Greater Fort Wayne Inc.
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Greater Fort Wayne (GFW) Inc. is the chamber of commerce and economic development organization for Fort Wayne & Allen County, Indiana. At GFW Inc., we focus on supporting local business, attracting new business, and improving our community.
Thank you to everyone who joined us last Friday for Third House. We are grateful to our Northeast Indiana Delegation members for their leadership and to all attendees for showing up for the conversations that move our community forward.
February 17, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us last Friday for Third House. We are grateful to our Northeast Indiana Delegation members for their leadership and to all attendees for showing up for the conversations that move our community forward.
Fort Wayne just landed a national spotlight in Travel + Leisure. A feature like this is a big deal and a strong signal that people far beyond Indiana are paying attention. Read it here: www.travelandleisure.com/guide-fort-w...
I Live in the Midwest and This Is Its Most Underrated City—With Riverfront Trails and Easy to Access to Wine Country
Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a vibrant Midwest getaway with riverfront trails, public art, standout dining, boutique hotels, and easy access from major cities.
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February 13, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Fort Wayne just landed a national spotlight in Travel + Leisure. A feature like this is a big deal and a strong signal that people far beyond Indiana are paying attention. Read it here: www.travelandleisure.com/guide-fort-w...
Join us on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM for the Women’s Network Luncheon, celebrating International Women’s Day. The event will feature speaker Flora Barrón with a special dance performance by Folklor De Mi Tierra.
Register here: greaterfwinc.com/WN-luncheon-...
Register here: greaterfwinc.com/WN-luncheon-...
February 13, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Join us on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM for the Women’s Network Luncheon, celebrating International Women’s Day. The event will feature speaker Flora Barrón with a special dance performance by Folklor De Mi Tierra.
Register here: greaterfwinc.com/WN-luncheon-...
Register here: greaterfwinc.com/WN-luncheon-...
Do not miss the opportunity to recognize individuals making a meaningful impact across the nonprofit, education, public service, and corporate sectors. Nominations are open through February 23. Learn more at champions.gfwinc.com.
February 4, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Do not miss the opportunity to recognize individuals making a meaningful impact across the nonprofit, education, public service, and corporate sectors. Nominations are open through February 23. Learn more at champions.gfwinc.com.
Please join us in welcoming our newest members in January. Welcome to our newest members who joined in January.
Please head over to our Business Directory members.gfwinc.com to support these businesses.
Please head over to our Business Directory members.gfwinc.com to support these businesses.
February 3, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Please join us in welcoming our newest members in January. Welcome to our newest members who joined in January.
Please head over to our Business Directory members.gfwinc.com to support these businesses.
Please head over to our Business Directory members.gfwinc.com to support these businesses.
We had an inspiring and energizing time at the Women’s Network Luncheon. Thank you to our speakers Denita Washington, Dawn Clopton, Taylor Monaco, and Chynna Presley for sharing their insight and leadership.
January 29, 2026 at 6:12 PM
We had an inspiring and energizing time at the Women’s Network Luncheon. Thank you to our speakers Denita Washington, Dawn Clopton, Taylor Monaco, and Chynna Presley for sharing their insight and leadership.
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Champions of Change Awards!
Nominations are now open through February 23, 2026.
To learn more or submit a nomination, visit the official nomination page. greaterfwinc.com/COC-2026-nom...
Nominations are now open through February 23, 2026.
To learn more or submit a nomination, visit the official nomination page. greaterfwinc.com/COC-2026-nom...
January 26, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Champions of Change Awards!
Nominations are now open through February 23, 2026.
To learn more or submit a nomination, visit the official nomination page. greaterfwinc.com/COC-2026-nom...
Nominations are now open through February 23, 2026.
To learn more or submit a nomination, visit the official nomination page. greaterfwinc.com/COC-2026-nom...
Start 2026 with purpose and connection! Join us January 28 from 11 AM to 1 PM for the Women’s Network Luncheon: Legacy Leadership – How Mentorships Move Communities Forward, hosted by Greater Fort Wayne Inc.
Registration closes this Friday, January 23
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Registration closes this Friday, January 23
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January 21, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Start 2026 with purpose and connection! Join us January 28 from 11 AM to 1 PM for the Women’s Network Luncheon: Legacy Leadership – How Mentorships Move Communities Forward, hosted by Greater Fort Wayne Inc.
Registration closes this Friday, January 23
greaterfwinc.com/WN-Jan2026-l...
Registration closes this Friday, January 23
greaterfwinc.com/WN-Jan2026-l...
We were excited to welcome the Leadership Fort Wayne Class of 2026 last week. Thank you to F&M Bank for sponsoring the Welcome Reception and to Do It Best for hosting our two day kick-off. We are excited to see the impact this incredible group will make this year.
January 20, 2026 at 4:55 PM
We were excited to welcome the Leadership Fort Wayne Class of 2026 last week. Thank you to F&M Bank for sponsoring the Welcome Reception and to Do It Best for hosting our two day kick-off. We are excited to see the impact this incredible group will make this year.
