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Last year's luncheon included a keynote presentation by Senator Todd Young (R-IN) and a 2024 economic forecast by Dr. Michael Hicks. Photo by Muncie Fine Portraits.

Business December 11, 2024

Indiana Economic Outlook 2025 Forecast Breakfast to be Held on Jan. 16 at Horizon Convention Center

By Ball State Communications— MUNCIE, IN—What drives the decisions of the Federal Reserve Bank, and what are the implications of its actions? Back by popular demand, Dr. David E. Altig, executive vice president and chief economic adviser at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, will address these questions at Ball State University’s Center for Business and Economic Research’s (CBER) annual Indiana Economic Outlook 2025 Forecast Breakfast. This event will also feature the 2025 economic forecast by Dr. Michael J. Hicks,…

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Horizon Convention Center in downtown Muncie. Photo provided.

Business September 16, 2024

‘Engage East Central Indiana’ Regional Event to Take Place at Horizon Convention Center on September 17

By Mike Rhodes, Editor-in-Chief— MUNCIE, IN—Engage Indiana events take place in every region of the state, and on Tuesday it will be Muncie’s turn to shine a light on all things important to our community. The Engage Indiana event in Muncie will focus on our communities unique challenges and distinct opportunities for growth. Thought leaders from our community will discuss programs designed to help our community thrive. From talent attraction and retention to education and economic development, the event’s speakers,…

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Non-Profit November 21, 2023

Hillcroft Hosts Unforgettable 70th Anniversary Luncheon at the Horizon Convention Center

By Dan Wolfert— MUNCIE, IN—On Friday, November 17, 2023, the Horizon Convention Center was the setting for an amazing celebration of dedication, community, and service. The 70th Anniversary Thanksgiving Luncheon, hosted by Hillcroft Services, marked a significant milestone in the organization’s history and showcased seven decades of unwavering commitment to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our community. This momentous occasion brought together over 600 supporters, clients, staff, and individuals from the community tocommemorate Hillcroft’s seventy years of service,…

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Entertainment April 5, 2023

Rialzo XII To Be Held on Saturday, May 6th At Horizon Convention Center

By Hannah Dunckel, Meridian Health Services— MUNCIE, IN—Travel through the rabbit hole to a world of wonderment and surprise at Meridian Health Services’ Rialzo XII – Wonderland where “Nothing’s Impossible!” This year’s Alice in Wonderland-themed charity gala will be held on Saturday, May 6 and will return to the Horizon Convention Center in Muncie where Rialzo was hosted for its first ten years. Meridian Health Services and presenting sponsor, Pridemark Construction, invite you to enjoy an evening of dinner, dancing and…

Asia Wyatt was awarded the 2019 Patrick C. Botts Youth of the Year award at the 2020 Great Futures Dinner.

Non-Profit February 2, 2023

Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie’s ‘Great Futures Dinner’ To Be Held at Horizon Convention Center in March

By Amy Gibson— MUNCIE, IN—The Boys & Girls Clubs of Muncie is excited to host its annual Great Futures Dinner on March 30, 2023 from 5:30-7:00 at the Horizon Convention Center. This year’s Great Futures Dinner themed “A Night at the Circus,” will be full of circus games, thrilling performers, delicious circus fare, and a showcase of club programming. A highlight of the night will be announcing the Pat C. Botts Youth of the Year where one Club member will…

Jim Higgins is pictured during his presentation on local finance. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Business February 12, 2020

Horizon Convention Center Hosts Indiana Communities Institute’s Economic Development Course

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—Ball State’s Indiana Communities Institute held its 38th Annual Economic Development Course at the Horizon Convention Center, January 12-17th. Attendees from across the state attended the course, and learned about topics including: strategic planning, real estate redevelopment and reuse, business retention and expansion, economic development finance, TIFF districts and more. The week-long Indiana Economic Development Course—the official “basic course” for the State of Indiana—offered intensive training in the basic concepts, methods, and strategies of economic, industrial, business, entrepreneurial, workforce, and…

The Horizon Convention Center in downtown Muncie. Photo courtesy of Horizon Convention Center

Business January 14, 2020

Horizon Convention Center Improvements Will Benefit Customers and Save Energy

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—The Horizon Convention Center is gearing up for a very busy 2020, with many new and exciting conferences and events scheduled. In preparing for a busy 2020, the HCC has implemented or is in the process of making significant improvements to the facility. Restrooms The Horizon Convention Center has upgraded both the men’s and women’s restrooms by the Green Room Hallway to a more modern, up-to-date style. While doing that project the Horizon Convention Center used the…

Opening session keynote speaker Andrew Collins is pictured discussing his experience framing an innocent man who later became his friend. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Business October 29, 2019

Horizon Convention Center Hosts Indiana Criminal Justice Association Fall Conference

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—The 86th Annual Fall Conference of the Indiana Criminal Justice Association (ICJA) was held at the Horizon Convention Center October 9-11, 2019 in downtown Muncie. Over 160 association members from across the state attended the conference. The Indiana Criminal Justice Association (ICJA), formerly the Indiana Correctional Association, is a statewide professional member association with the mission of enhancing the continuum of criminal justice in Indiana by focusing on the enrichment of the criminal justice professional and…

Pictured L-R: Panel discussion with Geoffery Mearns, LeeAnn Kwiatkowski, Jim Williams and Susana Rivera-Mills. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Education October 2, 2019

Horizon Convention Center Hosts ‘Innovation Summit’ For Muncie Educators

By: Marc Ransford— Muncie, IN– For two days, teachers and administrators from Muncie Community Schools (MCS) along with their partners from Ball State University together sought innovative solutions to transform education. During the MCS-Ball State Innovation Summit on September 25-26 in Muncie’s Horizon Convention Center, K-12 teachers and principals, Ball State faculty and staff, and community leaders worked on ways to continue the upward trajectory of the school system. Ball State President Geoffrey S. Mearns praised the teachers and staff…

Horizon Convention Center in downtown Muncie. Photo provided.

DWNTWN June 17, 2019

The Horizon Convention Center

By: Mike Rhodes— Muncie, IN—The Horizon Convention Center, Muncie’s premiere meeting space, is an innovative mix of historic beauty and modern design. Formerly Muncie’s Federal Building, the Horizon Convention Center’s beauty is evident in the glass-enclosed pavilion, outdoor terrace and classical splendor of the lobby’s original interior. In 1986, the Delaware County Advancement Corporation purchased the building and decided upon the name, “The Horizon Convention Center.” In 1988, the building opened with 10,300 square feet of meeting space. In 1996, a…