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Lauren Caggiano

Lauren Caggiano
Lauren Caggiano is a journalist, copywriter, and editor based in Fort Wayne.  A longtime contributor, she joined input Fort Wayne in 2018 and previously served as News Editor.  She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and French from the University of Dayton.

Lauren Caggiano's Latest Articles

The Genealogy Center is staffed with librarians ready to help you in your search.
Despite digital records, genealogy research still brings visitors to Fort Wayne for community

How the second-most popular hobby in the U.S. is taking root in the Summit City.

Build Your Future Indiana is a partnership formed to address the talent shortage in the building trades.
Many projects, few workers: What is the future of Indiana’s construction industry?

A new collaboration called Build Your Future Indiana is reviving the Hoosier state's building trades. 

John Manon is the brainchild behind Classic City Center's "Ninja Warrior" program.
Cool Jobs: Meet the man behind Waterloo’s ‘Ninja Warrior’ program

Discover the northeast Indiana program that grew from nothing to producing a two-time "American Ninja Warrior" adult finalist.

The Mid-America Windmill Museum has 52 restored windmills on exhibit indoors and outside.
5 museums you might not know about in northeast Indiana

There’s more to the regional museum scene than meets the eye.

Dr. Cosette Grant-Overton, right, is President/CEO of the Fort Wayne Urban League.
How the Fort Wayne Urban League can help northeast Indiana compete in the global economy

The organization's new President/CEO shares her vision for a 21st-century approach to community development.

Indiana Tech is offering more educational opportunities to compete in the global economy.
Need to expand your skills? Indiana Tech has a new online certificate program for adults

As employers' needs in the job market change, the industry of higher education is changing, too.

Leaders from the local craft beer scene are forward-thinking in their approach to advance the industry as a whole.
Want a taste of northern Indiana’s craft beer culture? Hike the beer trail

A new collaboration is putting northeast Indiana's craft breweries on the map. 

TekVenture offers makers tools, space, and community.
How makers are hacking Fort Wayne’s culture

An inside look at creators of all kinds who are shaping northeast Indiana's future.

Learning comes alive through group projects which are cornerstones of the New Tech Network curriculum.
New Tech Academy is challenging the status quo in education

If there's a single phrase that captures the essence of New Tech, it might be “hands on.”

The Community Apple Orchard in Winona Lake provides residents with organic apples and cider.
Harvesting hope: How a non-profit apple orchard is fighting poverty in Kosciusko County

It’s a grassroots approach to providing low-income families with organic, affordable food.

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