FUSE NEI is an online resource hub and directory, designed to help entrepreneurs connect with Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs) in Northeast Indiana. Our ESOs provide resources and business assistance to help you develop an idea, launch a startup, or grow your existing business.
Whether you’re developing an idea, launching a startup, or growing an existing business, this is the place to connect with organizations and other entrepreneurs that can help.
Sometimes the most exciting news is what’s happening under Electric Works. Crews have removed and plugged one of two original tunnels and are beginning to grade the parking lot west of Building 31. Storm and sanitary lines are being installed south of building 19, and the foundation wall south of the Building 26 entrance is complete! As construction continues, we appreciate your continued patience with road closures!...
In the June issue of Business People Magazine, @theniic offers perspectives on business ownership during difficult times. Learn about the best ways to manage cash flow, manage your self-doubt and manage forward by visiting the link in bio....
Hey you, yes you! The one with the great idea percolating in your mind. We want to hear from you. The deadline to submit a proposal for our August 26 event is Thursday.
👉Starting Friday you can get our vegan & gluten-free Chickpea Salad or Pad Thai at @tazzacafe.fw !
👉Now through July 28th we are taking pre-orders for our Pad Thai Meal combo available for pick up Friday July 30th at @cookspringfw between 4pm-6pm. Link is in our bio!
We will collect items for the @forwardindiana community pantries at our event on August 26th. Sally with Street Reach for the Homeless has graciously volunteered to help us distribute items. You can even bring items that need to be refrigerated because we can take them right to the @thefairfridge around the corner from our new venue (@wunderkammercompany ).
So, grab a ticket for the event and a few items for the pantries and join us on August 26th to hear 4 pitches from change-makers in our community.
Founder Cassandra Hill’s daycare business is growing up beautifully.
Cassandra began Cassie’s Little Angels Daycare to serve families who work all hours, including nights and weekends. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Cassie’s Little Angels serves children through carefully-crafted curriculum and hands-on learning at three locations on the South side of Fort Wayne.
You’re doing great work, Cassandra! We’re cheering for you! 🙌
Learn more about how Cassie’s Little Angels is growing here by clicking the link in our bio!...
During General Motor’s shutdown due to COVID-19, Janice Hodges came to a life-altering conclusion.
“I thought: There has to be more to life than this,” she says.
When Hodges began thinking about what mattered to her, her mother’s example came to mind. She remembered how her mom was a teacher with Fort Wayne’s Head Start program, which serves local children and families in need. Her mom would also take her along to visit senior citizens on the weekends.
Soon, Hodges found herself craving a job where she could serve vulnerable populations, too, like young children and the elderly. The only question was what?
At the time, her grandson’s school had stopped transporting him and other children to daycare and other afterschool programs, so she saw the strain that a lack of transportation was putting on working families. The more she looked into Fort Wayne’s transit system, the more she saw gaps in terms of safety and reliability that she wanted to fill with a service of her own.
“I felt that I should be the one taking care of these people and getting them where they need to go,” Hodges says.
Janice launched H & D Transportation Services, LLC, which provides transportation for any non-drivers in Fort Wayne to and from appointments, including afterschool programs, doctor’s visits, chemotherapy or dialysis appointments, or even simple grocery store runs.
We are still accepting proposals for our August 26th event at @wunderkammercompany. The deadline is July 29. Submitting a proposal is easy; simply fill out the form on our website. l
What kind of ideas? It can be ANYTHING that will make a positive impact on our community. We would love to hear from you.
In the Fortitude Fund community, business owners can interact online, at events, and in peer groups to share ideas, collaborate on projects, and spark energy. It’s magic, really. ✨
We all have something to give each other. See how you can join! Link in bio!...
Posted @withregram • @the_sassy.vegan Autumn & Alivia are my OG #sassquad!
The three of us got to work together yesterday in the kitchen and WOW did that bring back memories. We all used to work together at Bob Evans. If you've ever worked in the service industry you know 😉 We still make fun of "Karens" together but thankfully no more incompetent coworkers 😂 Less than 2 years ago, The Sassy Vegan was a seemingly impossible dream born out of frustration with how awful it is to work in the food industry. I would joke about how someday I'd hire them to work for me with better wages and a non-toxic work environment. I'm happy to say that dream became a reality! Thank you both for being by my side from day one. For volunteering your help before I could afford to pay you. I wouldn't be where I am without your support 🥰
P.s. these two have helped me come up with a mini hot/cold food menu available for pre-order now! You can find the link in our bio.
We are incredibly excited to announce that our upcoming event on August 26th will be IN PERSON for the first time since Feb 2020.
And... we have a new venue: Wunderkammer Company, located at 3402 Fairfield Ave in Fort Wayne.
We have a variety of volunteer roles to fill. Please let us know if you are available and interested. You can DM us here or email Amber at amber.[email protected]...
1. Write it down.
Whatever it is that you’ve thought through so far, write it down. It’s easy to lose track of ideas, thoughts or even research, but when you put all of your ideas in writing, it’s easier to track and advance. Plus, when you’re ready to meet with a business planner or strategist, you’ll be prepared to answer questions and have a productive meeting.
