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Signature HealthCARE of Muncie Named “Best Nursing Home” by US News & World Report Rankings

By: Susan Gosselin— Muncie, IN— US News & World Report has named Signature HealthCARE of Muncie on its “Best Nursing Home” list for 2016-17. The facility is located  in Muncie at 4301 N Walnut Street. The honor places the facility in the top 13 percent of all nursing homes nationally, according to the report. The magazine has published the list every year since 2009, assembling its list by looking at government quality measures that are tracked by CMS. To be…

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Indianapolis International Airport Named Best Airport Of Its Size in North America

Indianapolis, IN – Airports Council International (ACI) World announced today that the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) remains a champion among airports throughout North America in providing an excellent customer experience. This is the sixth year, and the fifth year in a row, the Indy airport has been recognized in the 2016 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards. Indianapolis received Best Airport in North America for airports serving more than 2 million passengers per year. Indianapolis also was recognized as the Best…


Staffmark Wins Inavero’s 2017 Best of Staffing Client and Talent Awards

Cincinnati, OH  – Staffmark, a leading staffing company, has announced  they have won Inavero’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Awards for providing superior service to their clients and job seekers.  In addition, Staffmark received Inavero’s Best of Staffing® Client Diamond Award after winning the Best of Staffing Client Award at least five years in a row for providing superior service to their clients. This is Staffmark’s sixth straight year to win the Best of Staffing Client Award. Staffmark offices…



Ontario Systems Named a “Best Place to Work in Indiana” by Indiana Chamber

Technology and services provider to the healthcare and ARM industries will accept award May 5th in Indianapolis. Muncie, IN – Ontario Systems, a leading technology and services provider to the healthcare and accounts receivable management industries, announced it has been named to the 11th annual list of the Best Places to Work in Indiana by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, its second placement on that list in as many years. The company continues to credit its staff and You-Powered Talent Credo…


AUDIO: Congressman Luke Messer Presents to Chamber of Commerce Members

Muncie, IN—Congressman Luke Messer was in Muncie earlier today, and spoke to members of the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce. The chamber will frequently bring a legislator to Muncie to speak to chamber members. You can listen to Congressman Messer’s remarks below. Note: You will hear a recurring reference to “Hank” in the audio below. Congressman Messer was referring to one of the sponsors of the event—Hank Milius, President and CEO of Meridian Health Services.      


6th Annual State of Commercial and Residential Real Estate Presented

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—The 6th Annual State of Commercial Real Estate in Delaware County was presented by Coldwell Banker Lunsford on Wednesday, February 22nd at the Ball State Alumni Center. The annual presentation and panel discussion by local experts typically covers both the national and local economy, employment and real estate activity. The presentations are generally considered to be a good barometer of how Delaware County is doing in those areas. The presentation began with Dr. Michael Hicks, George and Frances Ball Distinguished…


Woof Boom Radio To Offer Integrated Multi-Media Campaign to Local Business Owners

By: Mike Rhodes— If you walk through the offices of Woof Boom Radio, you may notice the following mission statement hanging on the office walls around the building: “Our mission is to be our customers best marketing partner.” “Woof Boom Radio really means that. We can’t be successful if our customers are not successful,” said J. Chapman, President and CEO of Woof Boom Radio, LLC. So, in that spirit, for the second year, Woof Boom radio is offering its customers one of the largest,…


Muncie Mall Celebrates Mall Walker’s 100th Birthday

By: Rachel Leshinsky— Muncie, IN—Muncie Mall, East Central Indiana’s family-friendly shopping destination, celebrated the 100th birthday of Ernest “Ernie” Whaley, a long-time resident of Muncie and dedicated mall walker for more than 35 years. Friends and family, including his son Gene Whaley and daughter Pam Hartley, gathered at the mall to sing “Happy Birthday” and enjoy cake and refreshments to commemorate Whaley’s milestone. Amanda Stickann, marketing director of Muncie Mall, presented Whaley with a special birthday gift which was a dedicated parking…


AUDIO: Listen to Interviews With Governor Eric Holcomb, Jay Julian and Mayor Dennis Tyler

The following audio files contain recent interviews recorded by WLBC’s Steve Lindell. All audio files are playable on your computer, Smartphone or tablet device. Governor Eric Holcomb interview   Jay Julian, President/CEO and Chief Economic Development Officer for the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce interview   Mayor Dennis Tyler interview