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Intersection is located at 301 S Walnut St #101 in Muncie. Photo provided by Intersection

Business July 18, 2022

Muncie Marketing Firm Wins Big in International Creative Competition

By Intersection staff— Hermes Creative Awards crowns Intersection with multiple Platinum, Gold wins. MUNCIE, IN— Intersection, a full-service marketing and branding agency in downtown Muncie, earned several accolades from the Hermes Creative Awards. The 2022 wins mark the agency’s second consecutive year of Platinum and Gold honors from the international competition. Hosted annually by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals, the Hermes Creative Awards recognizes outstanding creative work within the advertising and marketing industry and is open to individuals…

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A Better Way Services, Inc. Director of Development Tiffany Kerrigan and Executive Director of Muncie BY5 Missy Modesitt participate in a fundraising course from The Fund Raising School hosted in Muncie. The Nonprofit Support Network will host a Development Huddle to continue the learning and discussion from the training and provide a space for dedicated work to fundraising and development plans.

Non-Profit June 30, 2022

Muncie Support Network Announces ‘Network Huddle Peer Groups’

By Carly Acree King— MUNCIE, IN—Nonprofit Support Network is excited to announce its first line up of services, Network Huddles, to support nonprofit organizations serving Muncie and Delaware County. Network Huddles are peer group meetings hosted and facilitated by the Nonprofit Support Network, a newly established organization designed to provide support to nonprofit organizations in Muncie and Delaware County. These meetings offer nonprofit professionals, in any role, ongoing opportunities to connect and learn with their peers who share similar job…

Participants in the 2021 TeenWorks Summer Program engage in a team-building activity during a professional development day. The Community Foundation supported last year’s summer program with a grant. A similar grant this year will support the 2022 summer program, which provides young people in our community with paid work and learn experiences during their summer break.

Non-Profit June 21, 2022

Community Organizations and Teachers Awarded Grants From Community Foundation

By Kallie Sulanke— MUNCIE, Ind.—Grants totaling $823,084 were awarded from The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County to benefit the community between March and May 2022. Most grants are awarded through permanently endowed funds that benefit our community today and always. The Community Foundation’s purpose is to contribute to improving the quality of life in Muncie and Delaware County for this generation and generations to come. Quarterly Competitive Grants are awarded to fund projects and programs for which there is…

The Innovation Connector is located at 1208 W. White River Blvd. Muncie, IN 47303

Business June 20, 2022

Entrepreneurs: Truth, Myths, Uncertainties

By Ted A. Baker, CEO/Executive Director, Muncie Innovation Connector, Inc.— MUNCIE, Ind.—As the Innovation Connector continues to spotlight entrepreneurs in the Muncie community during 2022, it is crucial to understand who entrepreneurs are, what makes them do what they do, and how they are an integral part of the business ecosystem? I have worked with hundreds, maybe even thousands, of individuals who claim to be entrepreneurs. Last month I wrote about the origins of entrepreneurship and submitted that an entrepreneur…

Pictured Left to Right: Daniella Flowers, Dr. Courtney Jarrett, Sophie Richau

Non-Profit June 14, 2022

Meet Shafer Leadership Academy’s ‘Community Inclusion Ambassadors’

By Kate H. Elliott— MUNCIE, Ind. —Meet Shafer Leadership Academy’s Community Inclusion Ambassadors, who will work to build relationships across all communities within East Central Indiana. These passionate leaders will travel the region to connect individuals with inclusive leadership development opportunities. Mitch Isaacs, executive director of Shafer Leadership Academy, said the ambassadors are particularly focused on empowering diverse candidates for nonprofit boards and neighborhood associations as well as local government positions. The ambassadors will also provide guidance and insight about…

The Innovation Connector is located at 1208 W. White River Blvd. Muncie, IN 47303

Business May 19, 2022

Celebrating Entrepreneurs in Muncie, Indiana

By Ted A. Baker, CEO/Executive Director, Muncie Innovation Connector, Inc.— MUNCIE, Ind.—For the remainder of 2022, the Innovation Connector will be focusing its outreach efforts on “Celebrating Entrepreneurs.”  What an exciting concept, “celebrating entrepreneurs!”  While it seems fitting to celebrate entrepreneurs, what are we celebrating? Heck, most of us have trouble saying “entrepreneur,” and more cannot spell it. Let’s unpack this unique word, “entrepreneur,” and discover why it may be one of the most essential words for our community. The…

File photo provided by Muncie Sports Commission.

Non-Profit February 25, 2022

Muncie Sports Commission Announces 2022 Board Members & Officers

By Richard Crist— MUNCIE, Ind. – The Muncie Sports Commission today announced the Board of Directors and Officers for 2022 who will support the nonprofit’s work to increase economic vitality, improve quality of life, promote healthy lifestyles and brand Delaware County as a great sports community. Individuals joining the board in 2022 include: Tim Eakins, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for TK Constructors Brad Edmondson, EC Region Director of Philanthropy for the IU Health Foundation Jason Harrington, CEO for Boyce Systems…

Pictured Left to Right: left to right: Joe Anella, South Bend Adams High School; Dylan Moles, Greenfield-Central High School; B.J. Isom, Muncie Central High School; Asher Donahue, Burris Laboratory School.

Education February 4, 2022

Central, Burris Players Recognized for ‘Character and Community Impact’ Awards

By Juli Metzger— MUNCIE, Ind.—Four student athletes were recognized last weekend for outstanding sportsmanship and community mindedness at the inaugural City of Champions Tournament at the Muncie Fieldhouse. Each of the four schools participating in the event nominated student athletes for the prestigious Ron Bonham and Bud Brown awards. Central High School’s Shoka Griffin II, who already holds the school’s all-time football rushing record, was recognized with the Ron Bonham Community Impact award, which recognizes outstanding work on the team but…

Muncie Fieldhouse photo courtesy of 104.1 HD1 WLBC.

Entertainment January 28, 2022

Muncie Central, Burris to Host Inaugural City of Champions Basketball Invitational

By Melissa Jones— MUNCIE, Ind.— Muncie’s two high schools, Muncie Central High School and Burris Laboratory School, have teamed up to host a one-day basketball invitational tournament on Saturday, Jan. 29 at the historic Muncie Fieldhouse. The inaugural City of Champions tournament, presented by Pizza King, will feature the boys’ basketball teams from Muncie Central, Burris, South Bend Adams and Greenfield Central. The tournament will kick off at 10 a.m. with a matchup between Muncie Central and Burris for the…

Ball Memorial Hospital staff dietitians are pictured. Photo provided.

Non-Profit December 6, 2021

Ball Brothers Foundation Awards Over $6.5 Million in Second Round of 2021 Grants

By Melissa Jones— MUNCIE, INDIANA — Ball Brothers Foundation, one of Indiana’s oldest and largest family foundations, approved over $6.5 million in its second round of funding for 2021. The grants support a variety of efforts, from bolstering local healthcare organizations to supporting schools in the wake of the pandemic. As part of the healthcare support, Ball Brothers Foundation awarded six grants of $40,000 each to partners in Optimus Primary, a strategic, collaborative partnership to strengthen the pipeline of medical professionals training in Muncie….