2. Identify your support system.
Your support system isn’t your potential business partners, investors or colleagues—it’s your friends and family who will be your initial sounding board, and who will help you achieve a healthy life balance in pursuing your dreams. Identifying these few individuals in advance will help you keep on track, personally and entrepreneurially. And when your internal support system is strong, it’ll better prepare you to build your external support system.
3. Attend a networking event.
Networking events lay the foundation for your external support system; your community. Consider a diverse set of networking events, too—networking events for entrepreneurs, networking events for businesses in your industry, even networking events for businesses that aren’t in your industry. Collaboration exists across all sectors, and you may find support and opportunities where you least expect them....
Go. Find. Connect.
Whether you’re developing an idea, launching a startup, or growing an existing business, this is the place to connect with organizations and other entrepreneurs that can help.
fortitudefund
Jul 30
𝗚𝗿𝗶𝘁, 𝗚𝘂𝘁𝘀, 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁, and 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 are the fundamentals of ventures that thrive.
Today, it’s all about 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗧.
Entrepreneurs with heart bring enthusiasm and energy to their quest.
What makes your heart beat? 💖
What keeps it beating? 💕 ...
electricworksfw
Jul 30
Sometimes the most exciting news is what’s happening under Electric Works. Crews have removed and plugged one of two original tunnels and are beginning to grade the parking lot west of Building 31. Storm and sanitary lines are being installed south of building 19, and the foundation wall south of the Building 26 entrance is complete! As construction continues, we appreciate your continued patience with road closures! ...
fusenei
Jul 30
In the June issue of Business People Magazine, @theniic offers perspectives on business ownership during difficult times. Learn about the best ways to manage cash flow, manage your self-doubt and manage forward by visiting the link in bio. ...
electricworksfw
Jul 30
What do you want to see and do at Electric Works? Share your ideas and inspirations in the comments below! ...
fortwaynesoup
Jul 29
This is it! Your last chance to submit a proposal to pitch at our August 26th IN PERSON event.
Not sure if your idea qualifies? Send it in-- any idea, big or small, will be considered.
Submit online at fortwaynesoup.org.
#fwsoup2021 #fwsoup #fortwayne #NEIndiana ...
fortwaynesoup
Jul 28
ONE DAY! You have one more day to submit a proposal to present at our August 26th event. Every idea, whether big or small, will be considered.
Submit online at fortwaynesoup.org!
#fwsoup2021 #fortwaynesoup #fortwayne #NEIndiana
@startfortwayne @wunderkammercompany ...
fortwaynesoup
Jul 27
Hey you, yes you! The one with the great idea percolating in your mind. We want to hear from you. The deadline to submit a proposal for our August 26 event is Thursday.
fortwaynesoup.org
#fwsoup #fwsoup2021 #fortwayne #NEIndiana
@startfortwayne @wunderkammercompany ...
fortitudefund
Jul 27
𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 📢
Congratulations to Founders Sharon and Kyle Metzger on the grand opening of Bear & Beak Bakery in downtown Huntington, IN this month! 🎉🧁💝
We are absolutely thrilled for the Metzgers (and for our taste buds)! We wish you sweet success! Link in bio! ...
cookspringfw
Jul 24
Posted @withregram • @the_sassy.vegan 💥Sassy Vegan Meals💥
👉Starting Friday you can get our vegan & gluten-free Chickpea Salad or Pad Thai at @tazzacafe.fw !
👉Now through July 28th we are taking pre-orders for our Pad Thai Meal combo available for pick up Friday July 30th at @cookspringfw between 4pm-6pm. Link is in our bio!
#thesassyvegan #sassyveganvibes #veganfortwayne #veganfood #glutenfree #glutenfreefortwayne #vegansofig #vegansofinstagram #plantbased #fortwaynebakers #padthai #chickpeasalad #veganasianfood #whatveganseat ...
fortitudefund
Jul 23
𝗚𝗿𝗶𝘁, 𝗚𝘂𝘁𝘀, 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁, and 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵
They’re the four fundamental character traits we champion at Fortitude Fund - and the perfect ingredients for a successful venture.
Today, we’re celebrating 𝗚𝗨𝗧𝗦.
Entrepreneurs with guts have the courage to go places no one else has tried.
What gives you the guts to go there? ...
fortitudefund
Jul 22
What kind of entrepreneur are you?
Take the quiz by visiting the link in our bio! ...
fortwaynesoup
Jul 21
We will collect items for the @forwardindiana community pantries at our event on August 26th. Sally with Street Reach for the Homeless has graciously volunteered to help us distribute items. You can even bring items that need to be refrigerated because we can take them right to the @thefairfridge around the corner from our new venue (@wunderkammercompany ).
So, grab a ticket for the event and a few items for the pantries and join us on August 26th to hear 4 pitches from change-makers in our community.
fortwaynesoup.org
#fwsoup2021 #fortwayne #neindiana #forwardindiana #mutualaid ...
fortitudefund
Jul 20
𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 📢
Founder Cassandra Hill’s daycare business is growing up beautifully.
