BSU gifts lead to new research institutes
Ball State University has received $5 million in grant funding from the Menard family and $1.5 million from the Charles Koch Foundation.
Muncie Community Schools receive grants
Muncie Community Schools has secured four grants totaling $825,000 for various needs. The grants are designed to increase security, improve student literacy and to help train teachers.
BSU students contributing to county comprehensive plan
A group of students from the Department of Urban Planning at Ball State University is taking part in a unique effort to help Delaware County develop a new comprehensive plan.
Hicks: Jobs report suggests slowing recovery
Ball State University economist Michael Hicks says, despite the drop in unemployment, the county's increase of 1.4 million jobs is a clear indicator of a slowing economic recovery.
East Central Indiana launches new website
East Central Indiana has completed its first step to compete for jobs on a national level after launching the new site, Forge Your Path. It's a project from ten counties collaborating on a marketing effort to highlight the aspects of living in the region.
Kansas firm buys Miller Financial Management in Muncie
Kansas-based Creative Planning Inc. is acquiring Miller Financial Management, a registered investment advisory firm in Muncie.
Study: Hoosier manufacturing sector shows continued strength
A new report from the Center for Business and Economic Research at Ball State University shows Indiana's manufacturing sector has remained strong over the last year.
Ball State FCU to merge with Indy credit union
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Inside INdiana Business) - Indianapolis-based Financial Center First Credit Union and Ball State Federal Credit Union in Muncie are planning to merge.
Work nearly complete on Muncie Central Levee Trail
MUNCIE, Ind. (Inside INdiana Business) - The Muncie Sanitary District says it expects to complete construction of the Muncie Central Levee Trail this summer.
Ball State professor says Indiana mask mandate will save lives
Dr. Jagdish Khubchandani says he believes if people don't start getting serious about reducing the spread, the virus could continue for as long as two years.