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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...
Nashville Indiana-based Wave Therapeutics founder Jessica Bussert won this year’s Women’s Fast Pitch at the Women’s Venture Summit on September 17 in San Diego. The prize included $10,000 and $30,000 in in-kind support. In a surprise decision,...
Entrepreneurial support professionals meet yearly at this regional innovation summit to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem. This year’s Great Lakes International Innovation Summit (GLIn2) is in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Register today at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-great-lakes-international-innovation-summit-glin2-tickets-391157501617
Photo by Cottonbro on Pexels A Look at Digital Marketing Welcome to the digital era—where having a digital storefront for your business is crucial. Not having online visibility equals huge losses on leads to grow your sales. Here’s why. People’s time and attention...
The essence of your brand is how an individual feels when engaging with you. How can you pursue this to end strong in 2022? Be intentional with digital marketing. Three tips to strengthen your digital marketing and increase brand engagement. Optimize across channels. Make it personal. Assess.
Connected Health Lab client Dr. Sonam Chouksey, physician and founder of PrevLyfe, pitched her startup business to the newly formed female investment education group GET REAL: Glass Floor Network. PrevLyfe supports postpartum moms in their lives and careers to help...
NIIC residential client Engine Research Associates Inc., has received Indiana SBIR / STTR funding INDIANAPOLIS – Twelve Indiana businesses are receiving $649,000 as part of Phase I and Phase II matching awards from the state’s Small Business Innovation Research...
Looking for an intern or faculty consultant? Purdue Fort Wayne is here to engage with you. Post jobs or attend recruitment events at Purdue Fort Wayne through Handshake, a free online platform. We’ll use your contact information to let you know of any upcoming...
The Purdue Extension Digital Ready Businesses program is designed to help small businesses learn to leverage online tools and services to grow their business. Workshops are designed to take about an hour and include a presentation from a trained Extension educator,...
Tracy Williams, Founder and CEO of King David’s Product & Service, shares how WEOC Women’s Business Center and its Director Leslee Hill have changed her life and helped eliminate business insecurities with leadership guidance courses and creating content....
FORT WAYNE, Ind.— Navigating the financial realm of business ownership is sometimes tricky. Business owners are invited to learn how to bank on their businesses on the afternoon of August 17, 2022, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at The Northeast Indiana Innovation Center...