Big Brothers Big Sisters Match That was Meant to be
Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Big Brothers Big Sisters. To learn how to become a Big, watch BBBS CEO Josette Rider on the NEI Pioneer Podcast. Big Sister Briana and Little Sister Makia had no idea they were gaining a friend for life when they first signed up as School Buddies. With […]
Harry’s Old Kettle Pub Hits the Spot
Pioneer Eats Here moved on to Wabash County next, and it did not disappoint. Wabash was the seventh out of our 11 counties that we’ve been to so far. When putting together the top 10 restaurants for people to vote on, I was intrigued the most by Harry’s Old Kettle Pub and Grill. And lo […]
Northeast Indiana Shines in the Summer
You’ve likely heard it many times or seen it written online. “There’s nothing to do in Northeast Indiana.” If you still believe that, then you’re really missing out! We made it our mission this summer to combat that sentiment and show off the many things to do in our region, especially during the summer. If […]
NEI CEO Stéphane Frijia named 2025 Indiana 250 Honoree
Congratulations to our very own Stéphane Frijia on being named a 2025 Indiana 250 Honoree for the third consecutive year for his Civic Leadership in Northeast Indiana. Frijia has been leading the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership (NEI) since October of 2021 and is responsible for leading the economic development strategy for the 11-county region. We also want to […]
Greater Fort Wayne Named One of the Nation’s Fastest-Growing Metros by LinkedIn News
The Greater Fort Wayne area has been recognized by LinkedIn News as one of the 25 fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United States. Driven by a surge in tech investment, a favorable cost of living, and a strong job market, the Fort Wayne metro area has become a hub for professionals around the country. “We’re surprising people with the […]
Mac & Cheese Festival Returns for Seconds
People of Northeast Indiana love mac and cheese so much that the Mac and Cheese Festival decided to return to Fort Wayne for a second consecutive year! And there are plans to keep coming back. Indiana’s Mac & Cheese Festival is this Saturday, July 19, from 3-8 p.m. at Parkview Field. Attendees can expect over […]
Angola Balloons Aloft Lifts the Spirits of the Community
If you’re looking for something unique to do in Northeast Indiana, then you’ll want to head to the Angola Balloons Aloft event this weekend. “We promote it as a free, fun, family event. We don’t charge. We have gracious sponsors that pay for everything except for the food. It’s something different,” Tim Crooks, Balloons Aloft […]
Big Fort Fest, a New Summer Tradition in Fort Wayne
Big Fort Fest hopes to be a new summer tradition in Fort Wayne. The festival is a new, multi-day event celebrating all things Fort Wayne, scheduled for this weekend, July 10-12, at Headwaters Park. The aim is to revitalize summer events in the city, offering three nights of live music from national touring acts, classic […]
NEI’s Nick Darrah featured in Power Progress
NEI’s Vice President of Partnerships and Government Relations Nick Darrah was recently featured in an article on Power Progress. The piece discusses how HeavyTech is launching here in the Midwest. You can find the article HERE. Darrah is a co-founder and board member of HeavyTech Inc. He helped set the course of the start-up that […]
There are No Limits to the Growth of Middle Waves Music Festival
Middle Waves is set to take the stage this Saturday at Headwaters Park. This is Northeast Indiana’s only indie-rock music festival, and Phantogram headlines this year’s lineup. Middle Waves is a one-day music festival started in 2016. “It was created as an opportunity to draw more visitors to the city and provide our region with […]