Here’s the Thing…

Generation X. Do you remember the debate that led to our generational label? According to the experts, there was nothing we really cared about, nothing that defined us, no “greatest generation” for us. Hence, the “x.” The generic generation that doesn’t give a crap.

Hmmm. Experts, meet YLNI.

It’s a happenin’ organization of 20- and 30- somethings who do care. We care about our community, about our voice and about our impact. Yeah, we can throw a swinging party (and we do), but YLNI is more than a cocktail hour. It’s a movement to celebrate what our community is and to make it the place we want it to be. Intrigued? Browse around to find out more.

Job Postings

Did you know that businesses can post job opportunities as well as internships on ylni.org? Not only can they, but they are!

Check you ylni.org's job posting page to see what opportunities businesses want to share with our members. You can also find the form to download if there is an opportunity you would like to share with YLNI's network of over 1,050 people.

Want to know a little more about posting a job or internship on ylni.org? Send your question to communications@ylni.org.

It's all about you! Your ideas for YLNI

At our 3rd birthday bash this past Tuesday, we asked you to write down your ideas for YLNI and the community as a whole. You have some great ideas!

We tried to capture them all right here:

See something that really gets you excited? Let us know! Contact board@ylni.org or chairs@ylni.org and we'll see if we can't find the right group of people to make it happen.

To check out photos from the birthday bash, click here.

The Barr Street Market is Back for 2008!

Every Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 12-September 27

Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana (YLNI) in partnership with the History Center is pleased to offer another summer of farmer's market products with extended dates and more choices!

The market begins July 12 and runs every Saturday through September, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the corner of Wayne and Barr streets. Free parking is available in the History Center parking lot along Berry Street. Bicyclists are encouraged to park at a corral in the market.

With the return of requested vendors, such as Country Garden and Farm, Bakers Acres, Hardy's Farm Market, Graber's, Maples Acres, Canal Junction Farmstead Cheese, Susan Lobert, Hilger's, and VanDolah, a variety of farm products will be available in addition to newcomers to the market. These farm vendors will offer a range of fresh produce, including fruits and vegetables, cheeses, baked goods, maple syrups, honey, apple and pear butters, spices/herbs and apple cider. Breads and baked goods will be offered by Celebrations, Espresso Gallery and the North Anthony Health Food Shoppe.

To complete the picture of a farmer's market, other non-food vendors will be represented at the market that will include products such as jewelry, soaps and lotions, sewn handbags and children's clothing and pottery.

Accompanying each Saturday morning will be acoustic entertainment as well as a hands-on activity table for children each week, sponsored by the Allen County Public Library Children's Services and WMEE. The full schedule of children's activities and entertainment can be found at ylni.org.

The following sponsors that will make the 2008 YLNI Barr Street Market a reality are:
Carson Boxberger, Swiss Re, Gouloff-Jordan Surveying and Design, Chase, Nipsco, The History Center, Midwest Pipe & Steel, DataPrint Initiatives, Allen County Public Library and WMEE.
For more information, including a vendor application, click here.

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YLNI's mission

Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana is a dynamic group that is connected to our community and committed to making it a vibrant and viable place to live, work and play. Our mission is to engage and empower our young leaders through community, professional and social opportunities.

Congratulations to the newly selected 2008-2009 YLNI Board of Directors

YLNI is pleased to announce the Board of Directors for 2008-2009. Terms for all positions begin on July 1, 2008.

President: Denice Beights, Fort Wayne Women's Bureau

President Elect: Heather Schoegler, CB Richard Ellis/Sturges

Past President: Andrew Thomas, Ridge Company

Secretary: Tamesha Fikes, Salin Bank

Treasurer: Lisa Updike, Barnes and Thornburg, LLP

VP of Community Involvement: Luke Forbing, BKD

VP of Fund Development: Greg Thomas, Priority Mortgage

VP of Marketing: Jamie Garwood, United Way

VP of Membership: Luke Squires, 1st Source Bank

VP of Programming: Mike King, Aptera Software

VP of Regionalism: Gina Leoni, Depuy, Inc.

VP of Social Programming: Megan Wyss, Hylant Group

Director at Large: Michael Barranda, Miller Murphy, LLP

Director at Large: Kelly Pautler, Carson Boxberger, LLP

Director at Large: Lindsay Smith, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network

Director at Large: Wendy Stein, Stein Advertising

Thank you to the outgoing Board members who have established, built and grown the organization into an active and vital part of Northeast Indiana! Have a question or comment for the Board, reach them at board@ylni.org.

The Board of Directors is the governing body of YLNI and serves to maintain the organization's mission and strategic initiatives. The Board of Directors approves and oversees all community activities and events.