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SIGNATURE SPONSORO P E N I N G T H E D O O R T O M E D I C A L D I S C O V E R Y

The Parkview Mirro Center for Research and Innovation is equipping individuals and families, healthcare providers, health organizations and entrepreneurs to face the future.

The Parkview Research Center works with area physicians to test the safety and effectiveness of new medications and treatments. In the first 25 years of its history, the research center has completed more than 400 research studies in cardiology, neurology and oncology research. More recently, the research team has broadened its scope to include radiation oncology, gastroenterology and bioinformatics. Ninety research studies are currently available locally. Having easy access to research studies provides many benefits to residents in northeast Indiana, northwest Ohio and south-central Michigan.

The Advanced Medical Simulation Lab features three medical simulation labs and two mobile units equipped with technology to train clinical professionals, providers and students on complex skills within a safe, non-patient care environment. The high-fidelity medical manikins utilized in the Mirro Center are life-like in that they “breath”, “speak” and respond to treatments by clinical teams. The Simulation Lab allows clinical professionals to learn and practice procedures that equip them to provide excellent care for patients in a multitude of clinical settings.

Along with the Simulation Lab, the Innovation Center is transforming and revolutionizing how healthcare is delivered to patients and their family members. The environment generates creativity and collaboration of new information and technology to help discover solutions to current and future challenges in healthcare. The Innovation Center inspires and catalyzes a healthcare delivery culture of innovation excellence throughout Parkview Health.

The facility’s greatest promise for transforming how healthcare is delivered to patients is taking place in the Parkview Center for Health Innovation. This space fosters creativity and collaboration as new solutions to healthcare challenges are developed.

The mission of the Parkview Mirro Center for Research and Innovation is to lead the discovery of “next-generation” technologies and medical practices that have potential to revolutionize healthcare and save lives.

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11:00 amC H E C K - I N / N E T W O R K I N G

11:30 amL U N C H / I N V O C AT I O N

Daryl Yost, EdD, Director of Community Relations, The NIIC

11:32 amE M C E E , J U S T I N D I R I G , F A C I L I T I E S M A N A G E R , K E L LY B O X A N D PA C K A G I N G C O R P.

12:05 pmW E O C L A U N C H W O M E N B U S I N E S S B U I L D E R S P R O G R A M R E C O G N I T I O N

Leslee Hill, WEOC Director, and Suzanne Haga, WEOC Coordinator

12:10 pmM I R R O B U S I N E S S B U I L D E R A W A R D P R E S E N TAT I O N

Larry Mayers, The NIIC Board Chair, Dr. Mike Mirro, Founding NIIC Board Chair, and Chief Scientific/Academic Officer, Parkview, and Mike Fritsch, Senior Entrepreneur in Residence and Director of Revenue Development

12:15 pmT H E 4 P I L L A R S O F A V I B R A N T E N T R E P R E N E U R I A L C O M M U N I T Y

Karl R. LaPan, President & CEO, The NIIC

12:20 pmK E Y N O T E S P E A K E R I N T R O D U C T I O N

12:22 pmK E Y N O T E S P E A K E R

Santiago Jaramillo, CEO and Co-founder, Emplify Lessons Learned from a Purpose-Centered Entrepreneurial Journey

12:58 pm C L O S I N G R E M A R K S

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Santiago Jaramillo leads a team of engagement experts in their mission to unlock human potential by providing more reliable employee engagement insights for better decision making.

From humble origins, Santiago immigrated to Florida with his family after escaping a kidnapping at his church by the militia in Cali, Columbia. Through this experience, he learned the importance of adaptability and grit. These have been grounding principles for him throughout his business career.

A serial entrepreneur, Santiago has developed and grown multiple small and midsize companies. Most notably as the founder and CEO of mobile app platform, Bluebridge, Santiago grew the company from his college dorm room to become the premier app platform to churches and tourism destinations across the country. Under Santiago’s leadership, the company grew to over 45 employees in four

years and nearly 500 customers across the world. In November 2016, Bluebridge church and tourism was acquired by PushPay and Simpleview, respectively, for a combined $8 million dollars.

Santiago has trained thousands of CEOs and HR leaders across small, mid-market, and Fortune 500 companies on the importance and business value of employee engagement.

In 2013, Santiago was named to Inc. magazine’s “30 Under 30” list and invited to the White House for recognition of his entrepreneurial contributions through the Champions of Change Program. Most recently, he was named to Indianapolis Business Journal’s “Forty Under 40” list in 2015 as one of the youngest honorees in the program’s history. He received the award for Indiana Latino Businessman of the Year in 2016. Santiago is the co-author of Agile Engagement, an Amazon best-selling book.

