Business

Makerspace Announces New Name and Launches Brand as Project Evolves

MUNCIE, IN— Formerly referred to as Gearbox:Muncie A Maker Hub, the makerspace project has changed its name to better fit its evolving brand. Located at the corner of Madison and Jackson Streets in DWNTWN Muncie, the creative collective will now be called Madjax, the Muncie Maker Force. Madjax will host a variety of maker, community and academic tenants. Since the inception of the project in Fall 2014, the scope of the Muncie makerspace has continued to grow exponentially. In this…

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Jackson and Walnut St. Intersection To Close June 20th

By: David Heilman— Downtown Muncie is open for business but, there will be a detour starting Monday, June 20th, 2016, at the Jackson St. and Walnut St. intersection. The intersection will not be open to vehicular and pedestrian traffic during construction efforts relating to the ongoing Walnut Street Streetscape Improvement. The project includes work related to MSD’s efforts to separate the combined sewer system as required by federal mandate. Traffic on Jackson Street will be routed south on High St….


East Central ISBDC Celebrating Entrepreneurship Week

By: Christy Ragle— More than 97% of Indiana businesses are classified as “small,” and small business and entrepreneurship continue to build a strong state economy, according to the Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC). The Center is celebrating all aspects of entrepreneurship and all stages of business development during Indiana Entrepreneurship Week from June 19-25. The East Central ISBDC is working together with area partners to present a variety of events during Entrepreneurship Week. Entrepreneurs who have started businesses recently…


Ontario Systems Acquires Columbia Ultimate Business Systems

ARM market experts come together, strengthening product set and presence in the government sector Muncie, IN— Ontario Systems, a leading revenue cycle management (RCM) and accounts receivable management (ARM) software and services provider, announces it has acquired Columbia Ultimate Business Systems (CUBS™) of Vancouver, Wash. Joining together two ARM market software and services experts, the acquisition will benefit both organizations’ customers through expanded product offerings and access to an even broader set of compliance consulting services. Both Ontario Systems and Columbia…


Horizon Convention Center to Host Vital Records Convention in October 2016

Muncie, IN – The Horizon Convention Center recently signed a contract to host the Indiana Vital Records Convention in October, 2016. Attendance for the two-day event is expected to be over 100 with delegates coming from most Indiana Counties. This will be the first time for the event to be held in Muncie. “On behalf of the entire city, we welcome the Indiana Vital Records Convention to the Horizon Convention Center and the city of Muncie,” said Joann McKinney, president/CEO of…


TWIP founder Lauren A. Koenig to Pitch to Investors at Verge Muncie Event

By: Jennifer Greene — Muncie, IN—Verge Muncie will host Lauren A. Koenig, founder and CEO of TWIP, at its next Pitch Night on June 23 from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at the Living Room in downtown Muncie. Koenig, a Chicago native and 2004 graduate of Ball State University, has worked in travel for over 10 years: The French Government before joining The International Kitchen, the leading provider of cooking vacations covering Italy, France and Spain. These travel-related business experiences led Koenig to create…


PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union Works to Fight Hunger

By: Carol Bradshaw— PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union recently partnered with several local businesses to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank. The promotion dubbed as “FILL A TRUCK” encouraged credit union members and community residents to donate non-perishable food items to fill a Ford F-250 truck provided by Dellen Ford of Muncie. The six week campaign was promoted by media sponsor WLBC, a division of Woof Boom Radio Group throughout the month of April and May. Donation boxes were placed at branch…


MutualBank Announces the Promotion of Jen Hart

Yorktown, IN – MutualBank announces the promotion of Jen Hart to Financial Center Manager and Administrative Officer. Jen joined the MutualBank team more than six years ago and was promoted from her recent role as Yorktown Service Manager. In her new role, she will support the growth of the financial center and the development of existing and new bank relationships, whether lending, investment-related or otherwise. Jen is a Muncie native, graduating from Muncie Southside High School. She has a Bachelor of…


“100 Men”and “Champions for Safe Community Fund”Partners with Boys & Girls Club of Muncie

MUNCIE, IN— Jeff Howe, chairman of Champions for a Safe Community Fund, announced today a new partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of Muncie. (The Muncie Journal live-streamed today’s press conference held at the  Boys & Girls Club of Muncie. You may view that video here.) Listen to WLBC’s Steve Lindell press conference interview below.   Champions for a Safe Community Fund supports the prevention of violence and the protection and care of victims of violence in East Central Indiana. In…


Ontario Systems Recognized For Exemplary Workplace Practices

Receives prestigious When Work Works Award MUNCIE, Ind.— Ontario Systems, a leading receivables management technology and services provider, has been honored with a 2016 When Work Works Award for its use of effective workplace strategies to increase business and employee success. This prestigious award, part of the national When Work Works project administered by the Families and Work Institute (FWI) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), recognizes employers of all sizes and types across the country. “We’re excited to…