enFocus closes fellowship year with impact celebration
The event marks the completion of their Fellowship year and enFocus' commitment to building stronger communities through talent attraction, sponsored innovation projects and entrepreneurship, a statement from enFocus reads. The live event will be held at Hotel Elkhart, 500 S. Main St., Elkhart.
The 2024-2025 Impact Celebration will highlight the achievements of 36 Fellows who worked with partners to fulfill more than 100 meaningful projects in the region this year alone. enFocus Fellows will present posters on 20 of the projects executed in collaboration with a variety of community partners. Projects presented will include, but are not limited to, the following: efforts to bolster South Bend's urban tree canopy, progress in economic and community development in Marshall County, home repair in the Niles-Buchanan, Michigan, area, and more.
At 5:30 p.m, enFocus President Andrew Wiand and a guest speaker will give remarks on enFocus and its efforts to combat the 'brain drain' by attracting and retaining talent in northern Indiana. Andrew Wiand will be available for interviews immediately following, as well as event presenters.
The event is open and free of charge to enFocus partners, supporters and interested community members. Light refreshments will be served. RSVPs are requested.
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