Kara Hackett

Monday, December 18, 2017
Kara Hackett is a Fort Wayne native fascinated by what's next for northeast Indiana how it relates to other up-and-coming places around the world.

After working briefly in New York City and Indianapolis, she moved back to her hometown where she has discovered interesting people, projects, and innovations shaping the future of this place—and has been writing about them ever since. Her work has appeared in The Journal Gazette, Living Fort Wayne, Glo Magazine, FoxNews.com, and The Huffington Post.

In January 2018, Kara helped launch Input Fort Wayne, in partnership with its parent company, Issue Media Group based in Detroit, Mich., and a coalition of regional sponsors.

Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @karahackett.

Feature Story The Welcoming Fort Wayne Awards Economic Development

How immigrants are positively impacting local economies

Kara HackettWednesday, November 1, 2023
Feature Story Adia Lewis, Founder and Owner of ALL Business Management Consulting, works from her home in Fort Wayne. Entrepreneurship

Meet Adia Lewis, a business consultant helping entrepreneurs launch and grow ventures

Kara HackettWednesday, April 19, 2023
Feature Story Leitia McHugh, who helped lead the Inclusive Playground Project at Forest Park Elementary School. Community Development

Working on a community project? This crowdgranting platform could help you raise funding fast

Kara HackettWednesday, March 1, 2023
Feature Story Letha Hill, Front Desk Attendant, hands out a key card during her shift at Courtyard by Marriott in Downtown Fort Wayne. Neighborhoods

What's it like to live in Downtown Fort Wayne? Try it with a staycation

Kara HackettTuesday, February 7, 2023
Feature Story Philharmonic players and supporters strike in Downtown Fort Wayne. Image courtesy of the Facebook page for the Musicians of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic. Arts and Culture

Care about Fort Wayne arts and culture? Here’s what to know about the Philharmonic strike

Kara HackettFriday, January 13, 2023
Partner Content Dan Baisden talks with residents during the Packard Area Planning Alliance retreat at the Boys and Girls Club on Fairfield Ave. Neighborhoods

Want to advance your community? Meet 4 Neighborhood Planners in Fort Wayne who can help

Kara HackettWednesday, December 14, 2022
Feature Story Bastien Carel, Advanced Manufacturing Manager, right, works with Brad Peffley, Wire Drawer, using new technology that provides real-time & historical data via a web interface that collects data from 70-80 machines. Economic Development

What’s the future of Northeast Indiana’s manufacturing sector? Leaders weigh in

Kara HackettWednesday, November 30, 2022
Partner Content Parkview Noble Hospital co-workers await surveyors for Magnet re-accreditation this year. Magnet is a national recognition earned by nine of Parkview’s hospitals, including Parkview Noble and Parkview Huntington. Healthy Communities

Five ways small hospitals are making a big difference in Northeast Indiana

Kara HackettWednesday, November 16, 2022
Feature Story Urban Beginnings Choice Federal Credit Union is a certified CDFI. Chief Executive Officer Diane Starks is part of a small team serving more than 265 members. Economic Development

Meet Urban Beginnings Choice FCU: A CDFI expanding social mobility in Fort Wayne

Kara HackettWednesday, November 9, 2022
Feature Story Artist and Southwood Park Board Beautification Chair Sierah Barnhart designed Southwood Park’s first flag. Neighborhoods

Does your neighborhood need a flag? Southwood Park fills us in on placemaking efforts

Kara HackettWednesday, November 2, 2022
Partner Content A community’s ability to develop and retain college graduates is connected to its growth, how well blue-collar workers get paid, and how much social mobility it offers. Economic Development

Are there enough college graduates in Northeast Indiana to sustain the economy we’re building?

Kara HackettWednesday, October 12, 2022
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