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Horizon Convention Center to Host Vital Records Convention in October 2016

Business June 10, 2016

Horizon Convention Center to Host Vital Records Convention in October 2016

Muncie, IN – The Horizon Convention Center recently signed a contract to host the Indiana Vital Records Convention in October, 2016. Attendance for the two-day event is expected to be over 100 with delegates coming from most Indiana Counties. This will be the first time for the event to be held in Muncie. “On behalf of the entire city, we welcome the Indiana Vital Records Convention to the Horizon Convention Center and the city of Muncie,” said Joann McKinney, president/CEO of Horizon Convention Center. “We are delighted to have been selected to host this event, and we look forward to a…

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Greater Muncie Chamber of Commerce Announces 2026 Legacy Award Recipient

Business July 8, 2026

Greater Muncie Chamber of Commerce Announces 2026 Legacy Award Recipient

By Katy Maggart— MUNCIE, IN— The Greater Muncie Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Vicki Veach has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Legacy Award, recognizing her extraordinary contributions to the Muncie and Delaware County community through more than four decades of visionary leadership, collaboration, and service. The Legacy Award is presented annually to individuals who have made extraordinary, sustained, and positive contributions to the Muncie-Delaware County community at large, and who has provided leadership in the development of programs, events, and/or new traditions that promote goodwill and community pride. Throughout her career, Veach has exemplified…

Delaware County Athletic Hall of Fame Upcoming Events: Golfing Fundraiser and Annual Banquet

Non-Profit June 26, 2026

Delaware County Athletic Hall of Fame Upcoming Events: Golfing Fundraiser and Annual Banquet

By Doug Zaleski— DELAWARE COUNTY, IN—The Delaware County Athletic Hall of Fame has two major events coming up this summer that have deadlines approaching in order to participate. The 28th annual DCAHOF golf outing, the main fundraiser during the year for the non-profit organization, will be July 24 at Crestview Golf Club. The next day, July 25, the 46th dinner and induction ceremony will welcome 11 new members to its hall of fame. “The golf outing serves as one of the main fundraisers for our organization,” DCAHOF vice president Kaye Harrell said. “Part of the proceeds from this golf outing…

Delaware County Athletic Hall of Fame Opens Memorabilia Area Downtown, Ribbon-Cutting on June 9

Entertainment June 8, 2026

Delaware County Athletic Hall of Fame Opens Memorabilia Area Downtown, Ribbon-Cutting on June 9

By Doug Zaleski— DELAWARE COUNTY, IN—The Delaware County Athletic Hall of Fame has found a home in downtown Muncie to display various memorabilia that helps define the long history of sports at 18 current and former high schools in the county. Several display cases packed with sports relics from the past 80 years have been installed in the indoor walkway between the Horizon Convention Center and Courtyard by Marriott. A touch-screen kiosk, provided by a grant from Destination Muncie, is available for additional information. There is no charge to visit the area, which is open during normal HCC hours of…

Muncie Action Plan’s Parks and Connective Corridors

Non-Profit January 26, 2026

Muncie Action Plan’s Parks and Connective Corridors

By Jason Donati— MUNCIE, IN—As the Muncie Action Plan (MAP) looks back on a productive year, we are excited to reflect on our continued efforts to enhance the quality of life in Muncie and Delaware County. We invite the community to join us for our Annual Report to the Community, taking place Wednesday, January 28, at 6:00 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room at Ivy Tech. During this gathering, each of MAP’s four task forces will present their accomplishments and progress from 2025 and their goals and aspirations for 2026. This article marks the fourth and final in a series of…

Jan. 21 Economic Breakfast to Feature 2026 Forecast and Manufacturing Panel

Business December 16, 2025

Jan. 21 Economic Breakfast to Feature 2026 Forecast and Manufacturing Panel

By Victoria Meldrum, Ball State CBER— MUNCIE, IN — Registration is now open for the Indiana Economic Outlook, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, at the Horizon Convention Center. In its 30th year, this popular event for the Muncie business community will offer breakfast, an economic forecast for the state and nation by Ball State University professor Michael Hicks, and a panel discussion on the challenges facing Indiana manufacturing firms with keynote panelists Steven Smith and Scott Buehrer. The Center for Business and Economic Research, a unit in the Miller College of Business at Ball State University, has organized the annual Indiana…

Greater Muncie Chamber of Commerce Presents Awards at Their 131st Annual Event

Business November 20, 2025

Greater Muncie Chamber of Commerce Presents Awards at Their 131st Annual Event

By Katy Maggart— MUNCIE, IN— The Greater Muncie Chamber of Commerce held their 131st Annual Dinner & Awards on Tuesday, November 18. Six awards were presented, and a new chair of the board of directors was installed. The Spirit of Small Business Award was presented to an individual(s) who own and/or operate a small business in the greater Muncie area. The award finalists included Enterprise Plumbing and Intersection. This year’s award recipient was Enterprise Plumbing. The Economic Impact Award was presented to an individual, organization, or company that has made significant contributions to the economic well-being of the greater Muncie…

YWCA Announces Capital Campaign Plans, Raises ,000 at Annual HEELS Event

Non-Profit October 30, 2025

YWCA Announces Capital Campaign Plans, Raises $75,000 at Annual HEELS Event

By Juli Metzger— MUNCIE, IN—You may not always get to see the result of your kindness, but never doubt that it leaves a mark. Lives are transformed not just by systems and shelters, but by people — people who choose to care, choose to give, choose to believe in someone else’s better future. Nearly 400 supporters turned out for YWCA Central Indiana’s 2025 annual Walk In HER HEELS fundraising event recently. HEELS is an acronym for Help, Empower, Encourage, Lift and Support. “None of us can know what it is like for the individuals seated next to us – none of…

Muncie Central High School Graduation Rates Jump 10 Points, Third-Grade Scores Up

Education October 22, 2025

Muncie Central High School Graduation Rates Jump 10 Points, Third-Grade Scores Up

By Juli Metzger— MUNCIE, IN—Embedded career coaches at Muncie Central High School, a new Freshman Academy and a 10 point jump in the graduation rate were among highlights at a recent gathering of community stakeholders focused on The Opportunity Blueprint: 2030, a five-year community-wide strategic plan. “The better we can make our school system, the better our community’s going to be as a whole,” said Eric Grim, assistant superintendent of Muncie Community Schools. “And we’ve been very fortunate with all these partnerships over the last few years to celebrate a lot of those wonderful wins.” About 250 gathered at the…

Leap Managed IT Events: Career Open House on September 22 and Executive AI Workshop in October

Business September 19, 2025

Leap Managed IT Events: Career Open House on September 22 and Executive AI Workshop in October

By Gary Thomas and Michael Thomas, Owners of Leap Managed IT— MUNCIE, IN—At Leap Managed IT, we’re more than a technology company, we’re a third-generation, Indiana-owned business with deep roots in Central Indiana. With our headquarters in Muncie and support centers across the state, we’re proud to serve the communities we call home. Being local means everything to us. One of our core pillars is community stewardship, a commitment started by our grandparents in 1930 and still reflected in everything we do today. From supporting nonprofits to hiring and developing talent right here in Indiana, we believe in building a stronger future…