Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Fort Wayne Ranks 5th in the Nation for Growth in Black-Owned Businesses
FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- A recent report from the Brookings Institution reveals that the Fort Wayne metropolitan area has achieved one of the highest growth rates in Black-owned businesses nationwide. Between 2017 and 2022, the number of Black-owned employer businesses increased by 203.1%, adding 132 new businesses. This growth places Fort Wayne 5th in the nation among large metro areas for the largest increase in Black-owned businesses. Local leaders credit this success to the resilience of Black
