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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...
As appears in Business People magazine- ProSpeak Words and how you say them hold immense power. They shape beliefs, drive behavior, strengthen relationships, mitigate conflicts, improve public perception, and sell ideas. Effective communication with internal...
Purdue Extension Allen County supports Northeast Indiana through the Extension’s Economic and Business Development Signature Programs. Part of their secret sauce is knowing about—and sharing—valuable resources with business owners. Here are two resources you may...
Congratulations to NIIC Board Chair Larry Rowland on his nomination for this prestigious award. The David A. Bobilya Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership Award recognizes the importance of individual board members in nonprofit organizations in four focus areas:...
Excerpt FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – A local small business-designated women’s group was recognized for its work. The WEOC Women’s Business Center (WBC) received the 2022 SBA Indiana Women’s Business Center of Excellence Award. SBA Great Lakes Regional Administrator...
Leslee Hill, WEOC WBC director, center, holds the 2022 SBA Indiana Women’s Business Center of Excellence Award. With her are from left, Stacey Poynter, SBA; Tammy Allen and Jami Thomas, both of The NIIC; Geri Aglipay, SBA; Hill, and Rosalina Perez, Rhonda Ladig, Maddy...
FORT WAYNE, Ind.— WEOC Women’s Business Center (WBC) received the 2022 SBA Indiana Women’s Business Center of Excellence Award. SBA Great Lakes Regional Administrator Geri Aglipay and SBA Indiana District Director Stacey Poynter presented the award to Leslee Hill,...
Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced a new funding opportunity for eligible non-profit organizations, state and local government agencies, private sector firms, and institutions of higher learning to provide entrepreneurship training to...
FORT WAYNE, Ind.— The 2022 Great Lakes International Innovation Summit (GLIn2) is being held in the Summit City this year. This NIIC serves as this year’s host for the annual, multi-day event, which offers educational and networking opportunities for...