Business

By First Merchants— 20-year veteran to strengthen security and protection efforts for multiple stakeholders MUNCIE, Ind. – First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ – FRME) announced Chad Kimball as its new senior vice president and chief risk officer. He will be responsible for the Bank’s enterprise risk management program that supports First Merchants’ strategies. Along with overseeing the company’s governance and strategy for risk management and compliance, including relationships with key regulators and supervisory institutions, he will work to ensure multiple stakeholders remain well informed of any risks. “Chad comes to us with deep financial services and risk management experience,” said First Merchants…

By Carter Anderson— MUNCIE, Ind.—Got a business idea? The BIG Idea Pitch Competition gives you the chance to prove the potential of your business idea, meet others who can help you succeed, and possibly win a cash prize! This competition will be held at the Innovation Connector on November 8th, 2021 at 6 pm EST and will be live-streamed on the Innovation Connector Facebook page. Those interested in this opportunity should register by 12 PM EST on October 26th to secure their spot in the competition. The Innovation Connector will host two in-person training camps prior to the finals night on…

By Amy Leffingwell— MUNCIE, Ind. –Local marketing and branding firm Farmhouse Creative has acquired the client base of Williams Printing of Farmland, IN. Established in 2012, Farmhouse Creative is owned by the husband/wife team of Matt Howell and Angie Rogers-Howell. Angie, president and CEO, brings over 15 years of experience in the design and print industry. In 2014, Matt Howell joined the Farmhouse team as vice president. He brings over 20 years of experience in website design, development, and digital marketing. Farmhouse Creative serves its clients by offering high-quality branding and graphic design services, print products, promotional products, website design…

By Tracy Warner— New partnership supports charger installations for customers $500 incentive for installation costs; lower rate available for overnight charging National Drive Electric Week helps highlight electric vehicle advantages FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) has announced details of its IM Plugged In program that offers incentives to Indiana residential customers for installing charging equipment for electric vehicles. Participating customers also receive discounted rates for charging their electric vehicles overnight. IM Plugged In makes charging electric vehicles more affordable and inviting to Hoosier customers as they choose their transportation options. IM Plugged In helps provide customers the…

By Finvi— BURLINGTON, Mass.– Ontario Systems, a leading provider of enterprise workflow automation software built to accelerate revenue recovery and remove friction from the payments process for clients in the accounts receivable management (ARM), healthcare, and government markets announced the company will change its name to Finvi (pronounced fin · vī) and update its corporate logo. “We believe that our name change reflects a unique opportunity to build brand awareness around our solutions and competitive offerings,” said Tim O’Brien, CEO of Finvi. “Since my arrival, we have integrated a number of acquisitions, refreshed our product roadmaps to better represent the…

By Matthew Lowe— MUNCIE, Ind.—The Old Washington Street Festival returns for its 44th iteration this Saturday and Sunday, September 18th and 19th. A mixture of the past and present of the East Central Neighborhood, The Old Washington Street Festival combines the antiquity of the Emily Kimbrough Historic District with a dash of modern flare. The festival features a wide array of free entertainment options, including Victorian era vaudevillian amusements – a freak show, a beard contest, and a burlesque show as well as rock, folk, rap, r&b, and classical musicians. In addition, there are food vendors featuring a variety of…

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief, MuncieJournal.com— MUNCIE, Ind.—It’s not like a national television network’s coverage of a National Football League game. But it’s close. After quietly testing out equipment and their multi-camera setup for a few weeks, Woof Boom Radio’s sports station has rolled out LIVE video streaming of Delaware County football games. Mark Foerster, program director for WXFN, Muncie’s Sports Station 102.9 FM, 1340 AM says the LIVE video streaming coverage will also include Delaware County basketball games and tournaments, too. “High School Sports live streaming has been something we’ve discussed for several years now. We’re excited to now offer…

By I&M Power— FORT WAYNE, Ind. –More than 300 Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) employees and contractors continue to restore customers in Louisiana in the wake of Hurricane Ida. During the Labor Day weekend, I&M crews were able to begin restoring their first Ida-impacted customers. I&M Line workers, forestry experts, safety personnel and fleet experts areworking alongside Entergy, in Jean Lafitte, La., – which is 22 miles south of New Orleans. I&M employees and contractors are encountering a number ofchallenging conditions — flooded streets, road closures, widespread damage and debris. Along with storm related hazards, crews also need to lookout for…

By First Merchants— MUNCIE, Ind. – First Merchants Corporation (NASDAQ – FRME) today announced Greg Mather as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Mather will lead all marketing operations and oversee the company’s initiative to establish a high-performing marketing sales pipeline and multi-channel customer experience. Mather brings over 20 years of marketing experience within the financial industry, serving previously as CMO for large super-regional banks throughout the Midwest and Texas. Mather’s experience in omni-channel acquisition, brand management and marketing optimization tactics align with the company’s desire to build lifelong client relationships. Mather received his bachelor’s of business administration from the…