Business

By Nick Werner— MUNCIE, IN— On the last Friday in August, a dozen employees from Accutech Systems Corp. took a break from building financial software to help build two homes as part of a Greater Muncie Habitat for Humanity effort to revitalize the city’s South Central neighborhood. The volunteers framed one front porch, insulated both crawlspaces, assembled scaffolding, cleaned up the construction site, and more. Accutech encourages its employees to give back by providing 40 hours a year of paid time for volunteering. Employees can volunteer at any community organization, though many end up working with Greater Muncie Habitat for…

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, T.J. has also been a leader in the firm’s recruiting, training, and development efforts.T.J. is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA),…

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 much to celebrate. Businesses, especially small businesses, are vital to our community and beyond. I love this quote from Michael…

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 their personal finances. In some cases, these solutions might be ones you wouldn’t necessarily think of, such as credit cards….

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 been using cover crops and no-till since the 1970s. His soils compared to his neighbors was night-and-day.” Russell, who is…

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 of all American businesses. “Accutech’s purpose is to make great things happen for other people,” President Adam Unger said. “As…

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, these businesses have set the tone of Indiana’s past, present and future economy and provide confidence in knowing for the…

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 is whimsical in nature and might become a local landmark outside the building. But inside Taurus Tool’s new facility, the…