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09.12.24
Client Spotlight: Amanda Klingenberger
Building a business from the ground up is undeniably challenging, but Fort Wayne entrepreneur Amanda Klingenberger has proven it can be done. She is the founder of Linden Square, a local company specializing in large scale corporate gifting campaigns. What began as a small operation in her home approximately 5 years ago has now grown […]
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Things Fall Apart
“I believe that everything happens for a reason…and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.“ ~Marilyn Monroe To be honest, the first time I was asked to write this, I said “Sure, no problem!” I didn’t think writing an article would be difficult at the time. I’ve written things before – […]
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Client Spotlight: Gibli Middle Eastern Fare
Diners at Gibli Middle Eastern Fare will tell you there’s nothing quite like enjoying some home cookin’ — even when “home” is more than 5,000 miles away. The customers at Gibli, a restaurant in the Union Street Market at Fort Wayne’s Electric Works, are enjoying the culinary creations of Nesrin El Ghanoudi. Nesrin and her […]
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KIVA Spotlight: Swizzle Market stirring up change in Fort Wayne
Mix style, selection, quality, and location with a dash of non-alcoholic beverages, and you have an establishment unique on the Fort Wayne entertainment scene — Swizzle Market, at Jefferson Pointe. The concoction is the creation of Crystal Vann Wallstrom, who received a boost from a Kiva Loan secured through the Northeast Indiana Innovation Center (NIIC). […]
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Five Steps for Starting a Business in Northeast Indiana
Starting a business is an exciting — and challenging — endeavor! Northeast Indiana offers a vibrant environment for entrepreneurs, who are supported by a range of resources, training, and networking opportunities. Here are five essential steps to help you launch your business, and how NIIC can help make it a success. Identify the Problem Your […]
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