About an hour northwest of Fort Wayne, Warsaw is a laketown buoyed by a burgeoning medical device industry. Home to the international headquarters of Zimmer-Biomet and other players in the orthopedic industry, this city is a global center of talent and innovation, boasting a diverse culture with waterfront shops, restaurants, and activities.
“We start with their personal stories, connect them to disability rights, and then build leadership and advocacy skills. By the end, we’re preparing them to serve on boards, councils, and commissions, or even run campaigns.”
“We did all of our homework, and now we just need people to know that we’ve got this great program. It’s a win-win for everyone.”
“In a time where population growth is no longer a given, northeast Indiana’s population growth is a bright spot."
“Navigating resources can be hard, and a lot of communities have great resources that people don't know about. 211 is an easy way for people to connect to community navigators who can help them along the way.”
“Brightpoint aims to ensure that uninsured and underinsured individuals in Northeast Indiana are aware of their eligibility for public health insurance programs and understand how to navigate the enrollment process."
"I feel really lucky to be in this community that I think really gets it and is working to make a difference. If we want to be a community of choice, if we want that quality of life, we want more economic development, people to come and our community to thrive– this is the linchpin.”
“Understanding transportation gaps in all of Northeast Indiana is crucial. In smaller organizations, we have limited resources. No individual system could have gleaned this kind of information. This report gives us important county- and region-specific data that will help us work together to meet the needs of our communities and our riders.”
“Everyone’s been excited and eager to bring this on and see how it has potential to really be such a benefit. To see something that’s warmly embraced on so many levels is really cool.”
“What we have found is that the community feels more tied to our facilities. When their neighbor did a piece of art in the building or someone they know did, or they themselves have created a piece of art in the building, it brings the community a little closer to what we do.”
Three Crowns Coffee has two locations, Warsaw, where they serve ramen and coffee, and Winona Lake.
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