Join us at the 2026 Third House Forum on Friday, February 13, to hear updates from our Northeast Indiana Delegation on key issues facing our business community this legislative session.
Don't miss your chance to engage and learn.
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Don't miss your chance to engage and learn.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Join us at the 2026 Third House Forum on Friday, February 13, to hear updates from our Northeast Indiana Delegation on key issues facing our business community this legislative session.
Don't miss your chance to engage and learn.
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Don't miss your chance to engage and learn.
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Have you had a chance to listen to our latest podcast episode? John Urbahns sits down with New Haven Mayor Steve McMichael for a conversation about the city’s growth, momentum, and future direction. Tune in to this episode and explore past conversations at podcast.gfwinc.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Have you had a chance to listen to our latest podcast episode? John Urbahns sits down with New Haven Mayor Steve McMichael for a conversation about the city’s growth, momentum, and future direction. Tune in to this episode and explore past conversations at podcast.gfwinc.com
We are excited to grow our team at Greater Fort Wayne! We have two key openings and are looking for talented professionals to help us make an even greater impact.
Learn more and apply here:
greaterfwinc.com/member-engag...
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Learn more and apply here:
greaterfwinc.com/member-engag...
greaterfwinc.com/graphic-desi...
January 7, 2026 at 3:33 PM
We are excited to grow our team at Greater Fort Wayne! We have two key openings and are looking for talented professionals to help us make an even greater impact.
Learn more and apply here:
greaterfwinc.com/member-engag...
greaterfwinc.com/graphic-desi...
Learn more and apply here:
greaterfwinc.com/member-engag...
greaterfwinc.com/graphic-desi...
Join us Thursday, January 15th, from 4-6 PM for the Leadership Fort Wayne Class of 2026 Welcome Reception at Do It Best in the Don Wolf Conference Center!
We're grateful to F&M Bank and Do it Best for their sponsorship of this event. Register at bit.ly/LFW-welcome
We're grateful to F&M Bank and Do it Best for their sponsorship of this event. Register at bit.ly/LFW-welcome
January 6, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Join us Thursday, January 15th, from 4-6 PM for the Leadership Fort Wayne Class of 2026 Welcome Reception at Do It Best in the Don Wolf Conference Center!
We're grateful to F&M Bank and Do it Best for their sponsorship of this event. Register at bit.ly/LFW-welcome
We're grateful to F&M Bank and Do it Best for their sponsorship of this event. Register at bit.ly/LFW-welcome
Join us January 28, 2026, 11 AM – 1 PM for the Women’s Network Luncheon “Legacy Leadership: How Mentorships Move Communities Forward.”
Register by January 23, 2026, at bit.ly/WN-Jan2026-l...
Sponsored by Ceruti's Catering Inc
Register by January 23, 2026, at bit.ly/WN-Jan2026-l...
Sponsored by Ceruti's Catering Inc
January 5, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Join us January 28, 2026, 11 AM – 1 PM for the Women’s Network Luncheon “Legacy Leadership: How Mentorships Move Communities Forward.”
Register by January 23, 2026, at bit.ly/WN-Jan2026-l...
Sponsored by Ceruti's Catering Inc
Register by January 23, 2026, at bit.ly/WN-Jan2026-l...
Sponsored by Ceruti's Catering Inc
Be sure to read this month's issue of Fort Wayne Magazine. Our President and CEO, John Urbahns, had the opportunity to share his thoughts on Growth in Allen County (page 37). www.fortwayne.com/good-reads/f...
<i>Fort Wayne</i> magazine January 2026
In the midst of global and national chaos, Fort Wayne is doing the hard work to create a new and sustainable reality – using our collective resources to…
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January 2, 2026 at 5:56 PM
Be sure to read this month's issue of Fort Wayne Magazine. Our President and CEO, John Urbahns, had the opportunity to share his thoughts on Growth in Allen County (page 37). www.fortwayne.com/good-reads/f...
This month’s Around Allen County video spotlights the exciting updates underway at Fort Wayne International Airport.
Watch to learn how these improvements are positioning our region for continued growth. youtu.be/Y7wl4kPXJ0E
Watch to learn how these improvements are positioning our region for continued growth. youtu.be/Y7wl4kPXJ0E
Around Allen County - Fort Wayne International Airport Expansion
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January 2, 2026 at 2:49 PM
This month’s Around Allen County video spotlights the exciting updates underway at Fort Wayne International Airport.
Watch to learn how these improvements are positioning our region for continued growth. youtu.be/Y7wl4kPXJ0E
Watch to learn how these improvements are positioning our region for continued growth. youtu.be/Y7wl4kPXJ0E
Ready to unlock the full value of your Greater Fort Wayne Inc membership?
Join us on January 14 at 9 AM for Maximize Your Membership, an informative session to explore member benefits.
