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Jun 15 2021

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream is growing again. Company leaders for the ice cream maker today announced plans to invest over $145 million in an expansion of its Fort Wayne production facility, anticipating up to 145 jobs...

Jun 11 2021

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Greater Fort Wayne (GFW) Inc. Thursday presented its annual awards to leaders from across Allen County. The awards, presented as part of GFW Inc.’s Annual Meeting event, honored six community leaders and an up-and-coming small business....

Jun 10 2021

NEW HAVEN, Ind. – Allen County is the new home of a startup run by a husband-and-wife team. Dell Cove Spices & More Co.®, a gourmet popcorn and popcorn seasoning business, today announced plans are well underway to relocate the...

Jun 03 2021

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Sutton-Garten is ready to celebrate its return to Fort Wayne. The Indianapolis-based company will host a grand opening for its local branch, located at 5001 Industrial Rd. The celebration will begin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at...

May 27 2021

NEW HAVEN, Ind. – A fast-growing comic book distribution company has selected New Haven as its new home. Lunar Distribution LLC today announced plans to move into a brand-new facility in east Allen County, co-locating with Discount Comic Book Service...

May 06 2021

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Sixteen local leaders have been nominated for the 2021 Champions of Change Awards. The awards, which will be distributed June 10 at Greater Fort Wayne (GFW) Inc.’s Annual Meeting, celebrate those who mentor and empower women...

May 05 2021

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Fort Wayne metro area was the fastest-growing community in the Great Lakes region in 2020, according to statistics released Tuesday afternoon by the U.S. Census Bureau. The growth rate edged that of metropolitan statistical areas...

Mar 25 2021

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – A new facility will provide an ideal setting for Associated Churches’ unique, specialized care programs. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Wolf Mission House, a vibrant space infused with the arts, gardens, educational opportunities, and more, is...

Mar 01 2021

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Greater Fort Wayne (GFW) Inc. Women’s Network will once again present the Champions of Change Awards in 2021. Now through May 1, community members are encouraged to submit nominations for the awards, which celebrate those...

Feb 26 2021

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – A local eye doctor’s innovative approach to selling contact lenses has blossomed into a growing startup. LensQuote, an eye care technology company founded in 2017 by Fort Wayne native Dr. Ryan Gustus, today announced plans to...

Feb 24 2021

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – AWS Foundation will continue its financial support of Greater Fort Wayne (GFW) Inc.’s disability inclusion efforts for the next three years. The services, which began in 2018 as an employment initiative, have expanded to also address...

Feb 18 2021

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Leadership Fort Wayne (LFW) Class of 2021 may be the most diverse in the program’s 39-year history. The cohort, announced today by Greater Fort Wayne Inc., begins its programming schedule this week. LFW is a...

Feb 01 2021

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Ten local entrepreneurs have been selected to participate in the newest cohort of Greater Fort Wayne Inc.’s Bridge Program. The award-winning program, which connects established companies with startups, is designed to give entrepreneurs an extra boost,...

Jan 11 2021

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Leadership 2.0 program is adapting to meet the needs of current and aspiring leaders. Starting in February, the program will be offered as a monthly workshop series, providing cutting-edge leadership training with more flexibility for...

Jan 04 2021

Allen County stood tall in 2020, adding more than 1,800 new jobs and becoming one of the fastest-growing communities in the Great Lakes region.

Dec 23 2020

Local public health experts will shed light on COVID-19 vaccines and the way forward for Allen County in a webinar on Tuesday, Jan. 5.

Nov 24 2020

Greater Fort Wayne Inc. today launched its new SHOP SMALLidays promotion, encouraging shoppers to support local businesses as they hunt for holiday gifts.

Nov 10 2020

Sortera Alloys, an early-stage green tech company, is expanding from Fort Worth into Fort Wayne, creating up to 100 new jobs and investing up to $4.2 million.

Oct 22 2020

Last week, 56 individuals graduated from Greater Fort Wayne (GFW) Inc.'s leadership development programs: Leadership Fort Wayne (LFW) and Leadership 2.0.

Oct 20 2020

Corinna Ladd and Marty Pastura were named the 2020 Champions of Change Award winners. The awards celebrate those who mentor and empower women in Allen County.

Oct 19 2020

Greater Fort Wayne Inc. will ramp up its Bridge Program in coming weeks, boosting an additional 10 startups.

Oct 15 2020

The Onboard Fort Wayne program, officially launched today, is designed to welcome newcomers and help companies retain top talent.

Sep 08 2020

Quality-of-life improvements, new business investment, and job growth propelled Fort Wayne to a statewide honor: the 2020 PNC Community of the Year award.

Aug 31 2020

Twenty-seven "Meters with a Mission" installed across downtown Fort Wayne will collect donations from the public for 27 nonprofit organizations.