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FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Alison Gerardot, Jeanné Wickens, and Jeff Roberts today were named the 2022 Champions of Change Award winners by the Greater Fort Wayne (GFW) Inc. Women’s Network. The awards, which aim to celebrate those who mentor and empower women in Allen County, were given Thursday at a sold-out awards luncheon at Camp… Read more »

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Premier Truck Rental (PTR) today announced plans to invest about $4.9 million in an expansion of its current headquarters near Fort Wayne International Airport. Company leaders also anticipate adding up to 65 new jobs by the end of 2025. Founded in 2014, PTR is a family-owned-and-operated provider of commercial vehicles and… Read more »

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Twenty-four local leaders have been selected as finalists for the 2022 Champions of Change Awards. The awards, which will be distributed May 12 at a Greater Fort Wayne (GFW) Inc. Women’s Network luncheon, celebrate those who mentor and empower women in Allen County. “Great mentors change the world every day, one… Read more »

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 U.S. Census Bureau. It was the fifth consecutive year the county posted a positive domestic… Read more »

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, helping them bridge the gap between startup and success. “Our community has plenty of talented,… Read more »

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 (The NIIC). Pacific Defense has had a presence in Fort Wayne since 2020 with local… Read more »

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 Fort Wayne location by the end of 2024. Vahala Foam is a top-end supplier of… Read more »

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 who mentor and empower women in Allen County. The awards will be presented at a… Read more »

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 to its Fort Wayne location and its desire to create inspiring work environments that energize… Read more »

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 begin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. Fort Wayne Sleep… Read more »