Header Mission

Big things are happening in northeast Indiana. Our community, with its heart in the city of Fort Wayne, is a vibrant, fun place to live and work—full of opportunities for economic, social and cultural growth.

And growth is the very essence of Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana. With a finger on the pulse of our community, we're an empowered group of young professionals who are engaging our community head-on, making a positive impact on the places in which we work and live.

Our members come from throughout the region: entrepreneurs, artists, business gurus, musicians, accountants, students and everyone in between. There's no strict age limit, but in general we're 20- or 30-somethings with great ideas and a desire to make a difference, or at the very least be a big part of it. We're passionate about living in a community that gives back as much as we put into it, and then some.

YLNI MISSION:

Engage & empower our young leaders through community, professional and social opportunities.

  • 1000+ person network
  • Social and cultural events throughout the year like the Masquerade Ball, Barr Street Market, Get on Board and more
  • Intense community involvement that makes a real difference
  • Six development initiatives are providing active members with valuable leadership development and networking opportunities
  • Personal/professional development programs available to YLNI network
  • Networking “Hot Spots” ongoing since June 2005 to build a YLNI community