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The NEI Pioneer Podcast

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The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership’s Pioneer Starts Here platform. The podcast showcases and shares the stories of Northeast Indiana. It explores the journey of the pioneers of the region and how they got to where they are today. The target demographic of this podcast is multi-dimensional. It hopes to connect with business leader, as well as everyday people in the 11-county region it serves. It plans to also pique the interest of business leaders outside the region who are looking for a place to expand or relocate their business...

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The Fort Wayne TinCaps | Part 1: The Legacy of the TinCaps 10.04.2024 57:49

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Copywriter Brice Vance and Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett welcome the TinCaps' VP of Marketing Michael Limmer and VP of Corporate Partnerships David Lorenz to discuss their start in Minor League Baseball, how Parkview Field came to be and the challenges of building the ballpark in downtown Fort Wayne. The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast power...

Jackson Long & Eileen Alberding: Overcoming Rejection in the World of Business 27.03.2024 35:48

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Head of MarCom Jonathan Sackett welcomes Business Development Manager Jackson Long and former Director of Business Development Eileen Alberding to discuss their start in economic development, the best and hardest part of their jobs, how to promote our region and dealing with rejection. The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northea...

Laura Cruz: Learning to Overcome Self-Doubt and Be Proud of Who You Are 13.03.2024 34:31

On this week's episode of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Digital Content Producer Callie Herring welcomes Manager of Administration Laura Cruz to discuss her journey from Colombia to being an au pair in Northeast Indiana before finding her way to NEI. Then, she explains the challenges of adjusting to life in a new place, from learning English, getting her green card and how she has made our region her h...

Stéphane Frijia: Dreaming About The Mission Verses Dreaming About The Thing 28.02.2024 50:23

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Vice President of MarCom Jonathan Sackett and Vice President of Regional Initiatives Ryan Twiss welcome their boss, and NEI CEO, Stéphane Frijia. This conversation follows Frijia’s start in economic development, his journey to the region and his leadership style and influences. The NEI Pioneer Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast powered by the Northeast India...

Isaac Lee: The Challenges and Rewards of Working in Economic Development 28.02.2024 48:45

On this edition of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Vice President of MarCom Jonathan Sackett and Vice President of Regional Initiatives Ryan Twiss welcome Steuben County LEDO Isaac Lee to discuss his journey from attending culinary school to getting his start in economic development. Lee also touches on the topic cannabis and how his county is squarely between two states where it is legal. The NEI Pionee...

James Khan: Journey From Busboy to Business Pioneer 28.02.2024 56:54

On the PREMIERE of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Vice President of MarCom Jonathan Sackett and Vice President of Regional Initiatives Ryan Twiss welcome James Khan, president and owner of ObiCai Restaurant Group, and Mark Bains, a partner at Barrett McNagny. In this conversation, they discuss how a car accident led to James’ first job in the restaurant business following his wild journey of becoming th...

Introducing: The NEI Pioneer Podcast 21.02.2024 0:59

Welcome to the NEI Pioneer Podcast! This podcast will showcase and share the stories of resilience and persistence from our region, Northeast Indiana. From celebrating entrepreneurs to honoring those who create positive change in our region, this podcast will explore the journey of individuals who have been faced with adversity and overcome it. The hosts will be a rotating cast who each specialize...