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Greater Fort Wayne Inc. @greaterfwinc.bsky.social · 17h

Be sure to read this insightful op-ed by John Urbahns, President and CEO of Greater Fort Wayne Inc.

He shares a fact-based perspective on Allen County’s economic growth and the importance of focusing on results.

You can read the opinion piece here:
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Oct. 29 - OPINION: John Urbahns: Debates are good. Results are better.

In an opinion article published on Oct. 17, former Councilman Jason Arp shared his views on downtown development and what he perceives as a lack of growth. One of our

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Greater Fort Wayne Inc. @greaterfwinc.bsky.social · 1d

Congrats to Foellinger Foundation on the opening of their new North Parking Lot at Berry & Clay! The upgraded space offers free parking, green space, and a safer, more connected downtown.

Greater Fort Wayne Inc. @greaterfwinc.bsky.social · 2d

Northwest Allen County Schools community:

The referendum vote is just 8 days away! Take time to learn the facts before you head to the polls.

Visit nacs.k12.in.us/referendum to understand what’s on the ballot and how it impacts the Northwest Allen County school system and broader community.

Northwest Allen County Schools

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Greater Fort Wayne Inc. @greaterfwinc.bsky.social · 5d

Our team was thrilled to celebrate the ribbon-cutting and grand opening of American Kolache Fort Wayne this morning!

Located at 6405 Lima Rd in Fort Wayne, be sure to support them this weekend and find your new favorite bite!

Greater Fort Wayne Inc. @greaterfwinc.bsky.social · 5d

We were honored to join the ribbon-cutting at CPI Card Group’s newly expanded Fort Wayne facility! This “Factory of the Future” doubles their space and boosts automation, quality, and local jobs. Congrats to the CPI team on this exciting milestone for Allen County!

Greater Fort Wayne Inc. @greaterfwinc.bsky.social · 6d

Congratulations to Arts United on the official ribbon-cutting of their newly renovated space!

The refreshed space is truly beautiful, and we’re excited to see this cornerstone of our arts community continue to inspire creativity and connection across Fort Wayne and Allen County.

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Greater Fort Wayne Inc. @greaterfwinc.bsky.social · 6d

Some of the GFW Inc. team, alongside community leaders, visited Ball State University to speak with students about the exciting opportunities available in Fort Wayne and Allen County.

Thank you to the Ball State Career Center for hosting us and allowing us to share more about our region!

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Greater Fort Wayne Inc. @greaterfwinc.bsky.social · 8d

Members of our team had the privilege of attending the Influential Women of Northeast Indiana Luncheon hosted by Fort Wayne Newspapers.

Congratulations to all those recognized as 2025 Influential Women of Northeast Indiana.

Greater Fort Wayne Inc. @greaterfwinc.bsky.social · 12d

Greater Fort Wayne Inc. had the pleasure of hosting students from Amp Lab for a Q&A with our president and CEO, John Urbahns. A special thank you to the students for their thoughtful questions and to Michelle Chambers, Amp Lab teacher and dedicated councilwoman, for making the visit possible.

Greater Fort Wayne Inc. @greaterfwinc.bsky.social · 16d

Introducing Beyond Momentum: A Greater Fort Wayne Inc. Podcast — your inside look at the people, projects, and progress shaping Allen County’s future.

Tune in now to listen to episode 1 at bit.ly/beyond-momen...

Episode 1 - Beyond Momentum - Winning ACCE Chamber of the Year

Host John Urbahns sits down with Ellen Cutter, Brenda Gerber Vincent, and Susan Wesner to reflect on Greater Fort Wayne Inc.’s incredible achievement—being named the 2025 ACCE Chamber of the Year. Tog

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Greater Fort Wayne Inc. @greaterfwinc.bsky.social · 16d

Celebrating Leadership Fort Wayne’s 43rd Graduating Class!

Last Wednesday, 63 incredible leaders marked the culmination of their nine-month journey in servant leadership and community impact during the Leadership Fort Wayne Class of 2025 graduation and alumni reunion.

Greater Fort Wayne Inc. @greaterfwinc.bsky.social · 22d

We’re excited to welcome the businesses and organizations that joined Greater Fort Wayne Inc. in September. Your investment helps strengthen our community and drive growth across Allen County.

Visit the membership directory to learn more about all our members! business.greaterfortwayneinc.com/list

Greater Fort Wayne Inc. @greaterfwinc.bsky.social · 22d

Thank you to everyone who joined us for last week’s GFW Inc. Women’s Network Conference! A heartfelt thank-you to our incredible speakers for sharing their expertise, and to our generous sponsors for making this event possible.

