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SUMMARY:Amp Lab: Parent Information Session (Virtual)
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. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/609008981051285/
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/amp-lab-parent-information-session-virtual/
CATEGORIES:For Students,Online
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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/
CATEGORIES:For Students,In-person,Registration Required
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221027T170000
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SUMMARY:DeKalb County Social
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a drink and connect with fellow Northeast Indiana entrepreneurs at our upcoming social event!\nThursday\, October 27 at 5 PM\nAuburn Brewing Company
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/dekalb-county-social/
LOCATION:Auburn Brewing Company\, 309 N Main St.\, Auburn\, IN\, 46706\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220506T170000
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SUMMARY:DeKalb County Event
DESCRIPTION:Event Details Coming Soon!
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/dekalb-county-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220427T170000
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CREATED:20220308T143622Z
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SUMMARY:Kosciusko County Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us for FREE to network with entrepreneurs in Northeast Indiana and enjoy a free beer on us!
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/kosciusko-county-social/
LOCATION:HopLore Brewing\, 307 W Market St Suite 2\, Warsaw\, IN\, 46580\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211007T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T193457Z
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SUMMARY:Auburn Social Event
DESCRIPTION:The Fortitude Fund is having our first Auburn Social Event!\nJoin us on October 7th at 5:00 PM at the Auburn Brewing Company for a celebration of amazing grantees and future entrepreneurs\, and their success stories!
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/auburn-social-event/
LOCATION:Auburn Brewing Company\, 309 N Main St.\, Auburn\, IN\, 46706\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210929T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210929T190000
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CREATED:20210914T191259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210914T191259Z
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SUMMARY:Social Media 101 Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:The Fortitude Fund is having our first-ever Social Media 101 Bootcamp!\nJoin us on September 29th at 6:00 PM virtually to learn the power of social media through your business!
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/social-media-101-bootcamp/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210825T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210825T200000
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SUMMARY:Summer 2021 Social Event
DESCRIPTION:The Fortitude Fund is having our first in-person event in over a year!\nJoin us on August 25th at 6:00 PM at The Garden for a celebration of amazing grantees and future entrepreneurs\, and their success stories!
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/summer-2021-social-event/
LOCATION:The Garden\, 3308 N Anthony Blvd\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46805\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210225T123000
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SUMMARY:Fortitude Fund 2.0 Launch Event
DESCRIPTION:The Fortitude Fund is beginning our second round of funding!\nJoin us on February 25th at 12:30PM for a virtual celebration of past and future success as we jump into new endeavors in 2021.
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/fortitude-fund-2-0-launch-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200602T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200602T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200528T201021Z
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SUMMARY:Insight Into Investors: What They Look For
DESCRIPTION:Ever wanted an all-access pass to the mind of an investor? Join us for a panel discussion providing insight to investors.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nEver wanted an all-access pass to the mind of an investor? How is COVID-19 impacting investment decisions? \nOur Northeast Indiana panel featuring Dan Meek\, Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Elevate Ventures; Nick Arnett\, Principal at 1517; and Ben Pidgeon\, Executive Director at VisionTech Partners will discuss what they look for when evaluating a company and how important things like team\, market-fit\, market size\, valuation and others play a key role in their process. \n\n\n\nPanelists:\nDan Meek \nDan Meek serves as an Elevate Ventures Entrepreneur-in-Residence for Northeast Indiana. He most recently served as President of Seneca Business Ventures\, a commercialization and innovation consultancy. Prior to that Meek was Vice President of Venture Development at Rev1 Ventures. His background has been focused on commercialization\, early stage investments\, and new ventures. Dan is based in Fort Wayne\, Indiana. \nNick Arnett \nNick Arnett is a Principal at 1517 Fund\, a San Francisco-based early stage fund that invests in companies led by young founders. Nick founded and serves on the board of WayPaver Foundation\, a nonprofit dedicated to addressing humanity’s greatest challenges by enabling lunar settlement. Prior to his work with WayPaver\, Nick worked at the Thiel Foundation where he led the growth and development of their community of young visionaries for the Thiel Fellowship program. In lieu of going to college\, Nick started a nonprofit at age 18 that studied the development of entrepreneurial ecosystems in mid-sized cities throughout the United States. He resides in Fort Wayne\, Indiana. \nBen Pidgeon \nBen joined VisionTech in 2016 as the organization’s first executive director and is charged with expanding VisionTech’s role in Indiana and across the Midwest supporting startups\, innovation\, commercialization\, and job creation. Each year\, he and his screening committee review up to 400 startups\, selecting 12 to 15 to “pitch” to VisionTech’s network of 130 +/- accredited angel investors. Under Ben’s leadership VisionTech Angels has expanded to six chapters: Bloomington\, Fort Wayne\, Indianapolis\, Lafayette\, Dayton\, OH; and a physician-only group\, AngelBOM. VisionTech’s investment portfolio stands at 34 companies\, many of which are headquartered in Indiana. Prior to joining VisionTech\, Ben spent 15 years in the banking industry and is a former president and board member of the Venture Club of Indiana. A native of West Lafayette\, IN\, Ben earned a BS in Economics from Purdue University and a Master’s of Business Administration from the IU Kelley School of Business.
