FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Fort Wayne and Allen County remain among the region’s leaders in attracting and retaining talent. In 2021, the county added a net 1,299 new residents via domestic migration, according to population estimates released Thursday by the...
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Allen County posts fifth straight year of positive domestic migration
Six entrepreneurs selected for Bridge Program
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Six local entrepreneurs have been selected to participate in the newest cohort of Greater Fort Wayne Inc.’s Bridge Program. The award-winning program, which pairs longtime companies with startups, is designed to give entrepreneurs an extra boost,...
Pacific Defense opens engineering center in Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — An emerging innovator in the defense industry has chosen Fort Wayne for its first Midwest office. Pacific Defense, an electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO) tech company, will open its newest location at the Northeast Indiana Innovation Center...
Vahala Foam expands into Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — An Elkhart-based manufacturer is expanding its operations into Allen County. Vahala Foam, a fabricator of polyurethane cushion foam, today announced plans to invest about $6.8 million and add up to 125 new jobs at its new...
Nominations open for 2022 Champions of Change Awards
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The Greater Fort Wayne (GFW) Inc. Women’s Network will present its fourth annual Champions of Change Awards in 2022. Now through March 25, community members are encouraged to submit nominations for the awards, which celebrate those...
Swiss Re to become anchor tenant at The Riverfront at Promenade Park
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Swiss Re’s Fort Wayne office is moving downtown. The global risk management firm today announced plans to relocate into The Riverfront at Promenade Park development by the end of 2022. The move reflects the company’s commitment...
Fort Wayne Sleep Solutions set to celebrate grand opening
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — A local dentist is helping patients get a better night’s sleep. Dr. Jonathan Hale, owner of Hale Family Dentistry, will celebrate the grand opening of Fort Wayne Sleep Solutions at 4116 E. State Blvd. The festivities...
GFW Inc. kicks off 40th year of Leadership Fort Wayne program
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The 40th year of the Leadership Fort Wayne (LFW) program is officially underway. Greater Fort Wayne Inc. today introduced the landmark 52-member Class of 2022. LFW is a nine-month program that provides an in-depth view of...
‘Allen County Together’ plan charts course for next decade of growth
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The fastest-growing metro in the Great Lakes region is aiming for even more success in the next decade—and now there’s a plan to make it a reality. Community leaders this morning revealed the new “Allen County...
Allen County posts strong growth in 2021
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Allen County set new records for new jobs and construction value in 2021 and, for the fourth consecutive year, posted positive numbers for attracting and retaining talent. Also, data from the U.S. Census Bureau showed Fort...
Bridge Program begins third year; applications available
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Greater Fort Wayne (GFW) Inc. will welcome more entrepreneurs to its Bridge Program in coming weeks. Applications for entrepreneurs to be considered for the program are now available at bridge.gfwinc.com and are due by Wednesday, Jan....
Leadership Fort Wayne celebrates 47 grads in Class of 2021
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Last night, 47 individuals celebrated their graduation from the Leadership Fort Wayne (LFW) program. The graduation ceremony, part of Greater Fort Wayne Inc.’s Holiday Night event, serves as a milestone in the Class of 2021’s commitment...
GFW Inc., Black Chamber Fort Wayne sign new partnership
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Greater Fort Wayne Inc. and Black Chamber Fort Wayne today made their alliance official. Leaders from each organization signed a memorandum of understanding to share resources, helping both parties better serve their members and the community....
GFW Inc. celebrates SHOP SMALLidays to support local businesses
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The holiday season is the perfect time to support local small businesses. That’s why Greater Fort Wayne Inc. today launched its SHOP SMALLidays promotion for 2021, encouraging shoppers to “look local first” as they search for...
Eye Specs on Main bringing clear vision to downtown Fort Wayne
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – A new optical boutique is coming to downtown Fort Wayne’s boutique hotel. Local optometrist Dr. Zubair Khan will open a new eye care office, Eye Specs on Main, inside The Bradley at 222 W. Main St....
Gibson to celebrate new office space with ribbon-cutting event
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – One of Indiana’s Best Places to Work now has an office in downtown Fort Wayne’s 202 Metro building. Gibson, an independent insurance broker/advisor, has moved its Fort Wayne staff into a new office at 202 W....
Giordano’s to host ribbon-cutting ceremony at Dupont Road location
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Nearly a year after opening its doors, a Windy City staple will finally cut the ribbon at its first Summit City location. Giordano’s, home to Chicago’s famous stuffed deep dish pizza, opened its first Fort Wayne...
American Sealants growing again near FWA
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – American Sealants, Inc. is growing again. The manufacturer today announced plans are in motion to add up to 28 new jobs and invest up to $2.9 million in its Fort Wayne facility by the end of...
Applications now available for Leadership Fort Wayne’s 40th year
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Applications are now available for the Leadership Fort Wayne (LFW) program’s Class of 2022. Entering its 40th year, LFW is a premier program that builds leadership skills and increases community awareness, empowering participants to drive positive...
CTN to break ground on new garage in New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Ind. – Community Transportation Network (CTN) will break ground Monday on a satellite garage that paves the way for a bright future. A ceremonial groundbreaking is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Aug. 16 at 3401 S. Maplecrest Rd....
LSSI to open newly renovated space for workforce, family programs
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Lutheran Social Services of Indiana (LSSI) is growing to serve even more families in Allen County and beyond. The longstanding local organization will add a newly renovated location, LSSI Fort Wayne North, to expand existing services...
GFW Inc. selected as finalist for national award
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Greater Fort Wayne (GFW) Inc. has been named a finalist for a 2021 national Chamber of the Year award, presented by the Alexandria, Va.-based Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). The awards are the most...
Strataflo plans expansion of Fort Wayne production facility
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – A longstanding local manufacturer is planning to grow. Strataflo Products, a manufacturer of industrial valves, today announced plans to invest up to $2.3 million to expand its existing production facility in Fort Wayne, adding up to...
MidWest America FCU set to open Illinois Road branch
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – MidWest America Federal Credit Union is expanding its hometown footprint. The credit union will host a grand opening for its newest branch, at 9705 Illinois Rd. in Fort Wayne. The celebration is scheduled begin with a...
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