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Non-Profit October 17, 2018

“Candidates Of the Future” Returns

By: Aimee Robertson-Fant, Organizer, Muncie Action Plan/Muncie Neighborhoods, Co-Founder, Muncie Matters Muncie, IN—Last year a full house of active East Central Indiana citizens from all walks of life interested in affecting change in their communities attended the inaugural “Candidates of the Future”—a collaboration between Ball State University’s Bowen Center for Public Affairs, Shafer Leadership Academy, Building Better Neighborhoods/Muncie Action Plan which is a grassroots, deeply-inclusive and one-of-a-kind-to-the-community workshop, rooted in the belief that everyday citizens can lead and run for local office. “We completely underestimated the potential of this program last year,” says Mitch Isaacs, executive director of Shafer Leadership Academy, one of the groups that organized the…

13 Delaware County Non-Profits Receive More Than 0k From Community Foundation

Non-Profit August 27, 2018

13 Delaware County Non-Profits Receive More Than $100k From Community Foundation

By: Kallie Sulanke— Muncie, IN— The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. awarded $102,282 to 13 non-profit organizations during the third Quarterly Competitive Grant cycle of 2018. The Community Foundation’s purpose is to improve the quality of life in Muncie and Delaware County for this generation and generations to come. Quarterly Competitive Grants are awarded to fund projects for which there is a demonstrable community benefit in one of the following areas of interest: arts and culture, human services, economic development, education and community betterment. The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County, Inc. is a publicly supported…

Business August 14, 2018

Meet Peggy Cenova, Regional Director of the ECI Small Business Development Center

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN— If you’ve been involved in the “entrepreneurial ecosystem” around Muncie and East Central Indiana, then you’ve probably had the opportunity to hear or meet Peggy Cenova. Because she’s seemingly everywhere. Cenova is the regional director of the East Central Indiana Small Business Development Center (ECI-SBDC.) The ECI-SBDC offers no cost business advising services to business owners, start-ups and anyone considering a new business venture. The ECI-SBDC is headquartered at the Innovation Connector in Muncie, and serves the following counties: Blackford, Delaware, Fayette, Grant, Henry, Jay, Madison, Randolph, Rush, Union and Wayne. Cenova has been the regional…

Government August 3, 2018

Mayor Tyler Discusses Storer Elementary Plans With Neighborhood Group

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie IN—Mayor Dennis Tyler met with about 100 residents of the Westbrier neighborhood group on Tuesday to explain and answer questions about the city’s plans for the Storer Elementary property. The meeting was held at Riverside Avenue Baptist Church. Muncie City Council members Brad Polk and Dan Ridenour were also in attendance. The school is scheduled to be demolished by September of 2018. The building and foundation will be removed, according to Mayor Tyler, in addition to the outbuilding and parking lot. (Mayor Tyler found out about the outbuilding and parking lot removal the day after the…

Business July 3, 2018

IC Executive Director Ted Baker Re-Elected to the InBIA Board of Directors

By: Sheena Peters— Orlando, FL– The International Business Innovation Association (InBIA), an international non-profit organization and global advocate for entrepreneur-driven economic ecosystems, recently completed its board elections and five board members were elected to three year terms. Ted Baker, Executive Director of the Muncie Innovation Connector, Inc. has been re-elected to serve a second term. An InBIA member since 2010, Ted Baker is in his eighth year with the Innovation Connector, a technology incubator and coworking space in Muncie, IN. Ted previously built, grew and sold several successful businesses and has remained involved with several community economic development projects. InBIA’s…

Opinion July 1, 2018

Opinion: Reflections on Muncie Journal Turning 3 Years Old Today

By: Mike Rhodes, Publisher and Managing Editor, MuncieJournal.com— Muncie, IN—It’s official. Today is Muncie Journal’s 3rd birthday. Or anniversary. Wow. Where did the time go? (That can be answered by the photos that appear at the bottom of this story.) Three years ago today, I got up at 4:30 am, and with a queasy, nauseous feeling in my gut, took a deep breath and approached my computer. Specifically, my computer’s mouse. I stared at that mouse for a while, then slowly…ever so slowly… put my jittery index finger on it, said a prayer, and then… Clicked it. 2 seconds later, Muncie…

Business April 3, 2018

Whitinger Strategic Services Earns Multiple Awards for Creative Excellence

By: Sheena Peters— Muncie, IN—Whitinger Strategic Services’ design work was recognized at the 2018 East Central Indiana American Advertising Awards Ceremony. The company was honored with three Gold Addy Awards and one Silver Addy. Strategic Services was well represented in multiple categories this year. The first Addy Award of the evening was presented to Whitinger Strategic in the category Sales & Marketing Promotion for their work for Kiddo Keepsakes. In the fall of 2017, WSS completed a full identity and branding campaign for this newly established business. WSS worked alongside Ashley Runkle to develop her business and the WSS team developed…

Non-Profit January 22, 2018

‘Website Thru The Nite’ Creates Websites for 5 Local Non-Profits

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—At noon on Sunday, January 22nd, 5 lucky local non-profits had brand spanking new websites to call their own. On Saturday, the second Website Thru the Nite project kicked off at the Innovation Connector. Teams of volunteer web developers and designers were matched with 5 separate non-profit organizations to create 5 separate—fully designed and operational websites. The catch? They had to create the websites in 24 hours. Not weeks. Hours. The initiative was the idea of eKeeper Systems, an IT consulting firm providing comprehensive technology services to companies throughout Central Indiana. Ideal candidates included non-profits who serve residents in…

Over Million Granted By Community Foundation in 2017

Non-Profit January 9, 2018

Over $1 Million Granted By Community Foundation in 2017

By: Kallie Sulanke, Community Engagement Officer— Muncie, IN—The Community Foundation is pleased to announce that $1,007,759 was granted to deserving non-profit organizations through the quarterly competitive grants process in 2017. Grants are awarded that address the broad needs of Muncie and Delaware County in the areas of arts and culture, community betterment, economic development, education, and human services. The Community Foundation received more than $2.1 million in requests this year. A committee of 12 volunteers reviews each application and makes grant recommendations to the Board of Directors of the Foundation. Grants included: ORGANIZATION GRANTED ORGANIZATION GRANTED A Better Way Services, Inc. $50,000…

Business November 28, 2017

Horizon Convention Center Has Busy November

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—The Horizon Convention Center was bustling with convention activity from all over the state during the month of November. The Indiana Association of Behavioral Consultants (IN-ABC) held their 10th Annual Conference at the Horizon Convention Center on November 2nd and 3rd. Over 220 participants attended the conference. The IN-ABC Annual Conference focuses solely on issues that may impact, or have impacted, and individual with disabilities who display maladaptive behaviors. IN-ABC is the primary trade association in the State of Indiana founded for professionals who provide behavioral support to individuals with developmental disabilities. The majority of its…

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