Cassandra began Cassie’s Little Angels Daycare to serve families who work all hours, including nights and weekends. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Cassie’s Little Angels serves children through carefully-crafted curriculum and hands-on learning at three locations on the South side of Fort Wayne.
You’re doing great work, Cassandra! We’re cheering for you! 🙌
Learn more about how Cassie’s Little Angels is growing here by clicking the link in our bio! ...
fusenei
Jul 20
During General Motor’s shutdown due to COVID-19, Janice Hodges came to a life-altering conclusion.
“I thought: There has to be more to life than this,” she says.
When Hodges began thinking about what mattered to her, her mother’s example came to mind. She remembered how her mom was a teacher with Fort Wayne’s Head Start program, which serves local children and families in need. Her mom would also take her along to visit senior citizens on the weekends.
Soon, Hodges found herself craving a job where she could serve vulnerable populations, too, like young children and the elderly. The only question was what?
At the time, her grandson’s school had stopped transporting him and other children to daycare and other afterschool programs, so she saw the strain that a lack of transportation was putting on working families. The more she looked into Fort Wayne’s transit system, the more she saw gaps in terms of safety and reliability that she wanted to fill with a service of her own.
“I felt that I should be the one taking care of these people and getting them where they need to go,” Hodges says.
Janice launched H & D Transportation Services, LLC, which provides transportation for any non-drivers in Fort Wayne to and from appointments, including afterschool programs, doctor’s visits, chemotherapy or dialysis appointments, or even simple grocery store runs.
#FortWayne #FortWayneSmallBusiness #NEIPride ...
fortwaynesoup
Jul 19
We are still accepting proposals for our August 26th event at @wunderkammercompany. The deadline is July 29. Submitting a proposal is easy; simply fill out the form on our website. l
What kind of ideas? It can be ANYTHING that will make a positive impact on our community. We would love to hear from you.
fortwaynesoup.org
#fwsoup2021 #fortwayne #neindiana @startfortwayne ...
fortitudefund
Jul 16
Innovation needs good company. 💡👥👥
In the Fortitude Fund community, business owners can interact online, at events, and in peer groups to share ideas, collaborate on projects, and spark energy. It’s magic, really. ✨
We all have something to give each other. See how you can join! Link in bio! ...
cookspringfw
Jul 16
Posted @withregram • @the_sassy.vegan Autumn & Alivia are my OG #sassquad!
The three of us got to work together yesterday in the kitchen and WOW did that bring back memories. We all used to work together at Bob Evans. If you've ever worked in the service industry you know 😉 We still make fun of "Karens" together but thankfully no more incompetent coworkers 😂 Less than 2 years ago, The Sassy Vegan was a seemingly impossible dream born out of frustration with how awful it is to work in the food industry. I would joke about how someday I'd hire them to work for me with better wages and a non-toxic work environment. I'm happy to say that dream became a reality! Thank you both for being by my side from day one. For volunteering your help before I could afford to pay you. I wouldn't be where I am without your support 🥰
P.s. these two have helped me come up with a mini hot/cold food menu available for pre-order now! You can find the link in our bio.
#thesassyvegan #sassyveganvibes #og #foodindustry #serverlife #dreambig #glutenfree #vegan #fortwaynebakers #growth #womanowned #friendship #vegansofig ...
fortwaynesoup
Jul 15
Volunteers needed!
We are incredibly excited to announce that our upcoming event on August 26th will be IN PERSON for the first time since Feb 2020.
And... we have a new venue: Wunderkammer Company, located at 3402 Fairfield Ave in Fort Wayne.
We have a variety of volunteer roles to fill. Please let us know if you are available and interested. You can DM us here or email Amber at amber.[email protected] ...
fortitudefund
Jul 14
At Fortitude Fund, we champion four fundamental character traits: 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝘁, 𝗚𝘂𝘁𝘀, 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁, and 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵.
Today, we want to highlight 𝗚𝗥𝗜𝗧.
Entrepreneurs who dig deep to persevere in the face of setbacks use grit to keep going and reach their goals.
Is there anyone who inspires you by their sheer grit?
What helps you dig deep and fight through setbacks? ...
fusenei
Jul 14
Three tips for first-time entrepreneurs:
1. Write it down.
Whatever it is that you’ve thought through so far, write it down. It’s easy to lose track of ideas, thoughts or even research, but when you put all of your ideas in writing, it’s easier to track and advance. Plus, when you’re ready to meet with a business planner or strategist, you’ll be prepared to answer questions and have a productive meeting.
2. Identify your support system.
Your support system isn’t your potential business partners, investors or colleagues—it’s your friends and family who will be your initial sounding board, and who will help you achieve a healthy life balance in pursuing your dreams. Identifying these few individuals in advance will help you keep on track, personally and entrepreneurially. And when your internal support system is strong, it’ll better prepare you to build your external support system.
3. Attend a networking event.
Networking events lay the foundation for your external support system; your community. Consider a diverse set of networking events, too—networking events for entrepreneurs, networking events for businesses in your industry, even networking events for businesses that aren’t in your industry. Collaboration exists across all sectors, and you may find support and opportunities where you least expect them. ...