LaGrange County

Southwest Honey Co. co-founders Megan Ryan and Alex Cornwell

‘Protect and conserve’: How two organizations are addressing the plight of the honeybee

They’re responsible for a third of our crops, yet they are dwindling in population each year. Honeybees are an under-appreciated part of our ecosystem and their future depends on the actions of humans. That’s the message two local groups are trying to communicate through their efforts. More than just honey, Southwest Honey Co. believes that […]

The mother-son duo of Jain Young, left, and Rowan Greene, right, are beind Plowshares Cooperative Food Hub.
Meet Plowshares: A new food hub helping regional growers get their products to consumers

Plowshares Cooperative Food Hub makes northeast Indiana-grown food more accessible to businesses, organizations, and families alike.

#PeopleofNEI: Kristin, investing with impact

"Our corporate investing in northeast Indiana is five years ahead of the rest of the country."

Sherry, center, and Clydia, right, enjoy connecting with the Green Hair community.
‘Unapologetically black’: Meet the sisters behind Fort Wayne’s Green Hair Revolution

What started as an outlet to share experiences about natural black hair has grown into a business. 

A northeast Indiana sunset, like this one in Angola, inspired the regional brand for talent attraction.
How a ‘boomerang’ from New York City influenced northeast Indiana’s regional branding

Discover the authentic story behind northeast Indiana’s new brand for talent attraction: Make It Your Own.

Plastic bags bans are a controversial topic in Indiana.
Ask An Environmentalist: If we’re ditching plastic straws, why hasn’t Indiana banned plastic bags?

It turns out, there is actually a ban on banning plastic bags in Indiana.

True Kimchi is a food startup founded by Samantha Yim.
True Kimchi: How a Korean staple is spicing up northeast Indiana

What is kimchi? A local food entrepreneur is making this popular Korean delicacy mainstream in Fort Wayne.

Zookeeper Dave Messman
Cool Jobs: Meet a zookeeper at the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo

What does it take to walk on the wild side? Zookeeper Dave Messman offers a peek into his work.

The NIIC works with individuals and businesses in a variety of industries.
What does it mean to be a Certified Tech Park for entrepreneurs?

The Northeast Indiana Innovation Center explains its role as a catalyst for change in economic development. 

SPECIAL REPORT: How Parkview LaGrange is using food as medicine to treat type 2 diabetes

“Farmacy” is an apt word to describe what’s happening in the rural community of LaGrange.

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