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/insight-into-investors-what-they-look-for-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200521T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200521T180000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Mentors & Founders
DESCRIPTION:Due to COVID-19\, Mentors & Founders is going virtual! \nNote: THIS IS NOT GOING TO BE YET ANOTHER FLOODED ZOOM CALL. I’m over those. I mean aren’t you? \nThis event will create the easiest setting to connect with a mentor than ever before. \nThere will have a 1:1 ratio of 5 mentors and 5 founders. No more. no less. Our desire is for you to come out of this time with fresh ideas on how you can keep making progress despite the circumstances. \nSpace is limited so make sure to RSVP as soon as possible! \n[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”fontawesome” url=”https://mentorsfounders.eventbrite.com” text=”RSVP”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/virtual-mentors-founders/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200414T080000
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Kinetic 2020: Fueled by Elevate Ventures
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URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/kinetic-2020-fueled-by-elevate-ventures/
LOCATION:Biltwell Event Center\, 950 S White River Pkwy W Dr\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46221\, United States
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SUMMARY:gener8tor: Indiana Emergency Response Program
DESCRIPTION:gener8tor is hosting emergency one-week virtual programs for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. \nThese programs will feature daily webinars designed to identify\, understand and help small businesses secure resources to withstand the current crisis. One-on-one office hours will also be available. \nBusinesses wishing to enroll in the program should sign up using the form below. \nWHAT TO EXPECT\nProgram participants will be invited to daily lunch-time webinars with experts in the following topics: \n\n\nBanking experts for step-by-step process on applying for SBA-eligible programs \n\n\nCivic\, philanthropic and state emergency relief resources \n\n\nEmployment law experts to navigate changes required by new laws \n\n\nFederal emergency relief programs \n\n\nMental health and wellness resources for small business owners \n\n\nIn addition to the weekly webinars\, gener8tor will hold one-on-one office hours for small businesses to virtually meet with the gener8tor team. Our goal with office hours is to help businesses identify\, understand\, and engage with resources to help them during this crisis. \n[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”fontawesome” url=”https://www.gener8tor.com/emergency-response-program/indiana” text=”RSVP”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/gener8tor-indiana-emergency-response-program/
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ORGANIZER;CN="gener8tor":MAILTO:info@gener8tor.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200318T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200318T133000
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SUMMARY:Insight Into Investors: What They Look For
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\n\n\n\n\nEver wanted an all-access pass to the mind of an investor? Joins us at Club Soda for a panel discussion providing insight to investors.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nEver wanted an all-access pass to the mind of an investor? Here’s your chance. This event will feature Dan Meek\, Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Elevate Ventures; Nick Arnett\, Principal at 1517; and Ben Pidgeon\, Executive Director at VisionTech Partners. Hear what they look for when evaluating a company and how important things like team\, market-fit\, market size\, valuation and others play a key role in their process. \nPanelists: \nDan Meek \nDan Meek serves as Entrepreneur-in-Residence for northeast Indiana. He most recently served as President of Seneca Business Ventures\, a commercialization and innovation consultancy. Prior to that Meek was Vice President of Venture Development at Rev1 Ventures. His background has been focused on commercialization\, early stage investments\, and new ventures. Dan is based in Fort Wayne\, Indiana. \nNick Arnett \nNick Arnett is a Principal at 1517 Fund\, a San Francisco-based early stage fund that invests in companies led by young founders. Nick founded and serves on the board of WayPaver Foundation\, a nonprofit dedicated to addressing humanity’s greatest challenges by enabling lunar settlement. Prior to his work with WayPaver\, Nick worked at the Thiel Foundation where he led the growth and development of their community of young visionaries for the Thiel Fellowship program. In lieu of going to college\, Nick started a nonprofit at age 18 that studied the development of entrepreneurial ecosystems in mid-sized cities throughout the United States. He resides in Fort Wayne\, Indiana. \n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”fontawesome” url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/insight-into-investors-what-they-look-for-tickets-96669851127″ text=”View Event”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/insight-into-investors-what-they-look-for/
