FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — The Fort Wayne Farmer’s Market name will no longer be associated with Electric Works as the market goes under a rebranding.
The founder, Leigh Rowan Donahue, announced her departure from the market in an email on Sunday morning. The transfer of ownership of the Farmer’s Market was initiated in October 2024, but both parties had been struggling to agree on how to finalize the transition.
The sudden change stems from the founder’s frustration with the leadership board, particularly after the Electric Works Public Market Trust (EWPMT) assumed management…