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Roundtable focus groups planned for May 12 & 13, 2016 MUNCIE – DELAWARE COUNTY, IN – The Steering Committee for the VISION 2021 planning effort will hold a series of roundtable focus groups to solicit public input on the community’s economic development priorities for the coming years. Feedback from these meetings will help determine the framework and goals for Vision 2021, the community’s next comprehensive five-year economic development plan. The focus groups will be conducted on Thursday, May 12 from…

By: Jean Amman— Mayor Dennis Tyler met with representatives from the Muncie Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) to issue a proclamation designating April 12, 2016, as Equal Pay Day in the City of Muncie. By this action he encouraged Muncie’s citizens to recognize the full value of women’s skills and significant contributions to the labor force. The proclamation also encouraged businesses to conduct an internal pay evaluation to ensure that women are being paid fairly. Tuesday,…

DELAWARE COUNTY JOB FAIR April 14th   from   11am – 3pm Location:  Muncie Mall in the courtyard area near Macy’s This is a collaboration of the Muncie – Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and the Muncie Mall. Editor’s Note: Some companies will be interviewing immediately at the job fair. To increase your chances of a successful interview, you may wish to review these interviewing tips by Dorothy Douglass.    The employers that will be represented currently are:   Asons Construction Atlas Collections Ball…

Muncie, IN—Whitinger Strategic Services is proud to announce the hiring of Megan Carrell as Graphic Designer and Amy Leffingwell as Account Manager for the business development firm. Megan’s primary responsibilities will include client support, graphic design and online marketing. Additionally, she will serve as the supporting designer for corporate identity projects such as logos and corporate stationary, print projects such as company brochures and annual reports, as well as websites and online media tools. Originally from Noblesville, Indiana, Megan received…

By: Phil Tevis— Muncie, IN—The Walnut St project was born out of the need to improve pedestrian safety, ADA accessibility and compliance, beautification and aging infrastructure in the Downtown area. The final phase of construction for Walnut Street improvements will begin later this month. The City of Muncie has awarded the 2 Million Dollar contract to Pridemark Construction, of Muncie, Indiana. “This final phase of the Walnut Street project is a continuation of our City’s efforts to reinvest in itself. This…

By: Shawn Rogers for the Muncie Journal— On average, more than one mass shooting occurs every day in the U.S. That’s according to a New York Times article defining events involving a firearm that leave four or more people dead or wounded. It’s a scary statistic to be sure. And while the risk of a gun showing up in one’s workplace is low compared to many other on-the-job hazards, especially in Muncie, it’s one that still remains on the back…

By: Jake Brown— Given the positive and enlightening stories I’ve read on the Muncie Journal since I found out about the website, I’m excited to start sharing articles with you. I hope you enjoy my thoughts and articles as much as I enjoy writing them. My goal today is to hopefully open your eyes to see why having a financial plan in place is so important. Do you picture yourself owning a new home, starting a new business, paying for…

Muncie, IN —At an unveiling ceremony today, Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler announced a transformative revitalization plan for the former King Indiana Forge and Indiana Steel & Wire industrial sites, located adjacent to the White River at the city’s eastern gateway, near the 2200 block of East Jackson Street/Highway 32. Hundreds of people attended the announcement, held at the Horizon Convention Center.  After Mayor Tyler’s opening remarks, presentations were made by: Phil Tevis of FlatLand Resources; John Craddock, Director Emeritus, Bureau…