Articles by Mike Rhodes

Non-Profit October 11, 2017

SAMA Fest To Be Held at Cornerstone on November 11th

By: Jeff Robinson— Muncie, IN—Each year the South Asian Muncie Association hosts a festival showcasing the culture of South Asia. This year the association has partnered with Cornerstone Center for the Arts and is welcoming the general public to enjoy an evening of food, dance, fashion, and performances. SAMA Fest will be held at Cornerstone on Saturday, November 11, 2017 beginning at 5 p.m Guests will have the opportunity of sampling traditional cuisine from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. Traditional…

Pictured Left to Right: Brenda Lloyd, Hillcroft Services Board Chair; Michael Whitlock, Hillcroft Industries, VP Business Operations; Debbie Bennett, Hillcroft Services, CEO; Mike Salmon, Hillcroft Industries, VP Business Development; Melissa Johnson, Hillcroft Industries, Production Coordinator; Jacob Sloan, Hillcroft Industries Employee; Amanda Rammel, Hillcroft Industries, Manager; LeAnne Cole, Hillcroft Services, VP. Photo by: Matt Howell, Farmhouse Creative.

Business October 11, 2017

Hillcroft Industries in Muncie Celebrates ISO 9001:2015 Certification

By: Genet Soule, VP Development & Marketing— Muncie, IN – Hillcroft Industries, a division of Hillcroft Services, Inc., received its ISO 9001:2015 certificate of registration for its quality management system on July 19, 2017. “ISO 9001 is not only a validation of our quality management system, but a validation of our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction,” said Mike Salmon, VP Business Development. Hillcroft Industries, formerly Cannon Industries, has performed parts assembly, packaging, kitting, collating, and sorting work for various…

Photo L-R: Brian Burton - President & CEO of the Indiana Manufacturers Association, John Smith, Neil Smith, Steve Smith, Jody Fledderman - Indiana Manufacturers Association Board Chair, Chad Smith

Business October 10, 2017

Mid-West Metal Products Honored by Indiana Manufacturers Association

By: Tara Whitehead— Meeting Brings Together Manufacturing Leaders from All Areas of the State and Highlights Continued Growth of Indiana Manufacturing Sector Muncie, IN – On October 4, 2017, manufacturers, business leaders, and policymakers from across the state met in Indianapolis to honor those companies that have made outstanding contributions to the development of a healthy, dynamic environment in Indiana, and to the state’s overall economic well-being. Mid-West Metal Products is excited to be among the select group of companies acknowledged…

Mr. Kelly Stanley, (center) was the Keynote Speaker for the YOC’s Shafer Giving Society Luncheon. Photo provided.

Non-Profit October 10, 2017

Kelly Stanley, Campaign Chair, Keynotes YOC’s Shafer Giving Society Luncheon

By: Polly Craig, Executive Director, YOC Foundation— Muncie, IN—The Youth Opportunity Center (YOC) Foundation celebrated the twelfth anniversary of the Shafer Giving Society and the legacy of the late Hamer and Phyllis Shafer at a luncheon held in the YOC Gymnasium on October 6, 2017. The Shafer Giving Society was formed in 2006 to honor donors who have made cumulative gifts of $1,000 or more. The theme of this year’s event was Transforming Together: The Next Chapter. The Shafer Giving Society…

Non-Profit October 10, 2017

4th Annual Beech Grove Cemetery Historic Tour to Be Held Oct 14th

By: Tina Sulfridge, Beech Grove Cemetery— Muncie, IN—Join local historians and actors for the 4th annual guided walking tour of a portion of Delaware County’s largest landmark and learn about many interesting historical figures. The beautiful fall foliage lends itself to provide the perfect backdrop for the information packed tours that are family friendly and will feature prominent members from our community as well as lesser known names. Previous tours have introduced guests to “Diamond” Harriett Mitchell Anthony-a local socialite…

A scene from Muncie Civic Theater's presentation of the musical “My Fair Lady." Photo by: Kishel Photography

Entertainment October 9, 2017

Muncie Civic Theatre Presents The Musical “My Fair Lady” Oct 13-28

By: Michelle Kinsey— Muncie, IN —It is sure to be a “loverly” evening. Muncie Civic Theatre is presenting the musical “My Fair Lady” Oct. 13-28. Based on George Bernard Shaw’s classic play “Pygmalion,” “My Fair Lady” tells the familiar story of Eliza Doolittle, a flower peddler with an unmistakable Cockney accent who agrees to take speech lessons from Henry Higgins, who has made a wager with a colleague that he can transform her from a “gutter snipe” to a duchess in…

Non-Profit October 9, 2017

The Muncie Symphony Orchestra Announces “Classics 2: Bach & Schubert”

By: Morgan Dean— Muncie, IN – The Muncie Symphony Orchestra’s second concert of the 2017-2018 season, “Classics 2: Bach and Schubert,” will be Oct. 14, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in Pruis Hall. The pre-concert talk will be held at 6:30 p.m. in Pruis Hall. “Our performance will feature more intimate works in a familiar venue, Pruis Hall. Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony is a beautifully crafted piece and appropriately demonstrates why he was such a masterful writer of art songs. Andrew Crow…

Education October 9, 2017

Ball State Community Gearing up for “Cardinals Around the World” Homecoming

MUNCIE, Ind. — Ball State University fans are preparing to celebrate this year’s Homecoming festivities with a theme of “Cardinals Around the World.” The annual week of events begins Oct. 16 and culminates on Oct. 21, when the Cardinals take on Central Michigan University at 3 p.m. in Scheumann Stadium. “Homecoming is a great way for the Ball State campus, alumni and the Muncie community to come together as one and show pride in our institution,” Michelle Johnson, senior director…

Non-Profit October 6, 2017

2017 WIBU ATHENA Nominees Announced

By: Chrystal Pearson— Muncie, IN—Women in Business Unlimited (WIBU), an organization dedicated to providing networking opportunities for business women of East Central Indiana, is pleased to announce the Nominees for the 2017 ATHENA Awards. After closing public nominations on September 22nd, WIBU received a total of seventeen (17) candidates for the internationally recognized awards. Nominations were solicited from the public. In order to remain impartial, the 17 nominations were forwarded to the judging panel for review. Each judge reviews and…

Michael Jensen is pictured by one of his large format photographs on display inside the Intersection Agency on Walnut Street during ArtsWalk 2017. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Entertainment October 6, 2017

Photo Gallery: ArtsWalk 2017 in Downtown Muncie

Photos by: Mike Rhodes— It didn’t rain. After a morning deluge of rain and menacing skies throughout the day, the clouds broke up and allowed for some beautiful and comfortable weather during ArtsWalk 2017. Muncie Downtown Development Partnership (MDDP), in partnership with Muncie Arts and Culture Council, the City of Muncie, and Ball State University’s School of Fine Art and School of Music, presented ArtsWalk 2017. The entire downtown area was filled with people, artwork(s), culture, food, music and fun. Some…

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