Business

By Caitlin Hancock, East Central Indiana Regional Partnership— MUNCIE, IN — East Central Indiana Regional Partnership is pleased to announce the engagement of its new consultant, HWC Engineering, to help the region prepare for READI 2.0. With an unwavering commitment to supporting the READI 2.0 process and building upon the success of the first round of READI initiatives, ECIRP looks forward to the economic growth that will continue from the new partnership. Following the evaluation of proposals, ECIRP selected HWC as the new consultant to support the READI 2.0 bid. HWC brings with them a track record of excellence, having successfully…

By Robert G. La France— MUNCIE, IN – The Muncie Rotary Club marks 10 years of fundraising to support high school athletic teams by volunteering to direct traffic and collect entrance fees at the gates of the Delaware County Fair. For at least 5 hours a day from Monday, July 17, to Saturday, July 22, 2023, Rotarians braved the relentless sun and threatening storms alongside student athletes to greet visitors to the fair and raise money for four teams. The Central High School wrestlers were led by A. J. Bradley on Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday and Thursday, Kenzie Andrew…

By Ted A. Baker, CEO/Executive Director, Muncie Innovation Connector, Inc.— MUNCIE, IN—During my thirteen years as Executive Director of the Muncie Innovation Connector, I have met with, coached, advised, counseled, and encouraged many individuals who have thought about starting or owning a business.  This continues to happen several times each week.  In addition, the Small Business Development Center, located in the Innovation Connector, meets with clients in Muncie and East-Central Indiana, hoping for the same. With the availability of resources found on the internet, getting information about how to start a business is easier today than ever before. And with this…

By Northwest Bank— COLUMBUS, OH— Northwest Bank, a full-service financial institution with branches in Muncie and offering a complete line of business and personal banking products, provides tips for streamlining the mortgage process to help consumers navigate today’s competitive housing market and reduce the stress of home buying. “In this market, buyers have to be ready to move quickly,” says Tim Holman, vice president and director of mortgage operations, Northwest Bank. “You don’t have time to hesitate when you find the property you want.” Northwest Bank mortgage lending experts recommend the following tips for a fast and seamless mortgage process: Connect…

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief, MuncieJournal.com— MUNCIE, IN—Zach Johnson, a well known local radio on-air talent has been named Sports Director for Anderson’s WHBU radio, 101.1 FM and 1240 AM. Johnson has been a full-time member of the MAX and WERK air staff since 2011 and also worked for the radio stations part-time beginning in 2005.  Johnson was a radio force in high school sports even as far back as when he was in high school himself. “Back then, the radio station needed somebody to do play-by-play or color commentary for high school sports,” said Johnson. “Whenever they needed me, I filled…