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First Merchants Bank Opens a New Banking Center in Columbus Ohio Area

By  First Merchants— Northland banking center is the eighth location in the Columbus area COLUMBUS, Ohio— First Merchants Bank has opened a new banking center in the Northland neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. The banking center is the eighth First Merchants Bank location in the area. As a part of its community-focused banking philosophy, First Merchants is partnering with several local organizations focused on increasing financial wellness, supporting greater access to home ownership, and facilitating economic growth and vitality in the…

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Muncie’s ‘Quest for the Best’ Launches; Nominate Your Favorite Businesses in Delaware County

By Woof Boom Radio— MUNCIE, Ind.—It takes teamwork to create something great – and it’s no different when it comes to improving the quality of life in Muncie and Delaware County. Woof Boom Radio would like to give YOU the opportunity to nominate the people, places and businesses you love most within Delaware County. The search is on for the finest restaurants, realtors, builders and numerous other categories of local businesses.  Only an elite few can win the right to…


Kalyn Melham Crowned 2nd Runner Up in Miss Indiana State Fair Queen Contest

By Mark DiFabio, Immediate Past President of the Delaware County Fair Board— DELAWARE COUNTY, Ind.—”Good things come to those who wait!” Kalyn Melham, Miss Delaware county fair queen 2021 knows how true those words are. On April 10, Melham was crowned second runner up at this year’s Miss Indiana State Fair queen contest in Indianapolis. The contest was originally scheduled for early January, but due to the pandemic not only was it postponed but the previous year’s contest was cancelled altogether. Not all…


Northwest Bank Offers Tips for Online Banking Customers Amid Sophisticated Spoofing Attempts

By Northwest Bank— WARREN, Pa.– To help online banking users protect against spoofing, which is the act of disguising a communication, such as a call or text, from an unknown source as being from a known, trusted source like a financial institution, Northwest Bank has compiled a list of best practices for protection and remediation. “Complaints of suspected internet crime increased by seven percent in 2021 compared with the previous year in addition to an increase in reported losses of…


Joseph Hazen—Member of Pridemark Construction’s ‘Future Leaders of America’ Series

By Stacey A. Shannon— MUNCIE, Ind.—Editor’s note:  The Future Leaders of America series profiles high school seniors who display leadership qualities in their school and the community. The series is brought to you by Pridemark Construction. Sports, academics and mentoring are all part of Joseph Hazen’s life. The Yorktown High School senior is the sixth of eight children in his family and is driven to succeed while also giving back to his school, classmates and community. Hazen has played a…


Ball State University Board of Trustees Advances Village Revitalization Plan

By Ball State Marketing and Communications— MUNCIE, Indiana – The Ball State University Board of Trustees took a major step on Friday to advance a long-term, phased revitalization plan for the Village. (Click here for a larger image of the artist rendering pictured above.) The comprehensive plan includes a performing arts center for university events. This performing arts center will be the catalytic anchor for the commercial district, and the university’s investment in the center will leverage approximately $100 million…


I&M Seeks Proposals for 1,300 MW of Solar, Wind Energy

 By I&M— FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Indiana Michigan Power, an American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) company, has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for facilities that will generate approximately 800 megawatts (MW) of wind energy and approximately 500 MW of solar power. I&M’s invitation for bids offers private sector developers the opportunity to propose the best and most cost-effective projects to add significant renewable energy resources to I&M’s diverse generation fleet. I&M currently operates five solar farms and purchases power…


Living Greens Farm to Locate Operations in Delaware County; Will Invest $70 Million in Fuson Road Facility

By Melissa Thomas (IEDC)— DELAWARE COUNTY, Ind. —Living Greens Farm, the largest indoor vertical aeroponic farm in the U.S., announced plans today to locate operations in Delaware County, creating up to 120 new jobs by the end of 2024. “Indiana’s central location, strong agriculture sector and business-friendly climate make the Hoosier state the perfect place for companies like Living Greens Farm to put down roots,” said Governor Eric J. Holcomb. “As a state, we’re committed to creating an environment that enables companies like…


East Central Indiana Regional Partnership Names New President and CEO

By Caitlin Hancock— MUNCIE, Indiana – Ashley Savieo, Past Chair of the East Central Indiana Regional Partnership’s (ECIRP) Board of Directors, has announced the selection of Trevor Friedeberg as the new President and CEO of ECRIP, the regional economic development organization representing Blackford, Delaware, Fayette, Grant, Henry, Jay, Randolph, Rush and Wayne counties. “After an extensive search, the board of directors is pleased to welcome Trevor Friedeberg to lead East Central Indiana’s regional economic development efforts,” said Savieo. “Trevor brings…


Northwest Bank Named One of America’s Best Midsize Employers for 2022

By Melanie Clabaugh— WARREN, PA—Northwest Bank, a full-service financial institution offering a complete line of business and personal banking products, has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers for 2022. The annual list ranks the 500 midsize employers that received the most recommendations from a survey of 60,000 American workers. Northwest Bank is 80 on the overall list and is the third-highest ranked among 30 employers in the Banking and Financial Services category. “At Northwest, we’re…