“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry It’s that time of year again! Especially at the end of a decade, it’s almost impossible not to think back and review, while at the same time setting the tone for the next year or 10. Although many people […]
Read More#Mygivingstory starts in 2015, at the same time the WEOC started. I was fresh out of the corporate world, hot and heavy into entrepreneurship. I was building my own business, focused on being an image consultant. My world and emotions ebbed and flowed, just like the early days of WEOC. The NIIC team was […]
Read MoreOne of my favorite books is Grit to Great. “G.R.I.T. – Guts, Resilience, Initiative, Tenacity.” I GET to work at a place (The NIIC) that serves entrepreneurs. They model this every day, working their businesses. These disruptors of the ordinary are innovative spirits, who make our world better through their products and services. They make […]
MorePassion. Grit. Legacy. Overcoming fear. Hesitancy. Feeling overwhelmed. These contradictory words describe the ups and downs aspiring business builders in our community face when building and growing a successful and sustainable venture. This is why they reach out to The NIIC/WEOC for a hand-up to access important business-building services. We walk alongside them in their […]
Read MoreSuccessful entrepreneurs share certain qualities and behaviors. Embracing those may help you stay grounded and propel your success. The NIIC had the privilege to host Fort Wayne, Indiana native Angie Hicks, founder of the home services website Angie’s List, as a keynote speaker for our NIIC Ideas@Work Event. Her story is inspiring and encouraging. Her connection with […]
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