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SUMMARY:Build Institute Entrepreneur Education
DESCRIPTION:Build Institute Entrepreneur Education\n\nThe Build Entrepreneur Education Program is a nine-week basic business startup course for early-stage entrepreneurs. We assist you in identifying and honing strengths and developing meaningful connections with like-minded individuals and other Entrepreneur Support Organizations. \nClasses are led by trained facilitators and cover the basics of starting a business—from establishing an entity to financial literacy\, market research to cash flow\, loan types to cost-benefit analyses\, and more. We bring in Subject matter experts such as lawyers\, accountants\, bankers\, marketing professionals\, and more\, to cover the different business topics and aid with questions. \nEach class has a minimum of 10 participants who meet in person with an option to participate via zoom once a week for three hours throughout the nine weeks. This program is designed for early-stage and growing entrepreneurs who are ready to start\, grow or restart their businesses. The program fee is $275\, which includes your workbook\, and course material. \nUpcoming Classes: \n\nFebruary 21st – April 18th\, 2023\, Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. @ 1830 Wayne Trace – Register Here.\nApril 27th – June 22nd\, 2023\, Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. @ 1830 Wayne Trace – Register Here.\nJuly 3rd – August 28th\, 2023\, Mondays from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. @ 1830 Wayne Trace – Register Here.\nSpanish Language – July 7th – September 1st\, 2023\, Fridays from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. @ 1830 Wayne Trace – Register Here.\nSeptember 13th – November 8th\, 2023\, Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. @ 1830 Wayne Trace – Register Here. \n\nWho is Ready for the Build Entrepreneur Education Program? \nThis nine-week course is for people who plan to open their business in the next 6-12 months and need help formulating the business plan around their product or service. \nAdditional resources can be found by visiting fuseNEI.com or by contacting AskSEED@cityoffortwayne.org. \n\nGraduate Experiences: \n“I fell in love with the program. It has a lot of resources with great support.” – David de Leon\, Leon Properties Enterprise. \n“Once I had the big picture\, it was easier to chart a course. It was also a helpful introduction to community resources.” – Angie Harrison\, Bakerson Pie Co. \n“Build gave me the structure to start and answered a lot of my questions.” – Flora Barron\, Kanela \n“You think you know so much until you go through the class. Build broke down the process and made me set goals.” – Kachell Smith\, Liberty Beauty
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/build-institute-entrepreneur-education-4/
LOCATION:Fort Wayne Enterprise Center\, 1830 Wayne Trace\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,In-person,Registration Required
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SUMMARY:Amp Lab: Recruitment Tour
DESCRIPTION:Want to see Amp Lab in action? Interested families can sign-up for a recruitment tour at: bit.ly/3Vl53uO
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/amp-lab-recruitment-tour-2/
LOCATION:Amp Lab at Electric Works\, 1030 Swinney Ave\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46802\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Students,In-person
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SUMMARY:CNPP-Adapting and Planning in Uncertain Times: Workshop for Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:Overview: \nAll businesses and their owners are exposed to risk every day\, some minor and some with catastrophic consequences. However\, there are steps that business owners and their employees can take to mitigate\, transfer\, and even avoid risks. \nProper contingency planning\, education and documentation of process can allow businesses\, their owners\, and employees to recover from interruptions more effectively and efficiently. This planning can help also expand through the business to strengthen their day-to-day operations. \nJoin us to learn how to plan for the unexpected to help reduce risk for your business. \nThis training is provided at no charge through NIIC Community Navigator Pilot Program. Purdue Extension Allen County serves as a Spoke Organization for the program\, to serve entrepreneurs in Northeast Indiana. \nWhen: Thursday\, April 27\, 2022 at 1:00 P.M- 2:30 P.M. \nWhere: Grow Wabash County 214 S Wabash St\, Wabash\, IN 46992. \nPresented By: Purdue University Institute of Family Business and in partnership with Downtown Wabash\, Inc.\, Manchester Alive\, and Grow Wabash County. \nThis training is provided at no charge through NIIC Community Navigator Pilot Program to serve Northeast Indiana entrepreneurs
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/cnpp-adapting-and-planning-in-uncertain-times-workshop-for-business-owners/
LOCATION:Grow Wabash County\, 214 S Wabash St.\, Wabash\, IN\, 46992\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230308T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230308T210000
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SUMMARY:Believe In A Dream: PTP Can-struction
DESCRIPTION:Pave The Path Can-struction event led by student mentors will take place in the Classic Ballroom located on Purdue Fort Wayne’s campus. Registration (found on our leadership homepage) is required.
