Greater Fort Wayne Inc. has been named the 2025 Chamber of the Year by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE), a national honor recognizing excellence in operations, member services, and community impact. “We are deeply humbled and honored to receive this recognition,” said John Urbahns, President and CEO of Greater Fort Wayne Inc.… Read more »
Greater Fort Wayne Inc. is proud to announce that President and CEO John Urbahns has been named one of Indiana’s 250 most influential leaders by IBJ Media. The Indiana 250 list honors the state’s most impactful executives, community leaders, and public officials who are shaping Indiana’s future. “We are incredibly proud of John for receiving… Read more »
A sold-out crowd of nearly 600 community and business leaders gathered Thursday evening at the Parkview Mirro Center for Greater Fort Wayne Inc.’s 2025 Annual Meeting. The event celebrated bold ideas, collaborative progress, and the leadership shaping the future of Allen County’s economy. The evening began with a fireside chat featuring Governor Mike Braun, who… Read more »
Jama Ross, Dawn Clopton, Captain Andrea Burton, Casey Claypool, and Dr. Debra Faye Williams-Robbins were named the 2025 Champions of Change Award winners by the Greater Fort Wayne (GFW) Inc. Women’s Network. The awards, which celebrate those who mentor and empower women in Allen County, were given Wednesday at an awards dinner at Parkview Mirro… Read more »
Greater Fort Wayne Inc. is proud to announce the finalists for this year’s Business Excellence Awards. The awards ceremony will take place during GFW Inc.’s Annual Meeting event, which will be an exciting evening of reflection and forward-looking, celebrating the organizations that make Allen County strong. The awards recognize the exceptional achievements of local leaders,… Read more »
Each year, Greater Fort Wayne Inc. proudly celebrates the individuals and organizations driving positive change and meaningful progress throughout Fort Wayne and Allen County. These awards recognize outstanding leadership, innovation, and dedication to building a stronger, more vibrant community. We are honored to present this year’s awards to the following recipients: Maclyn Parker Swagger Award… Read more »
Winners will be announced on May 21 at Awards Dinner 50 local leaders have been selected as finalists for the 2025 Champions of Change Awards. The awards celebrate those who mentor and empower women in Allen County. Winners will be announced May 21 at a Greater Fort Wayne (GFW) Inc. Champions of Change event. The… Read more »
A recent report from the Brookings Institution reveals that the Fort Wayne metropolitan area has achieved one of the highest growth rates in Black-owned businesses nationwide. Between 2017 and 2022, the number of Black-owned employer businesses increased by 203.1%, adding 132 new businesses. This growth places Fort Wayne 5th in the nation among large metro… Read more »
County’s overall population grew faster than state, national rates Allen County continues to outpace both state and national trends with sustained positive net migration in 2024. According to data released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau, the county’s population grew by 4,750 residents (1.2%) over the past year, exceeding the state growth rate of 0.9% and the… Read more »
Celebrate Outstanding Businesses and Nonprofits Making an Impact in Fort Wayne and Allen County Greater Fort Wayne Inc. (GFW Inc.) announced Monday that nominations are open for the 2025 Greater Fort Wayne Inc. Business Excellence Awards. These awards honor outstanding achievements by organizations with three distinctions: Excellence in Small Business, Excellence in Non-Profit, and the… Read more »
