CD News
Tom Henry, Mayor | January, 2017
Medical Device Manufacturer Opens in Enterprise Center  
Global Medical Industries, Inc., the area's first minority owned supplier of products for the medical device industry, is now open at the Urban Enterprise Center, 1830 Wayne Trace. The company will specialize in manufacturing cost-effective, complex implants and instruments, including products for surgical procedures involving the upper and lower extremities, the spine, and large joints. Read more.
Fort Wayne UNITED Kicks Off Basketball Program  
Fort Wayne UNITED is launching its Late Night Basketball program February 11 at the Renaissance Pointe YMCA, and all young adults ages 16-25 are welcome. Fort Wayne UNITED is a mayoral initiative designed to provide positive opportunities for black men and boys. Learn more about the basketball program and Fort Wayne UNITED's work at www.FortWayneUNITED.org. 
The Landing Legacy Loan Approved
The $32 million historic rehabilitation of The Landing is one step closer to reality. The Fort Wayne City Council recently approved a legacy loan for the work. The City's Redevelopment Commission and New Markets Revitalization Fund are also supporting the effort, which will include restaurants, bars and retail stores at street level and office space and apartments on the upper floors. Read more. 
CDC Co-Sponsoring Women's Business Challenge
business_people3.jpg The Community Development Corporation of Northeast Indiana is sponsoring the InnovateHER competition, which gives entrepreneurs the chance to compete for cash prizes. The nationwide contest helps showcase products and services that have a measureable impact on the lives of women and families. for more information about InnovateHER, visit www.innovateherindiana.com or call the CDC's Misty Ryan at 260-427-2111.
Lead Paint Remediation Program a Success 
More residents have access to safe housing, thanks to Community Development's work to reduce the dangers of lead paint in some of the City's older homes. The Rental Fitness program, funded with a Federal grant, recently wrapped up and helped remediate lead-based paint in more than 180 rental units throughout our community. This is critical because children, especially under the age of six, are highly susceptible to lead poisoning if they come in contact with lead-based paint chips or dust. Read more about the dangers of lead paint here.
Code Corner: Parking Vehicles on Residential Lawns
Code CornerAccording to City Code, residents are prohibited from parking RVs, boats, campers, trucks and all other vehicles on any portion of residential property other than in a driveway, street or alley. Residents may report vehicles that are not properly parked by calling 311 and providing an address and specific information about the vehicle. Learn more here. 
Contract Signed for Local Passenger Rail Study 
Railroad Tracks The Northern Indiana Passenger Rail Association (NIPRA) has signed a contract with HNTB Corporation to conduct the required analysis of the proposed Chicago-Fort Wayne-Columbus passenger rail line. Recently, Mayor Tom Henry and supporters announced the support of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to proceed with the Alternatives Analysis and Public Input process that is required under federal law to begin the project.  Read more.
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