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The Chamber Champions Award Luncheon was held at the Horizon Convention Center on March 21. Photo provided.

Business March 21, 2018

Chamber Presents Awards and Recognizes Leaders

By: Brenda Brumfield— Muncie, IN— The Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce honored twenty five of its members for their longevity in, and impact on, the Muncie –Delaware County community at the Chamber Champions Award Luncheon at the Horizon Convention Center on March 21. “We know that existing business is the backbone of our local economy and we want to congratulate our members when they reach a milestone in their history and do outstanding work for our community.” —Chamber of Commerce…

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V!VA Winners from the 2017 awards presentation held at the Horizon Convention Center. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Non-Profit February 19, 2018

2018 VIVA Awards Nominations Now Open

By: Terry Whitt Bailey, Chair, V!VA Committee— Muncie, IN – The Muncie Rotary Club, Muncie Sunrise Rotary Club and United Way of Delaware County has announced that nominations for the annual V!VA Awards, celebrating Very Important Volunteers, are now open. The V!VA 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 appropriately-named the “Very Important Volunteer Award” rewards, reinforces and encourages local volunteers to aspire to the Rotary…

A new home under construction at Emerald Pointe, 1300 W. Sheffield Drive, Muncie, IN as photographed on February 13th. More homebuilding like this is needed. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Business, Government February 14, 2018

Housing Study: Muncie Needs 405 New Homes Over The Next 5 Years

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— Muncie, IN—A housing needs analysis created for the City of Muncie has revealed a need for a total of 405 new homes with developed lots for nine specific housing types over the next five years. The housing types include urban attached, urban single family, suburb attached, suburb single family, and suburb custom homes. (See link to the entire study at the bottom of this article.) The study was created by the Zanola Company, St. Louis, MO…

Walk a Mile In My Shoe participants fill up the Horizon Center prior to the walk. Photo by: Steve Lindell

Non-Profit February 12, 2018

LISTEN: 14th Annual Walk a Mile My Shoes

By: Steve Lindell— Muncie, IN—Hundreds attended the 14th annual Walk a Mile in My Shoes event on Saturday, Feb. 10th. The event began this year at the Horizon Convention Center, due to the damaged North Walnut Street Fieldhouse. HEAR an audio summary below with 104.1 WLBC’s Steve Lindell, interviewing the Muncie Mission’s Frank Baldwin, as he explains the purpose and importance of the event, and Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler as he shares his pride in our community. Plus, you’ll hear…

Scott Smalstig is pictured during a Wednesday press conference at the Suzanne Gresham Center. Scott presented information on Meridian's Maternal Treatment Program. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Health February 8, 2018

Meridian’s Rialzo 2018 Theme Announced

By: Beth Clark— Muncie, IN—Meridian Health Services’ Rialzo, its annual charity gala, will have a distinctively magical feel this year designed to focus on the new Maternal Treatment Program. Beth Clark, Meridian’s Vice President of Marketing, unveiled the theme for Rialzo IX at a press conference yesterday which is, Meridian’s Magic Carpet Ride – Elevating the Maternal Treatment Program.  “Styled with an Arabian Nights décor with hints of the Aladdin story in the entertainment and room design will express the…

A scene from a previous Chamber Champions Award Luncheon. Photo provided.

Business January 23, 2018

Chamber Now Accepting Nominations For Annual Awards Luncheon

By: Lindsey Sharp—  Muncie, IN— The Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will honor its members for their longevity in and impact on the community at the Chamber Champions Award Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 21 in the Horizon Convention Center. Over the past five years, nearly 1,000 people have joined The Chamber in recognizing almost 100 of its members with Business Longevity awards, the Al Rent Spirit of Muncie award, the Ambassador of the Year award and the…

Photo by: David Herbert, Muncie Fine Portraits.

Business November 29, 2017

State Inspector General to Speak at Dec. 7th Economic Outlook Luncheon

By: Victoria Meldrum— Muncie, IN—What will the 2018 economy look like in Muncie? How does a culture of integrity affect local businesses? These questions will be explored at the 22nd annual Indiana Economic Outlook luncheon, to be held Thursday, December 7th in downtown Muncie at the Horizon Convention Center.  The event, open to business professionals and the general community, features a luncheon and presentations by Michael J. Hicks, director of the Ball State Center for Business and Economic Research, and…

Ted Baker, Executive Director at the Innovation Connector presents at the Innovation Connectors Excellence in Innovation Awards. Photo by: Kyle Evans

Business November 21, 2017

Muncie Innovation Connector Recognizes Entrepreneurs and Innovators at Excellence in Innovation Awards

By: Sheena Peters— Muncie, IN – Muncie Innovation Connector recently hosted the third annual Excellence in Innovation Awards at the Horizon Convention Center. This celebration recognized leaders in business innovation including those who are well established and others who are emerging. Mr. Gerry Dick, President and Managing Editor of Grow INdiana Media Ventures, LLC, and InsideINdianaBusiness.com served as the Master of Ceremonies. In addition, Karen E Laine and Mina Starsiak Hawk, better known as Two Chicks and Hammer and stars…

(L-R) Delaina Boyd, Jaime Faulkner, Lalbibi “Bibi” Bahrami. Photo provided.

Non-Profit November 17, 2017

WIBU Announces ATHENA and Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients

By: Angie Rogers-Howell, Farmhouse Creative and WIBU President & Catalyst/ATHENA committee member— Muncie, IN—At its annual Catalyst for Empowering Women Symposium and ATHENA Awards Luncheon, Muncie’s Women in Business Unlimited (WIBU) presented three ATHENA Leadership Awards and one WIBU Lifetime Achievement Award. Delaina Boyd, Interim Associate Vice President of Community Engagement for Ball State University, was awarded the 2017 WIBU Lifetime Achievement Award. The WIBU Lifetime Achievement Award honors a woman who has dedicated her life to be a leader and…

The walls are beginning to go up as construction continues on the new Fresh Thyme Farmer's Market. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Business November 3, 2017

Update On Fresh Thyme, Crew Carwash, And Other Economic Development Projects

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN— At the October 5, 2017 regular meeting of the Muncie Redevelopment Commission, status updates on a number of economic development projects were given. Todd Donati reported that the highly anticipated Fresh Thyme Farmer’s Market is on-track to open in the spring of 2018. Walls of the new market can now be seen being erected.  Due to the new construction and heavy trucks moving in and out, Milton Street will be rebuilt in sections. The commission…