Entries by Ashli Smith

Soft Landings: Accelerating the Expansion of Foreign Companies in Delaware County, Indiana

By Ted Baker, CEO/Executive Director, Muncie Innovation Connector, Inc.— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Innovation Connector, Inc., in partnership with Delaware County Economic Development, is pleased to announce the award designation as a Soft Landings site by the International Business Innovation Association (InBIA).  A Soft Landings designation recognizes entrepreneur support organizations that ensure foreign businesses experience a “soft landing” when entering […]

The Innovation Connector – Your Entrepreneurial Support Organization

By: Ted A. Baker, CEO/Executive Director MUNCIE, IN—2023 was a remarkable year for the Innovation Connector, marked by unprecedented activity and events. Our team was privileged to assist over 450 Muncie area entrepreneurs and business owners on their business journeys. Notably, we housed the East Central Indiana Regional Office of the Indiana Small Business Development […]

Faith Driven Entrepreneur – Discussion Group

Entrepreneurship can be a lonely journey. But it doesn’t have to be. God has a purpose and a plan for all those entrepreneurial dreams and creative gifts He has given us. The work we do today – the companies we have created, the employees we work with, the customers we serve – is an active […]

FREE Workshop | Thursday, March 14th

Following the successful BEST Workshops held in Jay County in January, the ECI Regional Planning District and the Innovation Connector are collaborating once again to bring you more BEST Workshops. Join us for this enriching series at the Innovation Connector— led by our Executive Director and CEO, Ted Baker— designed to empower business owners with valuable […]

Intersessions Powered by Intersection: interactive marketing sessions

We are proud to be a sponsor of Intersessions Powered by Intersection: interactive marketing sessions. Please visit the Innovation Connector on the last Tuesday of every month for an innovative, interactive, marketing creative session. These take place from 8-10 AM on the last Tuesday of every other month and are free to attend.  To register […]

Elevate Your Business with BEST Workshops at the Innovation Connector

Following the successful BEST Workshops held in Jay County in January, the ECI Regional Planning District and the Innovation Connector are collaborating once again to bring you more BEST Workshops. Join us for this enriching series at the Innovation Connector— led by our Executive Director and CEO, Ted Baker— designed to empower business owners with […]

Jay County’s BEST Workshops

In a collaboration with the East Central Indiana Regional Planning District, the Innovation Connector is excited to present a dynamic workshop series in Jay County. Led by our Executive Director and CEO, Ted Baker, these workshops are meticulously crafted to equip business owners with insights and strategies for success. These sessions, offered completely FREE of […]

Holiday Hours & Closings

The Innovation Connector will be closed on Friday, December 22nd – Tuesday, December 26th. We will be open for normal hours on December 27th and 28th. The Innovation Connector will be closed from December 29th – Jan 1st. As always, residents of the Innovation Connector can access the building 24/7. We will resume normal hours […]

Recap of the 2023 Entrepreneur Showcase Week

From the Kickoff Celebration and Awards to the Big Idea Pitch Competition and a spectrum of enriching workshops, the 2023 Entrepreneur Showcase Week at the Innovation Connector stands as a testament to the vibrant entrepreneurial spirit in the Muncie community.  The 2023 Entrepreneur Showcase Week kicked off in style with a lively celebration at the […]

Big Idea Pitch 2023 Recap

The Big Idea Pitch Competition returned this year as part of Entrepreneur Showcase Week at the Innovation Connector.  On the evening of November 16, 2023, entrepreneurs and innovators pitched their ideas to a panel of judges. There were two divisions this year: Lifestyle and Technology. Adding to the ambiance of a baseball game, attendees enjoyed […]