Economic Development

Feature Story Dreamers are foreign-born people who were brought to the U.S. as children.

Creating a safe space to learn about immigration


News A sunset on the Fort Wayne riverfront.

What does eco-friendly riverfront development look like?


Feature Story Fort Wayne's trails see more than 60,000 visitors a month during the summer.

How trails are connecting communities


News Development is underway at Bottle Works Lofts.

Bottle Works Lofts builds on Southeast momentum


News Design Week Fort Wayne is an annual celebration of design.

A sneak peek at Design Week


News In one project funded by Indiana AARP, the ATC worked with local business owners to bring community activities to the corner of Columbia Avenue and St. Joseph Boulevard.

What does 'placemaking' look like?


News Out of a Jam is a culinary nonprofit that teaches women and teens marketable business skills.

Organizations join forces to address systemic problems


Feature Story Some cities are taking on the topic of inclusive innovation and economic development.

Better together: Cities drive economic growth with greater inclusion


Feature Story "Genesis" by Nathaniel Pierce in downtown Decatur.

How a Sculpture Tour is transforming Decatur


Feature Story Art in the Alley is one of many factors bringing life back to downtown Columbia City.

The resurgence of downtown Columbia City


News Windrose Urban Farm grows Shiitake mushrooms.

Growing innovative employment opportunities


Feature Story Crossroads Kombucha is made in Fort Wayne.

Sharing a taste of northeast Indiana


Feature Story Franklin Park, on the northwest side of Fort Wayne, lends authentic character to its surrounding neighborhood by preserving remnants of the former Franklin School.

Investing in near-downtown neighborhoods


Feature Story Residents can renovate existing tiny houses like this one at 1126 Lexington Ave.

The big reason for tiny houses


News The Summit has a large green space for fun and relaxation.

Shared space gives entrepreneurs room to thrive


Feature Story An Amish buggy travels a country block home to eight Amish businesses.

A look inside the culture of Amish entrepreneurs


Feature Story Maddie Miller of Artlink presents at a FWWAC "Art Share."

Creative outlets advance gender equity


Feature Story The Auburn City Steakhouse will offer casual, high-end dining.

New Auburn steakhouse is full of regional flavor


News Nonprofit boards are responsible for hiring new executive directors for their organizations.
Feature Story Demonstrators take to the streets of downtown Fort Wayne as part of the Women's March.

The 'pink wave' is rising in northeast Indiana