New Down Payment Program Expands Homeownership Access in Northeast Indiana
A new chapter in homeownership is launching in Northeast Indiana. Hoosier Homes Plus, a down payment assistance program designed to make buying a home more affordable and accessible for a wide range of buyers, will be officially announced on-site at Legacy Heights in Wabash on Tuesday, April 8 at 3 p.m., during the public development open house. With an initial investment […]
This Year’s Pioneer Event Features More

The 3rd Annual Pioneer Event is nearly a month away! As we put the finishing touches on our event on May 8th at The Pearl, we wanted to tell you how we got to this point. Preparations for our event began last summer, and it was then that we decided we wanted more. While we […]
Parkview Mirro Center and NEI Launch the MedTech Global Gateway
Fort Wayne, IN., March 10, 2025 – The Parkview Mirro Center for Research and Innovation, in collaboration with the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership (NEI), today announced the launch of the MedTech Global Gateway, a transformative initiative designed to support and accelerate international MedTech companies entering the U.S. healthcare market. Through the MedTech Global Gateway, Northeast […]
Back 9 Golf & Entertainment Set to Tee Off Second Location in Fort Wayne’s Villages of Arneo
[Fort Wayne, Ind. // February 26, 2024] Owner of Riverfront Sports, LLC and a founder of Back 9 Golf & Entertainment, a leading innovator in the golf entertainment industry, today announced its expansion with a signed letter of intent with Fort Wayne’s new Villages of Arneo development. This move marks a significant milestone for both […]
Announcing The 2025 Pioneer Event

The 3rd annual Pioneer Event is quickly approaching! This year’s event will be May 8th at The Pearl! Last year’s event was a huge success. We received more nominations for the Pioneer of the Year award, expanded our award categories to honor more pioneers and attracted a larger audience, resulting in an increase in live […]
“Pioneer Starts Here” Movement Working

To have a successful brand that connects with the masses, the sight, sound and soul of the brand need to be ignited. These elements are crucial to successful brand development. This philosophy has guided my journey with Northeast Indiana (NEI), where we’re proving that innovative strategies can transform not just a brand but an entire region. […]
Happenings with NEI MarCom Team

The NEI marketing team is now tracking sentiment around the region. We can analyze comments on online review sites, survey responses and social media posts to gain deeper insights into specific regional views. Regularly analyzing sentiment data helps us track the attitude over time to make sure we’re engaging in positive discussions around our region. […]
Now Accepting Nominations for 2025 Pioneer of the Year

Is it too early to be looking ahead to the 2025 Pioneer Event? Nah! The 2024 Pioneer Event was successful in a lot of ways. It gained popularity and prominence in our region and in the state. In preparation for the event, we received more nominations for the Pioneer of the Year award and expanded […]
“Pioneer Starts Here” Movement Continues to Grow

The second annual Pioneer Event was another successful evening celebrating our region and recognizing a few great individuals who made a name for themselves here in Northeast Indiana. It was also another milestone in the growth of the “Pioneer Starts Here” (PSH) Movement. This year’s event was even bigger in a few ways. Compared to […]
The 2nd Annual Pioneer Event – Coming in May!

Last year’s Pioneer Event was just the start of the Pioneer Starts Here (PSH) movement. Additionally, it served as the launch for the PSH platform, which focuses on telling the authentic stories of market-leading pioneers from our region. (More on that later …) This year’s event will be at Electric Works again at The Forum on May […]