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

Business October 11, 2022

Why Entrepreneur Showcase Week? 

By Ted Baker CEO/Executive Director, Muncie, Innovation Connector, Inc.— MUNCIE, IN—With about one month to go before the Innovation Connector engages in the most extensive series of events for businesses and entrepreneurs in its history, I was recently asked the question, “Why is the Innovation Connector doing this?”  I thought that was a really good question, and I want to share my answer with you. Over the past twelve-plus years of being at the Innovation Connector, I have met with…

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

Business September 19, 2022

Registrations for Entrepreneur Showcase Week Now Open at www.Showcaseweek.com

By Ted Baker CEO/Executive Director, Muncie, Innovation Connector, Inc.— MUNCIE, IN—Entrepreneurs play a major role in impacting nearly every component of the economy – as the biggest source of jobs and income for employees in the nation, by investing in community projects and financially supporting charitable causes. They are the drivers of new job creation, innovative products, and services and lead the way for social changes in our society. Since announcing the activities of Entrepreneur Showcase Week in last month’s…

Bekah Clawson, president and CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana, participates in discussion during a fundraising training hosted by Nonprofit Support Network while Scott Watkins, executive director of Orchestra Indiana, looks on. The Nonprofit Support Network is launching nonprofit-specific programming that will raise awareness around key topics related to nonprofit work.

Non-Profit September 16, 2022

Nonprofit Support Network Announces Nonprofit Programming

By Carly Acree King— MUNCIE, IN—Nonprofit Support Network is excited to announce its inaugural programming designed to strengthen nonprofits in Muncie and Delaware County. The program, titled “Nonprofit Essentials,” is a series of learning sessions designed to strengthen the operations and `management of nonprofit organizations and enhance the development of the individuals who serve them. Each session will address a topic relevant to the needs of nonprofits, from nonprofit administration and fundraising to marketing and workplace health and wellness. Nonprofit Essentials…

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…

Muncie Police Department vehicles

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…