Articles by Mike Rhodes

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Business, Non-Profit December 30, 2015

New Year, Next Level for Small Businesses

By: Christina Ragle— As small business owners look ahead to 2016, many are ready to take their company to the next level. But what does that involve? Peggy Cenova, Regional Director of the East Central Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC), works with small business owners to help them achieve goals. “One effective way of looking forward is to look backwards and assess your results from 2015,” Cenova noted. She offers seven considerations for business owners as they reflect on the past…

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Muncie Campus on Cowan Road.

Education December 29, 2015

Ivy Tech to Offer Express Enrollment Registration Events in Muncie

By: Shawn Carmichael— Ivy Tech Community College East Central region will be offering Express Enrollment events on January 7 and January 9 at their Muncie Cowan Road location, in the Express Enrollment Center. Express Enrollment offers prospective students a “one-stop” experience in the enrollment process and does not require an appointment. Muncie Campus Express Enrollment Center January 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. January 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. 4301 South Cowan Road Muncie, IN During the…

Whitinger Member/Owners with Jennifer Bott and Ball State University President, Dr. Paul Ferguson. Photo provided.

Business December 28, 2015

Whitinger & Company Receives Miller College of Business Award

By: Sheena Peters— At Ball State University’s recent Miller College of Business 50th Anniversary Awards ceremony, Whitinger & Company was recognized with the Dean’s Distinguished Partner Award. This is given to friends or organizations that have greatly influenced the students, faculty or success of the Miller College. Jennifer Bott, Interim Dean of the Miller College of Business and Associate Professor of Management, introduced Whitinger & Company by saying, “Tonight, this award is given to honor both — the legacy of an…

Cornerstone’s Spring 2016 Arts Programs Classes. Photo provided.

Entertainment, Non-Profit December 28, 2015

Cornerstone’s Spring 2016 Arts Programs Classes

By: Jessie Irwin— Explore your creative side this spring with Cornerstone’s diverse class offerings for the spring 2016 session. Classes begin Monday, February 1 and run through Friday, April 29. Classes are offered for youth, family and adults in the areas of visual arts, dance, music, martial arts, and theatre. Class fees are affordable, one-time payments that cover the full twelve weeks of class. Financial aid is available to students who qualify. Youth dance classes to be offered include: Early…

Sgt. Mace of the Muncie Police Department SWAT team is pictured. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Non-Profit December 23, 2015

Grant Awards Support Local Efforts to Address Meth Issues

By: Jud Fisher— Ball Brothers Foundation has issued grants totaling $10,000 to protect the health and safety of local law enforcement officers who come into contact with hazardous drug manufacturing materials. As meth lab seizures are at an all-time high in Delaware County, BBF funding will provide officers from the Muncie Police Department and the Delaware County Sheriff’s Department with personal protective equipment. A number of officers from the Muncie Police Department will be outfitted with new respirator masks through…

Pristine Senior Management. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Business December 21, 2015

Pristine Senior Management Locates its Home Offices in Muncie

By: The Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance— The City of Muncie and the Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance announced today that Pristine Senior Management, a company that specializes in providing management services to seniors housing and post-acute care facilities, will locate its home offices in Muncie, IN, creating an anticipated 35 to 50 new jobs within the next two years. The company has acquired a building at 1301 East Riggin Road in Muncie. The 16,000 square foot facility provides room…

Athletic performance training. Photo provided.

Education December 18, 2015

Munciana and 5 Tool Launch Athletic Performance Training Program

By: Heather Taylor— Munciana Volleyball Club and 5 Tool Academy are pleased announce a new athletic performance training program for all sports. This focused training enables athletes to improve their overall physical skills, reduce injuries and increase confidence. Athletic performance training includes strength training, conditioning and cardiovascular training, sport-specific training as well as ongoing accountability and input from a qualified instructor. Providing a deeper level of training beyond running drills or learning specific plays, athletic performance training helps athletes develop…

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Entertainment December 17, 2015

New Star Wars Movie Will Have an Economic and Pop Culture Impact

By: Ball State University Division of Strategic Communications— From an economic and pop culture standpoint, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” may be the biggest movie event in this or any other galaxy, says Alex Kartman, a Ball State telecommunications instructor. Nearly 50,000 tickets have already been sold for the Dec. 18 premiere, which will be shown in about 4,100 theaters across the nation. Demand for tickets on Oct. 19 crashed every major online ticket agency from Fandango to IMAX to…

New solar equipment being installed on the roof of Cornerstone is pictured. Photo provided.

Non-Profit December 17, 2015

Cornerstone to Update Electrical and HVAC Systems

By: Marilyn Cleary— Cornerstone Center for the Arts will begin its journey into the modern age starting in January of 2016. Cornerstone, a pillar in the community for almost a century, will receive an update to its electrical and mechanical systems, helping to propel the historic building into the 21st century. Currently in construction, the building is getting an update to the electrical system by adding a 150 kilowatt roof-mounted solar array which will not detract from the buildings original beautiful design…

Muncie Community Schools

Education December 17, 2015

MCS to Offer English Classes for Parents

By: Ana Pichardo— Muncie Community Schools, in partnership with Ball State University, will offer an English class for parents of students whose first language is not English (English as a Second Language, EL). The class will be led by two Ball State instructors of English as a Second Language, and will be held on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, beginning January 12 – March 15, 2016 in the Mitchell Elementary library. In place of child care Ball State students…