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09.11.24
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 […]
Read More06.20.24
KIVA Spotlight: Tori Leigh Fitness
Victoria Soto operates a unique business— keeping prenatal and postnatal moms physically fit. And the Northeast Indiana Innovation Center’s Kiva loan program has been instrumental in keeping her business financially fit. Victoria has operated Tori Leigh Fitness since 2017 — initially from a far north side Fort Wayne studio and now from her home. Having […]
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