Entries by Ashli Smith

The Headshot Marathon

Join Foto Therapy for the Headshot Marathon, happening at the Innovation Connector this Friday. When: Friday, July 15th from 9 am – 5 pm Cost: $50 per person for a 15-minute session Details: Arrive with your hair and makeup done Reserve your timeslot HERE.    

Resident Client Spotlight – Mark Slusher

Mark Slusher founded Endpoint Creative in 2014, a media production and digital marketing company that provides solutions to build their client’s image and brand awareness. Mark has over 20 years of experience in marketing, communications, and management for businesses, organizations, and government agencies. Endpoint Creative focuses on professional media production including live streaming, corporate productions, […]

Coding Club Camp Recap

The Coding Club held two summer camps from June 6 – June 10 for grades K- and grades 3-5. The students had a blast learning about the basics of robotics and game design.     During the first day, they covered the basics of coding and robotics, covering all of the foundational work. Then on […]

Ted Baker at the INT’L Conference on Business Incubation

Our very own Ted Baker represented the Innovation Connector at the INT’L Conference on Business Incubation in Atlanta, Georgia. Ted taught courses on Fostering Your Entrepreneurship Center’s Role in Your Community,  Building Profitable Programs That Serve Entrepreneurs, The Work-Life Balance for Entrepreneurs – A Look at Mental Health in Your ESO, and Leading Ecosystem Development […]

Entrepreneurs: Truth, Myths, Uncertainties

By: Ted A. Baker, CEO/Executive Director, Muncie Innovation Connector, Inc. As the Innovation Connector continues to spotlight entrepreneurs in the Muncie community during 2022, it is crucial to understand who entrepreneurs are, what makes them do what they do, and how they are an integral part of the business ecosystem? I have worked with hundreds, […]

Summer Classes are Back!

Innovation Connector is once again hosting unique and innovative programs for kids in Delaware County who are interested in working with technology in the future. In past summers, with the help of experts from TechWise Academy, Innovation Connector has offered workshops where kids have been able to learn about things like 3D printing, drone programming, […]

Resident Client Spotlight – Jon Anderson

Jon Anderson is the Executive Director of the Muncie Sports Commission (munciesports.com). He’s been in the role of Executive Director since May of 2020 but has been working with the organization in a consulting role since 2017. The Sports Commission’s purpose is to attract, create, host, and support sporting events and recreational opportunities for Delaware […]

Celebrating Entrepreneurs in Muncie, Indiana

By: Ted A. Baker, CEO/Executive Director, Muncie Innovation Connector, Inc. For the remainder of 2022, the Innovation Connector will be focusing its outreach efforts on “Celebrating Entrepreneurs.”  What an exciting concept, “celebrating entrepreneurs!”  While it seems fitting to celebrate entrepreneurs, what are we celebrating? Heck, most of us have trouble saying “entrepreneur,” and more cannot […]

Resident Client Spotlight – Peggy Cenova

  Resident Client Spotlight – Peggy Cenova Peggy Cenova has been the Regional Director of the East Central Indiana SBDC since 2011. The Indiana Small Business Development Centers help Hoosier entrepreneurs’ businesses start, grow, and flourish. Need help starting a business or improving the one you have? Reach out to the East Central Indiana SBDC […]

Nevertheless – First Session

Nevertheless, a Business Sisterhood, was nothing short of an amazing business and connection gaining experience for the women who participated in the first program at Innovation Connector. Nevertheless is an opportunity for women business owners to connect and meet with other women entrepreneurs to discuss their experiences and learn from each other. These successful women […]