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YLNI Chair Spotlight - Lindsey Dutrieux

YLNI Chair Spotlight - Lindsey Dutrieux

November 19, 2020//Tim Zink

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.

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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.

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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.

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2020 General Membership Event

2020 General Membership Event

July 16, 2020

Join us as we celebrate our community pride, our growing programming, and our talented network of young professionals!

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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.

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Hot Spot at Kekionga Cider Company - June

Hot Spot at Kekionga Cider Company - June

June 25, 2020
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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)

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Hot Spot Hangout at Home - May

Hot Spot Hangout at Home - May

May 28, 2020

Join us for our second virtual Hot Spot on April 28th, 2020, starting at 5:30pm. Let’s get together via Zoom to create connections and network while under quarantine. For part of the Hot Spot we will have breakout sections to enable you to get to know one another and grow your professional network.

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YLNI and Founders Spark Launch Entrepreneurial Institute for Local Young Leaders

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 entrepreneur​ship 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​.

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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.

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Hot Spot Hangout at Home

Hot Spot Hangout at Home

April 30, 2020

Join us for our first virtual Hot Spot on April 30th, 2020, starting at 5:30pm. Let’s get together via Zoom to create connections and network while under quarantine. For part of the Hot Spot we will have breakout sections to enable you to get to know one another and grow your professional network.

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Hot Spot - Hop River - CANCELLED

Hot Spot - Hop River - CANCELLED

March 26, 2020
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My City Summit 2021

My City Summit - Postponed from 2020

March 23, 2020

Our community is seeing unprecedented momentum, growth and excitement. People are returning to the region, setting roots and taking part in what makes Fort Wayne great. Although, momentum takes constant effort to maintain and build. Emerging leaders are taking actions to build off the successes we’ve had. It is through events like the YLNI’s My City Summit where new ideas are created, initiatives are formed and innovation takes off. Join us as we continue to BUILD The Fort!

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#FortWayneTogether

#FortWayneTogether

March 18, 2020//Tim Zink

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

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Member Spotlight - Brad Springer

Member Spotlight - Brad Springer

March 17, 2020//Craig Fischer

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

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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.

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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.

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Hot Spot - JK O'Donnells

Hot Spot - JK O'Donnells

February 20, 2020
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Member Spotlight - Anna Baer

Member Spotlight - Anna Baer

January 25, 2020//Craig Fischer

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

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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.

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