SHB Companies acquires former Fort Wayne Marsh building; announces first Slick City Action Park in northern Indiana

Fort Wayne, Ind., Nov. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Indianapolis-based commercial real estate investment firm SHB Companies has acquired the former Marsh supermarket building in Fort Wayne and secured Slick City Action Park as the property’s new tenant, bringing a dynamic new use to the long-vacant space.

The acquisition of the property at 7301 Maplecrest Road highlights SHB Companies' focus on securing and repositioning underutilized retail real estate. The family-owned firm specializes in strategic, large-scale adaptive reuse projects, matching vacant properties with experiential tenants that generate renewed economic and social activity for the surrounding community.

Slick City is a national entertainment company headquartered in St. Louis and Nashville with nearly 100 franchise locations open or under construction throughout the U.S. Slick City locations feature indoor slide parks with giant slides, air courts and more for all-ages fun. This location will be the first in northern Indiana.

For SHB owners Jeremy Hamilton and Megan Matthias Hamilton, the transaction represents a strategic and deeply personal investment in their hometown. Both grew up in Fort Wayne and graduated from Snider High School, and their families have deep roots in the community.

“Fort Wayne has always been home to us, and having the opportunity to invest here, bring this building back to life and make a positive contribution to this community means a great deal to Megan and me,” said Jeremy Hamilton. “We’re excited about what Slick City will bring to Fort Wayne, and we look forward to seeing it become a place where families and friends can gather and make new memories.”

SHB Companies partnered with J.B. Langas of Hanson Langas Realtors and Appraisers, who served as the broker in the acquisition.

“J.B.’s unrelenting tenacity was instrumental in bringing this transaction together,” added Hamilton. “We are grateful for his persistence, dedication and commitment throughout the process.”

Additional details about the project and Slick City’s opening timeline will be announced as plans progress.

About SHB Companies
Founded in 2022 by Jeremy Hamilton, SHB Companies is a family-owned commercial real estate investment company based in Indianapolis. Hamilton has worked in commercial real estate since 2009. The company focuses on identifying, acquiring and managing underutilized retail properties nationwide, with an emphasis on large-scale adaptive reuse projects that give existing buildings new purposes. SHB works with a wide range of tenants and communities to create lasting value. Learn more at www.shbcompanies.com.

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