Business

“First Merchants Bank Serves Community Day” Held at Roy C. Buley Center

By: Megan Jeffers— The Muncie Market recently participated in a “First Merchants Bank Serves Community Day” at the Roy C. Buley Center. The Roy C. Buley Center is a not-for-profit educational enrichment and recreation site that offers a variety of services to youth, adults, and seniors ranging from cultural, educational and recreational programs. Steve Moore, Audra Bowman, Karlee Riggin, Yvonne Smekens, Andy Thorpe, Nikki Thorpe, Ashley Rush, Doug White, Tommy Carroll, Eron Davis, Brian Haughn, BreAnn New, Adriann Furniss and…

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DANNAR Mobile Power Station® Begins Launch Year at Green California Summit

By:Matt Kantz— Muncie, IN – DANNAR debuted its Mobile Power Station® (MPS) to the state of California at the 2017 Green California Summit and Expo in Sacramento, CA, on April 26. The Summit highlighted strategies, technologies and best practices that are fueling progress toward California’s green goals and the growth of its economy. The expo featured more than 100 companies offering green products and services, from zero emission vehicles to building materials. With over 1,000 attendees from around the state, the show…


Pridemark Construction, Inc Announces Recent Groundbreaking For New Cole Academy Facility

By: Meagan Fisher— Muncie, IN—Pridemark Construction, Inc is proud to announce the recent groundbreaking for Cole Academy. In 2015, Cole Academy owner, Tracy Navas approached Pridemark Construction’s design team with a need to expand.  The organization had outgrown their existing facility and needed more room to accommodate their growing clientele. With Tracy’s ideas and Pridemark’s expertise, the design was created. The 24,640 square-foot building, located at the intersection of Morrison Road and Woods Edge Lane, will feature two large gyms, a…


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…


IU Health’s First Statewide Healthcare Job Fair is This Saturday

By: Dawn Brand Fluhler— Indianapolis, IN—Want a rewarding career in healthcare? IU Health’s first statewide job fair will feature hundreds of open jobs across Indiana. The fair will be this Saturday April 22nd at IU Health’s easy-to-find main offices in downtown Indianapolis. IU Health is the largest healthcare system in Indiana and is looking to fill a wide range of skilled positions at its 14 hospitals, including IU Health Ball Memorial and Blackford Hospitals, and other facilities across the state. “This…


Coldwell Banker Lunsford Announces 2016 Sales Award Recipients

Muncie, IN – Mike Lunsford, President and Susan Miller, VP of Sales, from Coldwell Banker Lunsford awarded the following agents with national designations: Steve Slavin, Ryan Kramer & Kathy Smith all earned membership in the company’s International President’s Premier. This award represents the top one percent of all sales associates / representatives worldwide in the Coldwell Banker® system qualified for this distinguished award. Donna Polcz has been named to the company’s 2016 International President’s Elite. Only the top two percent…


Delaware County, Indiana Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week

By: Shonda Kane— National Travel and Tourism Week takes place May 7-13, 2017. The Muncie Visitors Bureau planning is well underway for this year’s Delaware County events. April 10 – May 1 Faces of Tourism Awards  – What faces come to your mind when you think of tourism in Delaware County? Nominate that person for the Faces of Tourism Awards. Go to visitmuncie.org or the Muncie Visitors Bureau office at 3700 S. Madison St., Muncie to place your nominations. Nominations accepted…


MITS Offers Free Rides for Veterans

By: Payton Corn— Muncie, IN—Muncie Indiana Transit System (MITS) is proud to announce that effective immediately all veterans with a valid Department of Veteran Affairs identification card will ride MITS buses for free. Previously only disabled veterans were offered free rides with MITS. This change is intended to reflect the MITS commitment of providing the community of Muncie with exceptional public transportation service. The MITS organization and Board of Directors recognize and appreciate the service of all veteran men and women….


Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Offers Support to MCS, Urging Legislators to Act

Earlier today, the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce sent a communication addressed to Senator Luke Kenley and Representative Tim Brown regarding the possible insertion of Muncie Community Schools in State Bill (S.B.) 567.  The chamber, which represents more than 1,000 member-organizations and the thousands of people that make them up, is united in asking that MCS be removed from S.B. 567 and offered this letter of support to the Muncie Community Schools (MCS).  The insertion of MCS in S.B. 567,…


CSL Plasma to Open New Location and Employment Opportunities in Muncie

By: Robert Mitchell— CSL Plasma Joins the Muncie Community May 2017 Muncie, IN – CSL Plasma will open a new plasma collection center at 1321 S. Madison Street in Muncie.  As a new member to the community, CSL Plasma brings with it many employment opportunities; information can be found by visiting www.cslplasma.com/careers. Sample positions currently open as of this writing include, Phlebotomist, Medical Staff Associates, Reception Techs, and Donor Support Tech, and Nurse, LPN, Paramedic among others. You may also find CSL Plasma Muncie openings via this…