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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190724T173000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190724T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190724T133000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190724T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190724T100000
DTSTAMP:20260607T071929
CREATED:20190119T172911Z
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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-5-2019-07-24/
LOCATION:Junior Achievement – Main Headquarters\, 601 Noble Dr.\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46825\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190717T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190717T100000
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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-5-2019-07-17/
LOCATION:Junior Achievement – Main Headquarters\, 601 Noble Dr.\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46825\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190710T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190710T100000
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CREATED:20190119T172911Z
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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-5-2019-07-10/
LOCATION:Junior Achievement – Main Headquarters\, 601 Noble Dr.\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46825\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190709T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190709T200000
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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
DTSTAMP:20260607T071929
CREATED:20190623T182712Z
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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:20260607T071929
CREATED:20190119T172911Z
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SUMMARY:1 Million Cups - Fort Wayne
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190627T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190627T200000
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190626T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190626T100000
DTSTAMP:20260607T071929
CREATED:20190119T172911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190623T181752Z
UID:3149-1561539600-1561543200@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-5-2019-06-26/
LOCATION:Junior Achievement – Main Headquarters\, 601 Noble Dr.\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46825\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190625T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190625T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T071929
CREATED:20190606T195859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190606T200637Z
UID:3439-1561487400-1561494600@fortitudefund.com
SUMMARY:Fortitude Fund Founder Celebration
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]The Fortitude Fund is hosting a Founder Celebration to highlight all that we have accomplished together. Anything can happen when you put your mind to it. At Fortitude Fund\, we fund doers and builders all around Northeast Indiana. \nIn the past year\, we’ve seen: \n\nSmall businesses gain their footing\nIndividuals put skin in the game\nThe entrepreneurial spirit flourish in Fort Wayne.\n\nAnd funded 100 Fortitude Founders. \nWe want you to help us celebrate all of the people in our community who are making it happen![/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://farnsworthfund.com/founder-celebration/” text=”RSVP”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/farnsworth-fund-founder-celebration/
LOCATION:Parkview Mirro Center For Research & Innovation\, 10622 Parkview Plaza Drive\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46845\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190625T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190625T173000
DTSTAMP:20260607T071929
CREATED:20190623T182155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190623T182155Z
UID:3569-1561480200-1561483800@fortitudefund.com
SUMMARY:Northeast Indiana Angel Investor Education - 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]Join Elevate Ventures and Elevate Northeast Indiana for Angel Investor Education with VisionTech Partners. Conversations around what it means to be an angel investor\, angel investing best practices\, expectations from entrepreneurs before and after the investment\, and more will be led by Ben Pidgeon\, Executive Director VisionTech Partners/ VisionTech Angels. Leave with confidence knowing the most up-to-date information on the responsibilities and best practices in angel investing. \nFollowing the educational event\, attendees are welcome to stay for the VisionTech meeting\, giving an opportunity to listen to the dialogue between a presentation and investors. VisionTech invested $3.3M into 10 private companies in 2018 through ‘volunteer check writing’ with about 60 individual investors participating in those deals last year. Read more in this Indianapolis Business Journal article: Angel investor network VisionTech fills need for startup funding. \nThis event is for investors and those considering becoming investors in businesses. We respectfully ask that this invitation be shared with only appropriate audiences. \nAGENDA: \n4:30-4:40 pm: Arrival and Networking \n4:40-5:30 pm: Angel Investor Education featuring Ben Pidgeon \n5:30 – 5:45 pm: Break/Networking \n5:45 – 7:00 pm: VisionTech Angels Pitch Night – a local startup will pitch to VisionTech. Stay to watch the process![/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/northeast-indiana-angel-investor-education-fueled-by-elevate-ventures-tickets-62057097449″ text=”Register For Event”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/northeast-indiana-angel-investor-education-fueled-by-elevate-ventures/
