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In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Chuck Surack, founder of Surack Enterprises and Sweetwater Sound. Chuck shares his journey from touring the country as a saxophonist and keyboard player with several bands and then eventually starting Sweetwater Sound, one of the world’s largest retailers of musical instruments and audio equipment. After selling a controlling interest in Sweetwater in 2021, Chuck has focused on various entrepreneurial ventures and philanthropy. Today Surack Enterprises includes companies in aviation, real estate development, hospitality, eyecare and sports. Chuck has been a major player in the redevelopment of Fort Wayne's downtown and a supporter of music education in Northeast Indiana. Chuck also shares his thoughts on the decision to close Indy’s downtown heliport and the future of professional soccer in Indiana.
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In this episode of Indiana 250 Off the Record, host Nate Feltman talks with Chuck Surack, founder of Surack Enterprises and Sweetwater Sound. Chuck shares his journey from touring the country as a saxophonist and keyboard player with several bands and then eventually starting Sweetwater Sound, one of the world’s largest retailers of musical instruments and audio equipment. After selling a controlling interest in Sweetwater in 2021, Chuck has focused on various entrepreneurial ventures and philanthropy. Today Surack Enterprises includes companies in aviation, real estate development, hospitality, eyecare and sports. Chuck has been a major player in the redevelopment of Fort Wayne's downtown and a supporter of music education in Northeast Indiana. Chuck also shares his thoughts on the decision to close Indy’s downtown heliport and the future of professional soccer in Indiana.
Facebook: facebook.com/IBJMediaGroup
X: x.com/ibj_media
Instagram: Instagram.com/ibjmedia
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/ibjmedia
IBJ Media: https://www.ibjmedia.com/
Indiana 250 website: https://www.indiana250.com/
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