LOCATION:Club Soda\, 235 E Superior St\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46802\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200311T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200311T133000
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SUMMARY:Start Your High-Growth Business on the Right Foot
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URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/start-your-high-growth-business-on-the-right-foot/
LOCATION:Baker Street Steakhouse\, 4820 North Clinton Street\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46825\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200227T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200227T190000
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CREATED:20200117T140128Z
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SUMMARY:February Mentors & Founders
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Come join us at our next Mentors & Founders event taking place at Byler Lane Winery🍷 on February 27th! On top of this being a perfect opportunity to network with mentors who are eager to meet you\, 3 individuals will be chosen at random to share 3-minute pitches about where they are at with their business as well as their current needs.🚀[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\nRSVP Today!\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/february-mentors-founders/
LOCATION:Byler Lane Winery\, 5858 Co Rd 35\, Auburn\, IN\, 46706\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fortitude Fund Mentorship Program":MAILTO:sonja@farnsworthfund.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20191112T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20191112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T044111
CREATED:20190623T184805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190623T184805Z
UID:3586-1573558200-1573563600@fortitudefund.com
SUMMARY:Create Your Circle of Support - Who to Recruit and Who to Leave Behind
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\nThe little comments made by those closest to you. The blatant questioning from complete strangers. The moments when you are at your lowest in this business building journey. The lack of people who jump for joy with you when you achieve a milestone. All this takes an effect on your confidence in your business and yourself. \nBy creating a strategic circle of support\, you will achieve more than you have yet dreamed. \nJoin us from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The NIIC \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”large” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”none” url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/create-your-circle-of-support-who-to-recruit-and-who-to-leave-behind-tickets-61998513222″ text=”Register For Event”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/create-your-circle-of-support-who-to-recruit-and-who-to-leave-behind/
LOCATION:The NIIC\, 3201 Stellhorn Road\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46815\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190912T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190912T093000
DTSTAMP:20260607T044111
CREATED:20190623T184537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190623T184537Z
UID:3583-1568275200-1568280600@fortitudefund.com
SUMMARY:Caffeinated Conversations - Resource Partners
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]During this popular Caffeinated Conversations event\, you will connect with business professionals who can help you establish and grow your business. You will speak with Attorneys\, CPA’s and Marketing Consultants in a speed networking format. Come armed with your elevator pitch and questions to make the most of your time with these specialists donating their time.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”fontawesome” url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/caffeinated-conversations-resource-partners-tickets-61996849245″ text=”Register For Event”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/caffeinated-conversations-resource-partners/
LOCATION:The NIIC\, 3201 Stellhorn Road\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46815\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190828T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190828T133000
DTSTAMP:20260607T044111
CREATED:20190623T184229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190623T184229Z
UID:3581-1566993600-1566999000@fortitudefund.com
SUMMARY:Men As Allies - How Allies Partner For Equality
