Join Us for Local Food Networking

Join the Northeast Indiana Local Food Network for Local Food Networking with the farmers, growers, producers, buyers, sellers, and supporters of local food in Northeast Indiana. Connect with the suppliers, buyers and collaborators you need to help your business and projects thrive.

Date: Tuesday, January, 28, 2025
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm. Stay longer, if you wish
Location: Union Street Market at Electric Works, 1622 Broadway in Fort Wayne.
Event Parking: Electric Works Union Garage at 1450 Van Buren Street, very close to Union Street Market. Those who park in this garage will receive a parking validation at the Local Food Networking event for FREE parking. See additional parking information below.

This annual networking event is a great place to connect with:

  • Sellers of locally sourced food products

  • Buyers of local foods or products that use local ingredients

  • Organizations that support and advocate for local foods in our communities

Information Table: Bring your business card and/or a brochure about your business or organization to share with all the Local Food Networking participants.

Meet our new Executive Director, Karen Petersen, and learn the latest about our Northeast Indiana Local Food Needs Assessment and Strategic Planning Initiative.

Bring a friend and join us in the East Hall at the Union Street Market at Electric Works near downtown Fort Wayne. Light snacks will be provided, or you can check out the Union Street Market for lunch or a beverage from one of the great vendors at the market.

This is a FREE event and everyone is welcome. Registration will be available at the door, but we highly encourage you to sign-up in advance, so your contact information will be included in our Networking List at the event, and your registration will be faster when you arrive.

Parking: There are several ways to access the Electric Works campus parking. See the Parking Map. The easiest way is to type the parking garage address into your navigation:

1450 Van Buren Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802

NOTE: There is currently construction at Electric Works near the Union Street Parking Garage. Take Broadway to Lavina Street (just north of the railroad bridge) to access the parking garage. Follow the Detour signs on Lavina Street to access the entrance to the parking garage off of Union Street. It's a short walk from the Union Street parking garage, through the tunnel to the Union Street Market. The East Hall of the market is on your left as you enter.

The Electric Works campus features additional parking areas:

  • Swinney Lot, located at 1030 Swinney Avenue just off Broadway

  • Wall Street Lot, west of College Street

For more details about both free and paid parking options near Electric Works visit: https://fortwayneelectricworks.com/parking-map/

Questions? Contact Karen Petersen, the Executive Director of the Northeast Indiana Local Food Network at Karen@neifood.org or (919)291-1421.

Janet Katz