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What problem are you solving? It’s one of the first questions we ask aspiring entrepreneurs. People pay problem solvers. Consumers seek ways to overcome an obstacle, experience a better product or service, or simplify a process. Need support for your innovative, entrepreneurial journey? Contact us at NIIC.
Don Wood Foundation and SEED Fund Entrepreneurship in Northeast Indiana, Support NIIC Catalyze Pilot Program with Nearly $90,000 Funding FORT WAYNE, Ind.— February 28, 2023 –Two supporters of entrepreneurial growth in...
Did you know Fort Wayne, Indiana, is home to an Indiana Certified Technology Park? It’s located at Northeast Indiana Innovation Collective (NIIC). You may recognize some of the companies that have launched here, including Allied Payment Network, Aptera Software,...
People who start and run businesses in northeast Indiana are having a hard time finding the right support services and programs to help them get started, grow, or even survive. In many cases, they don’t even know such services exist. It’s time we provide these...
A business incubator serving northeast Indiana has rebranded and is refocusing its mission to help not only budding entrepreneurs, but all types of business ventures. Northeast Indiana Innovation Center, more commonly known as The NIIC, is now operating as Northeast...
Northeast Indiana Innovation Center (NIIC) is now Doing Business As (DBA) Northeast Indiana Innovation Collective to emphasize its commitment to a new collaborative plan for entrepreneurship support. “We believe all aspiring entrepreneurs deserve the chance to pursue economic prosperity through entrepreneurship. With a new attitude, vision, and brand, NIIC is activating Entrepreneurship for ALL,” said Mike Fritsch, President & CEO, of NIIC.
FORT WAYNE, IN – BioPoly LLC has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted clearance for its BioPoly® Lesser Toe System, BioPoly’s second FDA-cleared product in the U.S. market. BioPoly’s Great Toe System was the first product to receive FDA...
Excerpt from FastCompany.com The state’s economic support, educational ecosystem, and a “culture of collaboration” are attracting entrepreneurs from near and far It’s a great time to be an entrepreneur. With a Global Entrepreneurship Index of 86.80—a figure that...
Do you have a nickname? My family and friends call me Stephanie or Taylor-made. My coworkers and associates call me Steph. In what city did you grow up? I grew up in several cities. I am a military brat, however Orlando, Florida is home to me. As a child, what did you...
WEOC Women’s Business Center’s Get Real Glass Floor Network eduates women on investing. Check out this video. https://youtu.be/ixJ0QJLjU-M Register to attend. The network meets quarterly, with the next meeting on December 1, 5:00 – 6:15 p.m....
Small businesses in Northeast Indiana are making a big impact on their businesses through a collaborative program through WEOC Women’s Buisness Center and Verizon. Online training is offered at no charge through the end of this year. Simply create an account...
John Minnich, LLC, dba, Strategic Executive Advisory, serves as a business partner to CEOs, business owners, and executive teams. He focuses on the complete business model. His years of expertise in accounting, finance, technology, H.R. oversight as CFO, operations, and business administration uniquely qualify him to serve his clients with a broad view.
Tara Holliday, Executive Director, Mental Health America Northeast Indiana Mental Health America of Northeast Indiana is on a mission to raise awareness about mental and emotional health in a way that encourages people to build connections and know where to turn...
Verizon’s Small Business Digital Ready is an online training designed to give small businesses personalized tools to succeed in the digital economy. This is offered at no charge through December 31, 2022. Click here to register and get your customized training...
Excerpts What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “venture capital”? For many, it conjures up images of wealthy people on the West Coast who have the means to invest thousands of dollars in what they think is going to be the “next big thing.” While that is true on...
The Verizon Digital Ready Program provides online learning and coaching to give small businesses the personalized tools to succeed in today’s digital world. These tools are available to Indiana small business owners at no charge at this link through December 31, 2022.
Pacific Defense is offering modern, open-architecture systems that enable servicemembers to complete their missions successfully and come safely home.
As appears in Business People magazine – The Scene Many variables during the COVID-19 pandemic led to the nation’s quit-rate, reaching a 20-year high in November 2021, according to PewResearch.Org. Top reasons included “low pay (63%), no opportunities for...
Photo by Purdue University Professionals who work remotely—including entrepreneurs, virtual employees, freelancers, etc.—have an opportunity to earn a Certificate in Remote Work at no charge from Purdue University. The next cohort is November 7 – December 9,...
Photo by Tim Brumbeloe, Business People magazine Excerpt – as appears in Business People magazine Zanzy Lewis has been the executive director of LTC Ombudsman for just a few short months, but it’s a position that she was made for. “I’ve always had a passion for...