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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 her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Visual Communications from Ball State University. She is a member of the American…

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 will make Muncie more walkable, more bikeable and fully accessible to all,” said Mayor Dennis Tyler. “Most importantly, open access…

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 of many of our minds. After the Columbine High School incident and other school shootings in the early 2000s, focus…

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 your children’s college expenses, or retiring comfortably? These are a few of the financial goals that may be important to…

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 of Water Quality; Jud Fisher, Ball Brothers Foundation; Tom Smith, Community Enhancement Projects; Mike Cline, Muncie Sanitary District; Cecil Fenland,…

By: Dorothy Douglass, SPHR, SHRM-SCP— I’ve shared with you a little about job-hunting and about acing an interview. Let’s chat about what to do once you’ve gotten the job. Below are some “pet peeves” that hiring managers might call HR about, or might push them to consider whether they made a good hiring decision, or even if they should let a new hire go. Do not ignore emails, voice mails or snail mail from your new employer that might contain specific information for your first day, or even paperwork you could do ahead of your first day. Also known as –…

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is now accepting nominations for the 2016 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence. The Indiana Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence is Indiana’s most prestigious environmental recognition award. Although IDEM accepts nominations from all Indiana citizens and organizations, the selection process is highly competitive and only one winner will be selected to receive this award. The award will be presented in September or October 2016. Examples of Eligible Projects The following provides examples of eligible project categories and a link to some previous award recipients and their projects. This information is intended to inspire others…