Articles by Mike Rhodes

Cornerstone Center for the Arts Will Host First Thursday Event on October 5th

Non-Profit October 3, 2023

Cornerstone Center for the Arts Will Host First Thursday Event on October 5th

Local Artists to Display and Sell Work at Cornerstone in October By Dee McKinsey— Muncie, IN–Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 East Main St., again will host local artists and Cornerstone artists in displaying and selling their work Oct. 5 from 5-8 p.m. in the Great Room.   Artist in Residence Debra Gindhart Dragoo is coordinating this event.  Community artists participating in this First Thursday include Stefan Mckell, Val Kelley, Jill Palumbo, Angel Gillette, Tom Stader, Liliana Osborne, Hazel McCully, Shera Hixson,…

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Innovation Connector Announces Acquisition of TechWise Academy, LLC 

Business October 3, 2023

Innovation Connector Announces Acquisition of TechWise Academy, LLC 

By Innovation Connector— MUNCIE, IN – Innovation Connector, Inc., a full-service entrepreneurial resource center and part of the Ontario Place Certified Technology Park, proudly announces its acquisition of TechWise Academy, LLC, a STEM education business known for its innovative approach to technology education.  This strategic merger represents a significant step forward in fulfilling the missions of both the Innovation Connector and TechWise Academy to bridge the digital divide and provide opportunities for individuals to acquire essential coding skills. By officially…

Greater Muncie Chamber of Commerce and Delaware Advancement Corporation Boards Reorganize

Business October 2, 2023

Greater Muncie Chamber of Commerce and Delaware Advancement Corporation Boards Reorganize

By Katy Maggart— MUNCIE, IN— Today, the Delaware Advancement Corporation (“DAC”) and the Greater Muncie Chamber of Commerce (the “Chamber”) announced their intended joint reorganization. Since the 1980s, DAC has been a 501(c)(3) organization governed by a single board. DAC has two distinct business divisions: (1) the Economic Development Alliance, the Local Economic Development Organization of Muncie and Delaware County, and  (2) the Horizon Convention Center. Since opening in 1988, the Horizon Convention Center has grown to include an attached…

Fields of Faith 2023 Takes Place on October 4th at Muncie Central Fieldhouse

Non-Profit October 2, 2023

Fields of Faith 2023 Takes Place on October 4th at Muncie Central Fieldhouse

By Jeff Mosier— MUNCIE, IN—The Fellowship of Christian Athletes of East Central Indiana is excited to host Fields of Faith 2023. The event will take place Wednesday, October 4th in the Muncie Central fieldhouse, 525 N. Walnut St. Muncie, IN 47305. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Music begins at 6:40 p.m. Program begins at 7:00 p.m. Bring your friends and help us fill the field house.   Since 2009, Fields of Faith Muncie has been the largest local Christian event…

Scholarship Recipients Plan Degrees In Engineering and Teaching 

Education September 29, 2023

Scholarship Recipients Plan Degrees In Engineering and Teaching 

By Sheryl Swingley— MUNCIE, IN—Two scholarships administered by the Muncie Central Alumni Association were awarded at the end of the 2022-2023 school year. Delaney Strange was selected as the Harris-Jones scholarship recipient for 2023-24, while Ella Piche received the Muncie Central High School Alumni Association scholarship.    Strange has begun studies at Purdue University and plans to obtain a civil engineering degree with a concentration in transportation and a minor in Spanish. Strange’s ultimate professional goal includes working on projects in…

The Innovation Connector: Starting a Business is Not Easy – But it is Possible!

Business September 29, 2023

The Innovation Connector: Starting a Business is Not Easy – But it is Possible!

By Ted Baker, CEO/Executive Director— MUNCIE, IN—The idea of starting a business is not new.  According to an article in Immerse Education 2023’s “A Brief History of Business and the Evolution of Business,”  “Business as we know it can be traced back 3,000 years to India and China, where companies – with structures resembling sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. At this time, they began entering into contracts and owning property, essentially setting up the basic frameworks of business that we use today.”…

Residents in Indiana Will Soon Be in the Path of Two Solar Eclipses Starting in October 2023

Entertainment September 28, 2023

Residents in Indiana Will Soon Be in the Path of Two Solar Eclipses Starting in October 2023

By Ball State University’s Charles W. Brown Planetarium— MUNCIE, IN—Indiana residents will have the rare opportunity to view two solar eclipses in the upcoming months. You may have heard about the total solar eclipse coming to most Indiana cities in April 2024. There is also a partial solar eclipse happening during the day on October 14 throughout all of Indiana. The last partial solar eclipse visible from Indiana cities, such as Muncie, was back in 2017. This is recent compared…

Mayor’s Arts Awards to Honor Local Artists, Advocates on Sept. 30th 

Business September 27, 2023

Mayor’s Arts Awards to Honor Local Artists, Advocates on Sept. 30th 

 By Michelle Kinsey— MUNCIE, IN – The office of Mayor Dan Ridenour and the Muncie Arts and Culture Council (MuncieArts) are excited to announce the nominees for the 2023 Mayor’s Arts Awards. This will be the 5th biennial celebration recognizing the exceptional contributions made to our cultural community by individuals and organizations.  The Mayor’s Arts Awards ceremony will be Saturday, Sept. 30, at 7:30 p.m. at Southside Middle School, followed by a community party – open to all – at…

First of its Kind ‘Indiana Girl Report’ Provides Statewide Data on Challenges Girls Experience

Health, Non-Profit September 27, 2023

First of its Kind ‘Indiana Girl Report’ Provides Statewide Data on Challenges Girls Experience

By Dawn Brand Fluhler—  INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Girl Scouts is proud to release The Indiana Girl Report. The groundbreaking report was commissioned through the Indiana Youth Institute in collaboration with Girl Scout councils from across the state and the Girl Coalition of Indiana. The report is the very first of its kind and was developed through qualitative and quantitative research to provide insight into critical challenges girls are experiencing and the variances across the state. The report’s findings create a…

Nonprofit Support Network Announces Inaugural Nonprofit Summit and Community Luncheon

Non-Profit September 26, 2023

Nonprofit Support Network Announces Inaugural Nonprofit Summit and Community Luncheon

By Carly Acree King— MUNCIE, IN – Nonprofit Support Network is thrilled to announce that tickets are now available for its inaugural Nonprofit Summit presented by Northwest Bank. The summit is scheduled for Wednesday, October 25, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Horizon Convention Center. This groundbreaking event aims to raise awareness about the Nonprofit Support Network’s invaluable work while providing access to education and professional development opportunities within the local community. The Nonprofit Summit offers a day…