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/believe-in-a-dream-ptp-can-struction/
LOCATION:Purdue Fort Waye Classic Ballroom\, Walb Student Union\, Union Cir Dr\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46815\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Students,In-person,Registration Required
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230308T130000
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SUMMARY:Women's Network Luncheon - "Embrace Equity: A Discussion on Cultural Advancement for Women"
DESCRIPTION:International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global celebration on March 8th around the social\, economic\, cultural\, and political achievements of women. This day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality and equity\, while raising awareness about discrimination. \nIn honor of #IWD2023\, the GFW Inc. Women’s Network has partnered with Amani Family Services for a luncheon titled “Embrace Equity: A Discussion on Cultural Advancement for Women” to highlight multicultural leaders and the impact they are making in our community. On par with the global theme of #EmbraceEquity\, we believe that everyone has the power to drive change from grassroots action to wide-scale momentum. Join us for an intimate conversation about what we can do to create a more inclusive community that supports continued growth and belonging! \nMeet Our Panelists: \n         \n\nFlora Barron\, Owner & Founder\, Flora & Lily’s Mexican Kitchen and Kanela Blended Drinks |  Flora Barron and her husband immigrated from Mexico to Fort Wayne\, Indiana in 1993.  She worked various entry level jobs\, from cleaning apartments to factory work\, all while earning a Bachelor’s degree in education and later a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Flora worked for Fort Wayne Community schools for nearly twenty years. In 2017 she and her husband opened their first business in the form of a food truck called Flora and Lily’s Mexican Kitchen. Currently\, Flora dedicates her time managing and promoting their three companies and enjoying their precious grandkids. \nFarah Combs\, Honors Program Director and Senior Lecturer in Arabic\, Purdue University Fort Wayne | Farah is an immigrant and the daughter of Palestinian refugees. She is a Palestinian\, but was born and raised in Kuwait as a “Without”. The “Withouts” are a group of people who do not have an identity of belonging to a country or a homeland. Her identity / lack of identity is the primary reason she immigrated to America as a young adult. Not knowing the language or the culture in America\, she was able to persevere and push through to build an identity. She currently teaches all levels of the Arabic language at PFW and International Communications.\nInes Etheridge\, Loss Mitigation Specialist\, PNC Bank | In addition to her role at PNC\, Ines serves as a Community Advisory Board member for Amani Family Services. She immigrated to Fort Wayne in 1996 as a war refugee from Sarajevo\, Bosnia. Ines graduated from North Side High School and received her bachelor’s degree in English Literature from Purdue University Fort Wayne.\nMalak Heiny\, City Attorney\, City of Fort Wayne | Malak Heiny was appointed by Mayor Henry as the City Attorney in 2022. Since 2013\, Malak has served as associate city attorney for the City of Fort Wayne. She has been instrumental in providing leadership and direction on legal matters. Prior to her service with the City\, Malak was a judicial law clerk for Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Patricia A. Riley. Malak holds a law degree from IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law. She is first generation Arab American and lifelong resident of Fort Wayne. Malak is a graduate of South Side High School and Indiana University\, Bloomington. Malak is on the Amani Family Services Board and the Allen County Bar Association Board.\nNikki Quintana\, Executive Director\, Fort Wayne Metropolitan Human Relations Commission | Nikki is responsible for representing the Commission\, directing the staff\, and overseeing operations of the civil rights agency to eliminate unlawful discrimination. She is dedicated to promoting an environment of inclusivity and acceptance within the City of Fort Wayne. Nikki has trained and spoken on civil rights and discrimination at the local\, state\, and national level. She is sought after for advice in case management\, employment discrimination\, diversity and inclusion\, and fair housing. Nikki holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Saint Francis and a Juris Doctorate from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. In 2018\, she was named “Up and Coming Lawyer” by Indiana Lawyer. and in 2020\, she was named in Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly’s Forty Under 40. In 2022\, Nikki was an inaugural recipient of the Indiana Latino Institute Elevated Latinos Under 40 award. She is active in her community and is a member of the Mayor’s Commission on Domestic Violence\, Rape\, and Sexual Harassment\, The League for the Blind and Disabled\, Advancing the Voices of Women\, and other organizations that promote equity for all.