Category: Business Development

Connect with Black business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals in the Greater Fort Wayne area. The Mix It Up event is designed to foster growth, collaboration, and community building.

The CDFI Fund, a program under the U.S. Department of the Treasury, provides monetary awards and tax credits to CDFIs to enable them to offer financial services to underserved communities. By participating in this training, you will gain insights into leveraging these resources to empower your business and community.

House Resolution 414 (H.Res.414) is a significant legislative proposal that aims to address key issues affecting African Americans and Black business owners. This resolution, introduced on June 5, 2023, highlights critical areas such as economic empowerment, access to capital, and systemic inequalities that have long hindered the progress of Black communities in the United States.

Empower your entrepreneurial journey with our Build Entrepreneur Education Program. Walk away with a solid business plan and the skills to succeed in the competitive business

The program provides funding of up to $5,000 to eligible businesses.

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 highlighted the economic injustice faced by black Americans. He compared America to a bad check that has been returned and marked with “insufficient funds,” emphasizing […]

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 […]

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 […]

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."