Auburn

About a half hour north of Fort Wayne, Auburn made a name for itself as the birthplace of the famous Auburn, Cord and Duesenberg automobiles of the early 1900s. Today it continues to be a hub of ingenuity and innovation in Indiana, boasting a community-owned electrical system that offers residents the lowest rates in the state.

Alexis "Lexi" Heffelfinger of Auburn is the Founder of Cusp Apparel.

Meet a Fort Wayne fashion entrepreneur launching a business before she graduates—and helping others

As a senior at the University of Saint Francis, Alexis Heffelfinger launched an online clothing shop called Cusp Apparel. Now, she wants to support other students in their own ventures.

Fort Wayne women celebrate the launch of the Community Foundation's Women's Fund of Greater Fort Wayne.
Getting to know the Women’s Fund of Greater Fort Wayne

A key factor underpinning Northeast Indiana’s success is its ability to create greater access, equity, and opportunities for local women, in particular. Here's why.

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the value of small, intimate weddings.
How COVID-19 is shaking up weddings in Northeast Indiana—and the changes aren’t all bad

The pandemic reveals the advantages of intimate, creative weddings and small-town venues—and could lead to bigger celebrations in coming years.

To honor Women's History Month, we asked a handful of Fort Wayne leaders what this month means to them.
What does Women’s History Month mean to you, and what are your hopes for Fort Wayne’s future?

We ask women in the Fort Wayne area to fill us in.

Throughout the pandemic, nonprofits like Lutheran Social Services of Indiana have continued to provide essential services to residents in need.
Fort Wayne funders and nonprofits share innovations in ‘essential’ systems during COVID-19

“This pandemic has opened my eyes to how weak the infrastructure is for the very fundamental needs we all have as humans.”  

Parkview Health’s SOS navigator team from left are Amber Janes, Nikki Laux, Heather Henry (Program Manager), Caitlin Golden and Anna Belot.
COVID-19 is drawing attention to other pandemics in Northeast Indiana: Suicide and domestic violence

“Mental health is foundational to every other aspect of health.”

#PeopleofNEI: Katy Anderson, Connecting people through public radio

"Public radio has the power to connect people."

Inside the Eagles Theatre in Wabash.
How can you support a stronger post-COVID economy in Indiana? Be an arts advocate

"The arts' impact on the economy and small business community cannot be understated."

A “Popnic for Two” includes an hour in a heated tent with a decorated table, table setting essentials for a picnic, and a Bluetooth speaker for guest to play their choice of music through.
Inspired by ‘The Bachelor,’ this Fort Wayne entrepreneur is creating pandemic-friendly ‘popnics’

Fort Wayne Popnic is exactly what it sounds like: Pop-up picnics in heated tents, taking place in Lawton and Lakeside Park, with requests for backyard popnics available, as well.

The Input Street Team includes Rachel Von Stroup, Sierah Barnhart, Andre Portee, Brett Gauger, and Adèle Poudrier.
Meet the Input Street Team: 5 local Igers capturing Fort Wayne culture

A dynamic and creative group of local Instagrammers will be covering this community from the street-level in 2021. Get to know them here.

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