\n\nMeet Our Event Partners: \n \nEwelina Connolly\, Melissa Grossman\, & Keiara Carr \nAmani Family Services is a private nonprofit organization devoted to serving refugee and immigrant families and individuals who have made Allen County their home. \nEvent Details: \n\nCatered lunch will be provided. Please note if you will need dietary accommodations in your registration.\nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, March 3rd\nNOTE: Payment is considered your reservation and is non-refundable.\n\nThank You to our Women’s Network Program Sponsors: \n \nFor sponsorship opportunities or questions\, contact:\nMeghan Short\, Director of Investor Programs\, mshort@greaterfortwayneinc.com
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/womens-network-luncheon-embrace-equity-a-discussion-on-cultural-advancement-for-women/
LOCATION:Parkview Mirro Center For Research & Innovation\, 10622 Parkview Plaza Drive\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46845\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person,Networking,Registration Required
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SUMMARY:Amp Lab: Parent Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning more about Amp Lab? Intended for parents/guardians of current FWCS 10th and 11th graders to explore the Amp Lab at Electric Works program and application process.
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/amp-lab-parent-information-session/
LOCATION:Amp Lab at Electric Works\, 1030 Swinney Ave\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46802\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Students,In-person
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SUMMARY:Build Institute Entrepreneur Education
DESCRIPTION:Build Institute Entrepreneur Education\n\nThe Build Entrepreneur Education Program is a nine-week basic business startup course for early-stage entrepreneurs. We assist you in identifying and honing strengths and developing meaningful connections with like-minded individuals and other Entrepreneur Support Organizations. \nClasses are led by trained facilitators and cover the basics of starting a business—from establishing an entity to financial literacy\, market research to cash flow\, loan types to cost-benefit analyses\, and more. We bring in Subject matter experts such as lawyers\, accountants\, bankers\, marketing professionals\, and more\, to cover the different business topics and aid with questions. \nEach class has a minimum of 10 participants who meet in person with an option to participate via zoom once a week for three hours throughout the nine weeks. This program is designed for early-stage and growing entrepreneurs who are ready to start\, grow or restart their businesses. The program fee is $275\, which includes your workbook\, and course material. \nUpcoming Classes: \n\nFebruary 21st – April 18th\, 2023\, Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. @ 1830 Wayne Trace – Register Here.\nApril 27th – June 22nd\, 2023\, Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. @ 1830 Wayne Trace – Register Here.\nJuly 3rd – August 28th\, 2023\, Mondays from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. @ 1830 Wayne Trace – Register Here.\nSpanish Language – July 7th – September 1st\, 2023\, Fridays from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. @ 1830 Wayne Trace – Register Here.\nSeptember 13th – November 8th\, 2023\, Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. @ 1830 Wayne Trace – Register Here. \n\nWho is Ready for the Build Entrepreneur Education Program? \nThis nine-week course is for people who plan to open their business in the next 6-12 months and need help formulating the business plan around their product or service. \nAdditional resources can be found by visiting fuseNEI.com or by contacting AskSEED@cityoffortwayne.org. \n\nGraduate Experiences: \n“I fell in love with the program. It has a lot of resources with great support.” – David de Leon\, Leon Properties Enterprise. \n“Once I had the big picture\, it was easier to chart a course. It was also a helpful introduction to community resources.” – Angie Harrison\, Bakerson Pie Co. \n“Build gave me the structure to start and answered a lot of my questions.” – Flora Barron\, Kanela \n“You think you know so much until you go through the class. Build broke down the process and made me set goals.” – Kachell Smith\, Liberty Beauty
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/build-institute-entrepreneur-education-3/
LOCATION:Fort Wayne Enterprise Center\, 1830 Wayne Trace\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,In-person,Registration Required
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230228T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230228T203000
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SUMMARY:Build Institute Entrepreneur Education
