Aaryn Eady

About Aaryn Eady

I\'ve always found fulfillment in service - whether it\'s connecting someone to the right resource, helping complete a major project, or bridging gaps and removing barries to help organizations and businesses thrive. Service has been the thread connecting all of my professional experiences, and I\'m fortunate to serve my community in ways that create meaningful, measurable impact.As Director of the INPACT Initiative at the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, that service translates into real results:$17.8M in business revenue generated, 1,352 companies served, and 846 jobs supported across Indiana. What started as managing a $2.1M federal program has evolved into leading strategic supplier development initiatives that create lasting partnerships between buyers and small business suppliers.Throughout my career, from nonprofits to economic development, I\'ve built relationships with stakeholders at every level - from C-suite executives to operations teams. I pride myself on identifying what each person needs and delivering solutions with attention to detail and genuine care. Whether I\'m navigating complex program transitions during federal award changes, designing certification accelerator programs, or facilitating matchmaking events that result in 69 buyer-supplier connections, I focus on outcomes that matter.I\'m an executor who loves to check things off and make things happen. When work needs to get done, my top priority is to deliver results that \"wow.\" Before IEDC, I generated $1.7M in revenue renewal and secured 300+ new accounts at Greater Fort Wayne Inc, proving that relationship-building and strategic execution drive sustainable growth.The work I do sits at the intersection of community and economic development, cross-sector partnerships, and buyer-suppler strategy. I\'m passionate about creating systems that help businesses succeed while building stronger, more inclusive economic ecosystems.CliftonStrengths: Consistency | Harmony | Deliberative | Discipline | RelatorDiSC Style C: accuracy and quality | stability and consistency | challenge promoting growthLet\'s connect if you\'re working on initiatives that drive economic growth through strategic partnerships.

Experience

1. Federal Programs Manager

   Indiana Economic Development Corporation

   Jan 2024 — Present · Indianapolis, IN, US

   Manage a portfolio of federally funded programs supporting Indiana entrepreneurs and small businesses, with oversight of program budgets totaling $5.5M, 10+ technical advisors and contractors, and 2,700+ clients served statewide. Direct procurement operations, vendor performance management, federal compliance, and cross-functional program implementation across three statewide initiatives of of the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Small Business Administration, and U.S. Department of Treasury.• Indiana Procurement Assistance and Certification Training (INPACT) Initiative - Statewide supplier development program connecting small businesses with government and private sector procurement opportunities, managing $2.1M budget with 70+ corporate partnerships and serving 1,352 small business suppliers.• Federal and State Technology Partnership (FAST)- SBIR/STTR technical assistance program managing 3 advisors through competitive RFP, supporting 1,085+ entrepreneurs and facilitating $38.7M in federal grant awards with 59-74% proposal success rates.• State Small Business Credit Initiative Technical Assistance (SSBCI TA)- Capital access support program managing 4 technical assistance providers, serving 316 businesses with 772 hours of no-cost advising and 128 referrals to participating lenders.

Education

• Indiana University Bloomington

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Human Biology (Spanish, Public Health, Chemistry Minors)