Entrepreneurship

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.

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Denise DeMarchis, the late founder of Matilda Jane Clothing, holds Nancy, a child she sponsors in Kenya.
Meet the Mighty Acorn Foundation: A Fort Wayne entrepreneur’s vision to serve children in Kenya

After the late Denise DeMarchis sold her highly successful children's clothing company, she found a new way to help children overseas.

Gary Hively is the owner of Poptique Gourmet Popcorn.
Kernels of creativity: Poptique is cooking up more than 20 flavors of gourmet popcorn

Columbia City’s homegrown success has three locations and a powerful story.

Only 5 percent of Allen County business owners are women.
How do female entrepreneurs in northeast Indiana find connections and support?

Many are starting or joining organizations to diversify the region's business community.

Kimora Lane, left, and Marie Sims, right, own KiMarie’s Kreations & Katering.
A creative catering business is seeking a downtown storefront

KiMarie’s Kreations & Katering dishes range from savory to sweet with a whimsical flair.

A team of high school students launched Shipshewana Pedicabs through Launch LaGrange.
Student businesses build on LaGrange County’s success

LaGrange has found a way to attract and retain talent through entrepreneurship.

Tommy Cutter and Shruti Sharma are launching a company called Sustainable Thinkers.
Fort Wayne startup seeks to simplify sustainable shopping

A new company called Sustainable Thinkers is revolutionizing the way you find eco-friendly products and ideas.

#PeopleofNEI: Pasjion, entrepreneur advocate

"This place offers something to the creatives and to the up-and-coming entrepreneurs right here in downtown so that everyone doesn’t have to work from Starbucks."

Yaly Mesa opened Caliente with her husband Gus Rodriguez in 2009.
From refugee to restaurateur: The story behind Fort Wayne’s Caliente Cuban Cafe

Yaly Mesa came to the U.S. empty-handed in 2000. Now, she owns a popular downtown eatery.

Travis Sheridan is President of Cambridge Innovation Center’s (CIC) Venture Café Global Institute.
How do you build an inclusive, connected environment for entrepreneurs?

Electric Works hosts international thought leader Travis Sheridan at two free, public events in August.

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