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Showcase Week will take place November 14-19, 2022. http://www.showcaseweek.com

Business August 29, 2022

Celebrating Entrepreneurs Through Showcase Week

By Ted Baker CEO/Executive Director, Muncie, Innovation Connector, Inc.— MUNCIE, IN—As the Muncie Innovation Connector, Inc. continues to lead the charge of “Celebrating Entrepreneurs in 2022,” our monthly Muncie Journal articles have highlighted several local entrepreneurs, their journeys, and what being an entrepreneur is all about. We have received many positive comments from Muncie Journal readers about how the articles have been insightful in their entrepreneurial endeavors. The Muncie community is home to many entrepreneurs and innovators, and we have…

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Government August 18, 2022

Muncie Police Department Installing 22 License Plate Reading Cameras To Solve and Reduce Violent Crime

By Michele Owen— MUNCIE, IN—  Today, the Muncie Police Department and City of Muncie announce the deployment of 22 automated license plate reading (ALPR) cameras intended to solve and reduce violent crime. The cameras are built by Flock Safety, a public safety technology company that helps neighborhoods, communities, and law enforcement work together to fight crime. Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour and Police Chief Nate Sloan will present more information about the ALPR system, including details on how it works, the policies…

L-R: Lathay Peagues and Dafina Kirk

Business July 25, 2022

Two Entrepreneurs – Different Paths

By Ted A. Baker, CEO/Executive Director, Muncie, Innovation Connector, Inc.— MUNCIE, IN—The Innovation Connector’s vision states, “Our passion is to see that each person who has a dream to start or grow a business has every resource to be successful, and the economy of East Central Indiana flourishes.” This vision is being fulfilled every day at the Innovation Connector. Throughout my career, I have worked with hundreds, maybe thousands, of entrepreneurs wanting to either know what needs to happen to…

Intersection is located at 301 S Walnut St #101 in Muncie. Photo provided by Intersection

Business July 18, 2022

Muncie Marketing Firm Wins Big in International Creative Competition

By Intersection staff— Hermes Creative Awards crowns Intersection with multiple Platinum, Gold wins. MUNCIE, IN— Intersection, a full-service marketing and branding agency in downtown Muncie, earned several accolades from the Hermes Creative Awards. The 2022 wins mark the agency’s second consecutive year of Platinum and Gold honors from the international competition. Hosted annually by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals, the Hermes Creative Awards recognizes outstanding creative work within the advertising and marketing industry and is open to individuals…

A Better Way Services, Inc. Director of Development Tiffany Kerrigan and Executive Director of Muncie BY5 Missy Modesitt participate in a fundraising course from The Fund Raising School hosted in Muncie. The Nonprofit Support Network will host a Development Huddle to continue the learning and discussion from the training and provide a space for dedicated work to fundraising and development plans.

Non-Profit June 30, 2022

Muncie Support Network Announces ‘Network Huddle Peer Groups’

By Carly Acree King— MUNCIE, IN—Nonprofit Support Network is excited to announce its first line up of services, Network Huddles, to support nonprofit organizations serving Muncie and Delaware County. Network Huddles are peer group meetings hosted and facilitated by the Nonprofit Support Network, a newly established organization designed to provide support to nonprofit organizations in Muncie and Delaware County. These meetings offer nonprofit professionals, in any role, ongoing opportunities to connect and learn with their peers who share similar job…

Participants in the 2021 TeenWorks Summer Program engage in a team-building activity during a professional development day. The Community Foundation supported last year’s summer program with a grant. A similar grant this year will support the 2022 summer program, which provides young people in our community with paid work and learn experiences during their summer break.

Non-Profit June 21, 2022

Community Organizations and Teachers Awarded Grants From Community Foundation

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, Ind.—Grants totaling $823,084 were awarded from The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County to benefit the community between March and May 2022. Most grants are awarded through permanently endowed funds that benefit our community today and always. The Community Foundation’s purpose is to contribute to improving the quality of life in Muncie and Delaware County for this generation and generations to come. Quarterly Competitive Grants are awarded to fund projects and programs for which there is…

The Innovation Connector is located at 1208 W. White River Blvd. Muncie, IN 47303

Business June 20, 2022

Entrepreneurs: Truth, Myths, Uncertainties

By Ted A. Baker, CEO/Executive Director, Muncie Innovation Connector, Inc.— MUNCIE, Ind.—As the Innovation Connector continues to spotlight entrepreneurs in the Muncie community during 2022, it is crucial to understand who entrepreneurs are, what makes them do what they do, and how they are an integral part of the business ecosystem? I have worked with hundreds, maybe even thousands, of individuals who claim to be entrepreneurs. Last month I wrote about the origins of entrepreneurship and submitted that an entrepreneur…

Pictured Left to Right: Daniella Flowers, Dr. Courtney Jarrett, Sophie Richau

Non-Profit June 14, 2022

Meet Shafer Leadership Academy’s ‘Community Inclusion Ambassadors’

By Kate H. Elliott— MUNCIE, Ind. —Meet Shafer Leadership Academy’s Community Inclusion Ambassadors, who will work to build relationships across all communities within East Central Indiana. These passionate leaders will travel the region to connect individuals with inclusive leadership development opportunities. Mitch Isaacs, executive director of Shafer Leadership Academy, said the ambassadors are particularly focused on empowering diverse candidates for nonprofit boards and neighborhood associations as well as local government positions. The ambassadors will also provide guidance and insight about…

The Innovation Connector is located at 1208 W. White River Blvd. Muncie, IN 47303

Business May 19, 2022

Celebrating Entrepreneurs in Muncie, Indiana

By Ted A. Baker, CEO/Executive Director, Muncie Innovation Connector, Inc.— MUNCIE, Ind.—For the remainder of 2022, the Innovation Connector will be focusing its outreach efforts on “Celebrating Entrepreneurs.”  What an exciting concept, “celebrating entrepreneurs!”  While it seems fitting to celebrate entrepreneurs, what are we celebrating? Heck, most of us have trouble saying “entrepreneur,” and more cannot spell it. Let’s unpack this unique word, “entrepreneur,” and discover why it may be one of the most essential words for our community. The…

File photo provided by Muncie Sports Commission.

Non-Profit February 25, 2022

Muncie Sports Commission Announces 2022 Board Members & Officers

By Richard Crist— MUNCIE, Ind. – The Muncie Sports Commission today announced the Board of Directors and Officers for 2022 who will support the nonprofit’s work to increase economic vitality, improve quality of life, promote healthy lifestyles and brand Delaware County as a great sports community. Individuals joining the board in 2022 include: Tim Eakins, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for TK Constructors Brad Edmondson, EC Region Director of Philanthropy for the IU Health Foundation Jason Harrington, CEO for Boyce Systems…