Register today at bit.ly/maximize-you...
Join us on January 14 at 9 AM for Maximize Your Membership, an informative session to explore member benefits.
Register today at bit.ly/maximize-you...
January 2, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Ready to unlock the full value of your Greater Fort Wayne Inc membership?
Join us on January 14 at 9 AM for Maximize Your Membership, an informative session to explore member benefits.
Register today at bit.ly/maximize-you...
Join us on January 14 at 9 AM for Maximize Your Membership, an informative session to explore member benefits.
Register today at bit.ly/maximize-you...
New podcast episode is live. John Urbahns sits down with Mayor Steve McMichael to talk New Haven’s growth, leadership philosophy, and guiding a city through change. A must listen for anyone focused on leadership and the future of Allen County.
Listen at podcast.gfwinc.com
Listen at podcast.gfwinc.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:06 PM
New podcast episode is live. John Urbahns sits down with Mayor Steve McMichael to talk New Haven’s growth, leadership philosophy, and guiding a city through change. A must listen for anyone focused on leadership and the future of Allen County.
Listen at podcast.gfwinc.com
Listen at podcast.gfwinc.com
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Women’s Network Winter Social on Tuesday. It was so great to see so many connecting and creating their simmer pot blends.
We want to especially thank our event sponsors, Michelin and MKM architecture, and our venue sponsor, Indiana Tech.
See you in 2026!
We want to especially thank our event sponsors, Michelin and MKM architecture, and our venue sponsor, Indiana Tech.
See you in 2026!
December 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Women’s Network Winter Social on Tuesday. It was so great to see so many connecting and creating their simmer pot blends.
We want to especially thank our event sponsors, Michelin and MKM architecture, and our venue sponsor, Indiana Tech.
See you in 2026!
We want to especially thank our event sponsors, Michelin and MKM architecture, and our venue sponsor, Indiana Tech.
See you in 2026!
We want to thank GM for their generous support of the MadeByMe program, powered by GFW Inc.
Their investment helps students and educators stay informed about the many career paths available in Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades, strengthening the talent pipeline for our community.
Their investment helps students and educators stay informed about the many career paths available in Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades, strengthening the talent pipeline for our community.
December 10, 2025 at 8:35 PM
We want to thank GM for their generous support of the MadeByMe program, powered by GFW Inc.
Their investment helps students and educators stay informed about the many career paths available in Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades, strengthening the talent pipeline for our community.
Their investment helps students and educators stay informed about the many career paths available in Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades, strengthening the talent pipeline for our community.
We loved attending yesterday’s ribbon-cutting for the new bus huts. CitiLink’s fully accessible shelters at Turnstone, The League for the Blind-Disabled, and Bowen Health help make transit safer and easier for everyone. This is a great step toward a more inclusive and accessible Fort Wayne.
December 10, 2025 at 1:55 PM
We loved attending yesterday’s ribbon-cutting for the new bus huts. CitiLink’s fully accessible shelters at Turnstone, The League for the Blind-Disabled, and Bowen Health help make transit safer and easier for everyone. This is a great step toward a more inclusive and accessible Fort Wayne.
Be sure to join us for the Women's Network Winter Social sponsored by Michelin and MKM architecture on Tuesday, December 9th, from 5-7 PM.
Register at business.greaterfortwayneinc.com/events/Detai...
Register at business.greaterfortwayneinc.com/events/Detai...
December 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Be sure to join us for the Women's Network Winter Social sponsored by Michelin and MKM architecture on Tuesday, December 9th, from 5-7 PM.
Register at business.greaterfortwayneinc.com/events/Detai...
Register at business.greaterfortwayneinc.com/events/Detai...
We are proud to celebrate Adam Welch of Greater Fort Wayne Inc. for being named to the 2025 ACCE Forty Under Forty class.
Adam’s dedication to economic development and his leadership of the MadeByMe Coalition continue to create opportunities in Allen County.
Adam’s dedication to economic development and his leadership of the MadeByMe Coalition continue to create opportunities in Allen County.
December 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We are proud to celebrate Adam Welch of Greater Fort Wayne Inc. for being named to the 2025 ACCE Forty Under Forty class.
Adam’s dedication to economic development and his leadership of the MadeByMe Coalition continue to create opportunities in Allen County.
Adam’s dedication to economic development and his leadership of the MadeByMe Coalition continue to create opportunities in Allen County.
Please help us welcome our newest members to Greater Fort Wayne Inc.
Be sure to support these companies and the many other GFW Inc. members. business.greaterfortwayneinc.com/list
Be sure to support these companies and the many other GFW Inc. members. business.greaterfortwayneinc.com/list
December 2, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Please help us welcome our newest members to Greater Fort Wayne Inc.
Be sure to support these companies and the many other GFW Inc. members. business.greaterfortwayneinc.com/list
Be sure to support these companies and the many other GFW Inc. members. business.greaterfortwayneinc.com/list