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2017 ATHENA Award Nominations Are Now Open

Non-Profit September 15, 2017

2017 ATHENA Award Nominations Are Now Open

By: McKensie Monroe— Muncie, IN—Women in Business Unlimited (WIBU), an organization dedicated to providing networking opportunities for business women of East Central Indiana, would like your help finding and honoring individuals who have demonstrated professional excellence, community service and actively assists women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills. Do you know an individual who strives toward the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishment?  Who also excels in their chosen field, devotes time and energy within their community and helps forge paths of leadership for other women to follow?  If so, you have the opportunity to honor them,…

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Jack Buckles Honored By Chamber With 2017 Legacy Award

Business August 28, 2017

Jack Buckles Honored By Chamber With 2017 Legacy Award

By: Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce— Muncie, IN—The Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce honored Jack Buckles with their 2017 Legacy Award. The Gala Event held at the Horizon Convention Center, had over 250 guests. The Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce’s Legacy Award is presented annually to an individual or couple who has made extraordinary, sustained, and positive contributions to the Muncie-Delaware County community, and who has provided leadership in the development of programs, events, and/or new traditions that promote goodwill and community pride. Among those who spoke at the Gala were:  Kelly Stanley, Retired CEO of Cardinal Health System; Ron…

Erskine Green Training Institute Announces Local Graduates

Education July 3, 2017

Erskine Green Training Institute Announces Local Graduates

By: Jeanne Scheets, ARC of Indiana— Indianapolis, IN—Erskine Green Training Institute (EGTI), a program of The Arc of Indiana Foundation, is pleased to announce that Joshua Tank from Albany recently graduated from its Prep Cook program. Graduation ceremonies were Friday, June 30 at 6 p.m. at EGTI housed in the Courtyard Muncie at Horizon Convention Center. Robert Peckinpaugh from Muncie also recently graduated from its Front Desk Agent program. The Arc of Indiana Foundation exists to create postsecondary training opportunities for people with disabilities that empower and lead to meaningful employment through its program, Erskine Green Training Institute. After receiving training at…

DWNTWN’s Outdoor Lunch and Festivities Series, Foodie Fridays, Begins June 2nd

Entertainment May 25, 2017

DWNTWN’s Outdoor Lunch and Festivities Series, Foodie Fridays, Begins June 2nd

By: Shelley Shekell— The weekly lunchtime event is sponsored by LifeStream Services Muncie, IN – Muncie Downtown Development Partnership (MDDP) and LifeStream Services will host Foodie Fridays every Friday from June 2-July 28, 2017. Food trucks, activities for children, and live entertainment  will take place on these days from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Canan Commons. Attendees are invited to spend their lunchtime relaxing in the park with friends and family, enjoying the outdoors and weekly entertainment. Attendees can bring their own brown bag lunch, purchase lunch from rotating on-site vendors, or grab lunch to go from a DWNTWN eatery. Seating is…

Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance Introduces Vision 2021 Program

Business April 25, 2017

Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance Introduces Vision 2021 Program

By: Mike Rhodes— This morning the Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance introduced the Vision 2021 5-year economic development program at a breakfast for community and business leaders. The program was held at the Horizon Convention Center. Jay Julian, Chief Economic Development Officer, President/CEO, introduced the program and acknowledged those in attendance and special guests. Accomplishments of the Vision 2016 economic development plan, were also presented and reviewed by Jeff Daniels, Vision 2021 Co-Chairman. “Every winning team needs a playbook. Our playbook has been the Vision program which started in 1983,” said Daniels. “Every vision program since 1983 has had its own goals and objectives.”…

2017 V!VA Award Winners Announced

Non-Profit April 18, 2017

2017 V!VA Award Winners Announced

By: Sara Shade, V!VA Committee— Muncie, IN – The Muncie Rotary Club, Muncie Sunrise Rotary Club, and United Way of Delaware County presented the 2017 V!VA, or Very Important Volunteer Awards, earlier today at the Horizon Convention Center. The V!VA Awards recognize individuals who have demonstrated the highest level of volunteer activity to serve the civic and social needs of our community. The event rewards, reinforces and inspires local volunteers to aspire to the Rotary ideal of “Service Above Self.” Five individuals were honored with awards recognizing their service in the past year.  Patricia Brown was honored for her service to the Back to School Teachers…

Fellowship of Christian Athletes To Bring Kent Benson to Annual Banquet

Non-Profit April 6, 2017

Fellowship of Christian Athletes To Bring Kent Benson to Annual Banquet

By: Jeff Mosier— Muncie, IN—The Fellowship of Christian Athletes of East Central Indiana is very happy to announce that New Castle Trojan Mr. Basketball, IU Hoosier superstar, and NBA Veteran, Kent Benson, will be the special guest for the 2017 FCA Banquet Thursday April 20th, at the Horizon Convention Center. While a sophomore at New Castle, Kent attended an FCA camp and became an FCA leader for the Trojans. In 1973 he was named Mr. Basketball and was recognized as the FCA student athlete of the year. As one of the most recruited players in the country, he chose to…

VIVA Reservations Open for April 18th Event

Non-Profit April 3, 2017

VIVA Reservations Open for April 18th Event

By: Sara Shade— Muncie, IN —The Muncie Rotary Club, Muncie Sunrise Rotary Club and United Way of Delaware County announce that reservations for the annual VIVA Awards, celebrating Very Important Volunteers, are now open. The VIVA Awards recognize individuals who have demonstrated the highest level of volunteer activity to serve the civic and social needs of our community. The event rewards, reinforces and inspires local volunteers to aspire to the Rotary ideal of “Service Above Self.”   Individuals who live or work in Delaware County are eligible.  This year a total of seven individuals will be honored.  Their service has impacted numerous local organizations, and…

Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Business Champions

Business March 16, 2017

Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Business Champions

By: Jay Julian— The Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce held their seventh annual Chamber Champions Awards Program today at the Horizon Convention Center. Over two hundred people were on-hand to recognize the Ambassador of the Year, Al Rent Spirit of Muncie Award recipient, business longevity award recipients and the annual Chairman’s Award recipient. Melody Scoble, who works for Westminster Village Muncie, was named Ambassador of the Year from the Chamber’s Ambassador Group of volunteers. The Al Rent Spirit of Muncie Award was presented to Hank Milius, President and CEO of Meridian Health Services.  Meridian Health Services has long been the behavioral…

2017 VIVA Award Nominations Now Open

Non-Profit February 21, 2017

2017 VIVA Award Nominations Now Open

By: Tom Farris— Muncie, IN – Sara Shade, Committee Chair for the 2017 VIVA Awards announced that nominations for 2017 awards will be accepted until March 17th.  The VIVA Award was created in 1993 as a gift to the community by the Muncie Rotary Club to recognize Delaware County’s proud volunteer heritage.  The awards were named VIVA for “Very Important Volunteer Award,” and designed by Tom & Linda Farris of Muncie.  Up to five individuals will be recognized with the traditional VIVA Award for their volunteer efforts to the community within the past 12 months.  In addition, The Edmund F….