The Fort Wayne Urban Enterprise Association d/b/a SEED Fort Wayne Board of Directors meets on December 9, 2025.
The meeting will take place in Conference Room 324 of Citizens Square at 200 East Berry Street in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana.
New Business
- Proposal to transition SEED Board Meetings to Bi-monthly — Discussion and Vote
- Grant Committee Proposal — Discussion and Vote
- Bylaw Amendments per City Audit — Discuss now; vote in January after revisions
- 2026 Economic Development Metrics — Present Andrea
Other Business
- Grant Committee Proposal—Discuss and Vote
- Grant Requests – Discussion, process, tabled grants
Staff/Guests:
- Elizabeth Lewis
- Cozey Baker
- Rochelle Joseph
- Cinthia Loera
- SEED Board Attorney Rachel Guin, Rothberg Law Firm
- Pat Oppor, Targeted Services, Board Financial Services Agent
SEED Board of Directors:
Mayoral Appointments:
- John Dortch, Chair
- Fernando Zapari, Treasurer
- Daniel Baisden
- Dr. Andrea Robinson
- Jerry Starks
City Council Appointments:
- Rohli Booker
- Jerry Henry
- Geoff Paddock
- Julie Garwood, Vice Chair
Governor Appointments:
- Phil GiaQuinta
- Linda Walczak
Board of Directors Terms Expire on March 31, 2026.
There is one vacant position on the board of Directors which was formerly held by Ellen Cutter.
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