Business

By Greg Crosby— MISSION, KS – Garrett Wiseman, Co-Founder and Chief Executive of  Mercury Broadband has announced the company will open five new Midwest Service Center Areas in the 3rd and 4th Quarters of 2023. New markets include the rural and surrounding areas of Columbus, Ohio; Muncie, Indiana; Flint, Michigan; Grand Rapids, Michigan; and Plymouth, Indiana. Specific broadband service areas will be built to provide coverage to the communities surrounding the larger, metropolitan areas which currently have very few options for…

By Northwest Bank— WARREN, PA —Northwest Bank, a full-service financial institution offering a complete line of business and personal banking products, has been recognized on the Forbes list of America’s Best Midsize Employers for 2023. The awards list ranks the 500 midsize employers that received the most recommendations from a survey of 45,000 American workers. Northwest Bank is 60th on the list. The prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider….

Editor’s note: This is the third and final installment of MuncieJournal.com’s exclusive three part series on housing in Muncie and Delaware County.  By John Fallon and Steve Slavin— MUNCIE, IN—In the minds of many folks in our community, any assessment of the housing situation is the product of subjective judgment.  Even though such an analysis lends itself to factual verification, it seems that many rely on assumptions and personal opinions. Our research confirms that most people believe what was good for development…

By Ted A. Baker, CEO/Executive Director, Muncie Innovation Connector, Inc.— MUNCIE, IN—Over the past years, the Innovation Connector has become the Muncie community’s hub for business startup and growth assistance.  Calls and emails come to us nearly every day from entrepreneurs and hopeful business startup owners asking for assistance in some way.  Regular requests include the need for funds to start or grow a business, help formally organize the business as an LLC or S-Corp, and some turn to us…

By Kynda Rinker—  MUNCIE, IN–For nearly 20 years, The Mutual Bank Charitable Foundation has been supportive of the Muncie Children’s Museum. The most recent gift of $100,000 will fund a portion of the exhibits and a portion of the Muncie Children’s Museum Endowment Fund at the Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County as part of the More to Explore Campaign. While the foundation has transferred its assets to the Mutual Legacy Fund at the Community Foundation of Muncie &…

By Dan Wolfert— MUNCIE, IN—2023 marks the 70th anniversary in the rich history of Hillcroft Services, Inc., a local non-profit organization who provides supports and services to individuals with disabilities. Hillcroft was founded on February 13, 1953, by three local families who wanted to provide quality education and life experiences for their children with disabilities. Through that commitment, Hillcroft has grown exponentially over time and annually improves the lives of over 600 individuals of all ages with intellectual and developmental…

Editor’s note: This is the second of a three part series on housing in Muncie and Delaware County.  By John Fallon and Steve Slavin— MUNCIE, IN—We believe strongly that the housing needle in our community needs to be moved.  Further, we think that there is some urgency for this and that we need to do this aggressively.  The natural forces of the local housing market will not resolve our housing dilemma by themselves…at least not anytime soon.  In fact, we…

 By Corey Ohlenkamp — FORT WAYNE, IN – Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) granted $126,000 to 11 organizations and communities to help boost job growth and enhance local economies.  I&M awarded grants to assist economic development activities across the area that I&M serves with two important programs to support and heighten the economic health of their communities.  Property Development Grants help identify and prepare properties for future business and industrial uses.  Initiatives Grants help economic development organizations launch new programs that…