Business

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…

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— Muncie, IN – Comcast has opened a 2,300-square-foot Xfinity® retail store in Muncie.  Located at 244 W McGalliard Rd. at The Muncie Shoppes, the new Xfinity store is designed entirely around the needs of customers, providing a comprehensive, in-person store experience. The retail store features contemporary hands-on displays and comfortable seating areas where customers can interact with all Xfinity products from internet, video and connected home solutions to Xfinity Mobile. Visitors can learn from trained technology…

By Stacey A. Shannon— Muncie, IN—For 75 years, The Townsend Corporation has been a family-owned business headquartered in Muncie at 1015 W. Jackson St. The company, whose purpose is to work with electric utility companies to clear tree and vegetation away from power lines, has crews in a number of states with a variety of jobs available.  https://careers-thetownsendcorp.icims.com/ Sarah Hudelson, Recruiting and Retention Specialist for The Townsend Corporation, said the company values all of its employees and is committed to…

By Clearwater Car Wash— Muncie and Yorktown teachers can enter to win $500 toward their Amazon Wish Lists Muncie, IN – To help educators in Muncie and Yorktown prepare for the 2022 school year, Clearwater Car Wash is awarding 10 local teachers with $500 toward their Amazon Wish Lists. The #CleartheCarts Giveaway is open until July 15, and K-12 teachers can enter by submitting their information on Clearwater’s website: cwcarwash.com/carts. “We know how hard the past year has been for…

By Brenda Brumfield— Muncie, IN—The Muncie-Delaware County Legacy Gala Award celebration was held the evening of June 30th, at the Horizon Convention Center and honored The Reverend Doctor Ronald Naylor. Among those who paid tribute to the legacy of Rev. Naylor were Laura Williamson, Executive Director of the Muncie Civic Theatre; John Foster, an Elder at First Presbyterian Church; Dr. Saber Bahrami, American Health Network; Van Smith retired CEO of Ontario Corporation and past Chairman of the U.S. Chamber of…

By ECIRP— MUNCIE, Indiana – The East Central Indiana Regional Partnership (ECIRP) will apply for the state’s Regional Economic Acceleration Development Initiative (READI) program, which could result in up to $50 million in local funding. The region includes seven East Central Indiana counties – Blackford, Delaware, Grant, Henry, Jay, Randolph and Wayne. READI, which was announced in May by Indiana Gov. Eric J. Holcomb and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), is an initiative that is dedicating $500 million in…

By Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce— Muncie, IN —Buyer’s Market, LLC, an off-price retailer, announces new Buyer’s Market location to open Friday, June 18th at 9:30AM in Muncie. Located at 3700 N. Barr Street in the Muncie Mall, customers will find over 60,000 square feet of name brand merchandise at incredible savings. Buyer’s Market purchases secondary market goods from major brands and retailers. Merchandise may include overstock, insurance salvage, customer returns, out of season goods, bankruptcies, and more. Merchandise is…