Entries by Ashli Smith

Ted Baker on WMUN: Spotlight on Business Showcase Week 2025

Innovation Connector’s Executive Director & CEO, Ted Baker, recently joined WMUN on September 24th to share exciting updates about Business Showcase Week 2025. During the conversation, Ted highlighted how Muncie is a vibrant community with a strong entrepreneurial spirit—and how Innovation Connector’s dedicated team works to support that momentum. Registration is now open for this […]

Business Showcase Week 2025 Set to Transform Muncie’s Entrepreneurial Landscape

By Ted A. Baker, CEO, Muncie Innovation Connector, Inc.— MUNCIE, IN—The entrepreneurial energy of East Central Indiana is ready to take center stage as the Muncie Innovation Connector, Inc. presents the 4th Annual Business Showcase Week, set to run through the first three weeks of November 2025, with the main events scheduled for November 17–22. […]

Ted Baker to Speak at Florida Business Incubation Association Fall Conference

We’re proud to share that Ted Baker, CEO & Executive Director of the Muncie Innovation Connector, will be a featured speaker at the Florida Business Incubation Association (FBIA) Fall Conference at the Universal Orlando – Royal Pacific Resort on October 23rd – 24th. This conference brings together Florida’s top entrepreneurship support organizations to exchange ideas, […]

Innovation Connector Welcomes Frank Scott II as Director of Operations


The Board of Directors of Muncie Innovation Connector, Inc. is excited to announce the appointment of Frank Scott II as the new Director of Operations. A seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience in business ownership, manufacturing operations, and community mentorship, Frank brings the insight, energy, and dedication necessary to strengthen both local and […]

ECIRPD Trunk or Treat at the Innovation Connector

The East Central Indiana Regional Planning District (ECIRPD) invites you and your family to a fun and festive evening at the Innovation Connector. Join us on Saturday, October 25th, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at the Innovation Connector, located at 1208 W White River Blvd., Muncie. This free community event is made possible through the […]

Human Resources and Business Operations Services at the Innovation Connector

For many business owners, managing employees can quickly become one of the most challenging aspects of running a company. Hiring, training, compliance, and employee relations all require time, knowledge, and careful attention. Unless your business is large enough to have a dedicated HR professional on staff, these responsibilities often fall on the owner or leadership […]

Bridging the Gap: How Muncie’s New Mentorship Hub Will Transform Entrepreneurial Success

By Ted A. Baker, CEO, Muncie Innovation Connector, Inc. August 17, 2025 In the world of entrepreneurship, the challenges are constant: managing cash flow, building customer relationships, hiring the right people, and adapting to market changes. For business owners in Muncie and the surrounding region, these pressures are compounded by a persistent challenge. Too many […]

SHIFT: A Business Leadership Conference that Unlocks the Power of AI

Friday, September 12 · 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Flagship Enterprise Center | 2701 Enterprise Drive Door A, Anderson, IN 46013 The Innovation Connector is proud to partner with the Flagship Enterprise Center for a full-day business leadership conference focused on one of the most powerful tools shaping modern entrepreneurship: Artificial Intelligence (AI). This one-of-a-kind […]