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Julie Kratz of Pivot Point will be leading this workshop.  She is a highly-acclaimed leadership trainer who led teams and produced results in corporate America.  After experiencing her own career “pivot point\,”  she developed a process for women leaders to build winning plans. \nIn this highly collaborative talk\, Julie will share stories\, ideas\, and research from her book\, ONE:  How Male Allies Support Women for Gender Equality\, with four proven strategies for men and women to succeed together.  Leaders that partner together do these things well – they practice empathy\, listen\, speak up\, and integrate work and life. \nTogether\, we will unpack these core objectives: \n*Build a plan using proven strategies to engage allies in your diverse and inclusive workplace \n*Collaboratively create and enhance your allyship plan with leaders with unique perspectives and backgrounds \n*Apply tangible tools and techniques to facilitate interactive discussions on allies in your organization \nThis is an invite only event.  Please contact Suzie Haga at shaga@niic.net for more details.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”fontawesome” url=”https://theniic.org/start/womens-entrepreneurial-center/” text=”Read More”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/men-as-allies-how-allies-partner-for-equality/
LOCATION:The NIIC\, 3201 Stellhorn Road\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46815\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fortitudefund.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/weoclogo-e1551101561724.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190731T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190731T100000
DTSTAMP:20260607T044111
CREATED:20190119T172911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T172911Z
UID:3567-1564563600-1564567200@fortitudefund.com
SUMMARY:1 Million Cups - Fort Wayne
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Based on the notion that entrepreneurs discover solutions and network over a million cups of coffee\, the Kauffman Foundation developed 1 Million Cups – a free program designed to educate\, engage\, and connect entrepreneurs with their communities. \nJoin us for this FREE weekly entrepreneurship education event! We will meet (nearly) every Wednesday at 9am at Main Headquarters- Junior Achievement – look for the 1 Million Cups banner. Each week we will have: \n• A local entrepreneur talk about their business\n• Q&A and workshopping from the audience about the business\n• General discussion about and with the entrepreneurship community about the struggles\, issues and successes we are all having\n• Plus\, a FREE cup of Utopian Coffee! \nIf you can’t attend in person\, watch the event on Facebook Live\, or following along on Twitter with #1MCFWA[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”fontawesome” url=”https://www.facebook.com/pg/1millioncupsfwa/events/?ref=page_internal” text=”View Event”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/1-million-cups-fort-wayne-5-2019-07-31/
LOCATION:Junior Achievement – Main Headquarters\, 601 Noble Dr.\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46825\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fortitudefund.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1-Million-Cups-e1544797621735.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190724T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190724T190000
DTSTAMP:20260607T044111
CREATED:20190711T172925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190711T172925Z
UID:3751-1563989400-1563994800@fortitudefund.com
SUMMARY:Leadership and the Power of Listening
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]A lot has been written about what it takes to be an extraordinary leader\, and there is a lot of interest in the qualities that leaders possess. \nThis 90-minute presentation will focus on an often overlooked but important aspect of leadership that is available to everyone: the ability to listen. \n  \nParticipants in this workshop will:  \n\nDiscover hidden preconceptions about leadership that limit your capacity to lead effectively (blind spots).\nParticipate in exercises that allow you to experience the power of listening and explore the vital role it plays in effective leadership.\nRegardless of your leadership role or the organizations that you interact with\, you will receive valuable insights that are immediately relevant to your personal and professional life.\n\nWhether you participate in a work team\, professional association\, civic group\, or any other community organization\, how you listen can cause breakthrough results. \n  \nPlease join Sonia Scott Woods on July 24th\, 5:30PM-7PM EST at \nVisiting Nurse-Grief Center 5920 Homestead Road\, Fort Wayne\, IN[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”fontawesome” url=”https://fortitudefund.com/leadership-rsvp/” text=”RSVP”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/leadership-and-the-power-of-listening/
LOCATION:Visiting Nurse Grief Center\, 5920 Homestead Rd\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46814\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Fortitude Fund Mentorship Program":MAILTO:sonja@farnsworthfund.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190724T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190724T133000
DTSTAMP:20260607T044111
CREATED:20190627T180537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190627T180537Z
UID:3607-1563969600-1563975000@fortitudefund.com
SUMMARY:Pitch Strong - How to Pitch to Investors\, Fueled by Elevate Ventures
