Business

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…

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 goal is to provide people in Muncie with the right tools and resources to make smart financial decisions for their…

By Courtney Schmoll— MUNCIE, IN—A leadership focused program for youth, administered by the city parks department, puts middle schoolers at the YWCA Central Indiana weekly, teaching them the value of giving back. More than 100 students – ages 12-16 – in the @ Promise Youth Employment and Mentor Program – participated over summer break. Working under the guidance of team leads, student groups work at local non-profit organizations including Muncie Parks, YMCA, Second Harvest Food Bank, Cornerstone Center For the Arts, Muncie Mission, Victory Lap, YWCA and more. “At YWCA Central Indiana, teaching resiliency, financial literacy and critical thinking is at…

By Northwest Bank— MUNCIE, IN – David W. Heeter, executive vice president and corporate ambassador/advisor, Northwest Bank, was honored by the Indiana Bankers Association (IBA) during a special ceremony in Indianapolis on Friday, August 5, 2022 with the IBA Leaders in Banking Excellence award. As the IBA’s highest honor, the Leaders in Banking Excellence awards recognize the shining stars of the Indiana banking community and celebrates the exceptional bankers that have left their mark in the banking industry, as well as in community service and civic involvement. “We are extremely pleased that David is being honored by the IBA,” said William…

By Sheryl Swingley—  MUNCIE, IN—Shoka Griffin is the 2022 Muncie Central High School Alumni Association scholarship recipient. He will attend Ball State University where he will play football and where he plans to major in sports management and criminal justice. Since 1998, the Muncie Central High School Alumni Association has awarded $37,000 in scholarships to Muncie Central students to continue their education at a four-year accredited college or university in-state or out-of-state. ​The one-year scholarship was originally for $1,000, then increased to $1,500 in 2007. The awarding of a $2,000 scholarship began in 2013. While at Muncie Central, Shoka lettered…

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief, MuncieJournal.com— MUNCIE, IN— Now in its 23rd year, today is System Administrator Appreciation Day in the United States. If your company has one, you probably already know what a System Administrator is. If you don’t here’s a good description from Wikipedia: A system administrator, or sysadmin, or admin is a person who is responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, especially multi-user computers, such as servers. The system administrator seeks to ensure that the uptime, performance, resources, and security of the computers they manage meet the needs of the users, without exceeding…