Business

By Stacey A. Shannon— Muncie, IN—Since opening in Muncie in 2006, Magna has become a solid part of the Muncie community and its economy. The company, which now comprises two buildings, continues to grow and thrive at the intersection of Cowan and Fuson Roads. Josh Koons, lead quality engineer who has been with the company for more a decade, said Magna offers lots of opportunities for employees to better themselves. He started as an intern and has worked his way…

By John Herrik, Network Indiana— STATEWIDE–Gas prices are likely heading for a decline this week, according to GasBuddy. They did go up last week, but that was mostly due to a price cycle, which could have been worse. “They did go up to $3.19, but now we’re starting to trend a little lower. The good news is that they went up to $3.19 and not $3.25 like they did on the prior price cycle,” said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum…

By Seth Stegall & Melissa Jones— MUNCIE, INDIANA — In 2011, The Oprah Winfrey Show aired its final episode, Adele became a household name after the release of her first single “Rolling in the Deep,” and Intersection opened its doors. Now, the downtown Muncie-based marketing and branding agency is celebrating 10 years of bold ideas. The community is invited to celebrate with the agency during Intersection’s 10th Birthday Party on Thursday, August 5 from 5–8 p.m. Muncie native Chance Benbow…

By Kristen McConnell— MUNCIE, IN— The YMCA of Muncie is emphasizing the importance of being active and involved, no matter where you are in life. Muncie and Delaware County residents are encouraged to engage at every age. A new program, Enhance Fitness, helps develop behaviors that are crucial to healthy aging, including healthy eating, increasing physical activity and social interaction—especially adults over 50. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that adults 50 and older have a 70 percent…

New integrated digital tools to enable streamlined workflows for ARM clients— BURLINGTON, Mass. — Ontario Systems, a leading provider of enterprise software that automates complex workflows, accelerates revenue recovery, and removes friction from the payments process for clients in the accounts receivable management (ARM), healthcare, and government markets, today announced a strategic partnership with RevSpring, a leader in financial communications and payments solutions. Through the partnership, Ontario Systems will offer a seamless omnichannel solution that combines the strength of Ontario’s A/R workflow and payment…

By Kelly K. Shrock and Terry Pence— Muncie, IN—On behalf of the Board of Directors, we share with you that Jay Julian has announced his intention to retire as President/CEO of the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and as Chief Economic Development Officer of the Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance effective April 1, 2022. We know that our organization will be losing a strong leader and advocate for the Muncie and Delaware County communities. Terry Pence, Chair of the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber…

By Charlize Jamieson— Muncie, IN—Every so often, something happens that leaves you saying, “This is a PERFECT fit!” That may have been the collective community response when Dale Basham was named to become the Interim Executive Director of the Muncie-Delaware County Visitors Bureau. It was a no brainer. Throughout his long career as an educator and leader in so many civic groups and events, both here and elsewhere, Muncie and Delaware County has had an ambassador in Basham. Muncie has…

By I&M Power— FORT WAYNE, Ind. – With summer heat officially here, Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is providing customers with a variety of options to help them control their energy use and reduce cooling costs. “Customers will typically see a spike in energy use in their homes during the summer since air conditioning consumes a large amount,” said Katie Davis, vice president of External Affairs and Customer Experience. “We know bills are higher in the summer months, that’s why Indiana…

By Boyce Systems— New owners will invest in growth and innovation as the Boyce team continues to release new software solutions in the schools, municipalities and utilities markets Muncie, IN – A small group of Muncie, Indiana-based tech leaders announced today that they entered a deal to acquire Boyce Systems, a leading provider of financial software and forms to over 1,200 municipalities, schools, libraries, and utilities. The investment group is led by three former Ontario Systems executives, Jason Harrington, Casey…