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Fort Wayne, Indiana, stands as a testament to the power of visionary leadership and community-driven initiatives. At the heart of this thriving city lies the SEED District (Summit City Entrepreneur and Enterprise District), a vibrant hub of innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusivity. As we reflect on the legacy of Mayor Tom Henry, we are reminded of […]

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By Leslee Hill, Director, WEOC Women’s Business Center (WBC) at NIIC Since 2007, the number of women-owned firms has grown at five times the national average, with 1,072 new women-owned firms starting every day,” according to CNBC.com. Also, women have started more businesses than men. Harvard Business Review states that 7% of Black women start or run new businesses daily. Northeast Indiana […]

Life as a founder can be a lonely place. But what if it wasn’t? What if you had an established local businessperson in your corner? Someone who could share ideas, business connections, or a word of encouragement? That’s what the Bridge Program does: it helps founders bridge the gap between startup and success. How it […]

SEED Fort Wayne and IFF Hosting CDFI Event Fort Wayne, Indiana – The City of Fort Wayne’s Summit City Entrepreneur & Enterprise District (SEED)will host the first Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) educational networking event on Monday, March 20, from 4:00 -6:00 p.m. at Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing Street, Fort Wayne. The free event will […]

By Jeffrey Moore, Chapter Chair, SCORE Northeast Indiana SCORE is a not-for-profit organization, partially funded by the SBA, that assists small business owners start and /or grow their businesses. SCORE provides vast resources both online and in-person, including workshops, articles, and access to mentors. Mentors provide a cost-free, impactful resource to entrepreneurs wanting to start […]

What: A Fuse NEI networking event for the entrepreneurial community focused on financial resources. Light refreshments will be provided. When: Thursday, March 16, 5:00 -7:00 p.m. Where: The Dream Center, 1615 Wallace Street, Fort Wayne Who: Entrepreneurs, community leaders, financial institutions, entrepreneurial support organizations Register:Fuse @ 5 Tickets, Thu, Mar 16, 2023 at 5:00 PM […]