OCTOBER 27, 2023 By Ted Baker, CEO, Muncie Innovation Connector, Inc.— MUNCIE, IN—Each year in November, the Global Entrepreneurship Network hosts its signature week of events, Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW.) This year, GEW is celebrated from November 13 -19, with events and activities occurring worldwide. The theme for 2023 GEW is “Entrepreneurs Thrive Here.” GEW […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ryan Hunter Director TechWise Academy ryan@techwiseacademy.com October 24, 2023 TechWise Academy Named Region 7 Out-of-School Time STEM Leader Muncie, Indiana – October 24, 2023 – TechWise Academy powered by the Innovation Connector, is excited to announce that they have been chosen as the Region 7 leader for the 2023-2024 Indiana Afterschool […]
The Entrepreneur Showcase Celebration Luncheon, scheduled for November 17, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Ivy Tech Community College Fisher Building, is being postponed. It has come to our attention that Hillcroft Services is hosting its 70th Anniversary Luncheon at the Horizon Convention Center that same day. Hillcroft Services is a legacy organization […]
By Ted Baker, CEO/Executive Director— MUNCIE, IN—The idea of starting a business is not new. According to an article in Immerse Education 2023’s “A Brief History of Business and the Evolution of Business,” “Business as we know it can be traced back 3,000 years to India and China, where companies – with structures resembling sole proprietorships, […]
Innovation Connector 1208 W. White River Blvd. Muncie, IN 47303 tbaker@innovationconnector.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10/1/2023 Innovation Connector Announces Acquisition of TechWise Academy, LLC Muncie, IN – Innovation Connector, Inc., a full-service entrepreneurial resource center and part of the Ontario Place Certified Technology Park, proudly announces its acquisition of TechWise Academy, LLC, a STEM education […]
Join us on Thursday, September 7, 2023 for an insightful workshop on providing excellent client experiences. THIS WORKSHOP IS FREE! It is the goal of most businesses to provide excellent customer service. While this sounds great, most businesses do not have a plan to make that happen. And even more concerning is that they have […]
State Collection Service understands that receivables management in healthcare means more than just account recovery. Your reputation in the community is one of your most valuable assets. Their service reflects directly upon your organization, so they take great care in training their staff to treat your patients with respect and dignity by using a personalized, […]
Muncie Journal Article – July 2023 By: Ted A. Baker, CEO/Executive Director Muncie Innovation Connector, Inc. The BIG Idea Pitch – Why this Contest is Important During my thirteen years as Executive Director of the Muncie Innovation Connector, I have met with, coached, advised, counseled, and encouraged many individuals who have thought about starting or […]
The Innovation Connector’s theme for 2023, “Empowering Entrepreneurs,” is an exciting endeavor that aims to support and uplift the entrepreneurial community. As part of this mission, we are thrilled to announce the launch of the “Women’s Peer Collective,” a unique 8-session program specifically designed to bring together twelve women who own businesses or serve as […]
Techwise Academy provides educational courses teaching coding and computer science to students in grades K-12. Techwise is creating a generation of problem solvers and innovators through its classes providing a safe space to learn new technologies. Their mission is to teach coding and computer science to children and introduce them to new ways to problem […]