A Vision for Growth: Northeast Indiana’s Strategic Plan 2025-2027

Dear Friends and Stakeholders, It is with great enthusiasm that I share with you the highlights from our newly approved Strategic Plan for 2025-2027, a blueprint meticulously crafted to unleash the collective strength and potential of Northeast Indiana. This morning this strategic plan update has received the formal endorsement of our Board of Directors, signifying […]

Another Successful Pioneer Event

In Focus with Stéphane Frijia

Dear Friends of Northeast Indiana, Today, I would like to highlight our Pioneer Starts Here (PSH) platform and our second annual Pioneer Event that took place last Thursday evening at The Forum at Electric Works. First of all, many thanks to 300-plus of our closest friends who joined us in this annual celebration! We took the […]

Embracing Innovation Drives Growth in NEI

In Focus with Stéphane Frijia

Dear Friends of Northeast Indiana, Today, I would like to bring to the forefront again why embracing innovation and venture creation is so important for the growth of Northeast Indiana. We stand at a pivotal moment where innovation and entrepreneurship have become more than just buzzwords—they are forming a new bedrock for our regional economic […]

Creative Arts Steadily Growing in NEI

In Focus with Stéphane Frijia

Dear Friends of Northeast Indiana, As we continue to unfold our 2024 Action Plan, our commitment is steadfast in identifying and nurturing the sectors where Northeast Indiana excels and a clear value proposition offer. Thus far we have already highlighted aspects of our value proposition for MedTech, Specialty Insurance, Defense and Aerospace, Food and Agriculture and Hardtech. […]

Promoting our Power in Hardtech in Germany

In Focus with Stéphane Frijia

Friends of NEI, As the first quarter draws to a close, we’re hitting the road again, eager to engage with site selectors and investors. Next week marks a significant stride in our journey to promote our region’s hardtech and advanced manufacturing capabilities as we collaborate with the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Commerce at […]

Mayor Tom Henry Will Truly Be Missed

We are all deeply saddened by the loss of our Mayor Tom Henry, yesterday. He tirelessly led the Fort Wayne community for over 16 years, taking us to a place where businesses and families alike – come together to create all that Fort Wayne is – a prosperous and family-first community. His legacy will forever […]

NEI Quarterly Business Development Journey

In the dynamic realm of business development, staying ahead of the curve is not just a goal—it’s a necessity. As we embarked on an ambitious journey for FY24, we encountered a few bumps along the road. Two members of our business development team departed NEI to support the launch of Plug and Play Indiana. It […]

CEO Prospective – A Roadmap to Becoming a Global MedTech Leader

A doctor sits at a desk across from a patient, pointing to a model of a knee.

In a landmark move that cements Warsaw, Indiana’s status as an emerging global hub for medical technology innovation, Plug and Play has inaugurated its first Indiana office on the Zimmer Biomet campus. This venture is set to spark unparalleled growth in the MedTech sector, leveraging the area’s rich orthopedic legacy and vibrant innovation and education […]

Food and Agriculture Sector Primed for Growth in NEI

In Focus with Stéphane Frijia

Friends of NEI, As we embark on the journey of our 2024 Action Plan, our dedicated team is focusing on strategic efforts to strengthen and broaden our influence in sectors where Northeast Indiana shines competitively. Following updates on crucial areas such as MedTech, Specialty Insurance, and Defense and Aerospace, we now highlight the critical Agricultural and […]

Defense and Aerospace Reaching New Frontiers in NEI

In Focus with Stéphane Frijia

Friends of NEI, As we continue to execute our 2024 Action Plan, our team continues to focus on strategic initiatives designed to elevate and expand industry clusters where Northeast Indiana boasts a competitive advantage. Following our recent highlights on the MedTech and Specialty Insurance sectors, this week I want to highlight our Defense and Aerospace industry and how it’s […]