Category: News

Greater Fort Wayne Inc. Releases Key Legislative Priorities for 2014

Greater Fort Wayne Inc., the organization that serves as the single‐point‐of‐contact for economic growth and
business services in greater Fort Wayne, has established its legislative priorities for 2014. At the top of the list
are four key priorities: economic development incentives, single county Executive for Allen County, increased
funding for the EARN Indiana program, and support for a different classification for Indiana University‐Purdue
University Fort Wayne that recognizes its uniqueness in the State.

Greater Fort Wayne Inc. Appoints Executive Vice President of Economic Development to Staff

Greater Fort Wayne Inc., the organization that serves as the single‐point‐of‐contact for economic growth in greater Fort Wayne, announces John Urbahns as its Executive Vice President of Economic Development. Urbahns comes to this position with a significant amount of experience having served as the Director of Community Development for the City of Fort Wayne for nearly seven years, and has been with the City since 1996.

2014 Legislative Preview

On December 5th, Greater Fort Wayne Inc. and the Regional Chamber of Northeast Indiana will host the 2014 Legislative Preview. Be there as the organizations present their legislative priorities and initiatives for the upcoming Legislative Session. Take this opportunity to learn what issues could impact your business and hear perspectives on the top business priorities… Read more »

Ivy Tech degree boosts skills in industrial maintenance

Verbatim: Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly | By: Doug Leduc,dleduc@kpcmedia.com  College starts program to meet industry need Ivy Tech Community College Northeast is preparing a super-degree to meet a pressing industrial need and is looking for students who are up to its challenge.The closest thing the program has to a name right now is an… Read more »

Workforce Study Encourages Collaboration Between Colleges and Businesses

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Opportunities for internships and cooperative educational experiences for higher education students should be increased, according to a study released by the Regional Chamber of Northeast Indiana in conjunction with the Northeast Indiana Regional Workforce Investment Board and Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership. The study, done at the request of the Indiana State… Read more »

Recent Internship Opportunities

RemedyLIVE has posted over 40 new internship opportunities for students in Northeast Indiana! Check out all of their active internships here. Video Production – World Baseball Academy, Fort Wayne, IN Process Engineering Intern – Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, Fort Wayne, IN

Educator Consortium – Design Collaborative

Join the Graduate Retention Program on Wednesday, November 13 at Noon for the next Educator Consortium, hosted by Design Collaborative. This innovative organization filled with architects, engineers and interior designers is creating some of the newest businesses and public spaces in Northeast Indiana. Their talent and unique eye has led to creating such structures as… Read more »

IMPACT Awards Deadline TOMORROW!

If you haven’t submitted your nominations for the 2014 IMPACT Awards, Tuesday, Oct 22 is your last day to do it! The IMPACT Awards is a terrific opportunity for those involved in internships to be recognized for their efforts. Please take time to review the nomination form today and submit by Tuesday, October 22! More… Read more »