Economic Development

Feature Story Four presenters each have four minutes to share their ideas at Fort Wayne SOUP events.

Connecting people, ideas, and funding for impactful change


Feature Story Mayor SuzAnne Handshoe, right, with students from one of her Junior Achievement classes.

Kendallville's first female mayor shares her story


Feature Story Fresh produce at the McCormick Place Farm Market.

HEALing food deserts with fresh produce


News Merry Lea's Rieth Village is reflected in the Kesling Wetland, a nine-acre wetland restoration.

Sustainable agriculture grows opportunities in Northeast Indiana


Feature Story Steve Franks coaches entrepreneurs at the Atrium.

A startup community starts with entrepreneurs


News James Khan at his restaurant The Hoppy Gnome in Downtown Fort Wayne.

Feeding success: Restaurateur invests in Fort Wayne's future


News Veit, right, watches as Fort Wayne City Councilman Crawford signs the YLNI Inclusivity Pledge.

Interested in inclusivity? Take a pledge


Feature Story The Gunthorps own 260 acres in LaGrange just south of the Pigeon River game preserve.
Feature Story Ambitious plans for the old GE campus draw national attention to Fort Wayne.
Feature Story Regional coffee enthusiasts packed Wunderkammer Company for the annual Winter Throwdown in Fort Wayne.

Competition fuels regional coffee culture


Feature Story Réna Bradley and Pastor Javier Mondragon stand in front of a playground designed by local students working with Bridge of Grace.

Ensuring downtown revitalization benefits everyone