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The restored Albany Bridge—the centerpiece of the Kitselman Trailhead—is designed to connect the White River Greenway and the Cardinal Greenway trails. File photo

Business August 21, 2023

East Central Indiana Regional Partnership Engages New Consultant for READI 2.0

By Caitlin Hancock, East Central Indiana Regional Partnership— MUNCIE, IN — East Central Indiana Regional Partnership is pleased to announce the engagement of its new consultant, HWC Engineering, to help the region prepare for READI 2.0. With an unwavering commitment to supporting the READI 2.0 process and building upon the success of the first round of READI initiatives, ECIRP looks forward to the economic growth that will continue from the new partnership. Following the evaluation of proposals, ECIRP selected HWC as…

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L-R: Joy Rediger, Urban Light Executive Director and Reed Levitz, Indiana District Manager and Urban Light Executive Board Member. Photo provided

Business, Non-Profit August 11, 2023

Northwest Foundation Assists Urban Light Community Development Corporation With Financial Donation

By Northwest Bank— MUNCIE, IN—The Northwest Foundation recently supported Muncie’s Urban Light Community Development Corporation with a donation of $7,500. In addition to this contribution, Northwest Bank provided its Charles Street office lobby as the location for Urban Light to host their annual fundraising event. This is the second year the bank hosted this event, which raised over $20,000 to support Urban Light. With the help of the in-kind donation of space from Northwest, 100% of the funds raised directly benefit…

Rotarians Chris Poland and Judge Kimberly S. Dowling at the Delaware County Fair

Business August 3, 2023

Muncie Rotary Club Marks 10 Years of Fundraising for High School Athletic Teams at the Delaware County Fair

By Robert G. La France— MUNCIE, IN – The Muncie Rotary Club marks 10 years of fundraising to support high school athletic teams by volunteering to direct traffic and collect entrance fees at the gates of the Delaware County Fair. For at least 5 hours a day from Monday, July 17, to Saturday, July 22, 2023, Rotarians braved the relentless sun and threatening storms alongside student athletes to greet visitors to the fair and raise money for four teams. The…

The 2019 Big Idea Pitch Winner: Trey Gourley. Photo by: Kyle Evans

Business July 28, 2023

The BIG Idea Pitch – Why this Contest is Important

By Ted A. Baker, CEO/Executive Director, Muncie Innovation Connector, Inc.— MUNCIE, IN—During my thirteen years as Executive Director of the Muncie Innovation Connector, I have met with, coached, advised, counseled, and encouraged many individuals who have thought about starting or owning a business.  This continues to happen several times each week.  In addition, the Small Business Development Center, located in the Innovation Connector, meets with clients in Muncie and East-Central Indiana, hoping for the same. With the availability of resources found…

Pictured Left to right: Traci Lutton, Vice President of Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance; James King, Delaware County Commissioner; Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb; Brad Bookout, Director of Economic & Municipal Affairs; Tom Johnson, Regional Manager of CANPACK-US; Peter Giorgi, President and CEO of Giorgi Global Holdings, Inc.; Mayor Dan Ridenour, City of Muncie. Photo by Tylonius Studio, Inc.

Business, Government July 26, 2023

CANPACK is Good for Our Community and is Bringing Back a Strong Well-paid Workforce

By James King, Delaware County Commissioner— DELAWARE COUNTY, IN—As a lifelong resident and longtime elected official in Delaware County, I have watched the evolution of manufacturing throughout our region.  When I was young, our community was proudly connected to the auto part manufacturing industry and had a rich history of hard-working men and women who dedicated their lives to advancing that industry.  With the North American Free Trade Agreement, we watched as jobs slowly consolidated and moved to China and…

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Business July 24, 2023

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Muncie and Delaware County has become a hot real estate market.

Business July 23, 2023

Northwest Bank Provides Tips for Streamlining the Mortgage Process

By Northwest Bank— COLUMBUS, OH— Northwest Bank, a full-service financial institution with branches in Muncie and offering a complete line of business and personal banking products, provides tips for streamlining the mortgage process to help consumers navigate today’s competitive housing market and reduce the stress of home buying. “In this market, buyers have to be ready to move quickly,” says Tim Holman, vice president and director of mortgage operations, Northwest Bank. “You don’t have time to hesitate when you find the…

Zach Johnson, as photographed by Zach Johnson.

Business July 21, 2023

Woof Boom Radio’s Zach Johnson Named Sports Director for WHBU Radio

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief, MuncieJournal.com— MUNCIE, IN—Zach Johnson, a well known local radio on-air talent has been named Sports Director for Anderson’s WHBU radio, 101.1 FM and 1240 AM. Johnson has been a full-time member of the MAX and WERK air staff since 2011 and also worked for the radio stations part-time beginning in 2005.  Johnson was a radio force in high school sports even as far back as when he was in high school himself. “Back then, the radio…

Groundbreaking for the new YMCA facility. Photo by Matt Howell

Business, Non-Profit July 19, 2023

Community Gathers for YMCA of Muncie’s ‘Bold Vision, Strong Futures’ Capital Campaign Groundbreaking

By Kristen McConnell— MUNCIE, IN—Leaders from the community gathered to break ground for the YMCA’s new facility on the campus of Muncie Central High School that reaches into the community, leveraging partnerships with Muncie Community Schools, IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Open Door Health Services, Muncie Area Career Center and Ball State University’s Healthy Lifestyle Center. Designed to be a healthy gathering place for people of all ages and backgrounds, it has already proven to be a catalyst for collaboration…

Apartment complex electric meters are pictured. Photo by storyblocks.

Business July 13, 2023

Need Help With Your Electric Bill? I&M Has a Program That Might Help

By Kara Stevenson — FORT WAYNE, IN – The landscape of our communities is changing at an accelerated speed. Prices for essential items have steadily risen, COVID-19 has affected employment for many, and where we spend our time – and money now takes more careful consideration. Despite an evolving normal, the center of what drives the work we do at Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) will never change: Our customers.  On top of powering our communities, we also prioritize providing comfort. Many experience…