SANTIAGO JARAMILLOLESSONS LEARNED FROM A PURPOSE-CENTERED ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY

C E O & C O - F O U N D E R , E M P L I F Y

ANGIE HICKSW H AT D O E S I T M E A N T O B E A N E N T R E P R E N E U R ?

Co-founder of Angie’s List, Chief Customer Officer at ANGI Homeservices

CHUCK SURACKC H U C K ’ S 5 R U L E S F O R S U C C E S S I N L I F E

Founder and President, Sweetwater Sound

J.B. BERNSTEINH E Y, W H E R E ’ S M Y B I G I D E A ?

Nationally Recognized Entrepreneur, Sports Agent and Author

ERIC DODENB A R R I E R S O F E C O N O M I C D E V E L O P M E N T : O B S E R V AT I O N S F R O M A 9 2 C O U N T Y T O U R

President, Indiana Economic Development Corporation

H A L L O F F A M EI D E A S @ W O R K PA S T K E Y N O T E S P E A K E R SThe Ideas @ Work Movement showcases and celebrates entrepreneurial excellence in Northeast Indiana. Our annual signature event speakers have inspired, motivated and encouraged entrepreneurs and business builders from all walks of life to reach their fullest potential and to unleash their entrepreneurial energy in pursuit of their dreams and ambitions.

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DR. DONALD F. KURATKO (DR. K)M Y T H S A N D R E A L I T I E S O F A N E N T R E P R E N E U R I A L M I N D S E T : A N I N D I A N A P E R S P E C T I V EThe Jack M. Gill Distinguished Chair of Entrepreneurship; Professor of Entrepreneurship; and Executive & Academic Director of Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University

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Dear Friends,

At today’s event, business builders from all walks of life in Northeast Indiana are recognized for their stick-to-itiveness and resilience. Their tenacity and willingness to put forth the effort and to take action sets them apart. The dreamers, innovators and tinkerers transforming into business builders.

Your attendance today shows you invest in and support them in their entrepreneurial journeys. I personally thank you for engaging with The NIIC and WEOC whether it is by attending, sponsoring a table, contributing to our centerpieces, funding our business builder award program, bringing a friend or colleague or for joining a group of people from your organization at a table today.

You are investing in a movement—an event that celebrates the entrepreneurial capacity and community building that showcases entrepreneurial talent and entrepreneurs in Northeast Indiana.

Inspiration. Imagination. Initiative. These three words describe the committed and serious, diverse business builders we celebrate today. At The NIIC, we are a place of substance for people of substance. Our programs and services are geared to people looking to turn ideas into action. They are turning their hopes into dreams and their dreams into sustainable business ventures.

WEOC – The Women’s Entrepreneurial Opportunity Center is in its fourth year of existence. It has become a staple at The NIIC and for our region. WEOC is committed to walking alongside our diverse entrepreneurs from concept to growth – celebrating in their successes, sharing in their challenges and inspiring them through the navigation of the daily grind and potholes business builders face.

Enjoy today’s event. It was designed with you in mind. Our keynote speaker has a compelling story with wide-reaching application to our own professional and personal lives. His passion, grit and determination, gained through his life experiences and accomplishments, are valuable assets and inspire a global entrepreneurial community.

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G R O W I N G & I N S P I R I N G G L O B A L B U S I N E S S B U I L D E R SThe NIIC is committed to inspire and activate business builders here at home in Northeast Indiana and around the globe. This contributes to economic growth and innovative communities. It also leads to new venture formations, boosts the number of inclusive start-ups, increases matched grant funding and funding of new, innovative projects.

We do this through focusing on our 4 Pillars of a vibrant entrepreneurial community.


COLLABORATINGC O M M U N I T I E S We deliver value in The Knowledge Triangle—excellence in education,

research and commercialization. Through our Indiana Certified Tech Park on The NIIC campus, adjacent to Purdue University Fort Wayne and Ivy Tech North Community College, we are committed to growing the opportunities available through business builders in Allen County and more broadly throughout Northeast Indiana.

I N N O V AT I N GC O M M U N I T I E S Globally, we serve as a gateway for meaningful supplier/industry

linkages and connectivity. Examples of this include our work with GATTE, Smart Health IoT Lab (see page 11), LEAP Fund and Global Accelerator Network.

C O N N E C T E DC O M M U N I T I E S

Throughout the state we work with trusted connectors toward equality in economic prosperity. Examples of this include our NIIC Navigator® Learning Management System, and our work with organizations like Elevate Northeast Indiana Angels, the LEAP Fund and others.

