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Event — Elevate Your Business at the 2nd Annual Juneteenth Business Symposium
Join the Black Chamber Fort Wayne for the second annual Juneteenth Business Symposium from June 18-22, 2024! This dynamic event is designed to empower African American and other business owners in southeast Fort Wayne, fostering economic growth and community prosperity.
Event — Save the Date: Join the Black Chamber at Parkview Field for Business & Baseball!
Exciting news! Black Chamber Fort Wayne is teaming up with the Fort Wayne Tin Caps for a night of community outreach and fun at Parkview Field. Save the date for an unforgettable evening on Tuesday, April 23rd.
The Dyer Foundation Grant Program – Accepting Application – March 6, 2024
Qualifying Black-owned businesses in Greater Fort Wayne with annual revenues less than $1 million can apply for grants in amounts of up to $25,000.
Martin Luther King Jr’s Economic Legacy: From Dreams to Business
Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech in 1963, which became one of the defining moments of the Civil Rights Movement. In his speech, King
Event — Black Chamber Fort Wayne Holiday Party — December 26, 2023
Join us December 26, 2023 at the Chase Bank Auditorium from 5:30pm – 8:30pm Located in the AEP Building on the 2nd Floor Black Chamber Fort Wayne will hold its
New Pontiac Street Market Opening Brings Economic Promise to Southeast Fort Wayne
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
INDOT to Host Public Information Meetings for Electric Vehicle Program
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.
Event — Juneteenth 2023 — Business Symposium by Black Chamber Fort Wayne
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,
Apply For The eBay Up & Running Grants Program
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
Indiana’s 15-member Black Legislative Caucus
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
Event — May 17 — METRO Disparities Findings with Fort Wayne Metropolitan Human Relations Commission
The public is invited to this free event on May 17, 2023, at the Allen County Public Library to learn about “METRO Disparities Findings.”
Event — April 19 — Business Contracts, MOUs, and LOIs
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.”
Event — March 15 — Business Insurance – Types, Quotes, Reviewing, and Purchasing
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.”
Event — Dec 3 — Mad Ants Black Panther Night with the Black Chamber
The Mad Ants is partnering with the Black Chamber for a Black Panther Night on Dec 3 2022 at 7pm – Memorial Coliseum
Event — October 19 — Allen County Together Plan
Greater Fort Wayne Inc will present its Allen County Together plan at Indiana Tech, Keene Building (1600 E. Washington Blvd.)
Event — June 15 — Annual Meeting at Chase Bank Auditorium
Black Chamber Fort Wayne will hold its 2022 Annual Meeting at the Chase Bank Downtown Auditorium (101 E. Washington Blvd.)
Event — May 18 — Revisiting Your Business Plan
The public is invited to this free event on May 18, 2022, at the Allen County Public Library to learn about “Revisiting Your Business Plan.”
Event — April 20 — Business Contracts, MOUs, and LOIs
The public is invited to this free event on April 20, 2022, at the PFW Alumni Center to learn about “Business Contracts, MOUs, LOI, and SLAs.”
Event — March 16 — Business Insurance: Anything Worth Having is Worth Protecting
The public is invited to this free event on March 16, 2022, at the Promenade Park Pavillion to learn about “Small Business Insurance.”
Legacy One to build headquarters in Southeast Fort Wayne
Linda Golden announced Thursday plans to build a $500,000, 6,000 square foot headquarters for Legacy One, Inc. on a 1.3-acre parcel of land in the Southtown Centre.
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