Business

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…

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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…


City Signs with HWC Engineering for Next Level of Kitselman Trailhead

Muncie, IN —The City of Muncie, in its continued commitment to revitalize the brownfield area in and around the former King Forge and Indiana Steel and Wire sites, has signed an agreement with HWC Engineering, Inc. for the next level of design and engineering of the Kitselman Trailhead area. State Road 32 — East Jackson Street is a major gateway into the City of Muncie. The current car counts show that this entrance is the second highest vehicular volume road…


Ontario Systems Hires Two Top Healthcare Revenue Cycle Experts

Shawn Yates and Mike Mullins join Ontario Systems to enhance product and service offerings, overcome key challenges for healthcare customers MUNCIE, IN – Ontario Systems, a leading accounts receivable management (ARM) and healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM) technology and services provider, has hired two industry leaders in healthcare RCM, Shawn Yates and Mike Mullins. Continuing its growth from 2015, Ontario brings in new healthcare talent to continue building the most robust RCM team for the healthcare provider market. Ontario Systems counts…


PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union Holds 80th Annual Meeting

By: Carol Bradshaw— PrimeTrust Federal Credit Union recently held its 80th Annual Meeting at the company’s administrative headquarters in Muncie, Indiana. The Annual Meeting featured a review of fiscal year 2015 financial performance and accomplishments as well as the election of Board members for 2016. Newly elected board members include: David Baney, Jeff Carter, and Lora Hildreth. They join Chairperson Marilyn Smith, Vice Chairperson Linda Mann, Secretary Annette Balfour, and Jason Webber. Brad Matheny, Melissa Pease and Jason Webber serve as…


VERGE Has Muncie Hub Pitch Night

By: Jennifer Green— Muncie, IN—Muncie, Indiana joins a growing local community infrastructure and network to support tech start-ups, seeking to create a culture of learning by validating success and celebrating learning. The launch of Verge ® Pitch Night, on May 11, 2016 —  served as a catalyst for the Verge Muncie Hub, a newly created monthly meet-up for entrepreneurs, developers and investors. The high-energy gatherings feature three start-up pitches and a knowledge- rich, topical fireside chat with a dynamic developer…


Ontario Systems Reacts to Second Straight Inclusion Among Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Best Places to Work in Indiana

MUNCIE, Ind – Ontario Systems, a leading receivables management technology and services provider, has been ranked #13 on the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s “Best Places to Work in Indiana” in the large company category. This is the second year in a row Ontario Systems has been included in The Chamber’s rankings, once again crediting its staff and You-Powered Talent Credo for the honor. “We are pleased to be recognized along with these amazing Indiana companies who share our people-centric culture and…


VISION 2021 Economic Development Planning Effort to Begin this Month

Roundtable focus groups planned for May 12 & 13, 2016 MUNCIE – DELAWARE COUNTY, IN – The Steering Committee for the VISION 2021 planning effort will hold a series of roundtable focus groups to solicit public input on the community’s economic development priorities for the coming years. Feedback from these meetings will help determine the framework and goals for Vision 2021, the community’s next comprehensive five-year economic development plan. The focus groups will be conducted on Thursday, May 12 from…