Business

By Melissa Narlock— MUNCIE, IN — Intersessions, a series of interactive marketing workshops powered by Intersection, are continuing in Muncie to empower local professionals and business owners in growing their marketing expertise. The next session, featuring guest speaker Matt Ruddick, is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26 from 8-10 am at the Innovation Connector, generously sponsored by Destination: Muncie. These sessions are free, open to the public, and are designed to provide attendees with valuable industry insights and strategies they can…

By Tracy Warner—  FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), an American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) company, will trim trees around transmission power lines in East-Central and Southeast Indiana using an aerial saw beginning Monday, March 11, and continuing for about two weeks. The work is routine maintenance to remove branches that can interfere with service reliability and pose potential safety hazards. Trimming will take place, weather permitting, on Mondays through Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. near…

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—The Hoosier Women Artists program was created in 2008 to celebrate and expand the role art plays in our communities. Each year female Indiana artists are encouraged to submit artwork for consideration. The pieces chosen are then displayed for the year in the Statehouse offices of female elected officials, including in 2024: Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch, Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner, Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Lindsay Weaver, and Chief Justice Loretta Rush. First…

By Tracy Warner— MUNCIE, IN– Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) representatives plan to start construction next week to rebuild an aging underground power line along Tillotson Avenue in Muncie. I&M will rebuild the 1-mile underground power line. Contract crews plan to work along Tillotson Avenue between University Avenue and York Prairie Creek, just south of Euclid Avenue. I&M right-of-way representatives will work with affected landowners and residents where the line rebuilding requires private property easements. Typical work hours are 7 a.m….

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—Now more than ever, it is important for your company to be aware of and be proactive in keeping your company computers locked-down and secure from threats from bad actors in the internet world. Just about every week we hear about a new threat or a security breach at a company we may do business with.  According to IBM, “The global average cost of a data breach in 2023 was $4.45 million, a 15% increase…

By Northwest Bank— COLUMBUS, OH—Northwest Bank recently announced that it’s seeking a buyer for its building located at 110 East Charles Street in Muncie, IN. With the sale, Northwest plans to remain in downtown Muncie and is actively looking for a new location to continue serving the needs of its retail and business customers. “After careful consideration, we have decided to put our East Charles Street location on the market,” said Jennifer Gibson, Northwest Bank Indiana Region President. “Over the…

By John Mulherin, Hull Property Group—  MUNCIE, IN – Hull Property Group announced today the acquisition of the Muncie Mall in Muncie, Indiana. The property adds to the Company’s growing retail property portfolio of almost 20 million square feet, including 35 enclosed shopping malls across 17 states. “We are excited to join the Muncie community. We love the area, and the Muncie Mall has wonderful redevelopment potential,” said Jim Hull, owner of Hull Property Group. “We aim to reposition the…

By Bill Walters— MUNCIE, IN—Under the umbrella of the Delaware County Commissioners, the Delaware County Department of Economic Development and Redevelopment diligently works to attract capital investment, spur job creation, and elevate the overall quality of life through diverse projects within Delaware County. Collaborating with the ECI Regional Planning District, the department focuses on enticing businesses to establish their headquarters in the county, with a special emphasis on international companies that bring highly skilled technical positions across various industries. Notably,…

By Indiana American Water— GREENWOOD, IN—With dangerously cold temperatures forecasted for the Hoosier state over the next several days, Indiana American Water is urging customers to act now to secure homes and businesses against freezing pipes. “With much colder temperatures in the forecast, we are encouraging customers to act now to protect their plumbing system against the extreme cold,” said Indiana American Water President Matt Prine. “Failing to protect your plumbing from cold temperatures can be disruptive and very costly….