DESCRIPTION:Build Institute Entrepreneur Education\n\nThe Build Entrepreneur Education Program is a nine-week basic business startup course for early-stage entrepreneurs. We assist you in identifying and honing strengths and developing meaningful connections with like-minded individuals and other Entrepreneur Support Organizations. \nClasses are led by trained facilitators and cover the basics of starting a business—from establishing an entity to financial literacy\, market research to cash flow\, loan types to cost-benefit analyses\, and more. We bring in Subject matter experts such as lawyers\, accountants\, bankers\, marketing professionals\, and more\, to cover the different business topics and aid with questions. \nEach class has a minimum of 10 participants who meet in person with an option to participate via zoom once a week for three hours throughout the nine weeks. This program is designed for early-stage and growing entrepreneurs who are ready to start\, grow or restart their businesses. The program fee is $275\, which includes your workbook\, and course material. \nUpcoming Classes: \n\nFebruary 21st – April 18th\, 2023\, Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. @ 1830 Wayne Trace – Register Here.\nApril 27th – June 22nd\, 2023\, Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. @ 1830 Wayne Trace – Register Here.\nJuly 3rd – August 28th\, 2023\, Mondays from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. @ 1830 Wayne Trace – Register Here.\nSpanish Language – July 7th – September 1st\, 2023\, Fridays from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. @ 1830 Wayne Trace – Register Here.\nSeptember 13th – November 8th\, 2023\, Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. @ 1830 Wayne Trace – Register Here. \n\nWho is Ready for the Build Entrepreneur Education Program? \nThis nine-week course is for people who plan to open their business in the next 6-12 months and need help formulating the business plan around their product or service. \nAdditional resources can be found by visiting fuseNEI.com or by contacting AskSEED@cityoffortwayne.org. \n\nGraduate Experiences: \n“I fell in love with the program. It has a lot of resources with great support.” – David de Leon\, Leon Properties Enterprise. \n“Once I had the big picture\, it was easier to chart a course. It was also a helpful introduction to community resources.” – Angie Harrison\, Bakerson Pie Co. \n“Build gave me the structure to start and answered a lot of my questions.” – Flora Barron\, Kanela \n“You think you know so much until you go through the class. Build broke down the process and made me set goals.” – Kachell Smith\, Liberty Beauty
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/build-institute-entrepreneur-education-2/
LOCATION:Fort Wayne Enterprise Center\, 1830 Wayne Trace\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,In-person,Registration Required
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230228T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230228T113000
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SUMMARY:Amp Lab: Recruitment Tour
DESCRIPTION:Want to see Amp Lab in action? Interested families can sign-up for a recruitment tour at: bit.ly/3Vl53uO
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/amp-lab-recruitment-tour/
LOCATION:Amp Lab at Electric Works\, 1030 Swinney Ave\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46802\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Students,In-person
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230222T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230222T210000
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SUMMARY:Believe In A Dream: PTP Jumpstart Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Zoom meeting for Pave The Path Jumpstart students
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/believe-in-a-dream-ptp-jumpstart-meeting/
LOCATION:IN
CATEGORIES:For Students,In-person,Registration Required
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SUMMARY:Start Fort Wayne: Paper Belt On Fire - Fireside Chat with Michael Gibson
DESCRIPTION:Start Fort Wayne is proud to present the Fort Wayne leg of Michael Gibson’s “Paper Belt On Fire” book tour.\n\nMichael Gibson is co-founder of the 1517 Fund\, a venture capital fund investing in teams led by dropouts\, the uncredentialed\, and renegade scientists. Previously he was vice president for grants at the Thiel Foundation and a principal at Thiel Capital\, where he helped launch and run the Thiel Fellowship. He has written on innovation and technology for MIT’s Technology Review\, the Atlantic\, National Review\, and City Journal. His book\, Paper Belt on Fire\, was published in November 2022.\n\nWe will be meeting at the Electric Works Campus Forum (27A\, just off of the Swinney Ave parking lot) on Wednesday\, February 22nd.\n\nPlease register via eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/paper-belt-on-fire…\n\nPlease direct any questions to Dan Swartz: dan@startfortwayne.com.
