Greater Fort Wayne nationally recognized as Chamber of the Year

Greater Fort Wayne nationally recognized as Chamber of the Year

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Greater Fort Wayne Inc. (GFW) was recognized as the 2025 Chamber of the Year by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE).

The national honor highlights excellence in operations, member services, and community impact.

“We are deeply humbled and honored to receive this recognition,” said John Urbahns, President and CEO of Greater Fort Wayne Inc. “This award is not just a reflection of our team’s work, but a testament to the strength, innovation, and collaboration of our entire community. We are especially grateful to our members, our Board of Directors, and our partners throughout Allen County whose support, leadership, and belief in this work make achievements like this possible.”

The award recognized GFW’s vision of growing job opportunities, retaining talented members, and supporting local businesses of all sizes.

“Being named Chamber of the Year is a powerful validation of the work we do every day to serve our members and move our community forward,” said Brenda Gerber Vincent, Chief Impact Officer at Greater Fort Wayne Inc. “We are proud to be recognized among the best in the nation for our member retention, impactful programming, and unwavering commitment to supporting businesses of all sizes. This honor reflects the strength of our team and the trust our members place in us.”

The ACCE Chamber of the Year award is considered the most prestigious honor in the chamber industry.

“This award reaffirms what we’ve known all along,” said Ellen Cutter, Chief Economic Development Officer. “Allen County is a place where momentum meets mission—and together, we’re building something extraordinary.”

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