hub for Healthcare Education and Economic Growth

When it comes to entrepreneurial success, few individuals embody the spirit of innovation and dedication more than Chuck Surack, founder and chairman of Sweetwater. Born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Surack credits his upbringing and education with shaping his values and approach to business. As a son of Jim Surack, a graduate of 1956 Tri-State College (now Trine University), Chuck has always been deeply rooted in the community.

Throughout his childhood, Surack demonstrated an impressive work ethic, making and selling potholders by the hundreds and later managing an extensive paper route distribution team. This commitment to hard work and dedication to 'always do the right thing' in service of others has driven his entrepreneurial success.

As a lifetime resident and longtime business owner in the region, Surack is proud to support Trine University's new project in Fort Wayne, which aims to improve healthcare education and overall quality of life for the community. The $3 million pledge from the Surack Family Foundation toward Trine University Fort Wayne, announced this summer, will go towards the construction of a state-of-the-art academic and training facility.

The approximately 110,000-square-foot building will house programs in Trine's College of Health Professions, providing students with top-notch education and training to prepare them for careers in healthcare. According to Brooks II, Ph.D., president of Trine University, 'We are grateful beyond words for the Surack Family Foundation's support for and endorsement of the Trine University Fort Wayne project.'

As Trine University continues to develop innovative ways to meet the educational needs of students, industry, and the community, this new facility will build on that legacy. The impact of this project will be felt far beyond the walls of the campus, as it promises to improve healthcare outcomes and drive economic growth in the region.

With the Surack Family Foundation's generous support, Trine University Fort Wayne is poised to become a hub for healthcare education and economic development in the Greater Fort Wayne area. As Chuck Surack so aptly put it, 'For more than 135 years, Trine has developed innovative ways to meet the educational needs of students as well as industry and the community...and this new project will build on that legacy.

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