“Pioneer Starts Here” Movement Working

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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

2024 Pioneer Event

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

2024 Pioneer Event

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 […]

Announcing the 2024 Pioneer Event!

This year we will be hosting our 2nd annual Pioneer Event at Electric Works!  Last year’s event was a huge success with Ariana McGee, founder and CEO of Navigate Maternity, taking home the Pioneer Award for her groundbreaking work in medtech. This sparked other opportunities for her and her company, and she helped us reach out […]