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Coalition Gains Steam in Support of Sidewalks, Alleys and Riverfront

Community Leaders Step Up to Endorse Revitalization Effort FORT WAYNE, Ind. – More community members are signing on to support revitalization of Fort Wayne’s sidewalks, alleys and riverfront area. Organizations representing a wide range of the population have stepped up to formally endorse a proposed Fort Wayne City Council ordinance that would fund these infrastructure… Read more »

GFW Inc. Board Votes to Support Sidewalks, Alleys and Riverfront

Community Leaders Unite to Endorse Revitalization FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Greater Fort Wayne (GFW) Inc. Board of Directors formally supports revitalizing Fort Wayne’s sidewalks, alleys and Riverfront area. Today, board members unanimously voted to endorse a proposed Fort Wayne City Council ordinance that would fund these key infrastructure projects. Basic infrastructure has become an… Read more »

Multimatic Inc. Plans New Manufacturing Facility in Allen County

Company Expansion Brings Up to 180 New Jobs to New Haven FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Multimatic Inc., a global automotive engineering and manufacturing company, recently announced plans to invest $40 million to establish a new manufacturing facility in Allen County. Multimatic Indiana – New Haven will create up to 180 new jobs by the end… Read more »

Sauder Manufacturing Plans $3.2 Million Investment in New Haven

60 new jobs to be created by 2021 FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Sauder Manufacturing Co., a commercial furniture manufacturer, today announced plans to invest $3.2 million to expand its operations into New Haven, creating up to 60 new jobs over the next four years. Located at 10801 Rose Avenue, the 159,000 square-foot facility will nearly… Read more »

Small Business of the Year Award Nominations Now Open

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Greater Fort Wayne (GFW) Inc., is seeking nominations for its second annual Small Business of the Year Award, to be presented at its 2017 Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 25 from 5 to 7:30 pm. The deadline for small businesses to nominate their organization has been extended until noon on Friday,… Read more »

Parkview’s Ehinger Honored as ATHENA Leadership Award Recipient

Organizational Leadership & Young Professional Recipients Also Honored FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Sue Ehinger, chief experience officer at Parkview Health, was recognized as the ATHENA Leadership Award recipient at the 2017 ATHENA Awards Program & Luncheon, hosted by Greater Fort Wayne (GFW) Inc. Asher Agency, an advertising and marketing firm, was honored with the Organizational… Read more »

Greater Fort Wayne Inc. Announces 2017 ATHENA Award Nominees

21 Individuals, 5 Organizations Recognized FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Greater Fort Wayne (GFW) Inc., is pleased to announce 26 nominees for the 12th Annual ATHENA Awards Program. GFW Inc., will award two deserving community leaders and one deserving organization with the Leadership Award, the Young Professional Award and the Organizational Leadership Award. The prestigious ATHENA… Read more »

ATHENA Nominations Now Open, Due February 17

Award Luncheon Scheduled for March 29 FORT WAYNE, IND. – Greater Fort Wayne (GFW) Inc., is now accepting nominations for the 2017 ATHENA Award Program, due February 17, ahead of the March 29 award luncheon. The ATHENA Award Program celebrates exceptional men, women and organizations who have served the community in a meaningful way and have… Read more »

#ShopSmall Businesses Announced

30 Participate in November 26 Event FORT WAYNE, IND. – Greater Fort Wayne (GFW) Inc., is championing 27 local businesses for Small Business Saturday on November 26. This year marks the seventh annual Small Business Saturday in Fort Wayne, a nationally-recognized day to shop and support local businesses that create jobs, boost the economy and invigorate… Read more »