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.”
Learn 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 BANKDave Corcoran
CENSYSSherilyn Emberton
HUNTINGTON UNIVERSITYAnton King
DEKALB COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPMatt LaFontaine
L3HARRISDan Meek
ELEVATE VENTURESMark Michael
FORT WAYNE METALSDr. Michael Mirro
PARKVIEW MIRRO CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONMarilyn Moran-Townsend
CVC COMMUNICATIONSBrian More
MICROPULSEFred Nash
MAIN STREET VENTURE FUNDMaclyn Parker
OLIVE B COLE FOUNDATIONJohn Sampson
THE NORTHEAST INDIANA REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPBob Vitoux
AMBASSADOR ENTERPRISES