Articles by Mike Rhodes

Education December 30, 2022

Ball State University Entrepreneurship Center Announces Grant Awardees

By BSU Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, IN—The Entrepreneurship Center at Ball State University has provided seven students with funding to develop and advance their entrepreneurial ventures. Twice a year, all enrolled students at Ball State are invited to apply for pre-seed grants of up to $2,500 per student, per semester for venture development. This fund was established to help students take their new or established business concepts to the next stage. Funding has historically been used to conduct market surveys, create digital renderings, earn certifications, and more. “We had a record-breaking number of applications this semester due to increased marketing…

Government December 29, 2022

Eric Hoffman Sworn In For Second Term as Delaware County Prosecuting Attorney

By Office of the Prosecuting Attorney— Muncie, IN– Wednesday afternoon, the Honorable Thomas A. Cannon Jr., Judge of the Delaware Circuit Court No. 5 administered the Oath of Office to Eric Hoffman who will begin his second term as Delaware County’s Prosecuting Attorney on January 1, 2023. Judge Cannon’s father, Thomas A. Cannon Sr., served as Delaware County Prosecutor 1941-1942 before he enlisted in the U.S. Army to serve our country in World War II. Hoffman is a graduate of Ball State University and Indiana University McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis. Eric joined the Delaware County Prosecutor’s Office in…

Business December 28, 2022

Deltec Solutions Appoints Steve Davis as President and CEO

By Deltec Solutions— Longtime leader Don Engel elected Chairman of the Board and Chief Financial Officer MUNCIE, IN – Deltec Solutions, a leading managed service provider and strategic IT consulting firm, announces the appointment of Steve Davis as President and CEO, replacing Don Engel, who has been elected Chairman of the Board and Chief Financial Officer. Davis will assume his new responsibilities on Monday, January 2. Engel has been President and CEO since 2009 and replaces Wil Davis, who remains on the Board of Managers. A native of the Muncie, Indiana area, where Deltec Solutions is headquartered, Davis has been…

JUMP Program Receives ,000 Ball Brothers Foundation Grant to Bolster Community Partnership

Non-Profit December 27, 2022

JUMP Program Receives $60,000 Ball Brothers Foundation Grant to Bolster Community Partnership

By Intersection— MUNCIE, IN — This fall, Ball Brothers Foundation awarded a $60,000 grant to help officially launch the Judicial Users Manufacturing Partnership (JUMP) program in Delaware County. The JUMP program was created by John Bush, a 15-year employee of the Delaware County Probation Department. During his time with the department, he has seen first-hand the barriers to employment that are faced by justice-involved individuals. Bush proposed the JUMP program as a solution to multiple congruent problems facing Delaware County and as a way to guide individuals to paths outside of the justice system. “The justice system has to learn to be…

Education December 26, 2022

Difference Makers of Ivy Tech

By Lesley Devoss— MUNCIE, Ind. – Difference makers are those who step up and support the community through their active participation in and with the community they serve. The 2022 Ivy Tech Difference Makers are Pastor Andre Mitchell, Joseph Anderson, Wayne Johnson, Duane Clemens Sr., and Bright Afriyie. Pastor Andre Mitchell serves as the Senior Pastor of Deliverance Temple, Material Handler for GM, and Campus Board of Trustee member for Ivy Tech Community College Muncie-Henry County. He was born and raised in the Muncie Community and his family instilled a sense of community in him from an early age. “My great uncle,…

Business December 23, 2022

Entrepreneur Showcase Week – A Great Week for Muncie Entrepreneurs and Business Owners

By Ted Baker, CEO/Executive Director, Muncie Innovation Connector, Inc.— MUNCIE, IN—A little over eight months ago, our creative Innovation Connector team began planning a new event that we hoped would impact both entrepreneurs and business owners. We wanted this event to be something that had never been done before. As we worked through our thoughts and dreams for this event, the idea of Entrepreneur Showcase Week began to take shape. As we plotted our strategies to make this event unique, and big, we realized we were on to something significant. Now, looking back and reviewing the actual events of Entrepreneur Showcase…

Non-Profit December 22, 2022

Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie Expands Service to Delaware County Students

By Dominic Bordenaro— MUNCIE, IN—The Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie is pleased to announce that starting Thursday, January 5, 2023 in partnership with the Gathering Church will be expanding their reach to serve Eaton, Royerton, and Delta Middle School Students. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie are an out-of-school time program to help young people reach their full potential, focusing on Academic & Career Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character & Leadership. “Our mission is to serve ALL young people, especially those who need us most, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned in my time on this earth,…

Education December 21, 2022

State of Indiana Partners With Ivy Tech to Offer Educational Opportunities for State Employees

By Jennifer Hashem— Ivy Tech Community College’s Achieve Your Degree Program provides state employees with upfront tuition assistance INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The State of Indiana and Ivy Tech Community College today announced a new partnership that will offer state employees an affordable education with no upfront tuition costs. “This is an investment in our state employees that provide them with more flexibility to pursue education opportunities that ultimately contribute to a stronger workforce,” said Governor Eric J. Holcomb. “We are grateful for this partnership with Ivy Tech that will ease the up-front financial burden for our employees to enroll in courses.”…

Business December 20, 2022

I&M Readying for Major Winter Storm, Encourages Customers to Prepare

By Tracy Warner— MUNCIE, IN—With weather forecasts predicting possible blizzard-like conditions over Indiana Michigan Power’s territory in the coming days, I&M is preparing crews and other resources to address possible power outages. I&M strongly encourages our customers to make plans for the possibility of extended power outages up to and through the holiday weekend. We all know that forecasts – especially a few days in advance – are not always proven true. But it appears there is a strong probability of high winds and heavy snow beginning Thursday night through Saturday across the areas I&M serves. With ample snow falling…

Non-Profit December 20, 2022

Indiana Legal Help Kiosk Now Available at the Muncie HUB

By Bob Scott— MUNCIE, IN—Muncie Mission Ministries, Inc. has announced the installation of an Indiana Legal Help Kiosk at their location at the Muncie HUB, 318 W. 8th Street in Muncie. This self-service kiosk helps local residents access IndianaLegalHelp.org, an Indiana Bar Foundation program connecting Hoosiers to legal resources and services. The Indiana Legal Help website, which has seen over one million visits since its launch, includes legal forms, instructional videos, referrals to free and low-cost legal services, and a statewide calendar of free legal advice clinics. The Indiana Legal Help kiosks will initially focus on serving Hoosiers facing eviction…

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