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Elevate Ventures and Elevate Northeast Indiana invite you to attend the Pitch Strong workshop designed to help entrepreneurs give effective and compelling pitches to investors. \nThis workshop will provide a framework of what needs to be included in a pitch to investors in order to stand out and captivate their attention as well as tips for presenting. Topics include: \n\nTitle Slide/10 Second Grabber\nProblem Opportunity Evaluation\nImpact of the Problem\nMarket Validation\nUVP\nCompetition\nResults\nBusiness Model\nGo-To Market Strategy\nTeam and Partners\nPresentation Skills\n\nWalk away from this workshop knowing how to grab an investor’s attention and clearly define for them what your business does and how it connects best to the customer as a solution. \nThe Pitch Strong workshop is 90 minutes long and consists of hands-on tools for each participant to utilize. \nSpeakers: \nAngie Hibner\, Respire Strategy – Angie is a “Why” Translator! Her passion lies in helping businesses and organizations translate their purpose into clear messages in order to serve others better. \nAfter working a decade in the fields of marketing and operations within the manufacturing and healthcare industries\, Angie created and launched a company that delivers strategy\, workshops\, entrepreneurial curriculum and business coaching all centered around Business Translator tools.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”fontawesome” url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pitch-strong-how-to-pitch-to-investors-fueled-by-elevate-ventures-tickets-63981268697″ text=”View Event”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/pitch-strong-how-to-pitch-to-investors-fueled-by-elevate-ventures/
LOCATION:Northeast Indiana Innovation Center\, 3201 Stellhorn Rd\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46815\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190724T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190724T100000
DTSTAMP:20260607T044111
CREATED:20190119T172911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T172911Z
UID:3566-1563958800-1563962400@fortitudefund.com
SUMMARY:1 Million Cups - Fort Wayne
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Based on the notion that entrepreneurs discover solutions and network over a million cups of coffee\, the Kauffman Foundation developed 1 Million Cups – a free program designed to educate\, engage\, and connect entrepreneurs with their communities. \nJoin us for this FREE weekly entrepreneurship education event! We will meet (nearly) every Wednesday at 9am at Main Headquarters- Junior Achievement – look for the 1 Million Cups banner. Each week we will have: \n• A local entrepreneur talk about their business\n• Q&A and workshopping from the audience about the business\n• General discussion about and with the entrepreneurship community about the struggles\, issues and successes we are all having\n• Plus\, a FREE cup of Utopian Coffee! \nIf you can’t attend in person\, watch the event on Facebook Live\, or following along on Twitter with #1MCFWA[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”fontawesome” url=”https://www.facebook.com/pg/1millioncupsfwa/events/?ref=page_internal” text=”View Event”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/1-million-cups-fort-wayne-5-2019-07-24/
LOCATION:Junior Achievement – Main Headquarters\, 601 Noble Dr.\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46825\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fortitudefund.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1-Million-Cups-e1544797621735.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190717T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190717T100000
DTSTAMP:20260607T044111
CREATED:20190119T172911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T172911Z
UID:3565-1563354000-1563357600@fortitudefund.com
SUMMARY:1 Million Cups - Fort Wayne
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Based on the notion that entrepreneurs discover solutions and network over a million cups of coffee\, the Kauffman Foundation developed 1 Million Cups – a free program designed to educate\, engage\, and connect entrepreneurs with their communities. \nJoin us for this FREE weekly entrepreneurship education event! We will meet (nearly) every Wednesday at 9am at Main Headquarters- Junior Achievement – look for the 1 Million Cups banner. Each week we will have: \n• A local entrepreneur talk about their business\n• Q&A and workshopping from the audience about the business\n• General discussion about and with the entrepreneurship community about the struggles\, issues and successes we are all having\n• Plus\, a FREE cup of Utopian Coffee! \nIf you can’t attend in person\, watch the event on Facebook Live\, or following along on Twitter with #1MCFWA[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”fontawesome” url=”https://www.facebook.com/pg/1millioncupsfwa/events/?ref=page_internal” text=”View Event”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/1-million-cups-fort-wayne-5-2019-07-17/
