ELEVATE
NORTHEAST INDIANA
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Time for Entrepreneurial Culture Shock.
To strengthen the resources available for entrepreneurs in Northeast Indiana, The Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership made the establishment of Elevate Ventures in the region a priority under Vision 2020.
This partnership has been named elevate northeast indiana, and will work to encourage entrepreneurs and nurture emerging and existing businesses and develop them into high-performing companies in Northeast Indiana.
Partner contributions will support entrepreneurial activities. Initiatives will include investments in local businesses, portfolio services, a dedicated Entrepreneur-in-Residence, events for entrepreneurs and investors, marketing support, business coaching, access to professional resources and more.
As a result of this partnership, elevate northeast Indiana launched the Fortitude Fund, (formerly called the Farnsworth Fund) to be a catalyst for changing the entrepreneurial culture of the region. To learn more about the Fortitude Fund, click here.
“The new partnership with Elevate should increase regional buy-in, and the funding opportunities for Elevate should increase collaboration throughout entrepreneurial endeavors in Northeast Indiana. This partnership leverages Elevate’s considerable startup experience with greater ownership and control by regional players with a vested interest in the growth of startup firms in Northeast Indiana.”
John Sampson, President and CEO of the Northeast Indiana Regional PartnershipLearn more about this regional partnership in our press release: To Be Announced Oct. 2, Multi-Million Dollar Investment to Boost Entrepreneurship and Innovation Across Region
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Regional Resources
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Board Members
The regional board is comprised of entrepreneurs and business leaders.
Allen Brouwer
OLD NATIONAL BANKRobert Clark
SCALE VENTURES
Dave Corcoran
CENSYS
Sherilyn Emberton
HUNTINGTON UNIVERSITY
Ryne Krock
LAGRANGE COUNTY EDCChris LaMothe
ELEVATE VENTURES
Matt Lesser
AMBASSADOR ENTERPRISES
Thomas Link
ULTRA ELECTRONICS USSI
Mark Michael
FORT WAYNE METALS
Dr. Michael Mirro
PARKVIEW MIRRO CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
Marilyn Moran-Townsend
CVC COMMUNICATIONS
Brian More
MICROPULSE
Fred Nash
MAIN STREET VENTURES
Maclyn Parker
OLIVE B COLE FOUNDATION
John Sampson
THE NORTHEAST INDIANA REGIONAL PARTNERSHIP
Cammy Treadway
LAKE CITY BANK -
Regional Partners
This partnership would not be possible without the generous support from the following regional partners:
Olive B. Cole
Foundation