E N T E R P R I S I N GC O M M U N I T I E S Increase access and on-ramps for business builders in Northeast

Indiana. A few examples of this include our partnerships with Allen County Public Library, Whitley County Chamber & Visitors Bureau, Northeast Indiana SCORE, VisionTech and many others.

M A K I N G T H I N G S H A P P E N , E N T R E P R E N E U R I A L E N E R G Y A N D B U Z ZK A R L R . L A PA N , P R E S I D E N T & C E O , T H E N I I C

E L I T E S P O N S O R ST H A N K S F O R B E I N G W I T H U S F R O M T H E S TA R T

We extend our sincere gratitude to our Elite Sponsors. Consistent. Committed. They have been

alongside us from the beginning, building the Ideas@Work Movement. Supporting our vision to

celebrate and recognize the entrepreneurial spirit in Northeast Indiana.

We look forward to your continued support and partnership serving the entrepreneurial community.Luncheon Sponsors $2,000

Daryl Yost

Performance Trucking

Table Sponsors $750 Barrett & McNagny

Bishop Dwenger High School

Bose Public Affairs

Engine Research Associates

Georgetown PLUS & EXIT 25 Open Networking Groups

Huntington University

Indiana Stamp

Olive B. Cole Foundation

Orthopaedics NorthEast

Paragon Medical

Pensionmark Retirement

Group PNC Bank

Questa Foundation

The SearchLite

Taylor University

True North S. A.

Votaw Electric

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INTERESTED IN GETTING STARTED?Visit the Launch Women Business Builder page on our website for more information.

“This program has been an immense tool to get my idea for a samples ordering app for interior designers turned into a business plan. It pushed me beyond my comfort level and know-how toward funding and actual release to the marketplace.”

— M E L I S S A H A L L , S I M P L E S A M P L E S O L U T I O N S

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B E C K M A N L A W S O N , L L P

C Y B E R G R O U P

H U N T I N G T O N U N I V E R S I T Y

P U R D U E U N I V E R S I T Y F O R T W A Y N E

D O E R M E R S C H O O L O F B U S I N E S S

W E O C L A U N C H W O M E N B U S I N E S S B U I L D E R P R O G R A MF O R F E M A L E F O U N D E R S . D E M A N D I N G M O R E .

This business builder program is designed for women who want to start, grow, or accelerate their

digital, e-commerce, app or web-based businesses. There is no cost to participate for those accepted

into the program.

This support of Northeast Indiana entrepreneurs is possible through generous funders, The NIIC

Ideas@Work Signature Event and The NIIC.

The program provides the opportunity for doubling or tripling the start-up capital potential for a woman

founder upon completion of the three-phase program.

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C H A N D R A W A L K E R

S E M A J W A L K E R

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A R I E L C H R I S T I A N

S A N D Y G A M B Y

J E N N I F E R H U N T E R

M I C H E L L E M A N G

C A N D I C E M A R I E

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The Women’s Entrepreneurial Opportunity Center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

O R T H O PA E D I C S N O R T H E A S T, P C ( O N E )

P E N S I O N M A R K R E T I R E M E N T G R O U P

T R U E N O R T H S T R AT E G I C A D V I S O R S

V O TA W E L E C T R I C

Luncheon Sponsors $2,000

Daryl Yost




Bose Public Affairs




Indiana Stamp



Paragon Medical


Group PNC Bank

Questa Foundation

The SearchLite

Taylor University

True North S. A.

Votaw Electric

Sheila A. RoeslerMatthew L. HenryThomas R. GearhartGrant T. GoegleinJonathan M. Lehman

Randall T. LehmanKevin J. BontragerRob M. HayworthMark R. Boyd

$114.1 MILLIONT O TA L C L I E N T / PA R K PA Y R O L L

*Cumulative since CTP inception **Since WEOC was established

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NORTHEAST INDIANA INNOVATION PARK

846Direct Park Jobs

2,200Total Direct/Indirect Jobs

in the community*

WEOC clients served, trained & counseled**

1,826 Creating access and on-ramps

for diverse entrepreneurs

Grants and Capital*

NIIC positions your business to leverage the resources you need

to jump start your success.

$86.8MILLION

98%

of companies who participate in the NIIC’s programs stay within the

service area of the Park.

Working with The NIIC equals higher likelihood of success

91.9%Business Survivability Rate*

Jobs Engine 30%+ higher wages than regional average

$53,901 Average Innovation Park wage rate*

$114.1M Total Park Payroll*

Innovation Hub – Our clients transform ideas to marketable products and solutions.