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/start-fort-wayne-paper-belt-on-fire-fireside-chat-with-michael-gibson/
LOCATION:Electric Works Campus Forum\, 1030 Swinney Avenue\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,In-person,Registration Required
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230221T203000
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SUMMARY:Build Institute Entrepreneur Education
DESCRIPTION:Build Institute Entrepreneur Education\n\nThe Build Entrepreneur Education Program is a nine-week basic business startup course for early-stage entrepreneurs. We assist you in identifying and honing strengths and developing meaningful connections with like-minded individuals and other Entrepreneur Support Organizations. \nClasses are led by trained facilitators and cover the basics of starting a business—from establishing an entity to financial literacy\, market research to cash flow\, loan types to cost-benefit analyses\, and more. We bring in Subject matter experts such as lawyers\, accountants\, bankers\, marketing professionals\, and more\, to cover the different business topics and aid with questions. \nEach class has a minimum of 10 participants who meet in person with an option to participate via zoom once a week for three hours throughout the nine weeks. This program is designed for early-stage and growing entrepreneurs who are ready to start\, grow or restart their businesses. The program fee is $275\, which includes your workbook\, and course material. \nUpcoming Classes: \n\nFebruary 21st – April 18th\, 2023\, Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. @ 1830 Wayne Trace – Register Here.\nApril 27th – June 22nd\, 2023\, Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. @ 1830 Wayne Trace – Register Here.\nJuly 3rd – August 28th\, 2023\, Mondays from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. @ 1830 Wayne Trace – Register Here.\nSpanish Language – July 7th – September 1st\, 2023\, Fridays from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. @ 1830 Wayne Trace – Register Here.\nSeptember 13th – November 8th\, 2023\, Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. @ 1830 Wayne Trace – Register Here. \n\nWho is Ready for the Build Entrepreneur Education Program? \nThis nine-week course is for people who plan to open their business in the next 6-12 months and need help formulating the business plan around their product or service. \nAdditional resources can be found by visiting fuseNEI.com or by contacting AskSEED@cityoffortwayne.org. \n\nGraduate Experiences: \n“I fell in love with the program. It has a lot of resources with great support.” – David de Leon\, Leon Properties Enterprise. \n“Once I had the big picture\, it was easier to chart a course. It was also a helpful introduction to community resources.” – Angie Harrison\, Bakerson Pie Co. \n“Build gave me the structure to start and answered a lot of my questions.” – Flora Barron\, Kanela \n“You think you know so much until you go through the class. Build broke down the process and made me set goals.” – Kachell Smith\, Liberty Beauty
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/build-institute-entrepreneur-education/
LOCATION:Fort Wayne Enterprise Center\, 1830 Wayne Trace\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,In-person,Registration Required
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230215T210000
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SUMMARY:Believe In A Dream: PTP Summit Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Zoom meeting for Pave The Path Summit students
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/believe-in-a-dream-ptp-summit-meeting/
LOCATION:IN
CATEGORIES:For Students,In-person,Registration Required
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