LOCATION:Pine Valley Country Club\, 10900 Pine Mills Road\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46845
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190619T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190619T100000
DTSTAMP:20260607T071929
CREATED:20190119T172911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T172911Z
UID:3148-1560934800-1560938400@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-5-2019-06-19/
LOCATION:Junior Achievement – Main Headquarters\, 601 Noble Dr.\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46825\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190612T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190612T100000
DTSTAMP:20260607T071929
CREATED:20190119T172911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T172911Z
UID:3147-1560330000-1560333600@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-5-2019-06-12/
LOCATION:Junior Achievement – Main Headquarters\, 601 Noble Dr.\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46825\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190606T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190606T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T071929
CREATED:20190104T011255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190104T011255Z
UID:3124-1559815200-1559818800@fortitudefund.com
SUMMARY:Coffee Hour
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]\n\nJoin us the first Thursday of the month for coffee hour at Atrium! An hour of casual conversation with entrepreneurs\, coffee\, and delicious donuts!\n\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.facebook.com/events/662603974136989″ text=”View Event”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/coffee-hour-3-2019-06-06/
LOCATION:Atrium\, Atrium\, 111 W. Berry St. 2nd Floor\, Fort Wayne\, Indiana\, 46802
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190605T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190605T100000
DTSTAMP:20260607T071929
CREATED:20190119T172911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T172911Z
UID:3146-1559725200-1559728800@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-5-2019-06-05/
LOCATION:Junior Achievement – Main Headquarters\, 601 Noble Dr.\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46825\, United States
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190529T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190529T100000
DTSTAMP:20260607T071929
CREATED:20190119T172911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T172911Z
UID:3145-1559120400-1559124000@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-5-2019-05-29/
LOCATION:Junior Achievement – Main Headquarters\, 601 Noble Dr.\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46825\, United States
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190522T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190522T100000
DTSTAMP:20260607T071929
CREATED:20190119T172911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T172911Z
UID:3144-1558515600-1558519200@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-5-2019-05-22/
LOCATION:Junior Achievement – Main Headquarters\, 601 Noble Dr.\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46825\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190515T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190515T100000
DTSTAMP:20260607T071929
CREATED:20190119T172911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T172911Z
UID:3143-1557910800-1557914400@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-5-2019-05-15/
LOCATION:Junior Achievement – Main Headquarters\, 601 Noble Dr.\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46825\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190508T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190508T100000
DTSTAMP:20260607T071929
CREATED:20190119T172911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T172911Z
UID:3142-1557306000-1557309600@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-5-2019-05-08/
LOCATION:Junior Achievement – Main Headquarters\, 601 Noble Dr.\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46825\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190502T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190502T200000
DTSTAMP:20260607T071929
CREATED:20190422T181619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190422T181619Z
UID:3246-1556820000-1556827200@fortitudefund.com
SUMMARY:OCEAN NEI - Serve Your Customer
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]We’ve all experienced bad customer service right? The grumpy server. The pushy salesman clearly looking for a hefty commission. The business owner who refuses to “make it right.” \nAt this month’s OCEAN NEI event\, we’re going to be talking about just that – serving your customer. Not just for profit\, but because it’s the right thing to do. \nThis is OCEAN NEI’s first event of 2019! We’d love to see you at 6:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:30pm) on May 2nd at The Philmore in downtown Fort Wayne! Come hang out with us and enjoy local brew\, local food and share in authentic discussion around entrepreneurship.[/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-serve-your-customer-tickets-60489770532?aff=efbeventtix&fbclid=IwAR2vwQM92SZPm8O8IvGusJnN7BzvdNPYG7Cgds_w-6FtiVxjla2LQg-v5-k” text=”Register For Event”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/ocean-nei-serve-your-customer/
LOCATION:The Philmore on Broadway\, 2441 Broadway\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46807\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190502T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190502T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T071929
CREATED:20190104T011255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190104T011255Z
