Kara Hackett

Monday, December 18, 2017
Kara Hackett is a Fort Wayne native fascinated by what's next for northeast Indiana how it relates to other up-and-coming places around the world.

After working briefly in New York City and Indianapolis, she moved back to her hometown where she has discovered interesting people, projects, and innovations shaping the future of this place—and has been writing about them ever since. Her work has appeared in The Journal Gazette, Living Fort Wayne, Glo Magazine, FoxNews.com, and The Huffington Post.

In January 2018, Kara helped launch Input Fort Wayne, in partnership with its parent company, Issue Media Group based in Detroit, Mich., and a coalition of regional sponsors.

Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @karahackett.

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How is the pandemic ‘shecession’ impacting female entrepreneurs in Fort Wayne?

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Getting to know the Women’s Fund of Greater Fort Wayne

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What is goodMRKT? A new artisan shop at Jefferson Pointe elevating socially responsible retailers

Kara HackettWednesday, April 14, 2021
Feature Story The view from the entry way includes plant and a colorful fireplace into the living room at the Porter family home. Neighborhoods

Input Home Tours: French musicians share their hobbit-inspired home in North Highlands Neighborhood

Kara HackettWednesday, April 14, 2021
Feature Story Throughout the pandemic, nonprofits like Lutheran Social Services of Indiana have continued to provide essential services to residents in need. Economic Development

Fort Wayne funders and nonprofits share innovations in 'essential' systems during COVID-19

Kara HackettWednesday, March 31, 2021
Feature Story Hopscotch House is a new local toy store opening at 1301 Broadway downtown in April 2021. Entrepreneurship

A 'magical' local toy store is coming to the Broadway Corridor in downtown Fort Wayne

Kara HackettWednesday, March 17, 2021
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How can you support a stronger post-COVID economy in Indiana? Be an arts advocate

Kara HackettWednesday, March 10, 2021
Feature Story To honor Black History Month, we asked a handful of Fort Wayne leaders what this month means to them. Arts and Culture

What does Black History Month mean to you, and what are your hopes for Fort Wayne’s future?

Kara HackettWednesday, February 24, 2021
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Electric Works anchor tenant Do it Best says the project is already boosting talent attraction

Kara HackettWednesday, February 17, 2021
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