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FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Fifteen local entrepreneurs have been selected to participate in the first cohort of Greater Fort Wayne Inc.’s Bridge Program. The program, which connects established companies with startups, is designed to give entrepreneurs an extra boost, helping them bridge the gap between startup and success. “It’s inspiring to watch these businesses form… Read more »

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – A new program will serve as a springboard for aspiring and current leaders in Allen County. Launched today by Greater Fort Wayne Inc., the Leadership 2.0 program will help participants take their leadership abilities to a higher level. The Leadership 2.0 curriculum builds on the existing Leadership Fort Wayne program, featuring… Read more »

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Local IT firm TriCore Logic is proving to be small, but mighty–and growing. The company today announced plans to expand its office space and staff, investing more than $200,000 in downtown Fort Wayne. Founded in 2010, TriCore Logic specializes in supporting small businesses by providing IT helpdesk and troubleshooting services, backup… Read more »

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Local residents can live out their HGTV dreams with the help of a new Fort Wayne business. Nailed It DIY Studio is set to open its first location in the state of Indiana at 918 Woodland Plaza Run, Suite 102 in Fort Wayne. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 2 p.m… Read more »

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Local startup Guardian Machine Protection is preparing for major growth. The company today announced plans to add up to 170 new jobs as it aims to keep a growing number of local and regional manufacturers running at peak efficiency. Headquartered at 6015 Highview Dr. in Fort Wayne, Guardian Machine Protection provides… Read more »

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Auto Truck Group, a work truck upfitter specializing in the design, manufacture, and installation of truck and van equipment, today announced plans to build an all-new, 72,865-square-foot facility at 12777 Stonebridge Rd. in southwest Allen County, investing more than $6 million and creating up to 50 new jobs. “Our Fort Wayne… Read more »

MIDVALE, Utah – Join Sportsman’s Warehouse (NASDAQ:SPWH), www.sportsmans.com, for a grand opening celebration of their new store in Fort Wayne, Indiana, July 25-27, 2019. Enjoy giveaways, vendor demonstrations, a mobile shooting range, and more. “As our first store opens in Indiana, now anyone in the local area can access over 24,000 square feet of quality… Read more »

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Tomorrow, Greater Fort Wayne (GFW) Inc. president and CEO John Urbahns will have an opportunity to showcase Allen County for a statewide audience. Urbahns will speak on a statewide panel about Opportunity Zones, a federal tax incentive program designed to increase private investment in distressed neighborhoods. “It’s an honor to be… Read more »

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Greater Fort Wayne (GFW) Inc. is ready to shine a light on career opportunities in the skilled trades. GFW Inc. has assumed leadership of the Gateway Coalition, an alliance of Allen County educators and businesses committed to developing for young people gateways to skilled-trades careers. Going forward, the group will be… Read more »

LONG BEACH, Calif. – Ellen Cutter has been named to the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives’ (ACCE) “40 Under 40” list for 2019. Cutter, Greater Fort Wayne Inc.’s VP of economic development, received the award Monday night at the ACCE’s Annual Convention in Long Beach, Calif. The awards honor the best and brightest men… Read more »