Business

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

Muncie, IN—The Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance and the Boards of Directors of Delaware Advancement Corporation and the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce that Traci Lutton has been named Vice President, Economic Development. She has been serving in the role on an interim basis since October 2016. Jay Julian, President/CEO and Chief Economic Development Officer of the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Alliance led a national candidate search and worked closely with the…

By: Carol Bradshaw— Muncie, IN—After 14 years working as a committed teller for PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union, Joyce Pierce, a resident of Muncie, is set to retire on Friday, March 31. Joyce enjoyed getting to know her members at the Credit Union and will miss seeing them each week. After retirement, Joyce and her husband are looking forward to spending time with their two daughters and three grandsons. They hope to travel and Joyce would like to become a Master…