Let’s continue to learn, grow, and (re)activate our superpowers.

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Greater Fort Wayne Inc. @greaterfwinc.bsky.social · 29d

Join us for the final Small Business Exclusive Workshop of 2025 on Thursday, October 9, from 4–6 p.m. at STAR Financial Bank.

business.greaterfortwayneinc.com/events/Detai...

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Greater Fort Wayne Inc. @greaterfwinc.bsky.social · Sep 19

Don’t miss our next Small Business Exclusive!

Join us Thursday, October 9, from 4–6 p.m. at STAR Financial Bank for Content that Converts.

Register today: business.greaterfortwayneinc.com/events/Detai...

Small Business Exclusive: Content That Converts

Content that Converts is an interactive workshop designed to help you create content that captures attention and inspires action. You’ll learn how to spark ideas, grow engagement, and increase sales using accessible, free tools like ChatGPT and Canva. Whether you’re building a brand or refini...

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Greater Fort Wayne Inc. @greaterfwinc.bsky.social · Sep 18

Calling all women leaders & allies — it’s time to activate your leadership potential!

Join us on Wednesday, October 1, for the 2025 Women’s Network Conference: “Superpowered”, hosted by GFW Inc.

Register at : business.greaterfortwayneinc.com/events/Detai...

Greater Fort Wayne Inc. @greaterfwinc.bsky.social · Sep 17

Was there a standout moment at last week’s Economic Development Summit you'd like to see again, or did you miss it altogether?

Now you can relive the highlights and see how our community is thriving. www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

2025 Economic Development Summit by Greater Fort Wayne Inc. - YouTube

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2025 Economic Development Summit. It was a great day of networking, information, and learning about Allen County's mom...

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Greater Fort Wayne Inc. @greaterfwinc.bsky.social · Sep 16

Last week’s Economic Development Summit, brought together community leaders, innovators, and changemakers to discuss the future of growth and opportunity in Allen County.

Together, we’ve built a nationally recognized economy, one where businesses, residents, and our community thrive!

Greater Fort Wayne Inc. @greaterfwinc.bsky.social · Sep 15

Fort Wayne is working to change its status as a CDFI desert.

Local leaders and partners like Brightpoint are pushing for more equitable access to capital so entrepreneurs and families can thrive.

Read more: www.inputfortwayne.com/features/com...

Community leaders want to change Fort Wayne’s status as a CDFI desert

“We have parts of the population here in Fort Wayne that have been systematically left behind — and this is not a new issue, but we could come up with new solutions.”

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Greater Fort Wayne Inc. @greaterfwinc.bsky.social · Sep 9

Episode 2 is here!

This month on Around Allen County, we’re highlighting F45 Training.

Check out the latest episode to see how F45 is helping people in Allen County reach their fitness goals and stay motivated.

Watch now: youtu.be/zOanLCkCl_A

Around Allen County - F45 Training

YouTube video by Greater Fort Wayne Inc.

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Greater Fort Wayne Inc. @greaterfwinc.bsky.social · Sep 8

Proud to see Fort Wayne recognized as a leader in economic development. At Greater Fort Wayne Inc., we’re honored to play a role in our community’s growth.

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Economic development leads cities' priorities nationwide; Fort Wayne excelling

Some of Fort Wayne's most pressing challenges are shared by communities across the country: especially economic development.

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Greater Fort Wayne Inc. @greaterfwinc.bsky.social · Sep 8

Applications are now open for Leadership Fort Wayne 2026!

This transformative program develops emerging and established leaders who are ready to make a lasting impact in our community.

Learn more at leadershipfw.com

Apply here: form.jotform.com/251494914027...

Greater Fort Wayne Inc. @greaterfwinc.bsky.social · Sep 2

Register today for the Economic Development Summit, happening next Thursday, September 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Registration closes this Thursday—secure your spot before it’s too late.

Register at edsummit.gfwinc.com

Greater Fort Wayne Inc. @greaterfwinc.bsky.social · Aug 28

Thank you to all who joined yesterday’s Allen County Leaders Luncheon! Our panel shared powerful insights on universal design—creating spaces where everyone can fully participate and thrive.

Big thanks to our sponsors for making this event possible!

Greater Fort Wayne Inc. @greaterfwinc.bsky.social · Aug 27

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for Small Business Exclusive: Customer Loyalty Unlocked with Greg Zirkle of Ball State University!

Thank you to sponsors STAR Financial Bank for hosting us and the Don Wood Foundation for their support. Your partnership makes these events possible.

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