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NIIC expands entrepreneurial offerings to rural communities

Fort Wayne, IN – NIIC is expanding its Entrepreneurship for All program in the region by providing increased on-site technical assistance to residents in six of northeast Indiana’s 10 rural counties. In partnership with economic development corporations, chambers of...

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Rhonda Ladig named Vice President of Operations

The Northeast Indiana Innovation Center is pleased to announce that Rhonda Ladig has been appointed to the new position of Vice President of Operations. She previously served as Director of Strategic Initiatives. Since joining the NIIC in 2022, Ladig has managed the...

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NIIC Nominated for Mira Community Impact Award

The Northeast Indiana Innovation Center (NIIC) is among the nominees for a prestigious award recognizing leadership in Indiana’s burgeoning digital economy. TechPoint, a statewide, industry-led technology and innovation growth initiative, has selected the NIIC among...

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Winner of Venture Hub Entrepreneur Grant Announced

Wabash Furniture & Flooring has been selected to receive a $1,500 business development grant awarded by Northeast Indiana Innovation Center (NIIC). A family-run business with close ties to the community, Wabash Furniture & Flooring was chosen for the 2024 NEIN...

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We’re Expanding Our Small Business Coaching!

Here at the NIIC, we’re passionate about entrepreneurs and small business owners. We thrive on providing resources and coaching solutions designed to meet our clients’ specific needs. That’s why we’re so excited to announce that we’re expanding our small business...

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Remembering Mayor Tom Henry

“The NIIC expresses our heartfelt condolences at the passing of our dear friend, Mayor Tom Henry. Tom was a big supporter of our efforts and I personally remember him just walking in by himself to visit and talk with entrepreneurs in our building. He was truly...

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Venture Hub Entrepreneur Grant Announced

  Fort Wayne, March 1, 2024 — If you operate a small business or entrepreneurial start-up, consider yourself in the running for a $1,500 grant opportunity through the Fort Wayne-based Northeast Indiana Innovation Center (NIIC). The application period for the NEIN...

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Four Northeast Indiana Leaders Join NIIC Board of Directors

        FORT WAYNE, Ind.— October 12, 2023, Fort Wayne, Ind. – Four new board members will help further NIIC’s mission to transform the lives of people, companies, and communities through entrepreneurship. The individuals are passionate about their work in the region...

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Bolstering Northeast Indiana’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

In the world of entrepreneurship, collaboration is often hailed as the pinnacle. Yet, one overarching hurdle hinders progress on a broader scale — organizational ego. Instead of fostering a flourishing entrepreneurial ecosystem, the result might be an “entrepreneurial...

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