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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

CWOW's Vanessa Sheckler, left, assists a Haitian artist with product development.
How supporting creative women boosts global economies

Statistics show that 90 percent of what a woman earns goes back into supporting her family and community.

MudLOVE started with clay products like mugs.
This Warsaw-based company is giving the world clean water, one mug at a time

MudLOVE is an example of what can happen when you integrate social impact with entrepreneurship.

The outgoing YLNI board of directors is composed of professionals from a variety of backgrounds.
Changing the face of ‘young professionals’

YLNI isn't just for the corporate world. It's evolving to serve future leaders of all types.

OrthoWorx presents orthopedic opportunities at college career fairs.
What’s next for Warsaw’s orthopedic industry?

How the nonprofit OrthoWorx is shaping the health and growth of this vital economic driver in northeast Indiana.

Parkview Field and related projects have been a catalyst for downtown growth and investment.
The economic anomaly of Parkview Field

Ten seasons in, a minor league baseball stadium has changed the course of downtown Fort Wayne against all odds.

The University of Saint Francis owns two buildings in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne.
Making the most of a downtown university

How the University of Saint Francis is contributing to momentum in Fort Wayne's urban core.

Out of a Jam helps at-risk teens develop life skills through cooking.
Fort Wayne’s newest food truck has a powerful purpose

Out of a Jam helps at-risk teens develop life skills through cooking. Now it's taking its products to the streets.

Participants of the Fort Wayne United Late Night Basketball Program prepare to play.
A city UNITED: No one left on the sidelines

How a program for families directly affected by homicide is helping all of Fort Wayne.

In one project funded by Indiana AARP, the ATC worked with local business owners to bring community activities to the corner of Columbia Avenue and St. Joseph Boulevard.
What does ‘placemaking’ look like?

A group called Team Better Block demonstrated by redesigning part of Fort Wayne.

Windrose Urban Farm grows Shiitake mushrooms.
Growing innovative employment opportunities

This urban farm is helping people with disabilities find well-paying, full-time jobs. 

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