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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. 

Northeast Indiana has a new regional brand: "Make It Your Own."
Need help describing northeast Indiana to prospective employees? There’s a regional brand for that

The Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership has developed new branding to boost talent attraction.

Associates in Rural Sourcing's Albuquerque office collaborate.
Thinking beyond Silicon Valley: Why an IT firm is choosing Fort Wayne for its next office

A provider of U.S.-based IT outsourcing services is investing in Fort Wayne in more ways than one.

The newly refurbished Chantili's hopes to offer a cosmopolitan dining experience.
Aboite has a new ‘cosmopolitan’ dining experience in the former Chappell’s Coral Grill

A longtime staple of the Southwest Fort Wayne restaurant scene is rebranding itself with a fresh perspective.

Joseph Decuis is named after the family's Louisiana ancestor whom they credit with their longstanding tradition of farm-to-fork dining.
How a world-class restaurant in Roanoke is growing northeast Indiana’s farm-to-fork food scene

Meet the Eshelmans of Joseph Decuis—entrepreneurs, farmers, and restaurateurs putting the “culture” in regional agriculture.

Genesis Health Bar provides healthy food to the community as well as job training to people with disabilities.
In search of a healthy lunch? Stop by Genesis Health Bar at GiGi’s Playhouse

A new café employing people with disabilities is the first of its kind in northeast Indiana. 

The KC Streetcar drops off riders at the doorstep of downtown businesses.
Streetcar desire: How Kansas City is making its free downtown streetcar model work

Kansas City's free KC Streetcar provides public transit options and boosts downtown economic growth. 

Jess Thrower entertains concert-goers at Middle Waves Music Festival.
Cool Jobs: Meet Fort Wayne musician Jess Thrower

Jess Thrower is exploring what it means to be a solo female artist in Fort Wayne.

Style For Less sells off-price women's, men's, and children's clothing, shoes, and accessories.
Like TJ Maxx? Try Style For Less: North Anthony’s new budget-friendly fashion business

Style For Less is a new store in the North Anthony Corridor that caters to men and women looking for style on a budget. 

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