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A view inside the lobby of Mursix. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Business January 28, 2016

Mursix Corporation Acquires Dakota Engineering, Inc.; Will Add 22 Employees

By: Bob Neville— Muncie, IN – Mursix Corporation, a leading supplier of precision components to the automotive, alternative energy, appliance, and security markets, has announced that it has acquired Dakota Engineering, Inc., an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of CNC-machined products for the automotive, medical, security, and other industries. In making the announcement, Mursix CEO Todd Murray stated “This is great news for our company, our associates, our customers and for our host community – Delaware County. For our customers, Dakota’s…

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Minnetrista Grounds Manager Steve Scott. Photo provided.

Business January 25, 2016

Minnetrista Awarded 2015 Green Award by MRTF

By: Sam Condon— Minnetrista Grounds Manager Steve Scott was recently awarded the 2015 Green Award ( Lawn Care Division) presented by the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation at the Green Expo in Indianapolis. The award reads, “In recognition of outstanding environmental stewardship efforts and commitment to advancing the turf industry.” The award was accepted by Minnetrista grounds crewmembers Steve Scott and Dustin Stillinger. Founded in September 1945, the MRTF was organized to gather and disseminate information that would help promote the advancement of…

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Business, Education January 19, 2016

How to Conduct a Job Search

By: Dorothy Douglass, SPHR, SHRM-SCP— I work in Human Resources. Yes, I’m “that” person. HR does many things within an organization, one of them being hiring people. And that is what I’m asked about on a regular basis. I’m also over age 50. Why share that? Because I’ve been around the proverbial block and watched, participated in and led hiring in a number of businesses. The recruiting world has changed greatly over the last 20 years, and is not what it…

First year students: (Pictured from left to right) Leslie, Brendan, Heather, Ethan, Zachary, Blake and Orlando. Photo provided.

Business January 11, 2016

Cinnaire and The Arc of Indiana Celebrate Grand Opening of Erskine Green Training Institute & Teaching Hotel

By: Jennifer Calery— In partnership with The Arc of Indiana Foundation, Cinnaire celebrated the Grand Opening of the Erskine Green Training Institute & Teaching Hotel last week in Muncie. Cinnaire has invested $11M in New Market Tax Credits to finance the Institute, the first hospitality and healthcare training institute for individuals with disabilities in the United States. In addition to Cinnaire, Chase, as New Markets Tax Credit investor, facilitated the financing of this project. Housed within a Courtyard by Marriot,…

Graphical representation of facility named, GearBox: Muncie—A Maker Hub

Business January 7, 2016

John Fallon’s GearBox Muncie Presentation to City Council

By: Mike Rhodes— Dr. John Fallon gave a presentation about GearBox Muncie to the Muncie City Council on Monday, January 4th. You can view Dr. Fallon’s Powerpoint Presentation (in pdf format) below. The presentation covers:  board members, staff, funding, a brief history of the project timeline and some “visionary” hypothetical pictures of what the inside of the facility could look like going forward. The interior photos are meant to be sample representations. Click on the photo below to view. 

A view of the property by Ross Community Center. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Business, Non-Profit January 5, 2016

Former Muncie GM Transmissions Plant Land Sale Closes

By: Bill Callen— RACER Trust and Ross Community Center, Inc., today announced the completion of a sale that will result in new recreational opportunities for families on the Southside of Muncie. Ross Community Center has purchased approximately six acres of the former GM Manual Transmissions of Muncie property off West 8th Street, with plans to build baseball fields and other recreational facilities. The land formerly was used for employee parking, and is across West 8th Street from the former manufacturing…

Joan White retires after 72 years with Muncie Music Center. Photo provided.

Business January 5, 2016

Joan White to Retire After 72 Years With Muncie Music Center

By: Dave Helms— Muncie Music Center is honored to announce the retirement of long-time employee, Ms. Joan (pronounced Joanne) White from Muncie Music Center. Joan joined Muncie Music Center in 1943 at the age of 14. This was her only job in her 72-year tenure in the employment field, besides, of course, her wonderful time as a mother and caretaker of children and grand children. While at Muncie Music Center, Joan was responsible for a multitude of behind-the-scenes duties to…

nside the downtown Courtyard by Marriott. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Business December 30, 2015

Courtyard by Mariott Hotel Opens in Muncie

By: Nina Herrera-Davila— Hotel to host first-of-its-kind training program for people with disabilities Courtyard by Marriott Muncie at Horizon Convention Center opened its doors in Muncie, Indiana this month. Featuring an innovative lobby space as well as Courtyard’s latest contemporary room design, the new hotel provides flexibility and choices that allow guests to optimize and elevate their travel experience. Through The Arc of Indiana and its entities, the hotel will house the Erskine Green Training Institute and serve as a teaching…

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Business, Non-Profit December 30, 2015

New Year, Next Level for Small Businesses

By: Christina Ragle— As small business owners look ahead to 2016, many are ready to take their company to the next level. But what does that involve? Peggy Cenova, Regional Director of the East Central Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC), works with small business owners to help them achieve goals. “One effective way of looking forward is to look backwards and assess your results from 2015,” Cenova noted. She offers seven considerations for business owners as they reflect on the past…

Whitinger Member/Owners with Jennifer Bott and Ball State University President, Dr. Paul Ferguson. Photo provided.

Business December 28, 2015

Whitinger & Company Receives Miller College of Business Award

By: Sheena Peters— At Ball State University’s recent Miller College of Business 50th Anniversary Awards ceremony, Whitinger & Company was recognized with the Dean’s Distinguished Partner Award. This is given to friends or organizations that have greatly influenced the students, faculty or success of the Miller College. Jennifer Bott, Interim Dean of the Miller College of Business and Associate Professor of Management, introduced Whitinger & Company by saying, “Tonight, this award is given to honor both — the legacy of an…