Our Biggest Pioneer Event Yet!
The 4th Annual NEI Pioneer Event was our biggest event yet! If you don’t remember how the night unfolded, watch our recap HERE! This year, we had more nominees than ever, more videos, more categories, and more community involvement. This resulted in a packed top floor of The Fairfield and more stories to highlight a […]
NEI Spring FAM Tour Offers a lot for Site Consultants
The NEI Business Development team hosted a group of site consultants for our annual Spring FAM Tour. Connecting with site consultants is an important part of our ongoing visibility and outreach strategy because of their role in guiding businesses in selecting the best locations for growth and success, making these visits critical for showcasing our […]
Edwin Chow Wins the 2026 Pioneer of the Year!
On Thursday evening, Edwin Chow won the 2026 Pioneer of the Year! Edwin, Owner of Summit City Climbing Co., was also the winner of the Entrepreneur category. The other two category winners and Pioneer of the Year finalists were Tomi Cardin, Social Impact, and Lance Clark, Brand Champion. Tomi is the Founder & CEO of […]
Coming Soon: The 4th Annual Pioneer Event!
The 4th Annual Pioneer Event is nearly a month away! As we put the finishing touches on our event on May 7th at The Fairfield, we wanted to share with you this year’s finalists for the NEI Pioneer of the Year. For the 2025 event, Dan Starr, CEO of Do it Best, was the Pioneer of the Year. This year’s group […]
Northeast Indiana is the Nexus of America’s Defense Industry
This week, Northeast Indiana once again takes center stage as leaders from across the nation gather for the 4th annual Defense Summit. With guests such as Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, US Senator Jim Banks, and senior defense executives from across the country, this event is a powerful signal on Northeast Indiana’s role in securing […]
Defense and Aerospace Reaching New Frontiers in NEI
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 […]