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Dale Basham is pictured at the podium making remarks after receiving the Edmund F. Ball Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Non-Profit February 9, 2022

2022 VIVA Award Nominations Are Now Open. Nominate Someone!

By Matt Howell— MUNCIE, Ind.—The V!VA Awards were developed as a gift to the community in 1993 by the Muncie Rotary Club and Sunrise Rotary Club to recognize Delaware County’s proud volunteer heritage. The awards were named V!VA for Very Important Volunteer Award. Up to five individuals will be recognized with the traditional V!VA Award for their volunteer efforts to the community within the past 12 months. In addition, The Edmund F. Ball Lifetime Achievement Award will be given for…

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L-R: Mr. Frank Scott, Sr. and Carl Kizer, Jr. Photo by Matt Howell.

Business January 21, 2022

Chamber’s ‘Legacy Gala’ Honors Carl E. Kizer, Jr.

By Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce— MUNCIE, Ind.—The 2022 Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Legacy Gala was held Thursday, January 20, at the Horizon Convention Center honoring Mr. Carl E. Kizer, Jr., owner of Kizer’s Carpet Care. Among those who paid tribute to the legacy of Mr. Kizer were Pat Bowen, Internet Sales Manager for Stoops Automotive; Cassandra Maxwell, Transfer Manager for Muncie Indiana Transfer System; local attorney Frank Brinkman; and Loretta Parsons, Executive Director of The Soup Kitchen of…

Panelists for the Dec. 9 Economic Outlook luncheon include Suzanne Newcomb, JD (SmithAmundsen LLC), Amanda Weinstein, PhD (University of Akron), and Michael Hicks, PhD (Ball State University.) Photo courtesy of Ball State CBER.

Business November 24, 2021

Indiana Economic Outlook Luncheon to Take Place December 9th

By Victoria Meldrum, Ball State CBER— MUNCIE, Ind. —How will our national and regional economy perform in 2022? What is the long-term effect of COVID-19 on business and worker decisions? Get insight at the annual Indiana Economic Outlook luncheon, sponsored by First Merchants. The Indiana Economic Outlook annual luncheon includes the 2022 economic forecast and a panel discussion on the post COVID-19 work environment. Topics include the size and scope of remote work, changing compensation and supervisory concerns, changes to…

Aerial of Muncie City Hall in downtown Muncie. Photo by: Mike Rhodes

Government November 23, 2021

Muncie Pulls In More Than $4 Million In Economic Impact From Ironman Weekend

By: Tony Sandleben—   MUNCIE, Ind. – The Horizon Convention Center released its economic impact report from October which includes financial data from the Ironman weekend. The total economic impact for Muncie for just the IronMan Weekend was $4.092 million. Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour said he is very proud of how Muncie came together as a community to host a global event that attracted guests from across the country and the world. “There were a lot of cities involved to pull…

67th Class of the Academy for Community Leadership .

Non-Profit November 15, 2021

67th Class of the Academy for Community Leadership Recognizes Recent Graduates

By Brenda Brumfield— MUNCIE, Ind.— The 67th Class of the Academy for Community Leadership recognized 21 new graduates at a breakfast event on Thursday, November 11, 2021. “Each year the Academy for Community Leadership program is offered by the Chamber, in collaboration with Ball State University, to expose upcoming leaders in the community to various topics and people to help broaden their understanding of our community,” said co-coordinator Brenda Brumfield, Communications Director at the Chamber. This year students learned more about…

The Kentucky Headhunters and Flynnville Train will perform during IRONMAN.

Entertainment September 17, 2021

Get Ready, Company is Coming: Muncie, DWNTWN Gear Up for Busy IRONMAN Weekend

By Vicki Veach— MUNCIE, Ind. — Join the City of Muncie, Muncie Downtown Development, Muncie Visitors Bureau, Muncie Sports Commission and Horizon Convention Center the weekend of Sept. 30–Oct. 2 as they welcome IRONMAN Indiana to Muncie. The city anticipates roughly 3,500 athletes and their supporters (upwards of 9,000 people total) in Muncie over the course of the weekend. The triathletes can compete in the 70.3-mile race or the full IRONMAN, which is 140.6 miles. “The economic impact of the…

Chris Holtmann. Photo courtesy of Ohiostatebuckeyes.com

Non-Profit August 11, 2021

Chris Holtmann To Speak At Fellowship of Christian Athletes Banquet

By Jeff Mosier— MUNCIE, Ind.—Fellowship of Christian Athletes of East Central Indiana is very happy to announce that Chris Holtmann, Ohio State University Men’s Head Basketball Coach, will be the special guest speaker for the 2021 FCA Banquet Thursday AUGUST 19th at the Horizon Convention Center. Coach Holtmann’s played at Taylor University. He began his college head coaching career at Gardner-Webb University followed by Butler University, until his move to Ohio State in 2017-2018. There is no cost to attend…

Volunteers getting ready to hand out food.

Non-Profit August 6, 2021

Soup Kitchen of Muncie to Hold Annual Dinner and Auction

By Dottie Kreps, Soup Kitchen of Muncie board member— MUNCIE, Ind.—For over 25 years the Soup Kitchen of Muncie has been serving those in need of a meal in our community. Now you have a chance to support the Soup Kitchen and enjoy an evening out.  On August 28th the Annual Soup Kitchen Dinner and Auction will take place at the Horizon Convention Center. Cocktails will start at 5pm and dinner will be served at 6pm. Volunteers work with the staff…

(L): Reverend Dr. Ronald Naylor is pictured receiving the award with (R): Terry Pence, Vice President of Operations for IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital and Chairman of the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Photo by Matt Howell

Business June 30, 2021

Reverend Dr. Ronald Naylor Receives Chamber’s 2021 Legacy Gala Award

By Brenda Brumfield— Muncie, IN—The Muncie-Delaware County Legacy Gala Award celebration was held the evening of June 30th, at the Horizon Convention Center and honored The Reverend Doctor Ronald Naylor. Among those who paid tribute to the legacy of Rev. Naylor were Laura Williamson, Executive Director of the Muncie Civic Theatre; John Foster, an Elder at First Presbyterian Church; Dr. Saber Bahrami, American Health Network; Van Smith retired CEO of Ontario Corporation and past Chairman of the U.S. Chamber of…

Canan Commons in Downtown Muncie. Photo provided by Intersection

Entertainment May 28, 2021

DWNTWN Muncie’s Annual Brink of Summer ArtsWalk, Flower Hour Events to Return June 3rd 

 By Melissa Jones— Muncie, IN — The annual Brink of Summer ArtsWalk—which was canceled last year due to the pandemic—returns June 3 from 5–8 p.m. The free community event throughout DWNTWN celebrates the arts culture in Muncie, featuring local artisans performing their craft, YART (a yard sale for art) and art exhibits and galleries.  Canan Commons will feature live music and performances from Masterworks Chorale, Muncie Ballet Studio, America’s Hometown Band Jazz Ensemble and Jacob Smith Ensemble.  New this year,…