UID:3123-1556791200-1556794800@fortitudefund.com
SUMMARY:Coffee Hour
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]\n\nJoin us the first Thursday of the month for coffee hour at Atrium! An hour of casual conversation with entrepreneurs\, coffee\, and delicious donuts!\n\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.facebook.com/events/662603974136989″ text=”View Event”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/coffee-hour-3-2019-05-02/
LOCATION:Atrium\, Atrium\, 111 W. Berry St. 2nd Floor\, Fort Wayne\, Indiana\, 46802
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190501T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190501T100000
DTSTAMP:20260607T071929
CREATED:20190119T172911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T172911Z
UID:3141-1556701200-1556704800@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-5-2019-05-01/
LOCATION:Junior Achievement – Main Headquarters\, 601 Noble Dr.\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46825\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190424T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190424T100000
DTSTAMP:20260607T071929
CREATED:20190119T172911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T172911Z
UID:3140-1556096400-1556100000@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-5-2019-04-24/
LOCATION:Junior Achievement – Main Headquarters\, 601 Noble Dr.\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46825\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190417T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190417T203000
DTSTAMP:20260607T071929
CREATED:20190404T144047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T144047Z
UID:3114-1555524000-1555533000@fortitudefund.com
SUMMARY:Founders Spark - Elizabeth Sutton - Learning to Let Go
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]Starting a business is an extremely difficult and time-consuming process. For those with a family\, the challenge can be especially stressful when you have to balance business with other priorities. Handing off responsibilities is a scary\, difficult task. For Elizabeth Sutton\, her world would be changed forever when she was diagnosed with cancer. \nElizabeth co-founded the Narwhal and the Manatee in October of 2015. Out of the two original partners\, Elizabeth was hesitant and looking for any excuse to not open the store. However\, after being encouraged by others\, she made the leap. A short time later\, she bought her partner out and became the sole owner. Each year into the business\, she had to deal with hurdle after hurdle. In October of 2017\, she was struck by the biggest one to date… the diagnosis of stage 3 cancer. \nHer battle with cancer took over throughout the following months\, which left her sitting on the sidelines when it came to running the business. As someone who held control over the majority of her small business and seldom had a lot of outside help – this was a massive shift. She was put in a position where she had to trust others to run the business in her absence\, which was new territory for her. Throughout this process\, she learned to embrace the transformative benefits of letting go and trusting the right people to help run and build her business. \nJoin us as we talk to Elizabeth on how her battle with cancer transformed her life and how she sees and treats her business now. She’ll share with us how she learned to let go\, let others lift her up when she couldn’t do it for herself\, and how that changed everything. \nThere will be a cash bar\, hot drinks\, & food provided by Caliente![/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/elizabeth-sutton-learning-to-let-go-tickets-59138746583?fbclid=IwAR27pmiKovDqRSgcBm-X1Wji-J6amWtHjUAWcPuEnV6ryGVamx1vKaHJOJw” text=”Register For Event”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/founders-spark-elizabeth-sutton-learning-to-let-go/
LOCATION:Cinema Center\, 437 E Berry St # 1\, Fort Wayne\, Indiana\, 46802
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190417T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190417T100000
DTSTAMP:20260607T071929
CREATED:20190119T172911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190119T172911Z
UID:3139-1555491600-1555495200@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-5-2019-04-17/
LOCATION:Junior Achievement – Main Headquarters\, 601 Noble Dr.\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46825\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190416T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190416T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T071929
CREATED:20190104T005845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190104T005845Z
UID:1856-1555414200-1555419600@fortitudefund.com
SUMMARY:Ideas@Work 6th Annual Event
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]\nJoin us for our 6th Annual Ideas@Work Signature Event\nOUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER IS NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SERIAL ENTRPRENEUR AND TECH FOUNDER – SANTIAGO JARAMILLO. \nEarly in his life\, Santiago immigrated to Florida with his family to escape the rampant violence of late 1990s Colombia. Through this defining experience\, he learned the importance of adaptability and grit\, which have been grounding principles for him throughout his business career. \nA serial entrepreneur\, Jaramillo has developed and grown multiple small and midsize companies. Most notably\, as the founder and CEO of mobile app platform Bluebridge\, he grew the company from his college dorm room to become the premier app platform to churches and tourism destinations across the country. Under his leadership\, the company grew to over 45 employees in four years and nearly 500 customers across the world. In November 2016\, Bluebridge church and tourism