LOCATION:Junior Achievement – Main Headquarters\, 601 Noble Dr.\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46825\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fortitudefund.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1-Million-Cups-e1544797621735.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190710T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190710T100000
DTSTAMP:20260607T044111
CREATED:20190119T172911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T172911Z
UID:3564-1562749200-1562752800@fortitudefund.com
SUMMARY:1 Million Cups - Fort Wayne
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Based on the notion that entrepreneurs discover solutions and network over a million cups of coffee\, the Kauffman Foundation developed 1 Million Cups – a free program designed to educate\, engage\, and connect entrepreneurs with their communities. \nJoin us for this FREE weekly entrepreneurship education event! We will meet (nearly) every Wednesday at 9am at Main Headquarters- Junior Achievement – look for the 1 Million Cups banner. Each week we will have: \n• A local entrepreneur talk about their business\n• Q&A and workshopping from the audience about the business\n• General discussion about and with the entrepreneurship community about the struggles\, issues and successes we are all having\n• Plus\, a FREE cup of Utopian Coffee! \nIf you can’t attend in person\, watch the event on Facebook Live\, or following along on Twitter with #1MCFWA[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”fontawesome” url=”https://www.facebook.com/pg/1millioncupsfwa/events/?ref=page_internal” text=”View Event”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/1-million-cups-fort-wayne-5-2019-07-10/
LOCATION:Junior Achievement – Main Headquarters\, 601 Noble Dr.\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46825\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fortitudefund.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1-Million-Cups-e1544797621735.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190709T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190709T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T044111
CREATED:20190623T183843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190623T183843Z
UID:3578-1562695200-1562702400@fortitudefund.com
SUMMARY:Introduction To Starting Your Own Business
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Learn the steps to starting your own business at this free workshop!  This comprehensive and easy to understand workshop is a “must go” for all new businesses and start-ups.  Existing businesses will walk away with a new perspective. Topics covered include:  myths & realities of entrepreneurship; lean canvas high level overview; business planning; legal business structures; financial tools and cash flow; and putting it all together.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”fontawesome” url=”https://northeastindiana.score.org/event/introduction-starting-your-own-business-workshop-2″ text=”Register For Event”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/introduction-to-starting-your-own-business/
LOCATION:IVY Tech North Campus\, 3701 Dean Drive\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46815\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190709T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190709T213000
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UID:3575-1562693400-1562707800@fortitudefund.com
SUMMARY:BLAZE: NEI Regional Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]It only takes a spark to make an idea come to life. Here in northeast Indiana\, we are flourishing with new and innovative ideas for making tomorrow better for everyone. Founders Spark has partnered up with Start Fort Wayne and Venture Club of Indiana to bring you BLAZE\, a regional pitch competition created to bring together the top entrepreneurial talent in the northeast Indiana region. \nWE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICANTS FOR BLAZE! \nTen of the top applicants from the northeast Indiana region will be selected to pitch their business on July 9 in front of a panel of investment judges and the community. Each competitor will have four minutes to pitch their idea to the panel and the audience. After pitches have been made\, the judges will choose a first and second place winner. Second place will win a cash prize of $2000 and first place will win a cash prize of $3000 as well as advance to compete at the Venture Club of Indiana’s 2019 Innovation Showcase on August 22 in Indianapolis! There will also be a People’s Choice Award that will be voted on by the community and wins a cash prize of $1000. \nThis is a great opportunity for businesses to receive funding\, make valuable connections and be seen by the community. To qualify\, applicants must live and operate in the northeast Indiana region. Click on the link to apply\, the deadline to apply is June 24: http://bit.ly/blaze-apply \nJoin us for an incredible event where we showcase some of the best and most innovative startups and businesses set for growth in northeast Indiana. Support local businesses that are looking to turn Indiana into a thriving hub for innovation and growth. Cash bar and appetizers will be provided. It is free to attend! \nA special thanks to Fort Wayne SEED for being our event sponsor and STAR Bank for being our prize sponsor. We appreciate your investment in entrepreneurship and our community. \nFor any questions\, please contact taylor@foundersspark.org[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”fontawesome” url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blaze-nei-regional-pitch-competition-tickets-63348027656″ text=”Register For Event”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/blaze-nei-regional-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:The Philmore on Broadway\, 2441 Broadway\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46807\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190703T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190703T100000
