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YLNI News & Spotlights

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By Ian Broad-White
Celebrating 20 Years: Introducing YLNI's New Logo and Updated Branding

As we approach our 20th anniversary, we at Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana (YLNI) are thrilled to unveil our new logo and updated branding. Check out the latest from our blog to learn more about the symbolism behind the logo, how we're celebrating, and what it means for our future.

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By Evan Mower
YLNI Farmers Market Voted Best in Indiana

The YLNI Farmers Market is thrilled to announce that it has been voted the "Best Farmers Market in Indiana" in the prestigious American Farmland Trust's nationwide competition.

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By Tim Zink
2021-2022 YLNI Board of Directors Announced

YLNI has named 16 emerging leaders to its board of directors starting July 1. The board of directors, which meets monthly, is the governing body of YLNI that guides the organization to fulfill its goals.

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By YLNI Team
YLNI Chair Spotlight - Carly Thompson
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By YLNI Team
YLNI Chair Spotlight - Morgan Ferguson
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By YLNI Team
YLNI Chair Spotlight - Kristin Conley

We are spotlighting another YLNI - meet Kristin Conley, co-chair of the YLNI Leadership Institute.

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By YLNI Team
YLNI Chair Spotlight - Rachel Batdorff

We are spotlighting another YLNI committee leader. Meet Rachel Batdorff, co-chair of the YLNI Hot Spot committee.

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By YLNI Team
YLNI Chair Spotlight - Aaron Robles

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.

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By YLNI Team
YLNI Chair Spotlight - Courtney Sullivan

Meet Courtney Sullivan, who is currently serving as chair of the Social Events Committee.

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By YLNI Team
YLNI Chair Spotlight - Lindsey Dutrieux

Meet Lindsey Dutrieux, who is currently serving as chair of the Membership Committee.

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By YLNI Team
YLNI Farmers Market Awarded Readers’ Choice Award

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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By YLNI Team
YLNI names board of directors for 2020-21 year

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.