was acquired by PushPay and Simpleview\, respectively\, for a combined $8 million dollars. \nHe currently leads a team of engagement experts to provide more reliable employee engagement insights for better decision making. He has spoken to and trained thousands of CEOs and HR leaders across small\, mid-market\, and Fortune 500 companies on the importance and business value of employee engagement. Last month\, Emplify closed on over a $7.5 million outside Series A capital round with several institutional investors. \nDoors open at 11:00 for networking \nLunch is served at 11:30. \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/ideaswork-6th-annual-event-tickets-47992382508?utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=new_event_email&utm_term=viewmyevent_button” text=”Register For Event”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/ideaswork-6th-annual-event-2/
LOCATION:Parkview Mirro Center For Research & Innovation\, 10622 Parkview Plaza Drive\, Fort Wayne\, IN\, 46845\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190416T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190416T083000
DTSTAMP:20260607T071929
CREATED:20190404T150046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T150046Z
UID:3129-1555399800-1555403400@fortitudefund.com
SUMMARY:Gain Traction in Your 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]\nBusiness Owners and Decision Makers! \nSteele Business Coaching invites you to a one-hour\, complimentary information session where you’ll learn how the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS®) will help you: \n\nGet your leadership team on the same page with your vision\nExecute on that vision with discipline and accountability\nWork together as a cohesive\, functional and healthy team\n\nThis program is tailored to work well for busy\, growing companies like yours! \nBuilt for Busy Entrepreneurs. \nEOS® is made up of simple concepts and practical tools that can be easily applied in a fast-paced small business. There’s no theory\, no management fads – just basic\, useful tools that help people get more of the right stuff done every week. \nHolistic Model and Approach.\nEOS® doesn’t treat symptoms – it helps you cure the “whole body” by strengthening the Six Key Components™ of your business – Vision\, People\, Data\, Issues\, Process\, and Traction. \nDesigned to Solve Issues Once and For All.\nBy helping you and your team focus on the “root cause” of your issues – Steele Business Coaching takes you below the surface to produce real\, permanent change. \nBrings Focus\, Discipline and Accountability.\nSteele Business Coaching uses a simple framework for defining what’s important\, who owns it\, and exactly what success looks like. With every member of your team accountable for a handful of goals and numbers\, you’ll get consistently better results. \n* Seating is limited\, so please register in advance!\nSessions will be held at:\nBuilding Contractors Association (BCA) of Northeast Indiana\n536 W Cook Road\nFort Wayne\, IN 46825\n(entrance is behind Williams Distributing) \nBring your business cards. You will have a chance to win your very own copy of Traction by Gino Wickman. \nI look forward to seeing you at the session\, \nTheresa \nTheresa Steele\nEOS® Implementer\nSteele Business Coaching\n(260) 750-7050\nTheresa@SteeleBC.com \n“Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.”\n– Warren Bennis \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/in-person-gain-traction-in-your-business-registration-58811884931″ text=”Register For Event”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/gain-traction-in-your-business/
LOCATION:Building Contractors Association (BCA) of Northeast Indiana\, 536 W Cook Road\, Fort Wayne\, Indiana\, 46825\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190412T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190412T183000
DTSTAMP:20260607T071929
CREATED:20190404T144731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T144731Z
UID:3120-1555088400-1555093800@fortitudefund.com
SUMMARY:A Crash Course To Writing Killer Content
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]What makes your marketing sizzle? Words matter. If you’ve ever felt stuck or unsure how to communicate your value proposition to prospects and customers in plain English\, this workshop is for you. Lauren Caggiano\, who has 12 years of experience working with small business and nonprofits\, will share her insight into writing content that commands attention and drives action. \nThis is a FREE event and Start Fort Wayne will be providing light refreshments and snacks![/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/events/639037483213917/” text=”View Event”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/a-crash-course-to-writing-killer-content/
LOCATION:Atrium\, Atrium\, 111 W. Berry St. 2nd Floor\, Fort Wayne\, Indiana\, 46802
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190411T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190411T133000
DTSTAMP:20260607T071929
CREATED:20190404T144423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T144423Z
UID:3117-1554984000-1554989400@fortitudefund.com
SUMMARY:Learning Lunch - Why Social Security Matters to You
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]Lana Mabbitt of Western & Southern Life will be joining us for a Learning Lunch to talk about social security for small business owners and how to go about monitoring it for your future. \nLunch will be provided![/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/events/484698132067567/” text=”View Event”][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://fortitudefund.com/event/learning-lunch-why-social-security-matters-to-you/
LOCATION:Atrium\, Atrium\, 111 W. Berry St. 2nd Floor\, Fort Wayne\, Indiana\, 46802
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