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Entries by Alexis Dishman
Executive Director of the Innovation Connector comes to Blackford County
By KAREN CORMIER, News-Times Editorial Associate Mar 6, 2019 Studies show that 89% of the American business landscape is made up of small businesses employing less than 20 workers. Blackford County is no different. Recently the Blackford County community was invited to an informational roundtable discussion with Ted Baker, the Executive Director of the Innovation […]
2018 Excellence in Innovation Award Winner Highlight – HeidiJHale Designs
On Wednesday November 14th, The Innovation Connector celebrated innovation within our community at our Excellence in Innovation Awards Dinner. Five businesses were recognized for showcasing innovation in their day to day business activity. One of those five businesses are highlighted below. HeidiJHale Designs Heidi Hale is the innovator behind it all. What started as a […]
2018 Excellence in Innovation Award Winner Highlight – Mid-West Metal Products
On Wednesday November 14th, The Innovation Connector celebrated innovation within our community at our Excellence in Innovation Awards Dinner. Five businesses were recognized for showcasing innovation in their day to day business activity. One of those five businesses are highlighted below. Mid-West Metal Products Steve is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board […]
2018 Excellence in Innovation Award Winner Highlight – Muncie Journal
On Wednesday November 14th, The Innovation Connector celebrated innovation within our community at our Excellence in Innovation Awards Dinner. Five businesses were recognized for showcasing innovation in their day to day business activity. One of those five businesses are highlighted below. Muncie Journal Mike Rhodes (left) was awarded a 2018 Excellence in Innovation Award for […]
2018 Excellence in Innovation Award Winner Highlight – Accutech Systems Corporation
On Wednesday November 14th, The Innovation Connector celebrated innovation within our community at our Excellence in Innovation Awards Dinner. Five businesses were recognized for showcasing innovation in their day to day business activity. One of those five businesses are highlighted below. Accutech Systems Corporation (ASC) Adam Unger (left) was awarded a 2018 Excellence in Innovation […]
2018 Excellence in Innovation Award Winner Highlight – Amber’s Beauty School
On Wednesday November 14th, The Innovation Connector celebrated innovation within our community at our Excellence in Innovation Awards Dinner. Five businesses were recognized for showcasing innovation in their day to day business activity. One of those five businesses are highlighted below. Amber’s Beauty School Brooke and Brian Shrieve were awarded a 2018 Excellence in Innovation […]
Ted Baker Details The 2018 Excellence In Innovation Awards Banquet
Last week I had the opportunity to sit down with Ted Baker, executive director of the Innovation Connector, to discuss the upcoming Excellence in Innovation Awards banquet to be held at the Horizon Convention Center on November 14th. My interview with Ted is below.
Innovation Connector to Host the Fifth Annual BIG Idea Pitch Competition for Local Entrepreneurs
The BIG Idea Pitch competition is your chance to prove the potential of your business idea, meet people who can help you succeed, and maybe even win a cash prize! Competitors will have just three minutes to pitch before a panel of judges.
Meet Peggy Cenova, Regional Director Of The ECI Small Business Development Center
If you’ve been involved in the “entrepreneurial ecosystem” around Muncie and East Central Indiana, then you’ve probably had the opportunity to hear or meet Peggy Cenova, regional director of the East Central Indiana Small Business Development Center (ECI-SBDC). Because she’s seemingly everywhere!