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By YLNI Team
YLNI Farmers Market modifications

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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By Tim Zink
#FortWayneTogether

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

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By YLNI Team
Member Spotlight - Brad Springer

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

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By Brittany Halferty
We are YLNI - James Couchman

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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By Jessica Morales
My City Summit – Building Fort Wayne One Brick At A Time

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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By YLNI Team
Member Spotlight - Anna Baer

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

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We are YLNI - Kristin Conley

Meet Kristin Conley. Kristin is an active YLNI member who serves as co-chair of YLNI's Leadership Institute.

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By Tim Zink
2020 YLNI Leadership Institute kicks off

The Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana (YLNI) Leadership Institute welcomed its newest class of emerging leaders on Wednesday night. Now in its 15th year, YLNI’s Leadership Institute connects young professionals with their peers and their community as they advance in their career skills.

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By YLNI Team
We are YLNI - Charl Franks

Charl Franks is a financial professional, entrepreneur, and returning adult college student. Charl has been based in northeast Indiana since 2004 after moving to the United States from South Africa.

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By Justin Hayes
Congrats Leadership Institute Graduates - Class of 2019

We were blessed with another great 2019 Leadership Institute Class. Hear from some of the graduates themselves to learn more their experience with the institute first hand.

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By Tim Zink
BuskerFest celebrates street performances, music and art

Each summer, Fort Wayne gathers downtown to celebrate busking (or street performing) with a lineup of performers from across the country.

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By Tim Zink
Trolley tour highlights Vincent Village initiatives
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