444 New products launched* by our clients

Patents applied for or granted* to our clients

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G U A R D R A I L S , B U I L D Y O U R B U S I N E S S A N D S E L F T H R O U G H I N S I G H T S A N D I N N O V AT I V E T H I N K I N GRecently published book Guard Rails…supports business builders who want to grow successful and sustainable ventures. Proceeds are directed back to The NIIC’s programs to serve entrepreneurs.

The NIIC’s programs matter. With your support, we provide valuable entrepreneurial support programs, educational and experiential opportunities for women, outreach to counties in our region, comprehensive business development and assistance to emerging companies. Thank you for your support and confidence in us.

Taking it a step further…Connected Communities Initiative

Our Connected Communities Initiative serves immigrants, disabled persons, ex-offenders, rural individuals, women and people of color throughout Indiana. For a minimum $50 donation, you can receive a Guard Rails book and become part of our Connected Communities, extending our reach throughout the state of Indiana.

Simply visit our website and enter “Connected Communities” in the second address line of your Personal Information. https://theniic.org/donate/

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The Indiana Health IoT Connected Lab aspires to define the next generation of healthcare.

I N D I A N A C O N N E C T E D H E A LT H I o T L A BIndividuals and companies interested in developing products, services and businesses around the health Internet of Things (IoT) will have a new option. That’s thanks to an infusion of funds through the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) 2018 Regional Innovation Strategies (RIS) Program.

A three-year, $1.5 Million grant (including matching funds) awarded to The NIIC funds The Connected Lab. It will help create and expand cluster-focused commercialization of Health IoT. Collaboration among the following partners will form The Connected Lab.

Founding PartnersThe NIICIndiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC)Clear ObjectIndianaTechPurdue University Fort WayneParkview Mirro Center for Research and InnovationVision Tech Partners Northeast IndianaNortheast Indiana Regional PartnershipGreater Fort Wayne, Inc.

Training & Education PartnersWorkONEClear Object

Outreach & Marketing PartnersIndiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC)Northeast Indiana Regional PartnershipGreater Fort Wayne, Inc.

Capital Access PartnersElevate Ventures Northeast IndianaVision Tech PartnersIndiana University Research & Technology Corporation

Connected Resource PartnersIndianaTechIndiana IoT LabPurdue University Fort WayneParkview Mirro Center for Research & InnovationParkview Health

For more information, visit https://theniic.org/iot/. To support or be part of the Indiana Connected Lab, contact Mike Fritsch, Senior Entrepreneur in Residence, Director of Revenue Development at [email protected] or call 260-407-6442.


FIRST-TIME SPONSORS

MIRRO BUSINESS BUILDER AWARD DONORS

SIGNATURE SPONSOR EVENT SPONSOR

LEAD SPONSORS

PROGRAM SPONSORS

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B A D E N , G A G E , & S C H R O E D E R L L C

C A R D I N A L S T R AT E G I E S , L L C

C Y B E R G R O U P

P H I L L I P S F I N A N C I A L

C A R D I N A L S T R AT E G I E S , L L C

LUNCHEON SPONSORS


Daryl Yost




Bose Public Affairs




Indiana Stamp



Paragon Medical


Group PNC Bank

Questa Foundation

The SearchLite

Taylor University

True North S. A.

Votaw Electric

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B I S H O P D W E N G E R H I G H S C H O O L

F L A G S TA R B A N K

H U N T I N G T O N U N I V E R S I T Y

I N S P E R I T Y

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L A K E C I T Y B A N K

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P R E M I U M C E N T E R P I E C E S P O N S O R - V E R A B R A D L E Y

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P O P T I Q U E G O U R M E T P O P C O R N

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S P Y R O S

T H E O L I V E T W I S T

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P I Z Z A H U T O F F O R T W A Y N E , I N C .

P U R D U E U N I V E R S I T Y F O R T WAY N E ( P F W )

Q U E S TA F O U N D AT I O N

S C H W A R T Z B I O M E D I C A L , L L C

TA Y L O R U N I V E R S I T Y

T R U E N O R T H S T R AT E G I C A D V I S O R S

W A Y N E E . R O B I S O N , C . P. A .

W H I T I N G E R S T R AT E G I C S E R V I C E S

YO U T H F O R C H R I S T O F N O R T H E R N I N D I A N A

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Daryl Yost




Bose Public Affairs




Indiana Stamp



Paragon Medical


Group PNC Bank

Questa Foundation

The SearchLite

Taylor University

True North S. A.

Votaw Electric

Sheila A. RoeslerMatthew L. HenryThomas R. GearhartGrant T. GoegleinJonathan M. Lehman

Randall T. LehmanKevin J. BontragerRob M. HayworthMark R. Boyd

THE NIIC APPRECIATES AND RECOGNIZES THE DEDICATION OF THE IDEAS@WORK EVENT COMMITTEE

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