Articles by Mike Rhodes

Ontario Systems. File photo.

Business February 22, 2018

Ontario Systems Named a Best Place to Work in Indiana by Indiana Chamber

Software and services provider to the healthcare, ARM and government markets will accept award May 3 in Indianapolis Muncie, IN– Ontario Systems, a leading software provider to the healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM), accounts receivable management (ARM) and government (GOV) markets, announced it has been named to the 13th annual list of the Best Places to Work in Indiana by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, its fourth placement on that list in as many years. The company continues to credit…

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The Indiana Chamber of Commerce "Best Places to Work in Indiana Award" is pictured in this photo from 2017. Photo courtesy of Indiana Chamber of Commerce.

Business February 21, 2018

Indiana Chamber Names 4 Local Companies ‘Best Places to Work In Indiana’

Indianapolis, IN — A record number of Hoosier companies – 125 in total – have been named to the 2018 Best Places to Work in Indiana list. And four local Muncie/Delaware County companies made the list this year. Local companies honored include: Small Companies (15-74 U.S. employees) (57) Company / Primary Indiana Location Accutech Systems / Muncie Large Companies (250-999 U.S. employees) (25) Company / Primary Indiana Location MutualBank / Muncie Ontario Systems / Muncie Major Companies (1,000+ U.S. employees)…

Deborah Jones-Buggs. Photo provided.

Non-Profit February 21, 2018

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority to Host Statewide Event at Horizon Convention Center

By: Andrea Wells— Muncie, IN – The Anderson-Muncie Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will host the 2018 Indiana Statewide Founders Day Weekend Celebration on March 2-3 at the Horizon Convention Center in Muncie.  The public is invited to a Welcome Reception at 7:00 p.m. on Friday evening followed by “Club Delta” line dancing and strolling ($10 admission).  On Saturday at Noon, the Statewide Founders Day Luncheon will feature keynote speaker, Deborah Jones-Buggs. Deborah Jones-Buggs was initiated in 1979…

Craig Morris. Photo provided.

Business February 20, 2018

Craig Morris Added to MutualBank Team as Dealer Development Representative

By: Jaime Faulkner— Muncie, IN—MutualBank added Craig Morris, Dealer Development Representative, to the Indirect Lending team in January of 2018. He develops relationships with MutualBank’s established automotive, boat and recreational vehicle dealerships throughout Indiana while creating new partnerships for the Bank’s indirect lending division. These affiliations Craig creates are valuable to customers who choose a car, boat or RV from a dealership, complete a loan application and walk out – keys in hand. This mutually-agreeable experience is a win-win-win for…

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Education February 20, 2018

Ivy Tech Community College, Marian University Partner For Reverse Transfer Initiative

By: Kelsie Batten— Indianapolis, IN – Ivy Tech Community College and Marian University have partnered to create a statewide reverse transfer agreement for students who have transferred to Marian prior to completing their associate degree at Ivy Tech. “Ivy Tech is proud of this new partnership with Marian University to help Indianapolis students earn their associate degree,” said Russ Baker, Vice President for Academic Affairs at Ivy Tech. “This will provide them the opportunity to have a credential while advancing…

Mayor Dennis Tyler. Photo provided.

Opinion February 20, 2018

Opinion: Mayor Dennis Tyler HB 1315 Statement to Indiana Senate Appropriations Committee

By: Dennis Tyler, Mayor of Muncie— Editor’s Note: The following is a copy of Mayor Tyler’s statement to the Indiana Senate Appropriations Committee that was read on February 15th in response to House Bill 1315. “Good morning Mr. Chairman and committee members. Thank you for allowing me to submit my testimony this morning. I apologize for not being here in person. Scheduling conflicts today would not allow me to attend. “As you begin your Senate hearings today on HB1315 and its…

Ball State Cardinals VS Akron. Photo by: Kyle Crawford

Entertainment February 19, 2018

#MuncieOut Slated for Men’s Basketball Game on Feb. 23

By: Ball State Athletics— The #MuncieOut is back. This year, it will take place on #ChirpChirpFriday, Feb. 23, when the Ball State men’s basketball team hosts MAC West foe Western Michigan in front of a nationally-televised audience on ESPN2 at 9 p.m. Fans are encouraged to purchase in advance to avoid long lines on game night by calling 888-BSU-TICKET or by visiting the Stoops Buick/GMC Ticket Center in Worthen Arena. Use this link (click here) to buy and invite friends…

V!VA Winners from the 2017 awards presentation held at the Horizon Convention Center. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Non-Profit February 19, 2018

2018 VIVA Awards Nominations Now Open

By: Terry Whitt Bailey, Chair, V!VA Committee— Muncie, IN – The Muncie Rotary Club, Muncie Sunrise Rotary Club and United Way of Delaware County has announced that nominations for the annual V!VA Awards, celebrating Very Important Volunteers, are now open. The V!VA Award was created in 1993 as a gift to the community by the Muncie Rotary Club to recognize Delaware County’s proud volunteer heritage.  The appropriately-named the “Very Important Volunteer Award” rewards, reinforces and encourages local volunteers to aspire to the Rotary…

David Sursa was the inaugural Board president of The Community Foundation. The annual David Sursa Leadership Award recognizes a nonprofit board member in Delaware County who displays the characteristics and commitment to the community expressed by David Sursa during his lifetime. Nominations are accepted through March 31.

Non-Profit February 16, 2018

Applications For 2018 David Sursa Leadership Award Available

By: Kallie Sulanke— Muncie, Ind. – The Community Foundation is pleased to announce that nominations are being accepted for the annual David Sursa Leadership Award. The award rewards, recognizes and encourages extraordinary leadership by a non-profit board member in Delaware County. Standing behind the belief that every community benefits from leaders who understand local issues and are able to visualize and promote positivity, The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. has established the David Sursa Leadership Award in…

These cabinets are so out of style, they’re scary. Photo by: Nancy Carlson

Carlson February 16, 2018

John Carlson: Redoing The, Gulp, Kitchen

By: John Carlson— After 36 years of marriage, I have finally figured out what separates the women from the men, the ladies from the gents, the chicks from the dudes, the babes from the … well, you get it. Redoing your kitchen. Greg, our neighbor and head guy from Richard’s Kitchens, was over recently taking measurements while Nancy peppered him with questions. What about the countertop options? What about improving the lighting? What about moving the microwave housing? What about…