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A significant milestone in the revitalization of the southeast side of Fort Wayne was celebrated with the grand opening of the Pontiac Street Market on November 6, 2023. Located at 918 E. Pontiac St., this full-service grocery store aims to provide fresh, healthy, and affordable food to the residents of a historically underserved area. Economic […]

[Members-Only] A Step-by-Step Guide for Creating Your Business Directory Listing(s) on the Black Chamber Fort Wayne website.

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Department of Transportation will host public information meetings to provide updates and gather feedback regarding an annual update to the state’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Deployment Plan. The plan is federally required as part of Indiana’s participation in the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program and must be updated each year. Created […]

Join us at the Fort Wayne Urban League — June 13th – 17th Graduates of the Fort Wayne Urban League Destination Ideation, Summit City Entrepreneur and Enterprise District (SEED) Build, and Black Chamber Fort Wayne member business owners are pre-registered for the full week free of charge. Celebrate and empower Black businesses at the highly […]

eBay is giving back to the small businesses powering America. In partnership with Hello Alice, eBay is awarding more than $500,000 in grants and education resources to support U.S. small businesses with the resources they need to scale, grow and thrive. The eBay Up & Running Grants program will award 50 eBay business sellers with […]

Rep. Harris on leading the Black caucus, 21st Century Scholars expansion plans The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus will hold a six-part town hall series in municipalities across the state; the group announced Friday (Muniz, Indiana Capital Chronicle). It billed the events as opportunities for Hoosiers to learn more about legislation passed in the most recent session, […]

Are you a business owner in need of a loan? You’re not alone. Starting a business requires funding, and many entrepreneurs seek options to help grow their businesses. Although many alternatives exist, getting a business loan is often the best option. However, not all loans are created equal, and it can be rather challenging to […]

The public is invited to this free event on May 17, 2023, at the Allen County Public Library to learn about "METRO Disparities Findings."

The public is invited to this free event on April 19, 2023, at the PFW Alumni Center to learn about "Business Contracts, MOUs, LOI, and SLAs."

The public is invited to this free event on March 15, 2023, at the PFW Alumni Center to learn about "Business Insurance - Types, Quotes, Reviewing, and Purchasing."