DTSTAMP:20260607T044111
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T172911Z
UID:3563-1562144400-1562148000@fortitudefund.com
SUMMARY:1 Million Cups - Fort Wayne
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Based on the notion that entrepreneurs discover solutions and network over a million cups of coffee\, the Kauffman Foundation developed 1 Million Cups – a free program designed to educate\, engage\, and connect entrepreneurs with their communities. \nJoin us for this FREE weekly entrepreneurship education event! We will meet (nearly) every Wednesday at 9am at Main Headquarters- Junior Achievement – look for the 1 Million Cups banner. Each week we will have: \n• A local entrepreneur talk about their business\n• Q&A and workshopping from the audience about the business\n• General discussion about and with the entrepreneurship community about the struggles\, issues and successes we are all having\n• Plus\, a FREE cup of Utopian Coffee! \nIf you can’t attend in person\, watch the event on Facebook Live\, or following along on Twitter with #1MCFWA[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”fontawesome” url=”https://www.facebook.com/pg/1millioncupsfwa/events/?ref=page_internal” text=”View Event”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/1-million-cups-fort-wayne-5-2019-07-03/
LOCATION:Junior Achievement – Main Headquarters\, 601 Noble Dr.\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46825\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190627T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190627T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T044111
CREATED:20190623T185317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190623T185317Z
UID:3589-1561658400-1561665600@fortitudefund.com
SUMMARY:OCEAN NEI: Influence
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\nAs a small business owner\, entrepreneur\, or dreamer\, you may see yourself as someone who provides a solution. That’s what business is about\, right? But have you considered how you and/or your business is influencing the people around you? Your clients? Do you look at yourself as a leader? \nAt this month’s OCEAN NEI event\, we’ll be talking about influence and how leadership flows from the inside out; whether you have 20 team members or it’s just you\, you are a leader. \nJoin us at 6:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:30pm) on June 27th at Welch’s Ale House downtown Fort Wayne! Come hang out with us and enjoy local brew\, local food and share in authentic discussion around small business & entrepreneurship. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”fontawesome” url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ocean-nei-influence-tickets-63063780465?aff=erelexpmlt” text=”Register For Event”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/ocean-nei-influence/
LOCATION:Welch’s Alehouse\, 1915 S Calhoun St\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46802\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190626T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190626T100000
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SUMMARY:1 Million Cups - Fort Wayne
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Based on the notion that entrepreneurs discover solutions and network over a million cups of coffee\, the Kauffman Foundation developed 1 Million Cups – a free program designed to educate\, engage\, and connect entrepreneurs with their communities. \nJoin us for this FREE weekly entrepreneurship education event! We will meet (nearly) every Wednesday at 9am at Main Headquarters- Junior Achievement – look for the 1 Million Cups banner. Each week we will have: \n• A local entrepreneur talk about their business\n• Q&A and workshopping from the audience about the business\n• General discussion about and with the entrepreneurship community about the struggles\, issues and successes we are all having\n• Plus\, a FREE cup of Utopian Coffee! \nIf you can’t attend in person\, watch the event on Facebook Live\, or following along on Twitter with #1MCFWA[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” icon_family=”fontawesome” url=”https://www.facebook.com/pg/1millioncupsfwa/events/?ref=page_internal” text=”View Event”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/1-million-cups-fort-wayne-5-2019-06-26/
LOCATION:Junior Achievement – Main Headquarters\, 601 Noble Dr.\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46825\, United States
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