Business

By Richard Crist— MUNCIE, IN– Whitinger & Company is proud to announce that T.J. Bush, CPA, CFP®, has been named the firm’s Managing Member. He was unanimously elected by the Whitinger Member/Owners at their recent annual meeting. His term will begin on September 1, 2022, at the conclusion of current Managing Member Linn Crull’s term. T.J. specializes in tax consulting and compliance services for businesses, individuals, estates, and trusts. In addition to being a technical resource for clients and staff,…

By Ted Baker CEO/Executive Director, Muncie, Innovation Connector, Inc.— MUNCIE, IN—As the Muncie Innovation Connector, Inc. continues to lead the charge of “Celebrating Entrepreneurs in 2022,” our monthly Muncie Journal articles have highlighted several local entrepreneurs, their journeys, and what being an entrepreneur is all about. We have received many positive comments from Muncie Journal readers about how the articles have been insightful in their entrepreneurial endeavors. The Muncie community is home to many entrepreneurs and innovators, and we have…

By Jennifer Gibson, Indiana region president, Northwest Bank, Anthony Pellegrino, vice president, consumer direct lending manager, Northwest Bank and Chip Pfohl, consumer lending manager, Northwest Bank— MUNCIE, IN—During these times of high inflation, consumers are constantly looking for ways to reduce expenses and find ways to maximize the money available to them. While the most important strategy is to develop a budget and stick to it, there are a number of other ways people can address the impact of inflation on…

By Nick Werner, for the Delaware County Soil & Water Conservation District— DELAWARE COUNTY, IN—Jeremy Russell visited the Dave Brandt Farm in Carroll, Ohio, in 2014, and on the three-hour drive home to Delaware County, Indiana, his mind was churning with ideas. Brandt is a well-known pioneer in the area of regenerative farming, and Russell wanted to apply what he had learned to his own corn, soybean and wheat operation. “That trip was an eye-opening experience,” Russell said. “Brandt has…

By Nick Werner— The company earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 for 2022, based on revenue growth MUNCIE, IN— Accutech Systems Corp. is growing faster than 99.93 percent of private companies in the United States, according to a recent announcement from Inc. magazine. The publication named Accutech an “Inc. 5000” company for 2022, a designation that identifies the top 5000 fastest growing private companies in the nation, based on three-year revenue growth. The award represents a mere 0.07 percent…

By IEDC Press office— INDIANAPOLIS  – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and Indiana Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers awarded 47 Indiana companies and organizations with the Governor’s Century or Half-Century Business Award in recognition of each company’s longevity and service to its employees, community and the state. “Recognizing Hoosier businesses and their accomplishments for not only for decades of resilience and hard work but for the lasting impact on Indiana’s economy is a true honor,” said Gov. Holcomb. “Through strong drive and dedication,…

By Keith Roysdon— DELAWARE COUNTY, IN – Thanks to the company’s name, the officers and employees of Taurus Tool and Engineering say that their unofficial motto is, “We’re no bull when it comes to quality.” Company president and co-owner Jim McDonald noted that the tool-making company, which offers contract machining work like CNC turning, milling and fabrication, recently marked its new location in Delaware County with the installation of a five-feet-by-eight-feet statue of a bull near the entrance. The statue…

By Northwest Bank—  MUNCIE, IN—Northwest Bank is collaborating with local non-profits to offer financial education and training. Through a partnership with EVERFI, an online financial education platform, Northwest’s community financial wellness program is provided at no cost to participants through various community organizations, including the YWCA of Central Indiana, Muncie Delaware County Senior Citizens Center and the Ivy Tech Community College’s Upward Bound program. Courses provided through the EVERFI platform are facilitated by a local Northwest Bank representative to bring financial concepts to life, providing an opportunity for participants to learn about everyday financial wellness matters, such as budgeting, banking and debt management basics.   “Our…