APRIL 25–26, 2025
GARY, INDIANA
Entrepreneurial Potential Unlocked
Welcome to THE Summit – a transformative event that brought together the entrepreneurial community of Northwest Indiana.
With the theme Cracking the Code on Entrepreneurship, this two-day summit united entrepreneurs from all backgrounds and experience levels, providing the tools, resources, and connections needed to propel their ventures forward. It served as a one-stop shop for entrepreneurship where attendees were activated, empowered, prepared, and shown real-world applications of what they learned.
Event by the Numbers
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Welcomed over 180 attendees from 31+ cities across the U.S.
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Hosted 22 powerful sessions led by dynamic speakers, panelists, and workshop leaders
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Sparked countless connections, collaborations, and ideas that will that will outlast the summit
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Gave away over $3,860 in business services and resources to rising entrepreneurs
And all of this was powered by a 100% volunteer team who ran things with excellence, heart, and hustle.
Our attendees rated the summit highly:
⭐ Overall satisfaction: 92.9%
⭐ Quality of program: 90.5%
⭐ Relevance of content: 85.7%
⭐ Likelihood to recommend: 83.3%
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Cracking the Code on Entrepreneurship
IronWorkz, in partnership with Lakeshore Public Media, the Society of Innovators at Purdue Northwest, Indiana University School of Business and Economics, and the E Marie Project, hosted a groundbreaking two-day entrepreneurial summit designed to unite entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds and experience levels. The event served as a one-stop destination for all things entrepreneurship, offering tailored support, valuable resources, and meaningful opportunities for collaboration.
Attendees connected with like-minded individuals, accessed essential resources, and took steps toward unlocking their untapped potential.
This event is not just a summit—it's a catalyst for change, set to transform the entrepreneurial landscape and drive sustainable growth across the region. It's THE Summit.
APRIL 25–26, 2025
GARY, INDIANA
For questions or inquiries, email: support@ironworkz.org
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