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Long before the pandemic, connectivity was evolving. Health-related market clusters – including health care services and delivery, medical devices and insurance – are the bedrock of Indiana’s economy. This underscores the importance of initiatives supporting...
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Pacific Defense pairs up with the NIIC to make Fort Wayne its first home in the Midwest. Pacific Defense, a company that makes electromagnetic spectrum technology solutions for the Department of Defense, will open a new office in Fort Wayne....
An interview with Joe Predina, founder of Logistikos Logistikos’ unique business model generally pays engineers more than they made before retirement. This forges a path for retired engineers to keep doing what they love—on their own terms. It’s a win for the...
Collaboration Helps Credit Unions Attract and Drive Loyalty Among Members with Fast, Easy-to-Use Money Movement Technology FORT WAYNE, Ind.—(March 16, 2022)—Allied Payment Network (Allied), the industry’s most progressive provider of online and mobile payment services...
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — An emerging innovator in the defense industry has chosen Fort Wayne for its first Midwest office. Pacific Defense, an electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO) tech company, will open its newest location at the Northeast Indiana Innovation...
The following is reposted from Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly An emerging innovator in the defense industry has chosen Fort Wayne for its first Midwest office. Pacific Defense, an electromagnetic spectrum operations tech company, will open its newest location at...
The following is reposted from Inside Indiana Business FORT WAYNE, Ind. – A California-based company is expanding to northeast Indiana. Pacific Defense, which develops electromagnetic spectrum operations technology for the U.S. military, says it will open a new...
As published in Business People Previously the senior entrepreneur-in-residence and director of revenue development, Mike Fritsch has been promoted to president and CEO of the Northeast Indiana Innovation Center (NIIC). He brings a wealth of knowledge to the position...
Previously the senior entrepreneur-in-residence and director of revenue development, Mike Fritsch has been promoted to president and CEO of the Northeast Indiana Innovation Center (NIIC). He brings a wealth of knowledge to the position with over 30 years of...
Excerpt Increased access, expanded resources, training, and connectivity are on the horizon for Northeast Indiana entrepreneurs. The NIIC (Northeast Indiana Innovation Center) is optimizing team member roles to serve the entrepreneurial community better. The results...
Cohort 8 Begins March 31, 2022 February 21, 2022, Fort Wayne, Ind.— The WEOC Women’s Business Center (WBC) invites early-stage and growth-driven women tech businesses owners to apply for the Launch Women Business Builder Accelerator. Learn more or apply here. The...
Shown left to right: Donna Evans, Anne Marie Labenberg, Rosalina Perez, Jami Thomas February 16, 2021, Fort Wayne, Ind.—Increased access, expanded resources, training, and connectivity are on the horizon for Northeast Indiana entrepreneurs. The NIIC (Northeast Indiana...
Latinos face many barriers when it comes to starting a business. At WEOC Women’s Business Center (WBC), we provide opportunities to break through these barriers; to help individuals start, grow and innovate businesses, and this year we are focusing on the Hispanic...
Photos by LTC Ombudsman Program Aisha Arrington, Executive Director, LTC Ombudsman Program, has a passion for serving people. During an interview, she underscores the importance of the LTC Ombudsman Program to those she serves and to our community. THE NIIC: What...
Today’s healthcare system is complex for patients to navigate. Leesa Ackermann, Health Advocate, Health Advocate Professionals LLC, founded her company based on integrity, ethics, and trust. Her experience as an R.N. revealed the need for her company, and she...
Photos by JetPro Pilots: Jason Wardwell, shown left; JetPro Pilots Founders: Ralph Marcuccilli, Jack Arnold, Scott Jeppson (left to right) In an interview with Jason Wardwell, Partner and COO, JetPro Pilots, we learn about how one of his founders turned a bad...
Photos by EXEControl: David Fizer (shown left) and Josh Barkey An interiew with David Fizer, Business Development, EXEControl Global Solutions, reveals how a company founded 50+ years ago as a software company continues to evolve to solve global client problems...
During an interview with Cameron Smith, President, Owner, Court Reporter, Videographer, Holm Court Reporting & Video, he shares the company’s evolution and how innovative services differentiate his company. The NIIC: What problem was your company formed to...
The following is an excerpt from an article originally published on Input Fort Wayne Across the U.S., the workplace looks vastly different in 2022 than it did only two years ago. COVID-19 has altered nearly every facet of daily life, one of the most drastic being...
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) – The next few months there are a slew of events scheduled at WEOC to help business owners start the year off right! See the video on WPTA21’s...