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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 »

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 »

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 »

Over $74.7M in New Annual Payroll and $2.6B in Private Investment Showcase County’s Unprecedented Growth Allen County achieved a record-breaking year in 2024, marked by exceptional growth and progress in both economic and community development. With over $2.6 billion in new private investments,1,050 new job commitments, and more than $74.7 million in new annual payroll… Read more »

As we closed out December 2024, we were thrilled to welcome the latest businesses and organizations to the Greater Fort Wayne Inc. membership! Your commitment fuels our shared mission to build a nationally recognized economy in Fort Wayne and Allen County. Together, we’re creating a place where businesses thrive, talent is cultivated, and our community… Read more »