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 »
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GFW Inc. Individual Annual Award Winners Announced
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 »
Finalists named for 2025 Champions of Change Awards
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 »
Fort Wayne Ranks 5th in the Nation for Growth in Black-Owned Businesses
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 »
Allen County posts eighth straight year of positive domestic migration
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 »
Nominations Open for the GFW Inc. Business Excellence Awards
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 »
Welcome to Our February New Members
In February, Greater Fort Wayne Inc. was excited to welcome the following new members. We encourage you to show your support by visiting their websites and discovering more about their work. Auto Collision Service Blueprints Bobay Electric Inc. F45 Training Fort Wayne SW Fort Wayne Wheel Repair Hull Lift Truck Kapp’s Green Lawn, Fort… Read more »
Nominations open for 2025 Champions of Change Awards
GFW Inc. Women’s Network to honor those who mentor and empower women in Fort Wayne and Allen County The Greater Fort Wayne (GFW) Inc. Women’s Network will present its seventh annual Champions of Change Awards this spring. Now through March 24, community members are encouraged to submit nominations for the awards, which celebrate those who… Read more »
Welcome to our January 2025 New Members
Welcome to Our Newest Members! We’re thrilled to welcome 23 new organizations to the Greater Fort Wayne Inc. membership community in January! These businesses are helping to strengthen and grow our local economy, and we can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make. Check out their websites to learn more about them and show your… Read more »
GFW Inc. welcomes Leadership Fort Wayne Class of 2025
The 67-member cohort is the 43rd and largest class since the start of the program Leadership Fort Wayne (LFW) officially launched the Class of 2025. Greater Fort Wayne Inc. introduced the 67-member class at the LFW Welcome Reception last week, marking the forty-third and largest cohort in the program’s history. LFW is a nine-month initiative… Read more »
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