By: John Carlson— For years I have despaired of ever achieving my original career goal of becoming a fabulously wealthy professional artist who drinks wine and sleeps all day, but recent developments have renewed my sense of hope. I owe it all to the banana that was duct-taped to a wall. You know, the one that was splashed all over Facebook and television a few weeks ago. On second thought, no. I owe it all to the artist who thought of…
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By: Art Van Furniture— Warren, MI– Heroes among us! Josh Carrington of Muncie, Indiana, has been recognized by Art Van Furniture in Muncie (4701 Wheeling Ave.) as its hometown hero for his selfless efforts to help others as part of the company’s “Inspiration Lives Here in Our Community” initiative. The furniture and mattress retailer presented him with a commemorative plaque and a $1,000 Art Van gift card. Carrington was nominated by Meghan Clawson and Deanna Christal of Marion, Ind. They…
By: Liz Valpatic— Muncie, IN—IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital and Central Indiana Orthopedics (CIO) have enjoyed a great relationship for many years when it comes to orthopedic surgeries and care provided in our community. Due to the increasing demand for orthopedic services, IU Health Ball and CIO are excited to bring TEAMHealth, a nationwide network of highly skilled orthopedic surgeons, on board to provide the majority of orthopedic trauma care. “We are very excited about this collaborative effort between all…
By: Melissa Jones— Yorktown, IN— Yorktown’s Chamber of Commerce Awards Luncheon Tuesday morning recognized several community members and organizations for their contributions to the town. Those recognized included USArchitects, Clay Arnett, Lance Turner, American Legion Post 321, and Al and Barb Baker. US Architects, the recipient of the Spirit of Small Business award, was recognized for the company’s integral role in the design of the new Town Hall building downtown. Pete Olson, town manager, spoke about the local firm’s involvement with…
By: The Muncie Arts and Culture Council— Muncie, IN—The Board of Directors of the Muncie Arts and Culture Council is bidding a fond farewell to executive director, Braydee Euliss. Euliss has accepted the position of executive director of Indianapolis Contemporary. Euliss’ work with MACC began in 2015 when she joined the board of directors. She became engaged quickly with the work of Muncie Arts and Culture Council, especially in the areas of marketing and advocacy, as she started her journey learning about the…
By: Hannah Dunckel— Muncie, IN—It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Excitement is in the air as we enjoy festivals and lights with our family, purchase last minute gifts, and prepare our homes for our loved ones coming into town for the holidays. What happens when your children are grown and live out of town unable to make it home for Christmas? Or your loved ones have passed away and you have no one to enjoy this special time…
By: Caitlin Hancock— Muncie, IN – East Central Indiana Regional Partnership’s president/CEO, Mindy Kenworthy, has announced the establishment of a 10-county collective and collaborative lifestyle marketing effort. ECIRP has created a special marketing committee, Elevate ECI, which includes representatives from each county and key partners like economic development, tourism, main street organizations and regional employers. The group formed in May to discuss some of the challenges the region faces such as stigma of living in a rural area, apathy of some…
By: Amanda Price— Muncie, IN—MITS, Muncie’s local transportation provider, is excited to announce the “Reindeer on a Route” promotion. This social media contest begins on Monday December 16th, 2019 and runs through Tuesday December 24th, 2019. Route reindeers will be placed on different routes and MITSPlus vans throughout the 8 days. A reindeer will also visit select locations along routes each day. You may see a reindeer near coffee, ice cream, cookies, books or just playing around (hint, hint). When…
By: Gabrielle Glass— Muncie, IN – Ball State University students are creating interactive play furniture at the Children’s Foundation in Carmel to help children with disabilities improve coordination, problem-solving, and other skills. Children’s TherAplay provides physical and occupational therapies on horseback for children with diagnoses such as cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, and developmental delays. The immersive learning course, led by Dr. Shireen Kanakri, associate professor of interior design, was a continuation from the previous semester,…
By: Ball State Marketing and Communications— Muncie, IN — The Ball State University Board of Trustees approved today the President’s Strategic Imperative Fund — a $5 million investment to support initiatives that will expedite the implementation of the institution’s strategic plan, Destination 2040: Our Flight Path. During a presentation to the Board, Chief Strategy Officer Sue Hodges Moore described the process by which members of the campus community have been invited to submit proposals that align with any of the plan’s strategic imperatives….