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YLNI Chair Spotlight - Kristin Conley

YLNI Chair Spotlight - Kristin Conley

December 24, 2020//YLNI Communications

We are spotlighting another YLNI - meet Kristin Conley, co-chair of the YLNI Leadership Institute. YLNI’s Leadership Institute connects young professionals with their peers and their community as they advance in their career skills. Through hands-on instruction, small group activities, personal reflection, and sharing, participants develop skills needed to help them grow in their careers and community.

YLNI Chair Spotlight - Rachel Batdorff

YLNI Chair Spotlight - Rachel Batdorff

December 17, 2020//YLNI Communications

We are spotlighting another YLNI committee leader. Meet Rachel Batdorff, co-chair of the YLNI Hot Spot committee. If you've been to one of our Hot Spots, you may have had a chance to meet Rachel at these events. Look for her at our next virtual or in-person Hot Spot in the coming year!

YLNI Chair Spotlight - Aaron Robles

YLNI Chair Spotlight - Aaron Robles

December 1, 2020//YLNI Communications

People are beginning to recognize entrepreneurship as a potential career path for many emerging leaders. This summer, YLNI partnered with Aaron Robles and his team at Founders Spark to launch the Ignite Institute for 16- to 21-year-olds.

YLNI Chair Spotlight - Courtney Sullivan

YLNI Chair Spotlight - Courtney Sullivan

November 23, 2020//YLNI Communications

Social events are an important part of YLNI's programming aimed at emerging area leaders. Our organization is made up of a dedicated team of emerging leaders and volunteers. Meet Courtney Sullivan, who is currently serving as chair of the Social Events Committee.

YLNI Chair Spotlight - Lindsey Dutrieux

YLNI Chair Spotlight - Lindsey Dutrieux

November 19, 2020//YLNI Communications

Have you ever wanted to become a member of YLNI? Our organization is made up of a dedicated team of emerging leaders and volunteers. Meet Lindsey Dutrieux, who is currently serving as chair of the Membership Committee.

YLNI Farmers Market Awarded Readers’ Choice Award

YLNI Farmers Market Awarded Readers’ Choice Award

September 28, 2020

For the second year running, YLNI Farmers Market has been voted the 2020 Readers’ Choice Best Farmers Market by Fort Wayne Newspapers.

YLNI continues to support Electric Works

YLNI continues to support Electric Works

August 31, 2020//YLNI Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana has issued a statement of continued support for the Electric Works project.

YLNI names board of directors for 2020-21 year

YLNI names board of directors for 2020-21 year

July 2, 2020//Tim Zink

Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana (YLNI) has named 16 emerging leaders to its board of directors for the 2020-21 year, which began on July 1.

Statement to the Region on Anti-Racism Efforts

Statement to the Region on Anti-Racism Efforts

June 9, 2020//YLNI Board of Directors

YLNI has been committed to diversity and inclusion through its programming and advocacy, including leading the development of a community inclusivity pledge signed in 2018. Our organization recognizes systemic racism exists and plans to support public policy addressing these issues within our community. (Read more)

YLNI and Founders Spark Launch Entrepreneurial Institute for Local Young Leaders

May 18, 2020//YLNI Leadership Development

The Ignite Institute is a two-year summer program where we immerse students in the world of entrepreneurship and the possibilities available to them to impact the world. Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana (YLNI), program host, has partnered up with Founders Spark to put together this program. This was made possible by a grant from the Foellinger Foundation.

YLNI Farmers Market modifications

YLNI Farmers Market modifications

May 14, 2020//YLNI Farmers Market

The YLNI Farmers Market, though considered an essential entity, delayed its opening by two weeks to May 16 due to the climate of COVID-19 cases in Allen County and Fort Wayne. The market organizing team from Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana (YLNI) has announced modifications to the market in accordance with COVID-19 Phase 2 Guidelines from Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb.

#FortWayneTogether

#FortWayneTogether

March 18, 2020//Tim Zink

YLNI launches new #FortWayneTogether and #NEITogether hashtags to help share local stories in response to COVID-19

Member Spotlight - Brad Springer

Member Spotlight - Brad Springer

March 17, 2020//Craig Fischer

Meet Brad Springer, co-chair of the YLNI Farmers Market committee.

We are YLNI - James Couchman

We are YLNI - James Couchman

March 2, 2020//Charl Franks

Meet James Couchman. James is an active YLNI member, co-chair of YLNI Power Lunches, and 2019 YLNI Leadership Institute graduate.

My City Summit – Building Fort Wayne One Brick At A Time

My City Summit – Building Fort Wayne One Brick At A Time

February 27, 2020//Jessica Morales

This year’s My City Summit is set to take stage on March 26 at Purdue Fort Wayne with keynote speaker Krish Dhanam, one of two executives coaches trained by Zig Ziglar. The event is designed for a diverse group age group with content and additional speakers that will appeal to college students, young leaders, community leaders and business owners alike.

Member Spotlight - Anna Baer

Member Spotlight - Anna Baer

January 25, 2020//Craig Fischer

Meet Anna Baer - YLNI member and 2019 YLNI Leadership Institute graduate.

We are YLNI - Kristin Conley

We are YLNI - Kristin Conley

January 22, 2020//Charl Franks

Meet Kristin Conley. Kristin is an active YLNI member who serves as co-chair of YLNI's Leadership Institute.

2020 YLNI Leadership Institute kicks off

2020 YLNI Leadership Institute kicks off

January 9, 2020//Tim Zink

The Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana (YLNI) Leadership Institute welcomed it newest class of emerging leaders on Wednesday night. Now in its 15th year, YLNI’s Leadership Institute connects young professionals with their peers and their community as they advance in their career skills.

We are YLNI - Charl Franks

We are YLNI - Charl Franks

September 12, 2019//Tim Zink

Charl Franks is a financial professional, entrepreneur, and returning adult college student. Charl has been based in northeast Indiana since 2004 after moving to the United States from South Africa.

Congrats Leadership Institute Graduates - Class of 2019

Congrats Leadership Institute Graduates - Class of 2019

July 10, 2019//Justin Hayes

We were blessed with another great 2019 Leadership Institute Class. Hear from some of the graduates themselves to learn more their experience with the institute first hand.

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